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Remember Jesus is the greatest Gift of all!!
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Friday, December 23, 2011
This Week in NewLife Kids
Professor Playtime’s Christmas Shop of Wonders - Elementary and Pre-K
Main Point: Jesus Is The Greatest Gift!
Parents ask these questions to review today’s lesson:
Who was the main person in today’s Bible Story? (Jesus.)
What is the gift that Jesus gave us? (Forgiveness for our sins.)
What price did Jesus pay for our gift of forgiveness? (He died on the cross.)
Bible Verse: “For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 NLT
Read The Bible Story Together: (Luke chapters 2, 23, and 24.)
Parents ask your children to explain to you why Jesus was born and died on the cross.
Jesus Saves
Jesus didn’t just come to make people happy, or so that we could sing songs and give gifts. Jesus came to give us the gift of salvation. To do that, He had to die on the cross for our sins. This week, work with your children to think up different times they could be sharing with others the good news of Jesus Christ. Ask them if they have any friends who they want to know about Jesus’ gift of forgiveness. Make a calendar of the week and write one friend’s name on each day. Commit to praying as a family for that person to accept Jesus gift.
Christmas With The Veggie Tales – Toddlers
Main Point: God loves me
Memory Verse: “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you, He is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11
Bible Story: Jesus is born Matthew 1:18-2:12
This week we talked about the true meaning of Christmas. It’s not the toys, the tree, or all the other distractions of Christmas – but it is the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Happy Birthday, Jesus!!
Parent Devotional - Jesus Is The Greatest Gift!
Think about past Christmases. What was the best present you ever received? Was it the new video game that you wanted ever since you heard about it or the doll dream house with a working elevator? Maybe it was big, like a car or a new house, or maybe it was something small and sentimental? Any of these might be your greatest gift. They might have been personal. They might have been valuable. They might have been costly. But there is one thing they all have in common. They don’t last. Eventually the toy will break. The car will get old and break down. You’ll get a new game system with new games. And even that small, sentimental thing may get lost or damaged or put away in a box and forgotten.
But there is one gift that does not break. There is one gift that will not become old and outdated. It is eternal. It is the greatest gift of all time. It is the forgiveness and salvation of Jesus Christ. Jesus’ gift is personal. Jesus makes it possible for us to have a personal relationship with God. Jesus’ gift is valuable. Through Jesus, we experience freedom, love, and forgiveness. Jesus’ gift was costly. He paid for it by dying a painful death on the cross, taking the punishment that should have been ours. Sometimes we lose sight of how special and great Jesus’ gift truly is. Christmas is a great time to remind ourselves of that.
May every gift you give or receive this Christmas remind you of the greatest gift ever, Jesus. And whether you are thanking Aunt Mabel for a sweater you’ll never wear, or your children for a handmade card that will go on the refrigerator for decades, take a moment to thank Jesus for His gift of salvation that is given especially to you.
“Yet it was our weaknesses he carried; it was our sorrows that weighed him down. And we thought his troubles were a punishment from God, a punishment for his own sins! But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed.” Isaiah 53:4-5 NLT
“Then Jesus said, ‘Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.’” Matthew 11:28 NLT
“He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins.” Ephesians 1:7 NLT
This week take time to reread The Salvation Story. (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John)
Merry Christmas!
See you on Saturday, December 31 at 6pm for our Winter "Funday Sunday"
Main Point: Jesus Is The Greatest Gift!
Parents ask these questions to review today’s lesson:
Who was the main person in today’s Bible Story? (Jesus.)
What is the gift that Jesus gave us? (Forgiveness for our sins.)
What price did Jesus pay for our gift of forgiveness? (He died on the cross.)
Bible Verse: “For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 NLT
Read The Bible Story Together: (Luke chapters 2, 23, and 24.)
Parents ask your children to explain to you why Jesus was born and died on the cross.
Jesus Saves
Jesus didn’t just come to make people happy, or so that we could sing songs and give gifts. Jesus came to give us the gift of salvation. To do that, He had to die on the cross for our sins. This week, work with your children to think up different times they could be sharing with others the good news of Jesus Christ. Ask them if they have any friends who they want to know about Jesus’ gift of forgiveness. Make a calendar of the week and write one friend’s name on each day. Commit to praying as a family for that person to accept Jesus gift.
Christmas With The Veggie Tales – Toddlers
Main Point: God loves me
Memory Verse: “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you, He is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11
Bible Story: Jesus is born Matthew 1:18-2:12
This week we talked about the true meaning of Christmas. It’s not the toys, the tree, or all the other distractions of Christmas – but it is the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Happy Birthday, Jesus!!
Parent Devotional - Jesus Is The Greatest Gift!
Think about past Christmases. What was the best present you ever received? Was it the new video game that you wanted ever since you heard about it or the doll dream house with a working elevator? Maybe it was big, like a car or a new house, or maybe it was something small and sentimental? Any of these might be your greatest gift. They might have been personal. They might have been valuable. They might have been costly. But there is one thing they all have in common. They don’t last. Eventually the toy will break. The car will get old and break down. You’ll get a new game system with new games. And even that small, sentimental thing may get lost or damaged or put away in a box and forgotten.
But there is one gift that does not break. There is one gift that will not become old and outdated. It is eternal. It is the greatest gift of all time. It is the forgiveness and salvation of Jesus Christ. Jesus’ gift is personal. Jesus makes it possible for us to have a personal relationship with God. Jesus’ gift is valuable. Through Jesus, we experience freedom, love, and forgiveness. Jesus’ gift was costly. He paid for it by dying a painful death on the cross, taking the punishment that should have been ours. Sometimes we lose sight of how special and great Jesus’ gift truly is. Christmas is a great time to remind ourselves of that.
May every gift you give or receive this Christmas remind you of the greatest gift ever, Jesus. And whether you are thanking Aunt Mabel for a sweater you’ll never wear, or your children for a handmade card that will go on the refrigerator for decades, take a moment to thank Jesus for His gift of salvation that is given especially to you.
“Yet it was our weaknesses he carried; it was our sorrows that weighed him down. And we thought his troubles were a punishment from God, a punishment for his own sins! But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed.” Isaiah 53:4-5 NLT
“Then Jesus said, ‘Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.’” Matthew 11:28 NLT
“He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins.” Ephesians 1:7 NLT
This week take time to reread The Salvation Story. (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John)
Merry Christmas!
See you on Saturday, December 31 at 6pm for our Winter "Funday Sunday"
Sunday, December 18, 2011
This Week in NewLife Kids
Professor Playtime’s Christmas Shop of Wonders - Elementary and Pre-K
Main Point: I Will Be Loyal To People Who Are Loyal To God!
Parents ask these questions to review today’s lesson:
Who was the main person in today’s Bible Story? (Joseph.)
What did the angel tell Joseph about Mary? (That Mary was following God’s plan and Joseph should not be afraid to marry her.)
Bible Verse: “A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need.” Proverbs 17:17 NLT
Read The Bible Story Together: Joseph (Matthew 1:18-25)
Parents tell your children about a time when you had to make a decision to be loyal to someone in your life.
Loyalty
Joseph had a difficult decision to make. Did he stand by Mary and take her as his wife or walk away? Joseph was loyal to Mary despite his suspicions. He was also loyal to God by obeying Him and raising Jesus as his son. We need to be loyal to those people in our lives who are loyal to God as well. This week, make a chart with your children. Write down the family members, friends, and anyone else they feel loyal to. Next, write down why they feel loyal to each of those people. Put a star or a special marker by the people on the chart who are loyal to God. Discuss with your children the importance of being loyal to those who make right choices and are loyal to God.
Christmas With The Veggie Tales – Toddlers
Main Point: God wants me to be a giver
Memory Verse: “None of you should look out just for your own good….” Philippians 2:4a
Bible Story: Cheerful giver 2 Corinthians 9:7-9,11-15
This week we talked about being a giver and not just always expecting something in return. This lesson learned at an early age will allow your child/ren to thrive as they grow up. Instead of looking at things with jealousy because they want, they will learn to look for needs that they can play a part in filling. The difference of living a life of joy or a life filled with longing.
Parent Devotional - I Will Be Loyal To People Who Are Loyal To God!
Getting on a train means that you are committed to following the path the track travels. The train has to follow the tracks. There aren’t detours. You can’t pull off on the shoulder to get around an obstacle. You can’t decide to pull off the tracks to explore a path into the woods. You have to stay on the track. Being loyal to someone is like following those train tracks. But how do you know what tracks to follow? Who should you be loyal to?
Joseph had a choice to be loyal to Mary or to quietly bail out of an embarrassing situation. Joseph knew what God wanted him to do, and he knew that Mary was doing what God wanted. And knowing that, made his choice clear. Not an easy choice, but a clear one.
You would be foolish to get on a train without knowing the destination. You would be equally foolish to blindly give loyalty to just anyone. As representatives of Christ we should be people of loyalty and honor. But our first loyalty is to follow Christ. So we should be loyal to those who are loyal to God. Consider it checking the destination before you get on a train. Make a clear choice to stick with those who stick with God and you won’t find yourself on the wrong track.
“Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart.” Proverbs 3:3 (NLT)
“Many will say they are loyal friends, but who can fi nd one who is truly reliable?” Proverbs 20:6 (NLT)
Parents read The Christmas story through the eyes of Joseph. (Matthew 1:18-25)
Main Point: I Will Be Loyal To People Who Are Loyal To God!
Parents ask these questions to review today’s lesson:
Who was the main person in today’s Bible Story? (Joseph.)
What did the angel tell Joseph about Mary? (That Mary was following God’s plan and Joseph should not be afraid to marry her.)
Bible Verse: “A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need.” Proverbs 17:17 NLT
Read The Bible Story Together: Joseph (Matthew 1:18-25)
Parents tell your children about a time when you had to make a decision to be loyal to someone in your life.
Loyalty
Joseph had a difficult decision to make. Did he stand by Mary and take her as his wife or walk away? Joseph was loyal to Mary despite his suspicions. He was also loyal to God by obeying Him and raising Jesus as his son. We need to be loyal to those people in our lives who are loyal to God as well. This week, make a chart with your children. Write down the family members, friends, and anyone else they feel loyal to. Next, write down why they feel loyal to each of those people. Put a star or a special marker by the people on the chart who are loyal to God. Discuss with your children the importance of being loyal to those who make right choices and are loyal to God.
Christmas With The Veggie Tales – Toddlers
Main Point: God wants me to be a giver
Memory Verse: “None of you should look out just for your own good….” Philippians 2:4a
Bible Story: Cheerful giver 2 Corinthians 9:7-9,11-15
This week we talked about being a giver and not just always expecting something in return. This lesson learned at an early age will allow your child/ren to thrive as they grow up. Instead of looking at things with jealousy because they want, they will learn to look for needs that they can play a part in filling. The difference of living a life of joy or a life filled with longing.
Parent Devotional - I Will Be Loyal To People Who Are Loyal To God!
Getting on a train means that you are committed to following the path the track travels. The train has to follow the tracks. There aren’t detours. You can’t pull off on the shoulder to get around an obstacle. You can’t decide to pull off the tracks to explore a path into the woods. You have to stay on the track. Being loyal to someone is like following those train tracks. But how do you know what tracks to follow? Who should you be loyal to?
Joseph had a choice to be loyal to Mary or to quietly bail out of an embarrassing situation. Joseph knew what God wanted him to do, and he knew that Mary was doing what God wanted. And knowing that, made his choice clear. Not an easy choice, but a clear one.
You would be foolish to get on a train without knowing the destination. You would be equally foolish to blindly give loyalty to just anyone. As representatives of Christ we should be people of loyalty and honor. But our first loyalty is to follow Christ. So we should be loyal to those who are loyal to God. Consider it checking the destination before you get on a train. Make a clear choice to stick with those who stick with God and you won’t find yourself on the wrong track.
“Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart.” Proverbs 3:3 (NLT)
“Many will say they are loyal friends, but who can fi nd one who is truly reliable?” Proverbs 20:6 (NLT)
Parents read The Christmas story through the eyes of Joseph. (Matthew 1:18-25)
Sunday, December 11, 2011
This Week in NewLife Kids
Professor Playtime’s Christmas Shop of Wonders - Elementary and Pre-K
Main Point: I Can Have Courage Because God Has A Plan!
Parents ask these questions to review today’s lesson:
Who was the main person in today’s Bible Story? (Mary.)
What happened to her? (An angel told her that she would have a baby and name Him Jesus.)
Mary responded with courage. Why was she able to have courage? (Because she trusted God’s plan.)
Bible Verse: “This is my command-be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9 NLT
Read the Bible Story Together: Mary (Luke 1:26-38)
Parents ask your children to share one thing they might be scared to do.
Be Brave!
Mary was brave and accepted God’s plan for her. She didn’t completely understand God’s plan, but she courageously accepted it. Tell your children of a time in your life when you were scared to do something. Explain to them how you overcame that fear. Have your children make a list of fears. Discuss ways they can be brave when they face those things or any circumstance that might make them scared. Encourage your children to be brave and accept whatever God has planned for them.
Christmas With the Veggie Tales – Toddlers
Main Point: Christmas is about God showing us His love
Memory Verse: “For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16
Bible Story: Jesus is born Luke 2:1-20
God loves us!! This week we celebrated the fact that God loves us. God loved us so much that he gave his one and only son for our sins. That is awesome and better than any gift that will be given this Christmas. Remind your children often of God’s love for us.
Parents Devotion - I Can Have Courage Because God Has A Plan!
The Christmas Story has a great, epic feeling about it. A heavenly messenger is sent to a land thought to be God-forsaken. A young girl is chosen from a waiting nation to be the mother of a child who would be the embodiment of joy and hope. A child is born who would change the world more than any king, scholar, army, or empire in history. We see it from our modern perspective as a whole and complete narrative. It is as beautiful as a well planned dance. Not so beautiful, however, to those who had it thrust into their lives. God’s intrusion into Mary and Joseph’s plans for their life was unheard of. Their lives must have seemed like chaos, not beautifully choreographed steps. But Mary and Joseph faithfully followed despite the danger and dread they may have felt. Reading an epic story seems exciting and fun. Living one seems chaotic and dangerous. When reading a story, we don’t often think about the fear that characters must feel. Mary didn’t see the whole of her story before she agreed to obey. She agreed on the first page, no matter what the last page held. What kind of story do you desire for your life? An epic adventure or a calm and safe story where nothing much happens?
When has God intruded in your life? It is easy to believe that God has a plan for us when all is going according to our plan. But when our plans get disrupted we need to remember that God’s plan is still in effect. No matter how frightening unplanned interruptions may be, no matter how chaotic life may seem, we can be confident in God’s love and care for us. We can trust His plan, even when life seems unplanned. Even if you can’t see all of it, trust God’s plan and have courage.
“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord. ‘They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.’” Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT)
“Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end.” Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NLT)
“O Lord, I will honor and praise your name, for you are my God. You do such wonderful things! You planned them long ago, and now you have accomplished them.” Isaiah 25:1 (NLT)
“This foolish plan of God is wiser than the wisest of human plans, and God’s weakness is stronger than the greatest of human strength.” 1 Corinthians 1:25 (NLT)
Parents this week read The Christmas story through the eyes of Mary. (Luke 1:26-38)
Main Point: I Can Have Courage Because God Has A Plan!
Parents ask these questions to review today’s lesson:
Who was the main person in today’s Bible Story? (Mary.)
What happened to her? (An angel told her that she would have a baby and name Him Jesus.)
Mary responded with courage. Why was she able to have courage? (Because she trusted God’s plan.)
Bible Verse: “This is my command-be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9 NLT
Read the Bible Story Together: Mary (Luke 1:26-38)
Parents ask your children to share one thing they might be scared to do.
Be Brave!
Mary was brave and accepted God’s plan for her. She didn’t completely understand God’s plan, but she courageously accepted it. Tell your children of a time in your life when you were scared to do something. Explain to them how you overcame that fear. Have your children make a list of fears. Discuss ways they can be brave when they face those things or any circumstance that might make them scared. Encourage your children to be brave and accept whatever God has planned for them.
Christmas With the Veggie Tales – Toddlers
Main Point: Christmas is about God showing us His love
Memory Verse: “For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16
Bible Story: Jesus is born Luke 2:1-20
God loves us!! This week we celebrated the fact that God loves us. God loved us so much that he gave his one and only son for our sins. That is awesome and better than any gift that will be given this Christmas. Remind your children often of God’s love for us.
Parents Devotion - I Can Have Courage Because God Has A Plan!
The Christmas Story has a great, epic feeling about it. A heavenly messenger is sent to a land thought to be God-forsaken. A young girl is chosen from a waiting nation to be the mother of a child who would be the embodiment of joy and hope. A child is born who would change the world more than any king, scholar, army, or empire in history. We see it from our modern perspective as a whole and complete narrative. It is as beautiful as a well planned dance. Not so beautiful, however, to those who had it thrust into their lives. God’s intrusion into Mary and Joseph’s plans for their life was unheard of. Their lives must have seemed like chaos, not beautifully choreographed steps. But Mary and Joseph faithfully followed despite the danger and dread they may have felt. Reading an epic story seems exciting and fun. Living one seems chaotic and dangerous. When reading a story, we don’t often think about the fear that characters must feel. Mary didn’t see the whole of her story before she agreed to obey. She agreed on the first page, no matter what the last page held. What kind of story do you desire for your life? An epic adventure or a calm and safe story where nothing much happens?
When has God intruded in your life? It is easy to believe that God has a plan for us when all is going according to our plan. But when our plans get disrupted we need to remember that God’s plan is still in effect. No matter how frightening unplanned interruptions may be, no matter how chaotic life may seem, we can be confident in God’s love and care for us. We can trust His plan, even when life seems unplanned. Even if you can’t see all of it, trust God’s plan and have courage.
“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord. ‘They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.’” Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT)
“Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end.” Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NLT)
“O Lord, I will honor and praise your name, for you are my God. You do such wonderful things! You planned them long ago, and now you have accomplished them.” Isaiah 25:1 (NLT)
“This foolish plan of God is wiser than the wisest of human plans, and God’s weakness is stronger than the greatest of human strength.” 1 Corinthians 1:25 (NLT)
Parents this week read The Christmas story through the eyes of Mary. (Luke 1:26-38)
Sunday, December 4, 2011
This Week in NewLife Kids
Starlight Staion - Elementary & Pre-K
Main Point: Servant Leaders Help Others In Need Without Being Asked
Bible Story: Jacob moves to Egypt Genesis 45:16-47:12
Memory Verse: “Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it’s in your power to help them.” Proverbs 3:27 NLT
The Children learned that they should look for ways to help others, before anyone asks them to. This week lead by example - take time to look around you, (instead of being so caught up in your own life and all you have to do) and find ways to help others. Use these moments to talk with your kids about what you do.
Adventures with Veggie Tales - Toddlers
Main Point: God wants me to always remember Him
Memory Verse: “Stand firm. Hold on to what we taught you.” 2 Thessalonians 2:15
Bible Story: Daniel’s Story - Daniel 6:1-28
This week we talked about living what we believe and not letting circumstance in the world sway us from standing firm in all God wants for us. Daniel was an awesome example of this and was elevated because he stood firm.
See you Sunday as we visit Professor Playtime's Christmas Shop of Wonders!!
***Parents next week look for a Parent devotion on our blog page. We wanted to bless you this month also.
Main Point: Servant Leaders Help Others In Need Without Being Asked
Bible Story: Jacob moves to Egypt Genesis 45:16-47:12
Memory Verse: “Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it’s in your power to help them.” Proverbs 3:27 NLT
The Children learned that they should look for ways to help others, before anyone asks them to. This week lead by example - take time to look around you, (instead of being so caught up in your own life and all you have to do) and find ways to help others. Use these moments to talk with your kids about what you do.
Adventures with Veggie Tales - Toddlers
Main Point: God wants me to always remember Him
Memory Verse: “Stand firm. Hold on to what we taught you.” 2 Thessalonians 2:15
Bible Story: Daniel’s Story - Daniel 6:1-28
This week we talked about living what we believe and not letting circumstance in the world sway us from standing firm in all God wants for us. Daniel was an awesome example of this and was elevated because he stood firm.
See you Sunday as we visit Professor Playtime's Christmas Shop of Wonders!!
***Parents next week look for a Parent devotion on our blog page. We wanted to bless you this month also.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
This Week in NewLife Kids
Starlight Staion - Elementary & Pre-K
Main Point: Servant Leaders Forgive Others
Bible Story: Joseph reveals his identity to his brothers Genesis 45:1-15
Memory Verse: “Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends.” Proverbs 17:9 NLT
The Children learned that as servant leaders we should always be willing to forgive other people even if they hurt our feelings, let us down, and sometimes make us mad. Sometimes this is a very hard lesson to learn and even harder to put into practice. This week look for examples to help reinforce this lesson to your child/ren. Take time to talk about feelings and how we can overcome our natural tendencies to stay mad.
Adventures with Veggie Tales - Toddlers
Main Point: God wants me to help all of my neighbors.
Memory Verse: “I give you a new command. Love one another…” John 13:34a
Bible Story: The Good Samaritan Luke 10:30-37
This week look for ways to be able to help people around you. Talk with your child/ren about ways to help others.
See you on Sunday!!
Main Point: Servant Leaders Forgive Others
Bible Story: Joseph reveals his identity to his brothers Genesis 45:1-15
Memory Verse: “Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends.” Proverbs 17:9 NLT
The Children learned that as servant leaders we should always be willing to forgive other people even if they hurt our feelings, let us down, and sometimes make us mad. Sometimes this is a very hard lesson to learn and even harder to put into practice. This week look for examples to help reinforce this lesson to your child/ren. Take time to talk about feelings and how we can overcome our natural tendencies to stay mad.
Adventures with Veggie Tales - Toddlers
Main Point: God wants me to help all of my neighbors.
Memory Verse: “I give you a new command. Love one another…” John 13:34a
Bible Story: The Good Samaritan Luke 10:30-37
This week look for ways to be able to help people around you. Talk with your child/ren about ways to help others.
See you on Sunday!!
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Sunday, November 20, 2011
This Week in NewLifeKids
Starlight Station - Elementary and Pre-K
Main Point: Servant Leaders Are Reliable
Bible Story: Judah takes responsibility for Benjamin Genesis 44:1-34
Memory Verse: “And may the Lord make us keep our promises to each other, for he has witnessed them.” 1 Samuel 20:23 NLT
This week we talked about doing what we say we will do. For other people to trust us and want to follow us, we have to earn their trust us. To do this we must be reliable and always do what we say we will do. People are watching to see if we will follow through with our words and take those words and act on them.
Adventures With Veggie Tales - Toddlers
Main Point: God wants me to trust him.
Memory Verse: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart…” Proverbs 3:5a
Bible Story: The story of Gideon Judges6:35-7:22
This week we talked about trusting God and believing in God. By trusting in God we are pleasing him because that is what he asks us to do.
****Remember****Bring an new unwraped toy for your donation next Sunday.
Main Point: Servant Leaders Are Reliable
Bible Story: Judah takes responsibility for Benjamin Genesis 44:1-34
Memory Verse: “And may the Lord make us keep our promises to each other, for he has witnessed them.” 1 Samuel 20:23 NLT
This week we talked about doing what we say we will do. For other people to trust us and want to follow us, we have to earn their trust us. To do this we must be reliable and always do what we say we will do. People are watching to see if we will follow through with our words and take those words and act on them.
Adventures With Veggie Tales - Toddlers
Main Point: God wants me to trust him.
Memory Verse: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart…” Proverbs 3:5a
Bible Story: The story of Gideon Judges6:35-7:22
This week we talked about trusting God and believing in God. By trusting in God we are pleasing him because that is what he asks us to do.
****Remember****Bring an new unwraped toy for your donation next Sunday.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
This Week in NewLife Kids
Starlight Staition - Elementary & Pre-K
Main Point: Servant Leaders Work Hard to Help Others
Bible Story: Joseph is in charge of the house, the prison, and all of Egypt Genesis 39-41
Memory Verse: “Whatever you do, do well.” Ecclesiastes 9:10a NLT
This Week we talked about doing our best. We should always do our best in everything we do - in our school work, in our chores, in our play. We represent God, our father, in all we do once we become his child. We should always think about others and do our best to help them. Take time this week to look for opportunities to encourage your child to do his best.
Adventures with Veggie Tales - Toddlers
Main Point: God wants me to obey
Memory Verse: “If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love.” John 15:10
Bible Story: The Battle of Jericho Joshua 5:13-6:27
This week we talked about God wanting us to obey. That means to listen and do what we are told. This week praise your child when he listens to what you tell him and does what he is told. It is very important to obey so that we please our heavenly father.
*** Remember to bring your donation item next Sunday - a new unwrapped toy. ***
See you next Sunday!
Main Point: Servant Leaders Work Hard to Help Others
Bible Story: Joseph is in charge of the house, the prison, and all of Egypt Genesis 39-41
Memory Verse: “Whatever you do, do well.” Ecclesiastes 9:10a NLT
This Week we talked about doing our best. We should always do our best in everything we do - in our school work, in our chores, in our play. We represent God, our father, in all we do once we become his child. We should always think about others and do our best to help them. Take time this week to look for opportunities to encourage your child to do his best.
Adventures with Veggie Tales - Toddlers
Main Point: God wants me to obey
Memory Verse: “If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love.” John 15:10
Bible Story: The Battle of Jericho Joshua 5:13-6:27
This week we talked about God wanting us to obey. That means to listen and do what we are told. This week praise your child when he listens to what you tell him and does what he is told. It is very important to obey so that we please our heavenly father.
*** Remember to bring your donation item next Sunday - a new unwrapped toy. ***
See you next Sunday!
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Starlight Station - Elementary & Pre-K
Lesson Goal: The Children will learn that they should use whatever gifts God has given them to serve others.
Main Point: Servant Leaders Use Their Gifts To Help Others
Bible Story: Joseph interprets the dream of the baker, cup bearer and Pharaoh Genesis 40-41:44
Memory Verse: “A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other.” 1 Corinthians 12:7 NLT
This week in Starligt Station we talked about recognizing our gifts and abilities so that we can use them to help others around us. During the week help your child look for opportunites to help others and talk to them about how God has given them the ability to help others.
Adventures with Veggie Tales - Toddlers
Main Point: I can always count on God.
Memory Verse: “In all things God works for the good of those who love him.” Romans 8:28
Bible Story: The story of Joseph Genesis 37:1-45:8
This week we talked with our Toddlers about how God can take bad things that happen and turn them around and make something good happen through the bad. Just like when we are punished for doing something wrong - we can learn from it and not make the same mistake again. Talk about Joseph and all the things that happened in his life this week.
***Next Sunday come back for more fun in NewLife Kids and bring your cake mix or icing to give to those in need***
Lesson Goal: The Children will learn that they should use whatever gifts God has given them to serve others.
Main Point: Servant Leaders Use Their Gifts To Help Others
Bible Story: Joseph interprets the dream of the baker, cup bearer and Pharaoh Genesis 40-41:44
Memory Verse: “A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other.” 1 Corinthians 12:7 NLT
This week in Starligt Station we talked about recognizing our gifts and abilities so that we can use them to help others around us. During the week help your child look for opportunites to help others and talk to them about how God has given them the ability to help others.
Adventures with Veggie Tales - Toddlers
Main Point: I can always count on God.
Memory Verse: “In all things God works for the good of those who love him.” Romans 8:28
Bible Story: The story of Joseph Genesis 37:1-45:8
This week we talked with our Toddlers about how God can take bad things that happen and turn them around and make something good happen through the bad. Just like when we are punished for doing something wrong - we can learn from it and not make the same mistake again. Talk about Joseph and all the things that happened in his life this week.
***Next Sunday come back for more fun in NewLife Kids and bring your cake mix or icing to give to those in need***
Sunday, October 30, 2011
This Week in NewLife kids
Adventures With Veggie Tales - Toddlers
Main Point: God is bigger than anything I’m afraid of and He will help me.
Memory Verse: “So do not be afraid I am with you.” Isaiah 41:10
Bible Story: Jesus walks on water Matthew 14:22-33
This week we talked about being afraid. We all have fears that unsettle us and need to be reminded that "God is bigger that anything I'm afraid of". Scripture tells us in Isaiah 41:10 "So do not be afraid I am with you". Wow! Let's remind our children when they come to us in fear that we do not have to be afraid because God is with us.
Elementary and Pre-K
This week we had our Fall "Funday Sunday". We played games and took some time to talk about what we are thankful for and reminded the children that God is bigger than any fear that may seize us.
Memory Verse: God did not give us a spirit that makes us afraid. He gave us a spirit of power and love. 2 Timothy 1:7
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Next Sunday we rejoin Starlight Station to continue our journey to become Servant Leaders. Remember to bring your boxed food item for the Community Storehouse donations.
Main Point: God is bigger than anything I’m afraid of and He will help me.
Memory Verse: “So do not be afraid I am with you.” Isaiah 41:10
Bible Story: Jesus walks on water Matthew 14:22-33
This week we talked about being afraid. We all have fears that unsettle us and need to be reminded that "God is bigger that anything I'm afraid of". Scripture tells us in Isaiah 41:10 "So do not be afraid I am with you". Wow! Let's remind our children when they come to us in fear that we do not have to be afraid because God is with us.
Elementary and Pre-K
This week we had our Fall "Funday Sunday". We played games and took some time to talk about what we are thankful for and reminded the children that God is bigger than any fear that may seize us.
Memory Verse: God did not give us a spirit that makes us afraid. He gave us a spirit of power and love. 2 Timothy 1:7
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Next Sunday we rejoin Starlight Station to continue our journey to become Servant Leaders. Remember to bring your boxed food item for the Community Storehouse donations.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
This Week in NewLife Kids
Starlight Station - Elementary and Pre-K
Main Point: Servant Leaders Protect Others
Bible Story: Joseph and Potipher’s wife Genesis 39:1-23
Memory Verse: “The Godly give good advice to their friends, the wicked lead them astray.” Proverbs 12:26 NLT
**Remember to bring your item(this week a boxed food item) to give to those in need.**
Adventures With Veggie Tales - Toddlers
Main Point: God wants me to do what is right.
Memory Verse: “Be on your guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be brave. Be strong.” 1 Corinthians 16:13
Bible Story: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego Daniel 3:1-30
Next Sunday we will be participating in our Fall Sunday "Funday" so plan to have fun and maybe even get a little dirty. Who knows???? See you At NewLife!!
Main Point: Servant Leaders Protect Others
Bible Story: Joseph and Potipher’s wife Genesis 39:1-23
Memory Verse: “The Godly give good advice to their friends, the wicked lead them astray.” Proverbs 12:26 NLT
**Remember to bring your item(this week a boxed food item) to give to those in need.**
Adventures With Veggie Tales - Toddlers
Main Point: God wants me to do what is right.
Memory Verse: “Be on your guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be brave. Be strong.” 1 Corinthians 16:13
Bible Story: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego Daniel 3:1-30
Next Sunday we will be participating in our Fall Sunday "Funday" so plan to have fun and maybe even get a little dirty. Who knows???? See you At NewLife!!
Sunday, October 16, 2011
This Week in NewLife Kids
Starlight Station - Elementary and Pre-K
Main Point: Servant Leaders Want Others To Succeed
Bible Story: Joseph’s brothers sell him into slavery Genesis 37:12-36
Memory Verse: “A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like a cancer in the bones.” Proverbs 14:30 NLT
Can you imagine having your brothers wanting you dead? Or selling you into slavery? If they did what would you do? This week we learned about what Joseph did in the face of adversity after adversity. He did not get mad or feel sorry for himself - he made the most of the situation. He did his best and encouraged others around him to do their best. He did not resent others succeeding - but cheered them on. Because of the way he lived his life others were watching and in the end Joseph was rewarded for the way he lived his life. Let's use Joseph's life as an example and encourage others to succeed around us.
**Remember** to bring your canned food item to serve others.
Adventures with Veggie Tales - Toddlers
Main Point: God made everyone different for a special reason.
Memory Verse: “Christ has accepted you. So accept one another in order to bring praise to God.” Romans 15:17
Bible Story: The Conversion of Paul Acts 9:1-19
This week we learned that God made us special so that we can do what he made us to do. I love watching our toddlers. Even at such a young age, I can see different character traits in them. Some are greeters, some are comforters, some are leaders and they are all working together to learn more about God each week.
See you next Sunday - have a good week!
Main Point: Servant Leaders Want Others To Succeed
Bible Story: Joseph’s brothers sell him into slavery Genesis 37:12-36
Memory Verse: “A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like a cancer in the bones.” Proverbs 14:30 NLT
Can you imagine having your brothers wanting you dead? Or selling you into slavery? If they did what would you do? This week we learned about what Joseph did in the face of adversity after adversity. He did not get mad or feel sorry for himself - he made the most of the situation. He did his best and encouraged others around him to do their best. He did not resent others succeeding - but cheered them on. Because of the way he lived his life others were watching and in the end Joseph was rewarded for the way he lived his life. Let's use Joseph's life as an example and encourage others to succeed around us.
**Remember** to bring your canned food item to serve others.
Adventures with Veggie Tales - Toddlers
Main Point: God made everyone different for a special reason.
Memory Verse: “Christ has accepted you. So accept one another in order to bring praise to God.” Romans 15:17
Bible Story: The Conversion of Paul Acts 9:1-19
This week we learned that God made us special so that we can do what he made us to do. I love watching our toddlers. Even at such a young age, I can see different character traits in them. Some are greeters, some are comforters, some are leaders and they are all working together to learn more about God each week.
See you next Sunday - have a good week!
Sunday, October 9, 2011
This Week in NewLife Kids
Starlight Station - Elementary & Pre-K
Welcome to outer space!!
We are docking at the only hotel and resort that orbits around the earth. We will be spending time with the Starlight Staion Staff and the Director, Sprocket MccCraken as they learn ways to be a servant leader. We will be looking at the life of Joseph during this series. So come each week ready to strap in and hold on for an out-of-this-world experience.
This Week:
Main Point: Servant leaders are careful about what they say.
Bible Story: Joseph's dream Genesis 37:1-11
Memory verse: "Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything." Proverbs 13:3 NLT
During this Series we will be learning how to become servant leaders. One way is to help others by giving to meet their needs. We will be collecting items each week that will be donated to our local Community Storehouse in Keller. Thank you for helping your child/ren learn the importance of thinking of others by participating.
***Next Sunday bring a canned food item with you***
Toddlers
Welcome to Adventure with Veggie Tales!!
We will be joining Bob the Tomaoto, Larry the Cucumber and all the Veggie Tale Gang each week as we learn that God made each us special and loves us very much.
This Week:
Main Point: I will trust God
Bible Story: David and Goliath 1Samuel 17:1-58
Memory Verse: "With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26
See you next Sunday!! Bring a friend.
Welcome to outer space!!
We are docking at the only hotel and resort that orbits around the earth. We will be spending time with the Starlight Staion Staff and the Director, Sprocket MccCraken as they learn ways to be a servant leader. We will be looking at the life of Joseph during this series. So come each week ready to strap in and hold on for an out-of-this-world experience.
This Week:
Main Point: Servant leaders are careful about what they say.
Bible Story: Joseph's dream Genesis 37:1-11
Memory verse: "Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything." Proverbs 13:3 NLT
During this Series we will be learning how to become servant leaders. One way is to help others by giving to meet their needs. We will be collecting items each week that will be donated to our local Community Storehouse in Keller. Thank you for helping your child/ren learn the importance of thinking of others by participating.
***Next Sunday bring a canned food item with you***
Toddlers
Welcome to Adventure with Veggie Tales!!
We will be joining Bob the Tomaoto, Larry the Cucumber and all the Veggie Tale Gang each week as we learn that God made each us special and loves us very much.
This Week:
Main Point: I will trust God
Bible Story: David and Goliath 1Samuel 17:1-58
Memory Verse: "With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26
See you next Sunday!! Bring a friend.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
This Week In NewLife Kids
Under The Big Top - Elementary
MAIN POINT: God Is Preparing Me For More Gifts!
BIBLE STORY: Elijah trains Elisha to replace him. (1 Kings 19:19 - 21, 2 Kings 2:1 -14)
BIBLE VERSE: “And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.” Philippians 1:6 (NLT)
This Week we talked about how God is preparing us and the gifts that he has given us for the future. As we use the gifts that God gives us today and are faithful to God with them, he will give us more gifts because he knows that he can trust us to use those gifts also. I am excited to see all the gifts that God has already given the kids at NewLife. I see them in action when a visitor comes and they are welcomed and included or when one of the kids needs help and they jump in to help. Be on the look out for the good things that your child does and encourage them to continue to use all the gifts that God has already given them.
Under The Big Top Jr.- Pre-K and Toddlers
Main Point: I Will Pray
Bible Story: Daniel and the lion’s den (Daniel 6:1 - 23)
Bible Verse: “Never stop praying.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 NLT
We talked about praying this week. Our bible verse says, never stop praying. That means we pray when we are happy, we pray when we are sad, we pray when we are getting our way, and we pray when we do not get our way. Take time this week to pray at different times during the day with your child. Have them lead the pray if they will - you just may be surprised and humbled by their prayers.
See you next Sunday as we dock on Starlight Station and begin our journey in outer space.
MAIN POINT: God Is Preparing Me For More Gifts!
BIBLE STORY: Elijah trains Elisha to replace him. (1 Kings 19:19 - 21, 2 Kings 2:1 -14)
BIBLE VERSE: “And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.” Philippians 1:6 (NLT)
This Week we talked about how God is preparing us and the gifts that he has given us for the future. As we use the gifts that God gives us today and are faithful to God with them, he will give us more gifts because he knows that he can trust us to use those gifts also. I am excited to see all the gifts that God has already given the kids at NewLife. I see them in action when a visitor comes and they are welcomed and included or when one of the kids needs help and they jump in to help. Be on the look out for the good things that your child does and encourage them to continue to use all the gifts that God has already given them.
Under The Big Top Jr.- Pre-K and Toddlers
Main Point: I Will Pray
Bible Story: Daniel and the lion’s den (Daniel 6:1 - 23)
Bible Verse: “Never stop praying.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 NLT
We talked about praying this week. Our bible verse says, never stop praying. That means we pray when we are happy, we pray when we are sad, we pray when we are getting our way, and we pray when we do not get our way. Take time this week to pray at different times during the day with your child. Have them lead the pray if they will - you just may be surprised and humbled by their prayers.
See you next Sunday as we dock on Starlight Station and begin our journey in outer space.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
This Week In NewLife Kids
Under The Big Top - Elementary
MAIN POINT: Other People Are A Gift From God!
BIBLE STORY: God sends Aaron to help Moses. (Exodus 3 & 4)
BIBLE VERSE: “Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.” Ecclesiastes 4:9 (NLT)
This week we learned that God has placed people in our lives all around us to help us to be all that God intends for us to be. It is so great to know that we don't have to live our life by ourself with no one to help us. Sometimes we take advantage of the people in our lives and we do not remember to be thankful that God has placed them here to work with us. Take time this week to acknowledge the people not only in your child's life but also in your life.
Under the Big Top - Pre-K and Toddlers
Main Point: I Will Control My Anger
Bible Story: Balaam’s donkey (Numbers 22:21-35)
Bible Verse: “People with understanding control their anger.” Proverbs 14:29a NLT
This week we talked about anger and how we need to control ourselves when we get mad. Look for times this week to reinforce this lesson to your child. Have them STOP and THINK - I will control my anger.
See you next week Under The Big Top.
MAIN POINT: Other People Are A Gift From God!
BIBLE STORY: God sends Aaron to help Moses. (Exodus 3 & 4)
BIBLE VERSE: “Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.” Ecclesiastes 4:9 (NLT)
This week we learned that God has placed people in our lives all around us to help us to be all that God intends for us to be. It is so great to know that we don't have to live our life by ourself with no one to help us. Sometimes we take advantage of the people in our lives and we do not remember to be thankful that God has placed them here to work with us. Take time this week to acknowledge the people not only in your child's life but also in your life.
Under the Big Top - Pre-K and Toddlers
Main Point: I Will Control My Anger
Bible Story: Balaam’s donkey (Numbers 22:21-35)
Bible Verse: “People with understanding control their anger.” Proverbs 14:29a NLT
This week we talked about anger and how we need to control ourselves when we get mad. Look for times this week to reinforce this lesson to your child. Have them STOP and THINK - I will control my anger.
See you next week Under The Big Top.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
This Week In NewLife Kids
Under The Big Top - Elementary
MAIN POINT: I Will Use My Gifts To Share Jesus With Others!
BIBLE STORY: Disciples share the Gospel at Pentecost. (Acts 2:1-41)
BIBLE VERSE: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 (NLT)
The children learned that we can share the good news of Jesus with others by using the unique gifts and talents that God has given us. God made each of us a one of a kind masterpiece with talents that only we can use. Children need to be encouraged to use those talents every day. Just like the boy in the bible with 2 little fishes and 5 loaves of bread. God used that little bit to multiply and feed thousands.
Under The Big Top - Per-K and Toddlers
Bible Story: Samson (Judges 13-16)
Main Point: I Will Obey My Parents
Bible Verse: “Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord,” Ephesians 6:1a NLT
Today we talked about obeying our parents. The children were encouraged every day to do what parents say - when parents say it. This Week praise your child when he/she obeys you. Tell them that they are doing what God has asked them to do when they obey their parents.
Learn the memory verse for next week. See you next Sunday!!
MAIN POINT: I Will Use My Gifts To Share Jesus With Others!
BIBLE STORY: Disciples share the Gospel at Pentecost. (Acts 2:1-41)
BIBLE VERSE: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 (NLT)
The children learned that we can share the good news of Jesus with others by using the unique gifts and talents that God has given us. God made each of us a one of a kind masterpiece with talents that only we can use. Children need to be encouraged to use those talents every day. Just like the boy in the bible with 2 little fishes and 5 loaves of bread. God used that little bit to multiply and feed thousands.
Under The Big Top - Per-K and Toddlers
Bible Story: Samson (Judges 13-16)
Main Point: I Will Obey My Parents
Bible Verse: “Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord,” Ephesians 6:1a NLT
Today we talked about obeying our parents. The children were encouraged every day to do what parents say - when parents say it. This Week praise your child when he/she obeys you. Tell them that they are doing what God has asked them to do when they obey their parents.
Learn the memory verse for next week. See you next Sunday!!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Family Activities for this Week
Elementary: Family Activity
CHART THE OPPORTUNITY
Esther was given the opportunity to save the lives of her people. God gives us opportunities to do the right thing and impact the world for Him. Opportunities are chances to do something we don’t normally do, or to do something for people we don’t normally meet. When we see the opportunities God puts in front of us and take those opportunities, we can impact the world for Him. This week, pray and ask God to help you see opportunities for your family. Then watch carefully for them. Some examples are a neighbor who needs help with a chore, a public area that needs to be cleaned up, or a homeless shelter that needs volunteers. Write the opportunities that you see on a chart. When you participate in one of the opportunities, check it off on your chart. Keep adding to your family’s opportunity chart and work to be like Esther and take the opportunities that God gives you!
Pre-K and Toddler
Family Activity
Moses listened and did what God told him to do. We need to listen closely when people tell us what to do. God wants us to be good listeners so that things can go well for us. Help your children practice listening well. As a family, play a game of Mom (or Dad) Says. Give directions for everyone to follow, beginning with the words “Mom says.” If you don’t say “Mom says” first, the person who does that direction is out. Throughout the game, remind your family that they must listen carefully in order to stay in the game. At the end of the game, tell your children that they should listen to God when they pray and they should listen to you. List others that they should listen to, as well. Get specific and name their teachers at school and church, anyone who takes care of them during the day, relatives, and any other adults they should listen to and obey. Encourage your children to listen closely to God and the important people God places in their lives.
CHART THE OPPORTUNITY
Esther was given the opportunity to save the lives of her people. God gives us opportunities to do the right thing and impact the world for Him. Opportunities are chances to do something we don’t normally do, or to do something for people we don’t normally meet. When we see the opportunities God puts in front of us and take those opportunities, we can impact the world for Him. This week, pray and ask God to help you see opportunities for your family. Then watch carefully for them. Some examples are a neighbor who needs help with a chore, a public area that needs to be cleaned up, or a homeless shelter that needs volunteers. Write the opportunities that you see on a chart. When you participate in one of the opportunities, check it off on your chart. Keep adding to your family’s opportunity chart and work to be like Esther and take the opportunities that God gives you!
Pre-K and Toddler
Family Activity
Moses listened and did what God told him to do. We need to listen closely when people tell us what to do. God wants us to be good listeners so that things can go well for us. Help your children practice listening well. As a family, play a game of Mom (or Dad) Says. Give directions for everyone to follow, beginning with the words “Mom says.” If you don’t say “Mom says” first, the person who does that direction is out. Throughout the game, remind your family that they must listen carefully in order to stay in the game. At the end of the game, tell your children that they should listen to God when they pray and they should listen to you. List others that they should listen to, as well. Get specific and name their teachers at school and church, anyone who takes care of them during the day, relatives, and any other adults they should listen to and obey. Encourage your children to listen closely to God and the important people God places in their lives.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
This Week In NewLife Kids
Under The Big Top - Elementary
MAIN POINT: Opportunities Are A Gift From God!
BIBLE STORY: Esther’s opportunity to save her people. (Book of Esther)
BIBLE VERSE: “Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith.” Galatians 6:10 (NLT)
Take some each evening to read through the book of Esther with your child. Have them point out all the opportunities that God gave Esther to help to save her people. Take time and talk through some opportunities you or your child may have that God has given you to help others. Think about what you did with those opportunities and begin to look for opportunities to come up to make a difference around you, even in the simple things.
Under The Big Top Jr. – Pre-K and Toddlers
Main Point: I Will Listen!
Bible Story: Moses and the Burning Bush
Bible Verse: “...listen, and pay close attention.” Isaiah 28:23b (NLT)
This week take time with your child to talk about listening. Talk about who you should listen to and what you should be listening for. Praise your child when he/she listens when you tell them something the first time. Maybe even play some whispering game with them to get them to sit still and really listen to what you say.
**Remember to learn the memory verse for this week** See you next Sunday!
MAIN POINT: Opportunities Are A Gift From God!
BIBLE STORY: Esther’s opportunity to save her people. (Book of Esther)
BIBLE VERSE: “Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith.” Galatians 6:10 (NLT)
Take some each evening to read through the book of Esther with your child. Have them point out all the opportunities that God gave Esther to help to save her people. Take time and talk through some opportunities you or your child may have that God has given you to help others. Think about what you did with those opportunities and begin to look for opportunities to come up to make a difference around you, even in the simple things.
Under The Big Top Jr. – Pre-K and Toddlers
Main Point: I Will Listen!
Bible Story: Moses and the Burning Bush
Bible Verse: “...listen, and pay close attention.” Isaiah 28:23b (NLT)
This week take time with your child to talk about listening. Talk about who you should listen to and what you should be listening for. Praise your child when he/she listens when you tell them something the first time. Maybe even play some whispering game with them to get them to sit still and really listen to what you say.
**Remember to learn the memory verse for this week** See you next Sunday!
Sunday, August 21, 2011
This Week In NewLife Kids
Under The Big Top - Elementary
MAIN POINT: Our Belongings Are A Gift From God!
BIBLE STORY: Nabal and Abigail. (1 Samuel 25:2-43)
BIBLE VERSE: “And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.” 2 Corinthians 9:8 (NLT)
Take time this week to talk with your child(ren)about all God has provided for your family - home, food, jobs, school, friends, the world around them. It will surprise you all the things that your child thinks about God providing for them. Read the bible story together and discuss what they learned this week.
Under The Big Top - Pre-K and Toddlers
Bible Story: Joseph provides through the famine (Genesis 45:21-23, 47:11-12)
Main Point: I Will Share My Things
Bible Verse: “And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need.” Hebrews 13:16a NLT
Take time this week to praise your child when they share in some way. Talk about different ways you can share with others.
**Remember to learn the memory verse for next Sunday *** See you at NewLife Kids!!
MAIN POINT: Our Belongings Are A Gift From God!
BIBLE STORY: Nabal and Abigail. (1 Samuel 25:2-43)
BIBLE VERSE: “And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.” 2 Corinthians 9:8 (NLT)
Take time this week to talk with your child(ren)about all God has provided for your family - home, food, jobs, school, friends, the world around them. It will surprise you all the things that your child thinks about God providing for them. Read the bible story together and discuss what they learned this week.
Under The Big Top - Pre-K and Toddlers
Bible Story: Joseph provides through the famine (Genesis 45:21-23, 47:11-12)
Main Point: I Will Share My Things
Bible Verse: “And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need.” Hebrews 13:16a NLT
Take time this week to praise your child when they share in some way. Talk about different ways you can share with others.
**Remember to learn the memory verse for next Sunday *** See you at NewLife Kids!!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
This Week's Activities
Elementary: I WILL USE MY GIFTS THE WAY GOD WANTS!
Write down each word of the Main Point on an index card
and lay them out in order. Say the Main Point together as a
family. Take away one of the index cards and say the Main
Point again. Repeat this process until all of the index cards
are taken away and your family can say the Main Point
without them.
READ:
Judges 13 - 16 about Samson’s gift of strength. Samson was given
the gift of strength, but he did not use it for God’s purposes.
Samson could have done so much more if he had not been
selfish with his gift.
MISUSE IT AND LOSE IT
God gave Samson the gift of super strength so that he could help
free the Israelites. However, Samson did not use his gift in the way
God wanted. Because he misused his gift, God took the gift away.
God also gives each of us gifts, but we should use them in the ways
He wants. Gather some items that you might give to family members
to do specific tasks. For example you might give someone a bunch
of silverware to help set the table. You might give someone a book
to read to a younger sibling. You might give someone a vacuum
cleaner to help clean the living room.You might give someone a
hammer to help hang pictures. Imagine wrong ways to use the items.
Someone might use the silverware to dig in the dirt. Someone might
use the book to hit someone else. Someone might use the vacuum
cleaner to chase the family pet. Someone might use the hammer
to bang on pots and pans. Have the family members imagine what
would happen if they didn’t use the things for the reason you gave
them. If your family members did those things, you would punish
them and take the item away. Explain that the quickest way to lose
a gift is to refuse to use it the way that God wants you to. We can
lose the gifts that God gives us just like Samson lost his gift. Don’t be
like Samson and use your gifts in the wrong way! Instead, remember
that each gift is from God, and we need to use our gifts in ways that
please Him.
Remember the MEMORY VERSE:“When someone has been given much, much will be required in return; and when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be required.” Luke 12:48b (NLT)
Pre-K and Toddlers: I Will Help Others!
Read the Bible Story:
Abram Rescues Lot (Genesis 13:1, 14:11-16)
This Week we learned that we should help others. Lot, Abram’s nephew, had been taken captive. When Abram heard this, he went out with his trained men to rescue Lot. Abram was able to help Lot and all of his relatives by rescuing them. God wants us to help others, too! As a family, talk about some ways each person can help another person in the family. Ask family members to choose one thing they can do to help someone else this week. Set a deadline day to check with everyone to see if they have done what they decided to do. If not, work together to help each other that day. As you go through the rest of the week, encourage your children to always look for ways to help other.
Remember the MEMORY VERSE: “Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.” Ecclesiastes 4:9 (NLT)
Write down each word of the Main Point on an index card
and lay them out in order. Say the Main Point together as a
family. Take away one of the index cards and say the Main
Point again. Repeat this process until all of the index cards
are taken away and your family can say the Main Point
without them.
READ:
Judges 13 - 16 about Samson’s gift of strength. Samson was given
the gift of strength, but he did not use it for God’s purposes.
Samson could have done so much more if he had not been
selfish with his gift.
MISUSE IT AND LOSE IT
God gave Samson the gift of super strength so that he could help
free the Israelites. However, Samson did not use his gift in the way
God wanted. Because he misused his gift, God took the gift away.
God also gives each of us gifts, but we should use them in the ways
He wants. Gather some items that you might give to family members
to do specific tasks. For example you might give someone a bunch
of silverware to help set the table. You might give someone a book
to read to a younger sibling. You might give someone a vacuum
cleaner to help clean the living room.You might give someone a
hammer to help hang pictures. Imagine wrong ways to use the items.
Someone might use the silverware to dig in the dirt. Someone might
use the book to hit someone else. Someone might use the vacuum
cleaner to chase the family pet. Someone might use the hammer
to bang on pots and pans. Have the family members imagine what
would happen if they didn’t use the things for the reason you gave
them. If your family members did those things, you would punish
them and take the item away. Explain that the quickest way to lose
a gift is to refuse to use it the way that God wants you to. We can
lose the gifts that God gives us just like Samson lost his gift. Don’t be
like Samson and use your gifts in the wrong way! Instead, remember
that each gift is from God, and we need to use our gifts in ways that
please Him.
Remember the MEMORY VERSE:“When someone has been given much, much will be required in return; and when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be required.” Luke 12:48b (NLT)
Pre-K and Toddlers: I Will Help Others!
Read the Bible Story:
Abram Rescues Lot (Genesis 13:1, 14:11-16)
This Week we learned that we should help others. Lot, Abram’s nephew, had been taken captive. When Abram heard this, he went out with his trained men to rescue Lot. Abram was able to help Lot and all of his relatives by rescuing them. God wants us to help others, too! As a family, talk about some ways each person can help another person in the family. Ask family members to choose one thing they can do to help someone else this week. Set a deadline day to check with everyone to see if they have done what they decided to do. If not, work together to help each other that day. As you go through the rest of the week, encourage your children to always look for ways to help other.
Remember the MEMORY VERSE: “Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.” Ecclesiastes 4:9 (NLT)
Sunday, August 14, 2011
This Week in NewLife Kids
Under The Big Top - Elementary
MAIN POINT: I Will Use My Gifts The Way God Wants!
BIBLE STORY: Samson’s gift of strength. (Judges 13 - 16)
BIBLE VERSE: “When someone has been given much, much will be required in return; and when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be required.” Luke 12:48b (NLT)
We learned this week about using our own unique talents and abilities in ways that would make God happy. Since God made us all so different it is very important for us to use the talents that God has given us to accomplish good. Parents this week talk about the talents and abilities that your child has and how they can use these abilities every day as we go through life.
Under The Big Top - Pre-K and Toddlers
Bible Story: Abram rescues Lot (Genesis 13:1, 14:11-16)
Main Point: I Will Help Others
Bible Verse: “Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.” Ecclesiastes 4:9 NLT
As we stepped into the Big Ring today we learned about helping others. Parents this week be sure to watch for times that your child is helpful and praise him for it and talk about how great it is to see them helping others because that is what God wants us to do.
***Be sure to learn your memory verse this week***
MAIN POINT: I Will Use My Gifts The Way God Wants!
BIBLE STORY: Samson’s gift of strength. (Judges 13 - 16)
BIBLE VERSE: “When someone has been given much, much will be required in return; and when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be required.” Luke 12:48b (NLT)
We learned this week about using our own unique talents and abilities in ways that would make God happy. Since God made us all so different it is very important for us to use the talents that God has given us to accomplish good. Parents this week talk about the talents and abilities that your child has and how they can use these abilities every day as we go through life.
Under The Big Top - Pre-K and Toddlers
Bible Story: Abram rescues Lot (Genesis 13:1, 14:11-16)
Main Point: I Will Help Others
Bible Verse: “Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.” Ecclesiastes 4:9 NLT
As we stepped into the Big Ring today we learned about helping others. Parents this week be sure to watch for times that your child is helpful and praise him for it and talk about how great it is to see them helping others because that is what God wants us to do.
***Be sure to learn your memory verse this week***
Sunday, August 7, 2011
This Week in NewLife Kids
Under The Big Top - Elementary
Our journey Under The Big Top began this week. We took some time and learned that God has given each and everyone of us gifts and abilities that He wants us to use daily to serve Him. Let's not waste all these gifts by hiding them and never being all God wants us to be.
MAIN POINT: God Gives Us Gifts To Help Us!
BIBLE STORY: Solomon is given wisdom. (1 Kings 3)
BIBLE VERSE: “Whatever is good and perfect comes down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens.” James 1:17a (NLT)
Under The Big To Jr. - Pre-K and Toddlers
This week the children learned all about doing their best. We are never too young to do our best in everything that we do. God wants us to live a life of excellence and that means doing our best in everything we do.
Bible Story: Joseph in Prison (Genesis 39:19 – 40:13)
Main Point: I Will Do My Best
Bible Verse: “Whatever you do, do well.” Ecclesiastes 9:10 NLT
**** Parents please help your child learn the memory verse for their class next Sunday. Prizes will be handed out.
Our journey Under The Big Top began this week. We took some time and learned that God has given each and everyone of us gifts and abilities that He wants us to use daily to serve Him. Let's not waste all these gifts by hiding them and never being all God wants us to be.
MAIN POINT: God Gives Us Gifts To Help Us!
BIBLE STORY: Solomon is given wisdom. (1 Kings 3)
BIBLE VERSE: “Whatever is good and perfect comes down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens.” James 1:17a (NLT)
Under The Big To Jr. - Pre-K and Toddlers
This week the children learned all about doing their best. We are never too young to do our best in everything that we do. God wants us to live a life of excellence and that means doing our best in everything we do.
Bible Story: Joseph in Prison (Genesis 39:19 – 40:13)
Main Point: I Will Do My Best
Bible Verse: “Whatever you do, do well.” Ecclesiastes 9:10 NLT
**** Parents please help your child learn the memory verse for their class next Sunday. Prizes will be handed out.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
New Series Starts Next Sunday
Next Sunday, August 7th, come prepared to step into the ring "Under The Big Top"
Have you ever been to the circus? Well we are going again!! Make plans to come learn about using your gifts alongside Penny Worth at Percival Von Schnitzell’s Big Top Circus! We’re heading Under the Big Top to discover the three ring circus of some of the Bible's most interesting characters!
We will have games each week for the kids that they will enjoy. Don't miss out on the fun!!
See you next Sunday!
Have you ever been to the circus? Well we are going again!! Make plans to come learn about using your gifts alongside Penny Worth at Percival Von Schnitzell’s Big Top Circus! We’re heading Under the Big Top to discover the three ring circus of some of the Bible's most interesting characters!
We will have games each week for the kids that they will enjoy. Don't miss out on the fun!!
See you next Sunday!
Thursday, July 28, 2011
ADVENTURE WEEK
We have had so much fun this week as we spent time getting away and getting to know God. Let's see
- on Monday we learned that God is love, so I know that God loves me
- on Tuesday we learned that God is our guide, and we should follow Him
- on Wednesday we learned that God is creative and He designed us to be
creative as well
- on Thursday we learned that God provides for our needs, so we should always
be grateful.
Be sure to join us on Sunday for our closing Adventure Week Family Service at 10:15. Following the service we will have a water slide available for the kids to play on - so wear or bring appropriate clothes. We also will have hot dogs, chips and cookies. Make plans to stay and let the kids have some fun.
Thank you to all who volunteered and all those attending each night!
- on Monday we learned that God is love, so I know that God loves me
- on Tuesday we learned that God is our guide, and we should follow Him
- on Wednesday we learned that God is creative and He designed us to be
creative as well
- on Thursday we learned that God provides for our needs, so we should always
be grateful.
Be sure to join us on Sunday for our closing Adventure Week Family Service at 10:15. Following the service we will have a water slide available for the kids to play on - so wear or bring appropriate clothes. We also will have hot dogs, chips and cookies. Make plans to stay and let the kids have some fun.
Thank you to all who volunteered and all those attending each night!
Sunday, July 24, 2011
This Week in NewLife Kids
City Streets - Elementary
Lesson Goal: The children learned that God offers us salvation through His Son, Jesus, allowing us to become friends with God.
Main Point: I Can Be Friends With God!
Bible Story: Recap of the Life of Abraham. (Genesis 12 - 19)
Memory verse: "So all who put their faith in Christ share the same blessing Abraham received because of his faith." (Galatians 3:9 NLT)
City Streets Jr. - Pre-K and Toddlers
Main Point: I Will Help Others!
Bible Story: The Good Samaritan. (Luke 10:30-37)
NEXT WEEK - NewSeries starts "Under The Big Top" Don't miss out on all the fun and games as we go under the Big Top
Lesson Goal: The children learned that God offers us salvation through His Son, Jesus, allowing us to become friends with God.
Main Point: I Can Be Friends With God!
Bible Story: Recap of the Life of Abraham. (Genesis 12 - 19)
Memory verse: "So all who put their faith in Christ share the same blessing Abraham received because of his faith." (Galatians 3:9 NLT)
City Streets Jr. - Pre-K and Toddlers
Main Point: I Will Help Others!
Bible Story: The Good Samaritan. (Luke 10:30-37)
NEXT WEEK - NewSeries starts "Under The Big Top" Don't miss out on all the fun and games as we go under the Big Top
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
This Week in NewLife Kids
City Streets - Elementary
Lesson Goal: The children learned that we should take time to pray and ask God to help other people.
Main Point: I Will Pray For Others!
Bible Story: Abraham interceded for Sodom. (Genesis 18:20-33)
Memory verse: "I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them." (1 Timothy 2:1 NLT)
City Streets Jr. - Pre-K and Toddlers
Lesson Goal: The lesson helped the children learn: I Will Share With Others.
Main Point: I Will Share With Others!
Bible Story: Boy shares food with Jesus to feed the 5000 (John 6:1-15)
Adventure Week is coming - be sure to register and we will see you at NewLife next week!!
Lesson Goal: The children learned that we should take time to pray and ask God to help other people.
Main Point: I Will Pray For Others!
Bible Story: Abraham interceded for Sodom. (Genesis 18:20-33)
Memory verse: "I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them." (1 Timothy 2:1 NLT)
City Streets Jr. - Pre-K and Toddlers
Lesson Goal: The lesson helped the children learn: I Will Share With Others.
Main Point: I Will Share With Others!
Bible Story: Boy shares food with Jesus to feed the 5000 (John 6:1-15)
Adventure Week is coming - be sure to register and we will see you at NewLife next week!!
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
More Activities
Main Point: I Will Believe God’s Promises!
Try to see how many silly voices your family can use to say the Main Point. Here are some to get you started: An opera-style voice, a country singer voice, a silly accent, a low growly bear voice, a high-pitched mouse voice.
Ask your children why they think Sarah laughed. Then ask them if they think it would be hard to believe God. Why or why not?
Activity: Believe Bracelet
Make a Believe God bracelet from beads and stretchy cord. Use whatever beads you have handy, or find alphabet beads to spell Believe God. Remind your children that they can always trust God to keep His promises. If someone hurts them or breaks a promise, they can be reminded by the bracelet that God will always keep His promises.
See you Next Sunday!
Try to see how many silly voices your family can use to say the Main Point. Here are some to get you started: An opera-style voice, a country singer voice, a silly accent, a low growly bear voice, a high-pitched mouse voice.
Ask your children why they think Sarah laughed. Then ask them if they think it would be hard to believe God. Why or why not?
Activity: Believe Bracelet
Make a Believe God bracelet from beads and stretchy cord. Use whatever beads you have handy, or find alphabet beads to spell Believe God. Remind your children that they can always trust God to keep His promises. If someone hurts them or breaks a promise, they can be reminded by the bracelet that God will always keep His promises.
See you Next Sunday!
Sunday, July 10, 2011
This Week In NewLife Kids
City Streets - Elementary
• Lesson Goal: The children learned that we can trust God and believe all of His many promises to us in scripture.
• Main Point: I Will Believe God's Promises!
• Bible Story: A son is promised to Abraham and Sarah. (Genesis 18:1 - 15)
• Memory Verse: Romans 4:20 (NLT)
"Abraham never wavered in believing God's promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God." (NLT)
City Streets Jr. - Pre-K and Toddlers
• Lesson Goal: To help the children learn the importance of controlling their anger.
• Main Point: I Will Control My Anger!
• Bible Story: Cain and Abel (Genesis 4:1-16)
Read through the Bible story and discuss what you read.
• Lesson Goal: The children learned that we can trust God and believe all of His many promises to us in scripture.
• Main Point: I Will Believe God's Promises!
• Bible Story: A son is promised to Abraham and Sarah. (Genesis 18:1 - 15)
• Memory Verse: Romans 4:20 (NLT)
"Abraham never wavered in believing God's promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God." (NLT)
City Streets Jr. - Pre-K and Toddlers
• Lesson Goal: To help the children learn the importance of controlling their anger.
• Main Point: I Will Control My Anger!
• Bible Story: Cain and Abel (Genesis 4:1-16)
Read through the Bible story and discuss what you read.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
More Activities
Main Point: I Will Give Back To God!
Play Hot Potato with a timer and a soft ball or stuffed animal. Whoever ends up with the hot potato has to say the Main Point three times fast. Play until everyone has caught the hot potato.
Ask your children if they like winning. Then ask them if it would be hard to give some of what they won to God.
Activity: Create a Tithe Plan
Help your children create a tithing plan with their money. Take an envelope and write the Main Point, “I Will Give Back to God!,” on it, and then let your children decorate the envelope. Put the envelope next to your children’s piggy bank or jar, and help them get it to church each week. Include them in a small portion of your family finances and let them see you plan your tithe.
See you Next Sunday
Play Hot Potato with a timer and a soft ball or stuffed animal. Whoever ends up with the hot potato has to say the Main Point three times fast. Play until everyone has caught the hot potato.
Ask your children if they like winning. Then ask them if it would be hard to give some of what they won to God.
Activity: Create a Tithe Plan
Help your children create a tithing plan with their money. Take an envelope and write the Main Point, “I Will Give Back to God!,” on it, and then let your children decorate the envelope. Put the envelope next to your children’s piggy bank or jar, and help them get it to church each week. Include them in a small portion of your family finances and let them see you plan your tithe.
See you Next Sunday
Sunday, July 3, 2011
This Week In NewLife Kids
City Streets - Elementary
• Lesson Goal: The children learned that everything we have comes from God, and we should give back to God the first ten percent of whatever we earn.
• Main Point: I Will Give Back To God!
• Bible Story: Abram gives a tithe. (Genesis 14:17 - 24)
• Memory Verse: 1 Chronicles 29:14b (NLT)
"Everything we have has come from you, and we give you only what you first gave us!" (NLT)
City Streets Jr. - Pre-K and Toddlers
• Lesson Goal: Help the children choose to want to go to church.
• Main Point: I Will Go To Church!
• Bible Story: Jesus spends time with the children (Mark 10:13-16; Luke 18:15-17)
Take time this week to sit down and read the Bible story with your child. Take a few minutes and talk about what you read.
• Lesson Goal: The children learned that everything we have comes from God, and we should give back to God the first ten percent of whatever we earn.
• Main Point: I Will Give Back To God!
• Bible Story: Abram gives a tithe. (Genesis 14:17 - 24)
• Memory Verse: 1 Chronicles 29:14b (NLT)
"Everything we have has come from you, and we give you only what you first gave us!" (NLT)
City Streets Jr. - Pre-K and Toddlers
• Lesson Goal: Help the children choose to want to go to church.
• Main Point: I Will Go To Church!
• Bible Story: Jesus spends time with the children (Mark 10:13-16; Luke 18:15-17)
Take time this week to sit down and read the Bible story with your child. Take a few minutes and talk about what you read.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Helping Others Activities
Main Point: I Will Help Others In Need!
Have each family member come up with a way they could help someone, and act it out. Then everyone should say the Main Point. For example: your child could go get a pencil and hand it to you and then everyone should say “I Will Help Others In Need!” or you could pick up one of your child’s toys and then everyone should say “I Will Help Others In Need!”
Activity: I Can Help
As a family, choose someone in your neighborhood to help in a tangible way, either by doing household chores, or yard work, or by providing a meal. Another possibility is to see if your family could serve a meal in a rescue mission or help pass out food boxes to families in need. Encourage your children to participate actively and remind them that they are helping others in need.
See you Next Sunday!!
Have each family member come up with a way they could help someone, and act it out. Then everyone should say the Main Point. For example: your child could go get a pencil and hand it to you and then everyone should say “I Will Help Others In Need!” or you could pick up one of your child’s toys and then everyone should say “I Will Help Others In Need!”
Activity: I Can Help
As a family, choose someone in your neighborhood to help in a tangible way, either by doing household chores, or yard work, or by providing a meal. Another possibility is to see if your family could serve a meal in a rescue mission or help pass out food boxes to families in need. Encourage your children to participate actively and remind them that they are helping others in need.
See you Next Sunday!!
Sunday, June 26, 2011
This Week in NewLife Kids
City Streets - Elementary
Lesson Goal: The children learned that when we see someone in need, we should do what we can to help meet that need
Main Point: I Will Help Others In Need!
Bible Story: Abram rescues Lot (Genesis 14:1-16)Read this in the bible and ask your children what it might feel like to be captured by a bad king, and then ask them what it might feel like to be rescued.
Memory verse: "When God's people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality." (Romans 12:13 NLT)
City Streets Jr. - Pre-K and Toddlers
Main Point: I Will Be A Good Friend!
Bible Story: Ruth is loyal to Naomi (Ruth 1)
Take time and ask your child about their friends at NewLife Fellowship. Talk about how friends are always loyal or true to their friends.
Lesson Goal: The children learned that when we see someone in need, we should do what we can to help meet that need
Main Point: I Will Help Others In Need!
Bible Story: Abram rescues Lot (Genesis 14:1-16)Read this in the bible and ask your children what it might feel like to be captured by a bad king, and then ask them what it might feel like to be rescued.
Memory verse: "When God's people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality." (Romans 12:13 NLT)
City Streets Jr. - Pre-K and Toddlers
Main Point: I Will Be A Good Friend!
Bible Story: Ruth is loyal to Naomi (Ruth 1)
Take time and ask your child about their friends at NewLife Fellowship. Talk about how friends are always loyal or true to their friends.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
This Week in NewLife Kids
City Streets - Elementary
Lesson Goal: The children will learn that we should put others first by showing them kindness, letting them have what is best, and by putting their needs above our own.
Main Point: I Will Put Others First!
Bible Story: Abram and Lot separate. (Genesis 13)
Memory Verse: "Don't be concerned for your own good but for the good of others."
(1 Corinthians 10:24 NLT)
City Streets JR - Pre-K and Toddlers
The lesson will help the children learn: I Will Do What Is Right.
Main Point: I Will Do What Is Right!
Bible Story: Esther protects her people (Esther)
See you Nest Sunday!!
Lesson Goal: The children will learn that we should put others first by showing them kindness, letting them have what is best, and by putting their needs above our own.
Main Point: I Will Put Others First!
Bible Story: Abram and Lot separate. (Genesis 13)
Memory Verse: "Don't be concerned for your own good but for the good of others."
(1 Corinthians 10:24 NLT)
City Streets JR - Pre-K and Toddlers
The lesson will help the children learn: I Will Do What Is Right.
Main Point: I Will Do What Is Right!
Bible Story: Esther protects her people (Esther)
See you Nest Sunday!!
Monday, June 6, 2011
This Week in NewLife Kids!
This week we began our new series - City Streets!
Elementary
Lesson Goal: The children will learn that we can only experience the life God has planned for us if we are obedient to Him. We should follow and obey God even when we aren't sure what the outcome will be.
Bible Story: The call of Abram.
Main Point: I Will Follow God!
Bible Verse: "Be careful to obey all these commands I am giving you. Show love to the Lord your God by walking in his ways and holding tightly to him." (Deuteronomy 11:22 NLT)
Pre-School
Lesson Goal: The lesson will help the children learn: I Will Obey.
Bible Story: Abram obeys God. (Genesis 12:1-7)
Main Point: I Will Obey!
Parents & Kids - Try reading the chapter from your Bible Story at home together! Reading the Word of God together as a family can help bring you closer to God and each other!
Elementary
Lesson Goal: The children will learn that we can only experience the life God has planned for us if we are obedient to Him. We should follow and obey God even when we aren't sure what the outcome will be.
Bible Story: The call of Abram.
Main Point: I Will Follow God!
Bible Verse: "Be careful to obey all these commands I am giving you. Show love to the Lord your God by walking in his ways and holding tightly to him." (Deuteronomy 11:22 NLT)
Pre-School
Lesson Goal: The lesson will help the children learn: I Will Obey.
Bible Story: Abram obeys God. (Genesis 12:1-7)
Main Point: I Will Obey!
Parents & Kids - Try reading the chapter from your Bible Story at home together! Reading the Word of God together as a family can help bring you closer to God and each other!
Thursday, June 2, 2011
New Series Starts This Sunday!
Elementary: City Streets
Welcome to the City! And don't worry, you're not the only new kid in town. Michelle just moved here with her dad and she is helping her new friends, Molly and Zane, learn what it means to be a follower of God. We'll sing, dance, and learn right along with them as we take a look at some important moments from the life of Abram in the Bible. Stretch before you arrive and get yourself warmed up. You're going to be a part of City Streets: The Musical.
Pre-K and Toddlers - City Streets Jr.
Welcome to City Streets Jr. The Musical! Your children will join Sydney, the new kid in town, as he gets to know the neighborhood. As Sydney meets his new neighbors, they will help him learn about who God is and how God wants him to live. Each week your children will enjoy fun songs and an animated Bible story as Sydney makes a decision about whether or not to do the right thing.
You will not want to miss NewLife Kids!! See you on Sunday.
Welcome to the City! And don't worry, you're not the only new kid in town. Michelle just moved here with her dad and she is helping her new friends, Molly and Zane, learn what it means to be a follower of God. We'll sing, dance, and learn right along with them as we take a look at some important moments from the life of Abram in the Bible. Stretch before you arrive and get yourself warmed up. You're going to be a part of City Streets: The Musical.
Pre-K and Toddlers - City Streets Jr.
Welcome to City Streets Jr. The Musical! Your children will join Sydney, the new kid in town, as he gets to know the neighborhood. As Sydney meets his new neighbors, they will help him learn about who God is and how God wants him to live. Each week your children will enjoy fun songs and an animated Bible story as Sydney makes a decision about whether or not to do the right thing.
You will not want to miss NewLife Kids!! See you on Sunday.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
More Activities for the Week
Elementary
Questions Read(Luke 7:18-23). We learned from our Bible Story that even John had doubts! It’s okay to have doubts. Doubts help us look over things and want to find out more. However, you can’t stay doubtful all the time though. You need to ask the right questions from the right people. Together as a family, make a book of questions. Have each person think of one question he or she wants to know more about. Write it down at the top of a page in your book. Each day, pick one question to find out the answers. Use the computer or books, make a trip to the library together, or ask your pastor to find out the information. Remind your child that having doubts is a part of life. Asking the right questions of the right people is important, but even more important is praying to God and asking Him to help you with your doubts!
Pre-K and Toddlers
Activity: World Walk Take a walk with your child this week, and point out all the things you see that God created. Point out the birds, the insects, the trees and flowers, the grass and dirt, and the sky. When you get back home, spend some time praying with your child to thank God for all the wonderful things He created.
See you next Sunday for our End of School "Funday Sunday"
Questions Read(Luke 7:18-23). We learned from our Bible Story that even John had doubts! It’s okay to have doubts. Doubts help us look over things and want to find out more. However, you can’t stay doubtful all the time though. You need to ask the right questions from the right people. Together as a family, make a book of questions. Have each person think of one question he or she wants to know more about. Write it down at the top of a page in your book. Each day, pick one question to find out the answers. Use the computer or books, make a trip to the library together, or ask your pastor to find out the information. Remind your child that having doubts is a part of life. Asking the right questions of the right people is important, but even more important is praying to God and asking Him to help you with your doubts!
Pre-K and Toddlers
Activity: World Walk Take a walk with your child this week, and point out all the things you see that God created. Point out the birds, the insects, the trees and flowers, the grass and dirt, and the sky. When you get back home, spend some time praying with your child to thank God for all the wonderful things He created.
See you next Sunday for our End of School "Funday Sunday"
Sunday, May 22, 2011
This Week In NewLife Kids
Roanoke Jones - Elementary
Lesson Goal: The children learned that it is okay for us to have doubts. However, when we have doubts, we should ask questions.
Main Point: I Will Ask Questions When I Have Doubts!
Bible Story: The mystery of who Jesus is. (Luke 7:18-23)
Memory verse: "When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer." Psalm 94:19 NLT.
Choose one person in the family to be the Leader. Have the Leader say the Main Point out loud. The other family members should repeat it after the Leader in a call and response fashion until each family member can say the Main Point without help.
Ask your children about their favorite teacher either at school or church. Ask your children what made this teacher their favorite?
Roanoke Jones Jr. - Pre-K and Toddlers
Main Point: God Made Our World
Bible Story: Overview of Creation - Genesis 1
Take time this week to read the whole story of God creating the world in Genesis 1, stopping after each of the seven days to talk about what He created that day. Listen to the excitment in your child's voice as he remembers what God created each day.
Check in later this week for more family fun activities.
Lesson Goal: The children learned that it is okay for us to have doubts. However, when we have doubts, we should ask questions.
Main Point: I Will Ask Questions When I Have Doubts!
Bible Story: The mystery of who Jesus is. (Luke 7:18-23)
Memory verse: "When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer." Psalm 94:19 NLT.
Choose one person in the family to be the Leader. Have the Leader say the Main Point out loud. The other family members should repeat it after the Leader in a call and response fashion until each family member can say the Main Point without help.
Ask your children about their favorite teacher either at school or church. Ask your children what made this teacher their favorite?
Roanoke Jones Jr. - Pre-K and Toddlers
Main Point: God Made Our World
Bible Story: Overview of Creation - Genesis 1
Take time this week to read the whole story of God creating the world in Genesis 1, stopping after each of the seven days to talk about what He created that day. Listen to the excitment in your child's voice as he remembers what God created each day.
Check in later this week for more family fun activities.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
More Activities for this Week
Elementary
This Week's Main Point: I Will Ask For Help!
With God’s Help Whenever we have difficult or everyday problems, we should ask God for help. Tell your child about a time and situation in your life when you weren’t sure what to do. Did you ask God for help or sit there and just worry? What was the outcome of the situation? This week, make a weekly calendar on poster board. Each night at dinner, discuss what happened in your day that might be worrying you. Write it down on the calendar. Come together as a family and pray about each situation. Post the poster up in your house as a reminder to pray for those situations in your family’s life. Encourage your child to ask God for help whenever he or she has a problem.
Pre-K and Toddler
God Made People
Activity: People Watch Go to a crowded place with your child this week. Watch the people together, and talk about all the ways they’re different. Point out different heights, different skin colors, different hair lengths, etc. Then discuss how God made all of us to be different and special, and how He loves us very much.
See you Sunday!!
This Week's Main Point: I Will Ask For Help!
With God’s Help Whenever we have difficult or everyday problems, we should ask God for help. Tell your child about a time and situation in your life when you weren’t sure what to do. Did you ask God for help or sit there and just worry? What was the outcome of the situation? This week, make a weekly calendar on poster board. Each night at dinner, discuss what happened in your day that might be worrying you. Write it down on the calendar. Come together as a family and pray about each situation. Post the poster up in your house as a reminder to pray for those situations in your family’s life. Encourage your child to ask God for help whenever he or she has a problem.
Pre-K and Toddler
God Made People
Activity: People Watch Go to a crowded place with your child this week. Watch the people together, and talk about all the ways they’re different. Point out different heights, different skin colors, different hair lengths, etc. Then discuss how God made all of us to be different and special, and how He loves us very much.
See you Sunday!!
Sunday, May 15, 2011
This Week in NewLife Kids
Roanoke Jones - Elementary
Lesson Goal: The children learned that we should pray to God and ask Him for help.
Main Point: I Will Ask God For Help!
Bible Story: The case of the servant's quest. (Genesis 24)
Memory verse: "But in my distress I cried out to the Lord; yes, I prayed to my God for help. He heard me from his sanctuary; my cry to him reached his ears." Psalm 18:6 NLT.
Activities
Using magazines cut out each letter in the Main Point. After you cut the letters out, work together to put the letters in order and paste them onto a sheet of paper. Post the paper up somewhere in your house so you can see it throughout the week and remember the Main Point.
Take time this week to ask family members if they’ve ever had a time in their lives when they didn’t know what to do. How did they end up handling that situation?
Roanoke Jones Jr. - Pre-K and Toddlers
Main Point: God Made People
Bible Story: Genesis 1:6-8
Activity
Read the story in Genesis 1:26-31 about God making all the people on earth. Talk about the different people in your child’s life and how God specifically made each one of them.
Be sure and check back in later in the week for more activities.
Lesson Goal: The children learned that we should pray to God and ask Him for help.
Main Point: I Will Ask God For Help!
Bible Story: The case of the servant's quest. (Genesis 24)
Memory verse: "But in my distress I cried out to the Lord; yes, I prayed to my God for help. He heard me from his sanctuary; my cry to him reached his ears." Psalm 18:6 NLT.
Activities
Using magazines cut out each letter in the Main Point. After you cut the letters out, work together to put the letters in order and paste them onto a sheet of paper. Post the paper up somewhere in your house so you can see it throughout the week and remember the Main Point.
Take time this week to ask family members if they’ve ever had a time in their lives when they didn’t know what to do. How did they end up handling that situation?
Roanoke Jones Jr. - Pre-K and Toddlers
Main Point: God Made People
Bible Story: Genesis 1:6-8
Activity
Read the story in Genesis 1:26-31 about God making all the people on earth. Talk about the different people in your child’s life and how God specifically made each one of them.
Be sure and check back in later in the week for more activities.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
This Week in NewLife Kids
Roanoke Jones - Elementary
I Will Learn From Others’ Mistakes!
Have each family member repeat the Main Point over and over for one minute each. See who can say the Main Point the most times in a minute while still being understood.
BibleVerse: “Don’t do as the wicked do, and don’t follow the path of evildoers.” Proverbs 4:14 NLT
Read theBibleStory together: Daniel and the Mysterious Writing on the Wall. (Daniel 5)
Ask your child of a time when he or she saw someone else do something wrong. What was learned from seeing that situation?
Learn From Others
We sometimes see other’s mistakes. We should learn from their mistakes. As a family, watch a children’s show together this week. Discuss what the main character did in the show. What choices did that character make? Did he or she do the right thing or the wrong thing? What could have been done differently? Discuss what you can learn from the main character of the show. Remind your child that we can learn a lot from people who do the right things, but we can also learn from the mistakes
others make.
Roanoke Jones Jr. – Pre-School
God Made The Animals!
Bible Story: Genesis 1: 24-25
Read the story of God creating the animals in Genesis 1:24-25, and talk to your child about all the different animals they can think of and how God made all of them.
Activity: Cookie Corral
During one of your child’s snack times this week, play a game of Cookie Corral. Get some animal crackers and sort through them together, figuring out what kinds of animals they are, how they’re the same, and how they’re different. One time, you might have your child organize them by ‘two-legged’ or ‘four-legged’ animals. Other times, you might have them sort the animals by who has horns and who doesn’t or who lives in the water or out. Afterwards, talk to your child about how no matter what they look like or where they live, God made all the animals on Earth.
I Will Learn From Others’ Mistakes!
Have each family member repeat the Main Point over and over for one minute each. See who can say the Main Point the most times in a minute while still being understood.
BibleVerse: “Don’t do as the wicked do, and don’t follow the path of evildoers.” Proverbs 4:14 NLT
Read theBibleStory together: Daniel and the Mysterious Writing on the Wall. (Daniel 5)
Ask your child of a time when he or she saw someone else do something wrong. What was learned from seeing that situation?
Learn From Others
We sometimes see other’s mistakes. We should learn from their mistakes. As a family, watch a children’s show together this week. Discuss what the main character did in the show. What choices did that character make? Did he or she do the right thing or the wrong thing? What could have been done differently? Discuss what you can learn from the main character of the show. Remind your child that we can learn a lot from people who do the right things, but we can also learn from the mistakes
others make.
Roanoke Jones Jr. – Pre-School
God Made The Animals!
Bible Story: Genesis 1: 24-25
Read the story of God creating the animals in Genesis 1:24-25, and talk to your child about all the different animals they can think of and how God made all of them.
Activity: Cookie Corral
During one of your child’s snack times this week, play a game of Cookie Corral. Get some animal crackers and sort through them together, figuring out what kinds of animals they are, how they’re the same, and how they’re different. One time, you might have your child organize them by ‘two-legged’ or ‘four-legged’ animals. Other times, you might have them sort the animals by who has horns and who doesn’t or who lives in the water or out. Afterwards, talk to your child about how no matter what they look like or where they live, God made all the animals on Earth.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Roanoke Jones - Elementary
I Will Remember What Others Have Done For Me!
Write the Main Point on a sheet of paper in large handwriting. Take turns as a family rewriting the Main Point, getting smaller and smaller each time you write it, until you can’t write it any smaller.
Bible Verse: “They share freely and give generously to those in need. Their good deeds will be remembered forever. They will have influence and honor.” Psalm 112:9 NLT
Read the Bible Story together: The Case of Pharaoh’s Dream. (Genesis 40-41)
Ask family members if there has ever been a time when someone did something very special for them. How did they feel when it was done? What did they do afterwards?
Remember
We all have times in our lives when someone helps us or does something nice for us. Just as the cup-bearer and Pharaoh remembered what Joseph had done for them and did something nice for Joseph in return, we need to do the same thing. As a family, think of something someone has done for all of you in the past. This could be one person who has done a lot for the whole family, or each family member can choose a person. Think of something you can do for the people who have blessed you and your family in the past and do it. You could write thank you notes, bake them cookies, or send them flowers. Remind your child that we should remember when others help us and dosomething nice in return.
Roanoke Jones Jr. – Pre School & Toddler
God Made The Fish And Birds!
Bible Story: Genesis 1: 20-23
This week, read about God creating the fish and the birds in Genesis 1:20-23. Talk to your child about all the different fish that swim in the ocean and lakes, and the birds that fly around the sky.
Activity: Feed The Birds
Sometime this week, make a bird feeder with your child and hang it outside where you can see it often. Whenever you see birds near it, remind your child that God made all the birds that fly in the air, and all the fish that swim in the water. A simple birdfeeder can be made by putting peanut butter or corn syrup on a pinecone, rolling it in birdseed, and hanging it in a tree.
I Will Remember What Others Have Done For Me!
Write the Main Point on a sheet of paper in large handwriting. Take turns as a family rewriting the Main Point, getting smaller and smaller each time you write it, until you can’t write it any smaller.
Bible Verse: “They share freely and give generously to those in need. Their good deeds will be remembered forever. They will have influence and honor.” Psalm 112:9 NLT
Read the Bible Story together: The Case of Pharaoh’s Dream. (Genesis 40-41)
Ask family members if there has ever been a time when someone did something very special for them. How did they feel when it was done? What did they do afterwards?
Remember
We all have times in our lives when someone helps us or does something nice for us. Just as the cup-bearer and Pharaoh remembered what Joseph had done for them and did something nice for Joseph in return, we need to do the same thing. As a family, think of something someone has done for all of you in the past. This could be one person who has done a lot for the whole family, or each family member can choose a person. Think of something you can do for the people who have blessed you and your family in the past and do it. You could write thank you notes, bake them cookies, or send them flowers. Remind your child that we should remember when others help us and dosomething nice in return.
Roanoke Jones Jr. – Pre School & Toddler
God Made The Fish And Birds!
Bible Story: Genesis 1: 20-23
This week, read about God creating the fish and the birds in Genesis 1:20-23. Talk to your child about all the different fish that swim in the ocean and lakes, and the birds that fly around the sky.
Activity: Feed The Birds
Sometime this week, make a bird feeder with your child and hang it outside where you can see it often. Whenever you see birds near it, remind your child that God made all the birds that fly in the air, and all the fish that swim in the water. A simple birdfeeder can be made by putting peanut butter or corn syrup on a pinecone, rolling it in birdseed, and hanging it in a tree.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
This Week in NewLife Kids
Roanoke Jones - Elementary
Lesson Goal: The children learned that we should remember the good things people have done for us and show gratitude.
Main Point: I Will Remember What Others Have Done For Me!
Bible Story: Joseph and the case of the strange dreams. (Genesis 40-41)
Memory verse: "They share freely and give generously to those in need. Their good deeds will be remembered forever. They will have influence and honor." Psalm 112:9 NLT
This week look for gratitdue from your child/ren. Talk about being thankful for what others do to help you and also remind the kids when others help them to show gratitude.
Roanoke Jones Jr. - Pre-K & Toddlers
Main Point: God Made The Fish And Birds
Bible Story: Genesis 1:20-23
Take time this week to check out the birds and their funny activities with your child/ren. Talk about how God made the birds in the air and supply their needs daily.
Lesson Goal: The children learned that we should remember the good things people have done for us and show gratitude.
Main Point: I Will Remember What Others Have Done For Me!
Bible Story: Joseph and the case of the strange dreams. (Genesis 40-41)
Memory verse: "They share freely and give generously to those in need. Their good deeds will be remembered forever. They will have influence and honor." Psalm 112:9 NLT
This week look for gratitdue from your child/ren. Talk about being thankful for what others do to help you and also remind the kids when others help them to show gratitude.
Roanoke Jones Jr. - Pre-K & Toddlers
Main Point: God Made The Fish And Birds
Bible Story: Genesis 1:20-23
Take time this week to check out the birds and their funny activities with your child/ren. Talk about how God made the birds in the air and supply their needs daily.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Family Activities
Roanoke - Elementary
I Will Show Mercy To Others!
Write each word of the Main Point on an index card. As a family, take turns trying to put the cards in order under 15 seconds. If someone cannot do it after three tries, show them mercy by helping them so they can do the task in under 15 seconds.
Bible Verse: “God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” Matthew 5:7 NLT
Read the Bible Story together: King Saul and the Case of the Missing Shepherd. (1 Samuel 24)
Ask family members if there’s ever been a time when someone else has been mean to them. How did they react when that happened?
Showing Mercy
Showing mercy isn’t always easy, but it is always the best way to react. When someone makes a mistake or is mean to us, we have a choice in how we react. We can try to get back and be mean in return, or we can react like David and show mercy. This means we forgive and we don’t try to hurt that person back and standing circle with your get a beach ball. Toss the ball in the air and work together to try to keep the ball up in the air. When someone misses the ball, everyone in the family has to go to their knees. The next time someone misses the ball, everyone has to lie on their backs. When someone misses the ball again, show them mercy and allow everyone in the family to stand back up. Remind your child that God wants him or her to always make the choice to show others mercy when they make mistakes.
Roanoke Jr. – Pre-School & Toddler
God Made The Sun, Moon, And Stars!
Bible Story: Genesis 1: 14-19
One night with your child, go outside to look at the moon and stars, and then read the story in Genesis 1:9-13 about God creating the Sun, moon, and stars.
Activity: Up In The Air Prayer
One day this week, take your child outside several different times. Look at the sky when the Sun is rising, when it’s out all the way, when it’s setting, and when it’s gone and the moon and stars are out. Say a prayer each time you look at the sky to thank God for creating the
Sun, moon and stars.
I Will Show Mercy To Others!
Write each word of the Main Point on an index card. As a family, take turns trying to put the cards in order under 15 seconds. If someone cannot do it after three tries, show them mercy by helping them so they can do the task in under 15 seconds.
Bible Verse: “God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” Matthew 5:7 NLT
Read the Bible Story together: King Saul and the Case of the Missing Shepherd. (1 Samuel 24)
Ask family members if there’s ever been a time when someone else has been mean to them. How did they react when that happened?
Showing Mercy
Showing mercy isn’t always easy, but it is always the best way to react. When someone makes a mistake or is mean to us, we have a choice in how we react. We can try to get back and be mean in return, or we can react like David and show mercy. This means we forgive and we don’t try to hurt that person back and standing circle with your get a beach ball. Toss the ball in the air and work together to try to keep the ball up in the air. When someone misses the ball, everyone in the family has to go to their knees. The next time someone misses the ball, everyone has to lie on their backs. When someone misses the ball again, show them mercy and allow everyone in the family to stand back up. Remind your child that God wants him or her to always make the choice to show others mercy when they make mistakes.
Roanoke Jr. – Pre-School & Toddler
God Made The Sun, Moon, And Stars!
Bible Story: Genesis 1: 14-19
One night with your child, go outside to look at the moon and stars, and then read the story in Genesis 1:9-13 about God creating the Sun, moon, and stars.
Activity: Up In The Air Prayer
One day this week, take your child outside several different times. Look at the sky when the Sun is rising, when it’s out all the way, when it’s setting, and when it’s gone and the moon and stars are out. Say a prayer each time you look at the sky to thank God for creating the
Sun, moon and stars.
Monday, April 25, 2011
This Week in NewLife Kids
HAPPY EASTER!
Roanoke Jones - Elementary
• Lesson Goal: The children learned that we should go beyond forgiving others for mistakes by showing them mercy.
• Main Point: I Will Show Mercy To Others!
• Bible Story: King Saul and the case of the missing shepherd. (1 Samuel 24)
• Memory verse: "God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy." Matthew 5:7 NLT.
This week we talked about mercy and showing mercy to others. We also talked about God's mercy to us. He showed us mercy by sending his only Son to die in our place because we were born with sin in our lives. We also discussed the baptism service scheduled next Sunday, May 1st. Any child interested in baptism and taking that next step in their walk with Christ can register online. At NewLife Kids we have a questioneer that we go over with the children to make sure that they understand the step they are taking. If you have any questions please contact Debbie at debbie@newlifewired.com.
Roanoke Jones - Pre-K and Toddlers
• Main Point: God Made The Sun, Moon, And Stars
• Bible Story: Genesis 1:14-19
This Week we learned more about God's creation. We also talked about Jesus being the light of the world. Through His life he provided an example of how we can live for God. It is such a joy to watch as the kids start to understand God's love for them.
Roanoke Jones - Elementary
• Lesson Goal: The children learned that we should go beyond forgiving others for mistakes by showing them mercy.
• Main Point: I Will Show Mercy To Others!
• Bible Story: King Saul and the case of the missing shepherd. (1 Samuel 24)
• Memory verse: "God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy." Matthew 5:7 NLT.
This week we talked about mercy and showing mercy to others. We also talked about God's mercy to us. He showed us mercy by sending his only Son to die in our place because we were born with sin in our lives. We also discussed the baptism service scheduled next Sunday, May 1st. Any child interested in baptism and taking that next step in their walk with Christ can register online. At NewLife Kids we have a questioneer that we go over with the children to make sure that they understand the step they are taking. If you have any questions please contact Debbie at debbie@newlifewired.com.
Roanoke Jones - Pre-K and Toddlers
• Main Point: God Made The Sun, Moon, And Stars
• Bible Story: Genesis 1:14-19
This Week we learned more about God's creation. We also talked about Jesus being the light of the world. Through His life he provided an example of how we can live for God. It is such a joy to watch as the kids start to understand God's love for them.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
This Week in NewLife Kids
Roanoke Jones - Elementary
Lesson Goal: The children will learn that, instead of focusing on ourselves, we should focus on God and worship only Him.
Main Point: I Will Worship God And Not Myself!
Bible Story: Daniel and the case of the king's dream (Daniel 4)
Memory Verse: "The Scriptures say, "You must worship the Lord you God and serve only him." Luke 4:8b NLT
Take time this week with your child/ren to look around and see ALL God's blessings in your life: a beautiful day, a bird singing, rain, food to eat, a job to go to, school so that you can learn, etc... Then as you talk about these blessings take time to worship God with a praise song or words of praise. It's so easy to get our focus on ourselves and off of God. We must make an effort to worship God and keep our mindset on him and not ourselves.
Bible Reading This Week: Daniel 4
Roanoke Jones Jr. - Pre-K
Main Point: God Made The Land And Plants
Bible Story: Genesis 1:9-13
This week we continue our study of creation. As a family take time to look around for all the pretty flowers this spring. Maybe even take time to plant some flowers with your child and talk about how amazing it is that God made all the different flowers for us to enjoy. God is very creative with colors and shapes of the flowers and plants around us and he deserves our praise for his beautiful creations.
Still reading Genesis 1.
Lesson Goal: The children will learn that, instead of focusing on ourselves, we should focus on God and worship only Him.
Main Point: I Will Worship God And Not Myself!
Bible Story: Daniel and the case of the king's dream (Daniel 4)
Memory Verse: "The Scriptures say, "You must worship the Lord you God and serve only him." Luke 4:8b NLT
Take time this week with your child/ren to look around and see ALL God's blessings in your life: a beautiful day, a bird singing, rain, food to eat, a job to go to, school so that you can learn, etc... Then as you talk about these blessings take time to worship God with a praise song or words of praise. It's so easy to get our focus on ourselves and off of God. We must make an effort to worship God and keep our mindset on him and not ourselves.
Bible Reading This Week: Daniel 4
Roanoke Jones Jr. - Pre-K
Main Point: God Made The Land And Plants
Bible Story: Genesis 1:9-13
This week we continue our study of creation. As a family take time to look around for all the pretty flowers this spring. Maybe even take time to plant some flowers with your child and talk about how amazing it is that God made all the different flowers for us to enjoy. God is very creative with colors and shapes of the flowers and plants around us and he deserves our praise for his beautiful creations.
Still reading Genesis 1.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
This Week in NewLife Kids
Roanoke Jones - Elementary
Lesson Goal: We learned that no matter how important we become, we will never be too important to help other people.
Main Point: I'm not too important to help others!
Bible Story: Elisha and the case of the missing ax head (2 Kings 6)
Memory Verse: "If you think you are too important to help someone, you are only fooling yourself. You are not that important." Galatians 6:3 NLT
This weekend we had an opportunity to be an example to our kids with the Life Impact Service Project at NewLife. Take time this week to talk with your children about how helping others always makes you feel good when you have a good attitude in your service. Look around for opportunities to put this lesson into practice by helping others. Always look for teachable moments in your everyday lives, so that you can help your children.
Bible Reading Plan for this week is 2 Kings 6.
Roanoke Jones Jr. - Pre-K
Lesson Goal: We are learning about Creation and all that God Created.
Main Point: God made the sky
Bible Story: Genesis 1:6-8
Continue to discuss all God's creation with your child. Take time to look around you and see all the wonderful things that God has created for your enjoyment.
Bible Reading plan for this week is still Genesis 1.
Lesson Goal: We learned that no matter how important we become, we will never be too important to help other people.
Main Point: I'm not too important to help others!
Bible Story: Elisha and the case of the missing ax head (2 Kings 6)
Memory Verse: "If you think you are too important to help someone, you are only fooling yourself. You are not that important." Galatians 6:3 NLT
This weekend we had an opportunity to be an example to our kids with the Life Impact Service Project at NewLife. Take time this week to talk with your children about how helping others always makes you feel good when you have a good attitude in your service. Look around for opportunities to put this lesson into practice by helping others. Always look for teachable moments in your everyday lives, so that you can help your children.
Bible Reading Plan for this week is 2 Kings 6.
Roanoke Jones Jr. - Pre-K
Lesson Goal: We are learning about Creation and all that God Created.
Main Point: God made the sky
Bible Story: Genesis 1:6-8
Continue to discuss all God's creation with your child. Take time to look around you and see all the wonderful things that God has created for your enjoyment.
Bible Reading plan for this week is still Genesis 1.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Accepting Help from Others
Many people know that God wants us to help others. But have you ever realized that God wants us to accept help from others, too?
That sounds pretty easy, right? Who would have a hard time saying yes if someone offered to help you clean your room? I bet no one!
So why would we need a Bible study on this? Because sometimes it's not as easy as it sounds.
...Imagine that your mom came and asked you to put the trash out in front of all your friends. What if when you went over and tried to move it you couldn't do it because it was too heavy? Would it be hard to admit to your friends that you needed help because you weren't strong enough to do it alone?
Now imagine that you're doing your homework, and you are having a hard time understanding the math assignment your teacher sent home. What if your younger brother looked at it and thought it was easy? Would it be easy for you to accept his help in tutoring you?...
Now there are some things that we're supposed to do on own own, even if they're hard (like tests!). But sometimes we have tasks that God doesn't want us to do by ourselves.
When times like these arise, I hope Namaan's story (2 Kings 5) will help you remember that God wants us to accept help. It was really hard for Namaan to accept Elisha & God's help. In fact, he almost didn't do it! But in the end he decided to follow Elisha's instructions, and God healed him!
As you go through this week remember - God sends others to help us just like he sends us to help others! So when God sends help your way, accept it - even if it's hard for you to do!
That sounds pretty easy, right? Who would have a hard time saying yes if someone offered to help you clean your room? I bet no one!
So why would we need a Bible study on this? Because sometimes it's not as easy as it sounds.
...Imagine that your mom came and asked you to put the trash out in front of all your friends. What if when you went over and tried to move it you couldn't do it because it was too heavy? Would it be hard to admit to your friends that you needed help because you weren't strong enough to do it alone?
Now imagine that you're doing your homework, and you are having a hard time understanding the math assignment your teacher sent home. What if your younger brother looked at it and thought it was easy? Would it be easy for you to accept his help in tutoring you?...
Now there are some things that we're supposed to do on own own, even if they're hard (like tests!). But sometimes we have tasks that God doesn't want us to do by ourselves.
When times like these arise, I hope Namaan's story (2 Kings 5) will help you remember that God wants us to accept help. It was really hard for Namaan to accept Elisha & God's help. In fact, he almost didn't do it! But in the end he decided to follow Elisha's instructions, and God healed him!
As you go through this week remember - God sends others to help us just like he sends us to help others! So when God sends help your way, accept it - even if it's hard for you to do!
Sunday, April 3, 2011
New Series Begins
Roanoke Jones - Elementary
Lesson Goal
The children learned that, instead of trying to do everything by ourselves, we should accept help from other people.
Bible Story
Naaman and the search for a cure. (2 Kings 5)
Main Point
I Will Accept Help From Others!
Bible Verse
"Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed." (Ecclesiastes 4:9 NLT)
Take time this week to talk about times when help from other people is important. Sometime during this week accept help from your child and talk about how much you appreciate that help.
Read 2 Kings 5 this week
Roanoke Jones Jr. - Toddlers & Pre-K
Lesson Goal
The lesson will help the children learn: God Made Light.
Bible Story
Genesis 1:1-5
Main Point
God Made Light
Bible Verse
"Then God looked over all He had made, and He saw that it was very good!" (Genesis 1:31a NLT)
This Series is taking a look at Creation. Each Week we will be discussing God's creation. Take time to talk with you child about what they learned that God created this week and how it's creation is effecting us today.
Read Genesis 1
Lesson Goal
The children learned that, instead of trying to do everything by ourselves, we should accept help from other people.
Bible Story
Naaman and the search for a cure. (2 Kings 5)
Main Point
I Will Accept Help From Others!
Bible Verse
"Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed." (Ecclesiastes 4:9 NLT)
Take time this week to talk about times when help from other people is important. Sometime during this week accept help from your child and talk about how much you appreciate that help.
Read 2 Kings 5 this week
Roanoke Jones Jr. - Toddlers & Pre-K
Lesson Goal
The lesson will help the children learn: God Made Light.
Bible Story
Genesis 1:1-5
Main Point
God Made Light
Bible Verse
"Then God looked over all He had made, and He saw that it was very good!" (Genesis 1:31a NLT)
This Series is taking a look at Creation. Each Week we will be discussing God's creation. Take time to talk with you child about what they learned that God created this week and how it's creation is effecting us today.
Read Genesis 1
Sunday, March 27, 2011
What we did this week!
Kingdom Tales - Elementary
Lesson Goal: The children will learn that Jesus took the punishment for our sins and they will be given a chance to respond.
Bible Story: The Salvation Story (Matthew; Mark; Luke; John)
Main Point: I Will Follow Jesus' Example!
Bible Verse: "You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had." (Philippians 2:5 NLT)
Parents: Whenever your kids have a problem or concern, teach them that going to the Bible and prayer should be their first two steps. Talk together about how God would like them to proceed. Help them make decisions based on Jesus' example.
Bible Reading Plan: Luke 22 - Luke 24 Perfect to prepare us for Easter!
Kingdom Tales - Pre-School
Lesson Goal: The children will learn to thank God for the things that He has given them.
Bible Story: Song of Mary (Luke 1:26-55)
Main Point: Gloves of Prayer: I Can Thank God For What I Have
Parents: Have your kids draw pictures of things they are thankful for, and then pray with them to thank God for what he has provided.
Bible Reading Plan: Luke 1:26-55
Lesson Goal: The children will learn that Jesus took the punishment for our sins and they will be given a chance to respond.
Bible Story: The Salvation Story (Matthew; Mark; Luke; John)
Main Point: I Will Follow Jesus' Example!
Bible Verse: "You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had." (Philippians 2:5 NLT)
Parents: Whenever your kids have a problem or concern, teach them that going to the Bible and prayer should be their first two steps. Talk together about how God would like them to proceed. Help them make decisions based on Jesus' example.
Bible Reading Plan: Luke 22 - Luke 24 Perfect to prepare us for Easter!
Kingdom Tales - Pre-School
Lesson Goal: The children will learn to thank God for the things that He has given them.
Bible Story: Song of Mary (Luke 1:26-55)
Main Point: Gloves of Prayer: I Can Thank God For What I Have
Parents: Have your kids draw pictures of things they are thankful for, and then pray with them to thank God for what he has provided.
Bible Reading Plan: Luke 1:26-55
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Taking Risks to Help Others
I hope everyone is really getting into the book of Esther this week. It's full of suspense, and it's awesome to see God's perfect plan unfold in this story. Esther's story is also a wonderful example of a woman taking a big risk to help others!
After the date and time had been set for all the Jews in King Xerxes' kingdom to be destroyed, Queen Esther is petitioned by her cousin and adopted father to approach the king. Mordecai tells her to beg the king for his mercy and plead for her people. This was dangerous for two reasons:
1) The punnishment for approaching the king without a summons could be death!
2) King Xerxes had no idea his queen was a Jew. Esther would have to reveal that she, too, was set to be destroyed!
We see her couragous decision in verse 16:
“... though it is against the law, I will go in to see the king. If I must die, I must die.”
Esther made a decision to try to help her people, even though she risked her own life to do it!
God wants us to help people (see Luke 3:11). Now God may never ask us to risk as much as Esther, but often times helping people DOES require us to risk something. It might be time, safety, money or comfort. Regardless of what we risk, we should choose to obey God. In those times we should choose to have an attitude like Esther's!
After the date and time had been set for all the Jews in King Xerxes' kingdom to be destroyed, Queen Esther is petitioned by her cousin and adopted father to approach the king. Mordecai tells her to beg the king for his mercy and plead for her people. This was dangerous for two reasons:
1) The punnishment for approaching the king without a summons could be death!
2) King Xerxes had no idea his queen was a Jew. Esther would have to reveal that she, too, was set to be destroyed!
We see her couragous decision in verse 16:
“... though it is against the law, I will go in to see the king. If I must die, I must die.”
Esther made a decision to try to help her people, even though she risked her own life to do it!
God wants us to help people (see Luke 3:11). Now God may never ask us to risk as much as Esther, but often times helping people DOES require us to risk something. It might be time, safety, money or comfort. Regardless of what we risk, we should choose to obey God. In those times we should choose to have an attitude like Esther's!
Monday, March 21, 2011
Helping Others & Praying For My Needs
Kingdom Tales - Elementary
Lesson Goal: The children will learn that we should help people in need, even if it means risking our own comfort and safety.
Bible Story: Esther saves the Jews (Esther)
Main Point: I Will Take A Risk to Help Others!
Bible Verse: John replied, "If you have two shirts, give one to the poor. If you have food, share it with those who are hungry." (Luke 3:11b NLT)
Parents: The best way to teach your kids the importance of helping others is to help others! Let your kids see you serving at your local church, donating to a charity, and helping your neighbors, friends, and family! Give your kids examples of how your family has helped others in the past, and let them know the risks you take to do it (time, money, safety, comfort).
A great opportunity to help others in the local community is coming up in the Life Impact Garage Sale on Sat., April 9th. We're taking donations, and would love for you to come out and volunteer. Email tiffany@newlifewired.com for more information!
Kingdom Tales - Pre-School
Lesson Goal: The children will learn that they can ask God for the things they need in their lives.
Bible Story: Solomon's request (1 Kings 3:3-14)
Main Point: Gloves of Prayer: I Will Ask God For What I Need
Parents: With your children, identify some of your family's past, present, and future needs. Pray together. Thank God for what He has provided, and ask Him to provide for the needs you currently have.
Bible Reading Plan: The book of Esther. I really encourage you this week to read the book of Esther with your children, especially if you're not familiar with it or haven't read it in a while. It is one amazing story!!
Lesson Goal: The children will learn that we should help people in need, even if it means risking our own comfort and safety.
Bible Story: Esther saves the Jews (Esther)
Main Point: I Will Take A Risk to Help Others!
Bible Verse: John replied, "If you have two shirts, give one to the poor. If you have food, share it with those who are hungry." (Luke 3:11b NLT)
Parents: The best way to teach your kids the importance of helping others is to help others! Let your kids see you serving at your local church, donating to a charity, and helping your neighbors, friends, and family! Give your kids examples of how your family has helped others in the past, and let them know the risks you take to do it (time, money, safety, comfort).
A great opportunity to help others in the local community is coming up in the Life Impact Garage Sale on Sat., April 9th. We're taking donations, and would love for you to come out and volunteer. Email tiffany@newlifewired.com for more information!
Kingdom Tales - Pre-School
Lesson Goal: The children will learn that they can ask God for the things they need in their lives.
Bible Story: Solomon's request (1 Kings 3:3-14)
Main Point: Gloves of Prayer: I Will Ask God For What I Need
Parents: With your children, identify some of your family's past, present, and future needs. Pray together. Thank God for what He has provided, and ask Him to provide for the needs you currently have.
Bible Reading Plan: The book of Esther. I really encourage you this week to read the book of Esther with your children, especially if you're not familiar with it or haven't read it in a while. It is one amazing story!!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Acting in Faith
As you and your children read Matthew 9 this week, you'll notice that it's filled with stories of people acting in faith of what they knew Jesus could do.
*The paralytic man's friends carried him up to the roof and lowered him down to Jesus for mercy and healing! (v. 1-8 & also see Mark 2:1-12 - same man!).
*Matthew the tax collecter immediately rose and followed Jesus when called (v. 9)
*A man came and asked Him to resurrect his daughter (v. 18-26)
*The sick woman reaching out to touch His robe (v. 20-22)
*The blind men asking for sight (v.27-31)
*The demon-posessed man brought to Him (v. 32-33)
God wants us to act on our faith (see James 2:14-18). One of the main ways we can do this is just by doing what God wants us to do. Sometimes it's easy and fun (honoring your parents when they say you're going to Six Flags). Sometimes it can be hard (being nice to someone who is always mean to you). God loves us more than we can even understand, so we can take comfort in knowing that whatever He asks us to do is the best choice for us. We also know that when we follow Jesus and obey His commands we are pleasing God - and that produces joy & peace in us!
So how do we learn what God wants us to do? Here are four simple ways:
*Read the Bible - It's God's instructions for our lives!
*Pray - who better to talk to than Him? He'll always lead us in the right direction!
*Talk to people who follow Jesus - they can help us figure out what is right!
*Go to church - every week we learn about God and who He wants us to be!
Have fun reading this week & discovering more about God! See you Sunday!
*The paralytic man's friends carried him up to the roof and lowered him down to Jesus for mercy and healing! (v. 1-8 & also see Mark 2:1-12 - same man!).
*Matthew the tax collecter immediately rose and followed Jesus when called (v. 9)
*A man came and asked Him to resurrect his daughter (v. 18-26)
*The sick woman reaching out to touch His robe (v. 20-22)
*The blind men asking for sight (v.27-31)
*The demon-posessed man brought to Him (v. 32-33)
God wants us to act on our faith (see James 2:14-18). One of the main ways we can do this is just by doing what God wants us to do. Sometimes it's easy and fun (honoring your parents when they say you're going to Six Flags). Sometimes it can be hard (being nice to someone who is always mean to you). God loves us more than we can even understand, so we can take comfort in knowing that whatever He asks us to do is the best choice for us. We also know that when we follow Jesus and obey His commands we are pleasing God - and that produces joy & peace in us!
So how do we learn what God wants us to do? Here are four simple ways:
*Read the Bible - It's God's instructions for our lives!
*Pray - who better to talk to than Him? He'll always lead us in the right direction!
*Talk to people who follow Jesus - they can help us figure out what is right!
*Go to church - every week we learn about God and who He wants us to be!
Have fun reading this week & discovering more about God! See you Sunday!
Monday, March 14, 2011
Faith in Action and Following God
Kingdom Tales - Elementary
Lesson Goal: The children will learn that they should act on their faith. There are a number of ways they can learn this, including stepping out on beliefs, sharing faith with others and doing what you know God wants you to do.
Bible Story: Jesus and the sick woman(Matthew 9)
Main Point: I Will Show My Faith Through My Actions!
Bible Verse: "Now someone may argue, 'Some people have faith; others have good deeds.' But I say, 'How can you show me your faith if you don't have good deeds? I will show you my faith by my good deeds.'" (James 2:18b NLT)
Parents: Take time to talk to talk to your kids about acting on their faith. See the lesson goal above for ways in which we can do this. Ask them if they can give examples of times that they have acted in faith, and talk to them about times you have done it as well.
Kingdom Tales - Toddlers & Pre-School
Lesson Goal: The children will learn that they should do what the Bible says.
Bible Story: Philip and the Eunuch (Acts 8:26-38)
Main Point: I Will Do What The Bible Says (Armor of God: Sword)
Parents: Take time to emphasize to your child(ren) that the Bible is true, and God gave it to us to help us. That's why we should do what it says! Imagine how much more blessed their lives will be if they learn this now!
Bible Reading Plan: We are reading Matthew 9 this week. It's so important for your kids to read the Bible every day! Make a decision to help them get in the habit now!
Lesson Goal: The children will learn that they should act on their faith. There are a number of ways they can learn this, including stepping out on beliefs, sharing faith with others and doing what you know God wants you to do.
Bible Story: Jesus and the sick woman(Matthew 9)
Main Point: I Will Show My Faith Through My Actions!
Bible Verse: "Now someone may argue, 'Some people have faith; others have good deeds.' But I say, 'How can you show me your faith if you don't have good deeds? I will show you my faith by my good deeds.'" (James 2:18b NLT)
Parents: Take time to talk to talk to your kids about acting on their faith. See the lesson goal above for ways in which we can do this. Ask them if they can give examples of times that they have acted in faith, and talk to them about times you have done it as well.
Kingdom Tales - Toddlers & Pre-School
Lesson Goal: The children will learn that they should do what the Bible says.
Bible Story: Philip and the Eunuch (Acts 8:26-38)
Main Point: I Will Do What The Bible Says (Armor of God: Sword)
Parents: Take time to emphasize to your child(ren) that the Bible is true, and God gave it to us to help us. That's why we should do what it says! Imagine how much more blessed their lives will be if they learn this now!
Bible Reading Plan: We are reading Matthew 9 this week. It's so important for your kids to read the Bible every day! Make a decision to help them get in the habit now!
Sunday, March 6, 2011
God's Love and Our Choices
Kingdom Tales - Elementary
•Lesson Goal: The children were taught that they should learn from the positive and negative examples of others around them. They also learned that they should use this knowledge to make better choices.
•Main Point: I Will Learn From People In The Bible And From Others!
•Bible Story: King Belshazzar and the writing on the wall (Daniel 5)
•Bible Verse: Proverbs 19:20
”Get all the advice and instruction you can, so you will be wise the rest of your life.” (NLT)
This week as opportunities arise talk to your children about things that happened during the day and what they can learn from those things. Talk about the good and the bad consequences that arose. It's important to teach them to look around them and don't make the mistakes that others have made and been punished for.
Kingdom Tales - Pre-School
•Main Point: Helmet: Jesus Took My Punishment
•Bible Story: Jesus' death and resurrection (Luke 23:26-24:7)
This week is a perfect opportunity for you as parents to talk about how much God loves us. God sent his only son, Jesus, to take the punishment for our mistakes. Let's not let His sacrifice be wasted by not accepting his love for us.
See you next Sunday in NewLife Kids!
•Lesson Goal: The children were taught that they should learn from the positive and negative examples of others around them. They also learned that they should use this knowledge to make better choices.
•Main Point: I Will Learn From People In The Bible And From Others!
•Bible Story: King Belshazzar and the writing on the wall (Daniel 5)
•Bible Verse: Proverbs 19:20
”Get all the advice and instruction you can, so you will be wise the rest of your life.” (NLT)
This week as opportunities arise talk to your children about things that happened during the day and what they can learn from those things. Talk about the good and the bad consequences that arose. It's important to teach them to look around them and don't make the mistakes that others have made and been punished for.
Kingdom Tales - Pre-School
•Main Point: Helmet: Jesus Took My Punishment
•Bible Story: Jesus' death and resurrection (Luke 23:26-24:7)
This week is a perfect opportunity for you as parents to talk about how much God loves us. God sent his only son, Jesus, to take the punishment for our mistakes. Let's not let His sacrifice be wasted by not accepting his love for us.
See you next Sunday in NewLife Kids!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Kindness and Trust
Kingdom Tales - Elementary
•Lesson Goal: The children learned that they should treat other people with kindness; they can do this with their words and their actions.
•Main Point: I Will Act With Kindness!
•Bible Story: Abigail shows kindness to David (1 Samuel 25)
•Bible Verse: Ephesians 4:32
”Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” (NLT)
This is a good week to talk your child/ren about the 30 hour famine that NewLife Student Ministry is participating in. Help by bringing some canned/boxed food items to church with you next week for the Keller Community Storehouse Project. This week look for ways to be kind to people around you.
Kingdom Tales - Pre-School
•Main Point: Shield: I Can Trust God
•Bible Story: Shadrach, Meshach, & Abednego (Daniel 3)
Continue to talk to your child about the armor of God this week. As you help get them dressed you can ask if they remembered to put on their belt of truth, their chest plate of righteousness, their shoes of peace and their shield of faith.
•Lesson Goal: The children learned that they should treat other people with kindness; they can do this with their words and their actions.
•Main Point: I Will Act With Kindness!
•Bible Story: Abigail shows kindness to David (1 Samuel 25)
•Bible Verse: Ephesians 4:32
”Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” (NLT)
This is a good week to talk your child/ren about the 30 hour famine that NewLife Student Ministry is participating in. Help by bringing some canned/boxed food items to church with you next week for the Keller Community Storehouse Project. This week look for ways to be kind to people around you.
Kingdom Tales - Pre-School
•Main Point: Shield: I Can Trust God
•Bible Story: Shadrach, Meshach, & Abednego (Daniel 3)
Continue to talk to your child about the armor of God this week. As you help get them dressed you can ask if they remembered to put on their belt of truth, their chest plate of righteousness, their shoes of peace and their shield of faith.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
This Week in NewLife Kids
Kingdom Tales - Elementary
• Lesson Goal: The children learned that God wants them to make wise choices, and that they should ask God to help them make those choices.
• Main Point: I Will Make Wise Choices!
• Bible Story: King Solomon (1 Kings 3)
• Memory Verse: Proverbs 2:11
”Wise choices will watch over you. Understanding will keep you safe.” (NLT)
This week stress the importance of your children asking for something when they need it. Then remember when they ask you for something to remind them of Solomon. When he asked God for wisdom, God gave it to him. Let your kids know that we need wisdom also and we should ask God to help us make wise choices.
Kimgdom Tales Jr. - Pre-School
• Main Point: Shoes Of Peace: I Will Help My Friends Do What Is Right
• Bible Story: David and Abishai (1 Samuel 26:5-11)
This week the children learned that they should always help their friends do what is right. Give them opportunities to help you this week do something right. Take time to talk about ways to help friends do the right thing.
***Parents*** please take time to read the bible story with your kids this week. It is very important that they hear you reading from God's word and reinforcing this weeks lesson.
• Lesson Goal: The children learned that God wants them to make wise choices, and that they should ask God to help them make those choices.
• Main Point: I Will Make Wise Choices!
• Bible Story: King Solomon (1 Kings 3)
• Memory Verse: Proverbs 2:11
”Wise choices will watch over you. Understanding will keep you safe.” (NLT)
This week stress the importance of your children asking for something when they need it. Then remember when they ask you for something to remind them of Solomon. When he asked God for wisdom, God gave it to him. Let your kids know that we need wisdom also and we should ask God to help us make wise choices.
Kimgdom Tales Jr. - Pre-School
• Main Point: Shoes Of Peace: I Will Help My Friends Do What Is Right
• Bible Story: David and Abishai (1 Samuel 26:5-11)
This week the children learned that they should always help their friends do what is right. Give them opportunities to help you this week do something right. Take time to talk about ways to help friends do the right thing.
***Parents*** please take time to read the bible story with your kids this week. It is very important that they hear you reading from God's word and reinforcing this weeks lesson.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Doing What Is Right
Kingdom Tales - Elementary
• Lesson Goal: The children will learn that they should do what God says is right, despite potential rewards or consequences.
• Main Point: I Will Stand Up For What Is Right!
• Bible Story: Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego (Daniel 3)
• Memory verse: 1 Corinthians 16:13
”Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong.” (NLT)
Bible Reading Plan this Week: Read Daniel 3 this week with your child. As you read this passage, point out that Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego did not know for sure that God would rescue them. They had already determined that they would worship God NO MATTER WHAT. Take time to make a "no matter what" list for your family. No Matter What we will.....
Kingdon Tales - Pre-School
• Main Point: Chest Plate: I Will Do What Is Right
• Bible Story: Jonah (Jonah 1:1-3:3)
Bible Reading Plan this Week: Parents take time to read the story of Jonah with your child this week. For all kids that participate thee will be a prize. Take time to talk about Jonah, his decisions, and the consequences of his decisions. Stress that we need to do what is right at ALL times.
• Lesson Goal: The children will learn that they should do what God says is right, despite potential rewards or consequences.
• Main Point: I Will Stand Up For What Is Right!
• Bible Story: Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego (Daniel 3)
• Memory verse: 1 Corinthians 16:13
”Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong.” (NLT)
Bible Reading Plan this Week: Read Daniel 3 this week with your child. As you read this passage, point out that Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego did not know for sure that God would rescue them. They had already determined that they would worship God NO MATTER WHAT. Take time to make a "no matter what" list for your family. No Matter What we will.....
Kingdon Tales - Pre-School
• Main Point: Chest Plate: I Will Do What Is Right
• Bible Story: Jonah (Jonah 1:1-3:3)
Bible Reading Plan this Week: Parents take time to read the story of Jonah with your child this week. For all kids that participate thee will be a prize. Take time to talk about Jonah, his decisions, and the consequences of his decisions. Stress that we need to do what is right at ALL times.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Developing Character
Kingdom Tales - Elementary
• Lesson Goal: The children will learn that they should follow God by doing what He wants. They can learn what God wants by praying, reading their Bible, coming to church and listening to others.
• Main Point: I Will Do What God Wants!
• Bible Story: Gideon does what God wants (Judges 6-7)
• Memory Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6
”Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” (NLT)
In continuing with our Bible Reading Plan, read Judges 6-7 this week with your child and a prize will be given for each child that accomplishes this. Remember God's word is our instruction manuel and we must send time reading the bible each and every day.
Kingdom Tales - Pre-School
• Main Point: The Truth Helps Others
• Bible Story: Jonathan and David (1 Samuel 20)
This week enforce the main point with your children. Take time as opportunities arise to talk about how important telling the whole truth is to us and more importantly to God. Each morning ask them if they have put on their belt of truth when they get dressed.
• Lesson Goal: The children will learn that they should follow God by doing what He wants. They can learn what God wants by praying, reading their Bible, coming to church and listening to others.
• Main Point: I Will Do What God Wants!
• Bible Story: Gideon does what God wants (Judges 6-7)
• Memory Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6
”Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” (NLT)
In continuing with our Bible Reading Plan, read Judges 6-7 this week with your child and a prize will be given for each child that accomplishes this. Remember God's word is our instruction manuel and we must send time reading the bible each and every day.
Kingdom Tales - Pre-School
• Main Point: The Truth Helps Others
• Bible Story: Jonathan and David (1 Samuel 20)
This week enforce the main point with your children. Take time as opportunities arise to talk about how important telling the whole truth is to us and more importantly to God. Each morning ask them if they have put on their belt of truth when they get dressed.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Last Week at the Dojo
DOJO - Elementary
Leadership: I will use what I have learned to be a good example for others!
Activity
Choose one person in the family to be the Leader. Have the Leader say the Main Point out loud. The other family members should repeat it after the Leader in a call and response fashion until each family member can say the Main Point without help.
Bible Verse: “And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching.” Titus 2:7 NLT
Read the Bible Story together: Paul gives advice to Timothy (Acts 16:1-5)
Ask your child to tell you of their favorite teacher either at school or church. What made them their favorite teacher?
Learning And Leading
We learned in the Bible Story that Paul was teaching Timothy so he could turn around and lead and teach others on his own. When you are a leader it is your responsibility and privilege to teach others what you know. This is especially true when it comes to telling others what you know about God. As a family, make a poster about God. You can draw pictures showing what you know or write words that explain what you know about God. Remind your child that as we learn new things about God, it is our responsibility to teach others what we know. Place the poster somewhere in your house and add to it each time you learn something new about God!
DOJO JR - Pre-School
God Has Big Plans For Me!
Bible Verse: Jeremiah 29:11a (NLT) - “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord.”
Bible story: Gideon story (Judges 7)
Family Activity
Sunday, your child learned that God has big plans for them! He knows everything about them and thinks they are extremely special. There is no one else exactly like them! This week, sit down as a family and talk about the plans God has for your child right now. He wants them to pray, read the Bible, go to church, and obey their parents. Discuss the plans God has for your family right now. He wants you to pray together, show kindness to others, and respect each other. As a family, have each member draw a picture of themselves doing something that is part of God’s plan. Explain to your child that God has plans for them to do now and big plans for them in the future, too. Even though they don’t know what God’s plans are for them in the future, they can do God’s plan for them right now.
Leadership: I will use what I have learned to be a good example for others!
Activity
Choose one person in the family to be the Leader. Have the Leader say the Main Point out loud. The other family members should repeat it after the Leader in a call and response fashion until each family member can say the Main Point without help.
Bible Verse: “And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching.” Titus 2:7 NLT
Read the Bible Story together: Paul gives advice to Timothy (Acts 16:1-5)
Ask your child to tell you of their favorite teacher either at school or church. What made them their favorite teacher?
Learning And Leading
We learned in the Bible Story that Paul was teaching Timothy so he could turn around and lead and teach others on his own. When you are a leader it is your responsibility and privilege to teach others what you know. This is especially true when it comes to telling others what you know about God. As a family, make a poster about God. You can draw pictures showing what you know or write words that explain what you know about God. Remind your child that as we learn new things about God, it is our responsibility to teach others what we know. Place the poster somewhere in your house and add to it each time you learn something new about God!
DOJO JR - Pre-School
God Has Big Plans For Me!
Bible Verse: Jeremiah 29:11a (NLT) - “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord.”
Bible story: Gideon story (Judges 7)
Family Activity
Sunday, your child learned that God has big plans for them! He knows everything about them and thinks they are extremely special. There is no one else exactly like them! This week, sit down as a family and talk about the plans God has for your child right now. He wants them to pray, read the Bible, go to church, and obey their parents. Discuss the plans God has for your family right now. He wants you to pray together, show kindness to others, and respect each other. As a family, have each member draw a picture of themselves doing something that is part of God’s plan. Explain to your child that God has plans for them to do now and big plans for them in the future, too. Even though they don’t know what God’s plans are for them in the future, they can do God’s plan for them right now.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Family Activity
DOJO - Elementary
LESSON 7
Loyalty: I will be faithful to the people and things I have made commitments to!
Write the Main Point on sheets of paper, one for each member of the family. Have each member go into separate rooms for 1 minute and try to memorize the Main Point. After one minute, come back together and have each person say the Main Point out loud without their paper. If someone needs help remembering the Main Point, make sure to be there for them and help them out!
Loyalty is being faithful to what you’ve committed to whether it is a person or place. Tell your child about a friend that has always been dear to you. What made you like them so much? Did you ever have to show loyalty to them in a specific situation? Make a list with your child of the different things and people they say they are loyal to in their life. Post the list up where they can see it and remind themselves as other opportunities come up what they say they are loyal to right now. Encourage your child to show loyalty to the people and things they say are important to them.
DOJO JR - Preschool
Lesson 7: I Will Pray!
Sunday, your child learned about prayer. They learned it is important and fun to pray. This week, find time to pray together as a family. Discuss with your child different times we can pray as well as different places. Walk them through their day and point out how your child can pray no matter where they are. They can pray while eating lunch in the cafeteria or running on the playground. Pick out a time as a family to pray together each day. Try to make it a time when you wouldn’t normally be praying together. You can pray together in the car on your way to school or a sports game. The important thing is to point out that prayer is something you can do anytime and anywhere!
Also, take time to think about and talk about times that God answered your prayers. Get real with your child about things you have prayed for in your life. Hannah prayed for a child and even after a long time God answered her prayer and gave her a son. Stress the importance of talking to God through prayers.
LESSON 7
Loyalty: I will be faithful to the people and things I have made commitments to!
Write the Main Point on sheets of paper, one for each member of the family. Have each member go into separate rooms for 1 minute and try to memorize the Main Point. After one minute, come back together and have each person say the Main Point out loud without their paper. If someone needs help remembering the Main Point, make sure to be there for them and help them out!
Loyalty is being faithful to what you’ve committed to whether it is a person or place. Tell your child about a friend that has always been dear to you. What made you like them so much? Did you ever have to show loyalty to them in a specific situation? Make a list with your child of the different things and people they say they are loyal to in their life. Post the list up where they can see it and remind themselves as other opportunities come up what they say they are loyal to right now. Encourage your child to show loyalty to the people and things they say are important to them.
DOJO JR - Preschool
Lesson 7: I Will Pray!
Sunday, your child learned about prayer. They learned it is important and fun to pray. This week, find time to pray together as a family. Discuss with your child different times we can pray as well as different places. Walk them through their day and point out how your child can pray no matter where they are. They can pray while eating lunch in the cafeteria or running on the playground. Pick out a time as a family to pray together each day. Try to make it a time when you wouldn’t normally be praying together. You can pray together in the car on your way to school or a sports game. The important thing is to point out that prayer is something you can do anytime and anywhere!
Also, take time to think about and talk about times that God answered your prayers. Get real with your child about things you have prayed for in your life. Hannah prayed for a child and even after a long time God answered her prayer and gave her a son. Stress the importance of talking to God through prayers.
Monday, January 24, 2011
This Sunday in NewLife Kids we spent some more time at the Dojo learning from the Sensei. We learned more important qualities to live by and how to put them into practice.
DOJO - Elementary
Main Point: Loyalty - I will be faithful to the people and things I have made commitments to!!
Bible Verse: "A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need." Proverbs 17:17 NLT
Bible Story: 1 Samuel 14 - Jonathan picks a fight.
DOJO JR - Preschool
Bible Verse: "Never stop Praying." 1 Thessalonians 5:17 NLT
Bible Story: 1 Samuel 1:1-2:11 - Hannah's story
Be sure to check back in for some activities to help reinforce these lessons. Also don't forget to read Mark 13 and 14 as we continue our trek through Mark forming a habit of spending time daily in God's word.
~Debbie~
DOJO - Elementary
Main Point: Loyalty - I will be faithful to the people and things I have made commitments to!!
Bible Verse: "A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need." Proverbs 17:17 NLT
Bible Story: 1 Samuel 14 - Jonathan picks a fight.
DOJO JR - Preschool
Bible Verse: "Never stop Praying." 1 Thessalonians 5:17 NLT
Bible Story: 1 Samuel 1:1-2:11 - Hannah's story
Be sure to check back in for some activities to help reinforce these lessons. Also don't forget to read Mark 13 and 14 as we continue our trek through Mark forming a habit of spending time daily in God's word.
~Debbie~
Friday, January 7, 2011
Mark your way through Mark
Application Activity for Discipline
Purpose:
This activity gives the children an opportunity to practice the discipline of reading the Bible and praying regularly during the eight weeks of Dojo.
We began teaching the first four lessons of Dojo during the month of November and we are resuming the final four lessons of Dojo during the month of January. We started reading the book of Mark during November and will finish this book in the bible during January.
Discipline is something you build on a little bit every day. It may seem hard to read a whole book of the Bible, but through discipline, you can do it a little bit at a time. If you read just a little bit each day, you can read the whole book of Mark by the time we finish our Dojo Series. Hopefully by that time the discipline of reading the bible to learn more about God will become a habit for your family.
Start again January 9
January 9 – 14 read Chapter 9 & Chapter 10
January 15 - 21 read Chapter 11 & Chapter 12
January 22 - 28 read Chapter 13 & Chapter 14
January 29 - read Chapter 15 & Chapter 16
Parents, help your children start NOW to develope a habit of reading the bible daily.
See you at the Dojo this next Sunday!!!
Purpose:
This activity gives the children an opportunity to practice the discipline of reading the Bible and praying regularly during the eight weeks of Dojo.
We began teaching the first four lessons of Dojo during the month of November and we are resuming the final four lessons of Dojo during the month of January. We started reading the book of Mark during November and will finish this book in the bible during January.
Discipline is something you build on a little bit every day. It may seem hard to read a whole book of the Bible, but through discipline, you can do it a little bit at a time. If you read just a little bit each day, you can read the whole book of Mark by the time we finish our Dojo Series. Hopefully by that time the discipline of reading the bible to learn more about God will become a habit for your family.
Start again January 9
January 9 – 14 read Chapter 9 & Chapter 10
January 15 - 21 read Chapter 11 & Chapter 12
January 22 - 28 read Chapter 13 & Chapter 14
January 29 - read Chapter 15 & Chapter 16
Parents, help your children start NOW to develope a habit of reading the bible daily.
See you at the Dojo this next Sunday!!!
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