This week we learned a story about a short man named Zacchaeus. Many people in town didn’t like Zacchaeus because he was a tax collector. Sometimes he took money from them that he shouldn’t take. But Jesus still loved Zacchaeus. Jesus wants us to love everyone, too. He wants us to love people, even when they are unkind to us. Who does Jesus love? Jesus loves everyone!

To help us remember our story, we played a fun game measuring each child to see how tall they were. We also made little Zacchaeus puppets.

Parents, kids love the part of the story where Zacchaeus climbs a tree to see Jesus. Use this part of the story when talking with your child during your next drive. Your conversation could go something like this. “See that tall tree out the window. That makes me think of the story of Zacchaeus. He climbed a tall tree so that he could see Jesus over the crowds of people. Jesus told him to come down because he was going to his house for dinner. Zacchaeus felt so special that Jesus went to his house. Who does Jesus love? Jesus loves everyone! Which tree do you think is the tallest tree ?” Point to different trees and let your child try to find the tallest tree you pass as you drive to your destination.

Our memory verse this month is “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) Write this verse out on a couple note cards and say it in the car, at dinner, at bedtime and other times you are with your child.

This morning we learned about the 2 most important things. Jesus said that the most important this is to LOVE GOD. He said, the second more important thing is to LOVE OTHERS. This month our key question and answer are: How can I show love to God? I can love God like Jesus did.

To help us remember our story, we drew pictures of people we love, we played a game jumping on hearts, and we made a yummy strawberry jelly heart-shaped sandwich for treats.

Parents, During our talk time, we named people that we can show love to this week. We talked about how important it is to show love for people even when it’s hard. This week continue this conversation at bedtime. Remind your child of times you saw them show love for others throughout the day. Ask them if there were times they didn’t show love to others? Be sure to give your child lots of praise for the ways they have obeyed God, while challenging them to always try to improve. Be sure to say, “I am so proud of you for showing love to others and God is proud too.”

Our memory verse this month is “Love (cross hands over heart) God (point up) with all your heart.” (draw a heart with your fingers over your heart). Matthew 22:37 (hold hands open like a Bible)

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!

This month we’ve been learning what it means to be Jesus’ friend. One thing we know for sure is “Who loves me?” Jesus Loves Me!

Memory Verse: “Love eachother as I have loved you.” John 15:12

In our story today, Jesus’s friends went fishing but they weren’t catching any fish. (Luke 5:1-11) Just when they wanted to give up, Jesus told them to try one more time. This time their nets became full of fish! So full, the nets broke! When Jesus helps us do something, he helps us win big!!!!

To help us remember our story today, we made fun colorful fish, and caught fish using little nets.

We also sang our funny song Yabba Dabba again and Jesus Loves Everyone. In our rooms, we kept praising God, by playing music on pots and pans.

Parents, emphasize the point of our lesson by taking on tasks this week with God’s help. For example, if your child has a hard time brushing their teeth, stop with your child and pray that God will help them. Let your child see you model this concept too. When you find something that’s hard for you, stop and ask God for help outloud. It’s important for your child to know that Jesus sees them, loves them, and wants to help them.

This month we’ve been learning what it means to be Jesus’ friend. One thing we know for sure is “Who loves me?” Jesus Loves Me!

Memory Verse: “Love eachother as I have loved you.” John 15:12

In our story today, Jesus’s friends went fishing but they weren’t catching any fish. (Luke 5:1-11) Just when they wanted to give up, Jesus told them to try one more time. This time their nets became full of fish! So full, the nets broke! When Jesus helps us do something, he helps us win big!!!!

To help us remember our story today, we made fun colorful fish, and caught fish using little nets.

We also sang our funny song Yabba Dabba again and Jesus Loves Everyone. In our rooms, we kept praising God, by playing music on pots and pans.

Parents, emphasize the point of our lesson by taking on tasks this week with God’s help. For example, if your child has a hard time brushing their teeth, stop with your child and pray that God will help them. Let your child see you model this concept too. When you find something that’s hard for you, stop and ask God for help outloud. It’s important for your child to know that Jesus sees them, loves them, and wants to help them.

This month we’ve been learning what it means to be Jesus’ friend. One thing we know for sure is “Who loves me?” Jesus Loves Me!

Memory Verse: “Love eachother as I have loved you.” John 15:12

In our story today, Jesus’s friends went fishing but they weren’t catching any fish. (Luke 5:1-11) Just when they wanted to give up, Jesus told them to try one more time. This time their nets became full of fish! So full, the nets broke! When Jesus helps us do something, he helps us win big!!!!

To help us remember our story today, we made fun colorful fish, and caught fish using little nets.

We also sang our funny song Yabba Dabba again and Jesus Loves Everyone. In our rooms, we kept praising God, by playing music on pots and pans.

Parents, emphasize the point of our lesson by taking on tasks this week with God’s help. For example, if your child has a hard time brushing their teeth, stop with your child and pray that God will help them. Let your child see you model this concept too. When you find something that’s hard for you, stop and ask God for help outloud. It’s important for your child to know that Jesus sees them, loves them, and wants to help them.

Every new year seems to start with this question…”What canI doto be betterthis year?”

I hope that one of your goals in the coming yearis to give your childwhat they need to grow a deeper faith and a stronger connection to Jesus.

One of the best ways to help your child grow spiritually is to connect your child with their church family through consistent attendance at church. This will allow your child to benefit from teaching and relationship building.

In the preschool area, we work on a key biblical truth each month that is revealed through a question and answer. The keytruth is repeated every week along with a memory verse. For January our Key Question is: Who loves you? Bottom Line: Jesus loves me. Our memory verse is “Love each other as I have loved you.” John 15:12. We tell a Bible story each week that reinforcesthe bottom line.

Because we believe that the greatest influencers in a child’s spiritual life is their parents, we seek to keep parents connected and equipped to talk about what we are learning at church with their children at home. We hope parents will check the blog weekly to see what their children learned about on Sunday morning and use the parent help to continue the lesson at home.

Emrace the new year! 365 days of living in God’s love is waiting for you!

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!