Posts tagged 'john'
March 21, 2010
On Sunday morning, we learned that Jesus chose some special friends called disciples. He chose all different people to be his friends. He called to them, “Come Follow Me” and they did! Jesus wants us to follow Him too. We can show that we are following Jesus by loving others like Jesus does. Who does Jesus love? Jesus loves everyone!
This week, during snack time, our kids got to take an extra heart cookie home for someone they love. A simple gesture of sharing with others helps kids experience love first-hand. We also played follow the leader and used play dough to make heart shapes.
Parents, this month we have been focusing on showing love for everyone! When Jesus chose his friends, he chose people who were from all different backgrounds. Before bedtime, take some time out to help your child make a list of their favorite friends. Then pray with your child for each friend by name. Ask God to help your child show love for all of them through their actions.
Be sure to practice our memory verse. “Love (cross hands over heart) eachother (spread arms out) as I (point up for Jesus, because Jesus said this) have loved (cross hands over heart) you“(point out with both fingers). John 15:12 (hold hands open like a book) Have your child “show off” their memory by doing it on their own too. Be sure to give them lots of praise!
March 25th, 2010
January 25th
Who loves me? Jesus loves me!
Today we learned that we don’t have to be afraid of anything because Jesus loves me and will take care of me. The disciples learned this when they were caught on their boat during a thunder storm. The wind was howling, the thunder was clapping, the lightning was striking and the rain was coming down. But when Jesus woke up and told it all to stop, IT DID!!!!
To help us remember our story, we made fun boats, played with pots and pans to make storm sounds, and played a few really fun games. We also had yummy cookies shaped like umbrellas, boat, clouds, and lightning!
Since today was the last Sunday for our memory verse, we had an opportunity to say it all by ourselves for a special prize! Most of our kids were able to say it on their own! Good job, guys! Continue to practice it at home. “Love (cross hands over heart) each other (spread arms out) as I (point up, because Jesus said it) have loved you (hug yourself tight.) John 15:12 (hold hands out like a Bible)
Parents, This week share a story with your child about a time when you were a child and you were afraid (notanything too alarming). Talk about how Jesus is with them and Jesus love them, and they can ask Him for help being brave. Ask your child to share a fear too and pray about that fear each night. Pray that God will always watch over us and that he will help us trust Him always.
Next week, we begin a new unit with a new movie, new songs, a new memory verse, and new key questions and answers! We are so excited to see what God has for us to learn next month!
January 25th, 2009
January 11th, 2009
Question: Who loves me? Bottom Line: Jesus Loves Me!
Today we heard a story that Jesus told us in the Bible about the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37). There was a man who was hurt on the side of the road and 2 people chose NOT to be good friends, but one chose to be a good friend. To help us remember our story, we played with band aids and doctor kids, we made a crown of love, and we played a hopping game going down a band-aid path.
During our Talk Time we named a friend that we could help this week! Jesus said, “Love (cross arms over heart) each other (open arms and extend outward) as I (point up for Jesus) have loved you (hug self).” John 15:12 (open hands like a Bible.)
Parents, this week put together or upate your first aid kit at home. Let your child help you think of things it might need. If possible, take them to the store to pick out new band-aids for it. Show your child where the first aid kit is kept and remind them that it can be used when someone at home gets hurt. Jesus wants us to help others when they need it.
January 11th, 2009
January 4, 2009
Key Question: Who loves me? Bottom Line: Jesus loves me.
Today we started a new set of stories all about Jesus. Our first story was about Jesus and the children found in our Bibles in Luke 18:15-17. In our story Jesus called children (just like us) over to be with Him. Those children were loud and silly and noisy (just like us) and he loved them!
To help us remember our story, we made puppets that look like us, made a friendship bracelet and played a few fun games like dance, dance, freeze! It’s fun to be silly!
During GreenHouse we had some fun new music. One of the songs was called Yabba Dabba and the other one was Jesus Loves Everyone! We had so much fun giving praise to God.
Our memory verse this month is something that Jesus said, “Love (cross hands over your heart) each other (open hands out) as I (point up) have loved you (wrap arms around self in a hug). John 15:12 (open hands like a book)
Parents, today we learned that Jesus loves us very much. Children need to hear that they are loved. This week look for extra opportunities to tell your child you love them. Then add, “Who else loves you? Yes, Jesus loves you!” Seek to create an environment in your home where saying I love you happens a lot!
January 4th, 2009
