Tag: september
September 27
This morning we finished up our lessons about David by learning that David was thankful to God for ALL that God had done.Our kids really shouted out the answer tothis months question: Who will help me? God can help me do anything!
To help us remember our story, we played musical instrumentsand made a giant banner to praise God. Thenwe had a special party with cupcakes to celebrate all that God has done for us!
Parents, help your child havea heart that is grateful by practicing gratitude with them daily. Be sure to thank God for specific things during each prayer time. Instead of saying, “God thank you for this food” at each meal time, be more specific so that this doesn’t become routine and lose its meaning. Say “Thank you God for this delicious chicken pot pie and for the vegtables that you grew in the ground.” Modeling this for your child andguiding them to pray this way will help them develop a thankful heart.
Be sure to practice the memory verse at home. This is a great life verse for your child to learn. “I (point to self) can do all things (spread arms out like a burst) through Christ.” (point up). Phil. 4:13 (hold hands open like a Bible) Kids can get a case of the “I can’ts”. When that happens, pull this verse our of your back pocket and remind them that they can do all things with God’s help.
Next week, our kids will begin learning some of the same concepts that the grown-ups will learn through our Wiii series.
September 30, 2009
September 20th
On Sunday we learned that David worshipped God because God always helped David. Saul tried to hurt David by sending him into battle. ButGod protected David andhelped David win the battle. Who will help me? God can help me do anything!
This week we focused on worship. To help usworship God, we made tamborinesby filling folded paperplates with bells and beads.During our talk time, weall got to answer the question, why should you praise God? We named things like, because God gave us our moms anddads, because God made us, because God always helps us.
Our kids are really doing a great job remembering this months memory verse. Be sure to practice it at home! “I (point to self) can do all things (spread arms out) through Christ.” (point up). Philippians 4:13 (open hands like a Bible)
Parents: When we only talk about God, pray to Him, or give Him worship at church, young children won’t understand that God is someone who is with them all the time. We don’t want to leave God at church or confine him toSundays. This week, I challenge you to worship God at home. Play children’s worship music, sing a simple song to God, and pray to Him. There is lots of great music available. Check out this article, for some ideas.
September 25, 2009
On September 6th, our kids will promote to their new classrooms. For a complete list of classrooms, see listing below.
Early Childhood Ministry: Nursery-Preschool
- White Lambs: Infants who are not walking
- Purple Puppies: Toddlers (born after October 2007)
- Orange Butterflies: Children born between March 2007-October 2007
- Yellow Ducks : Children born between September 2006-February 2007
- Green Frogs: Children born between March 2006-October 2006
- Blue Birds: Children born between September 2005-February 2006
- Red Foxes: Children born between August 2004-August 2005
*ECM Parents, It’s important to use positive language when talking with your child about their new class.When preparing your child for this transitions, use positive language such as, “Your new class will be fun for you now that you are getting bigger” or “Your new room will have fun new toys to play with.” Do not use phrases such as, “I know you might be scared….” or “don’t be afraid.” It only plants the seed that there is reason to fear this change.
Elementary Ministry: Kids Kindergarten-5th Grade
At the 8:00 & 11:00 services, all kids Kindergarten through 5th grade meet in E205 (upstairs in the ed wing) for PowerHouse. PowerHouse is a dynamic kids worship with creative lessons that help kids understand how the Bible applies to their lives.
At the 9:30 service, kidslearn together groupedby grade. These groups have lessons that are directed at each child’s grade level.Kids divide up into small groups, but the listing below is for their homeroom (drop off & pick up)
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Kindergarten: E50
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1st Grade: E112
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2nd Grade: E116
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3rd Grade: E113
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4th Grade: E111
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5th Grade:E120
Kindergarten: Kids promoting to Kindergarten, there is a special blog post with announcements just for you. Click here
Students who are entering 6th grade, will promote into West Side’s Jr. High Ministry. Be sure to visit the Jr. High blog to find out all that the Jr. High Ministry has to offer your student.
August 17, 2009
Sept. 28th for Preschool Volunteers (Yellow Ducks, Green Frogs, Blue Birds, and Red Foxes).
The Directors are hosting a luncheon in your honor after church on Sunday Sept. 28th in Centennial Hall for you and your family (12:30-2:00 p.m.).
Meet us in CH after church. We’ll have sandwiches, chips, veggies and fruit, and some great desserts!
Your family is invited to attend with you! After the kids eat lunch, we have paid childcare workers who can take them outside or to the gym to play, while we have a little fun ourselves. There will be some great prizes given away and the team with the most people there will win a special prize! All the fun should wrap up around 1:45!
It will be a great time to get to know your team better and have a little fun.
September 26, 2008
This morning we learned that God helped David do a really big job!
Key Question: Can you do hard things? Answer: I can do anything with God’s Help!
Our Story was about David and Goliath found in 1 Samuel 18:7, 12-14. How scary it must have been for David to face that giant, but with God’s help David accomplished something huge! Our kids face challenges everyday, going to pre-school for the first time, learning to brush their teeth, getting back up after a stumble…..all of these are opportunities for growth. Remember our memory verse, “I can do all things through Christ.” Philippians 4:13
When we do hard things- it makes us and God really happy! We celebrated today with some delicious Happy Face cookies! A little messy…but really delicious!
Making happy face cookies gives us happy faces!
Parent Help: This week reinforce the lesson by getting the family together to tackle a project. Maybe it’s time to clean out the garage. Or go for a family bike ride farther then you usually do. There are a few corn mazes around Springfield that would make a great family challenge. Be sure to remember the “spirit” of the activity, and don’t get caught in silly arguments- it can really ruin a fun, family time. If discouragement comes, YOU be the source for encouragement for the family. Cheer them on! Inspire them! At the end, talk about the “hard” parts of the experience, and how your family worked together to accomplish it! Thank God for giving us our families to help us!
September 21, 2008
