Baby Moses
Students began new lessons on the life of Moses and Israel’s deliverance from slavery.
Drag out the baby pictures and talk about each child’s birth. (A few questions to jog your memory: How did you feel when they were born? How fast did you drive getting to the hospital? What did the doctor or other people say? How long did you stay in the hospital? What did you do on the day you brought them home?)
The Pharaoh in Egypt tried to kill all the baby boys, but Moses’ mother put him in a waterproof basket and hid him, while Miriam, his sister watched close by. God cared for Moses and kept him alive, even allowing Moses’ mother to take care of him until he went to live in the palace with Pharaoh’s daughter.
Deuteronomy 7:9
Students started memorizing Deuteronomy 7:9. (Because we offer the Bible verse in several versions, ask your kids if their teachers sent home a copy of the verse; hopefully, it arrived at your house.)
Deuteronomy 7:9 has such great truths to memorize about God.
Read it aloud and ask:
What does this verse tell us about God? (He is faithful, He keeps His word, He shows mercy and kindness to those who love Him and keep His commandments)
What does it mean to be faithful? (To be devoted to, to be loyal, to be true to one’s word)
Write the words of the verse on a piece of construction paper and post it on the fridge. Divide the verse into phrases and assign each member of the family one phrase to say—one after the other—like dominoes. Say it several times until the verse is starting to sink in.
Say a prayer of thanks that God cares about every detail of our lives and faithfully watches over us, just as He did with baby Moses.
Away in a Manger
Items needed: crèche
Straw (can be bought at craft store or could even use yarn)
God lovingly cares for and provides for each of us. One of the ways He cares for and helps us is by giving us a family who does kind things to show they love us. Moses’ family lovingly cared for him and helped save his life.
In the three weeks prior to Christmas, think of ways each family member can care for and help one another. Set up the crèche, but leave baby Jesus out of the picture. Some families make a simple manger (out of construction paper or twigs) and in the weeks before Jesus’ coming, add straw to the manger every time a good deed is done.
Brainstorm ways you can show care and help one another: do a chore together, make someone’s bed, play a game, read a book to a younger sibling, let someone else pick the TV show, help pick up toys, clear the table, etc.
Read Matthew 25:34-40 where Jesus tells us that showing kindness to others is like showing kindness to Him.
Hopefully, by Christmas morning you will have a nice pile of straw and you can add baby Jesus to the crèche.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
SPLINK!
Baby Moses
Students began new lessons on the life of Moses and Israel’s deliverance from slavery.
Drag out the baby pictures and talk about each child’s birth. (A few questions to jog your memory: How did you feel when they were born? How fast did you drive getting to the hospital? What did the doctor or other people say? How long did you stay in the hospital? What did you do on the day you brought them home?)
The Pharaoh in Egypt tried to kill all the baby boys, but Moses’ mother put him in a waterproof basket and hid him, while Miriam, his sister watched close by. God cared for Moses and kept him alive, even allowing Moses’ mother to take care of him until he went to live in the palace with Pharaoh’s daughter.
Deuteronomy 7:9
Students started memorizing Deuteronomy 7:9. (Because we offer the Bible verse in several versions, ask your kids if their teachers sent home a copy of the verse; hopefully, it arrived at your house.)
Deuteronomy 7:9 has such great truths to memorize about God.
Read it aloud and ask:
What does this verse tell us about God? (He is faithful, He keeps His word, He shows mercy and kindness to those who love Him and keep His commandments)
What does it mean to be faithful? (To be devoted to, to be loyal, to be true to one’s word)
Write the words of the verse on a piece of construction paper and post it on the fridge. Divide the verse into phrases and assign each member of the family one phrase to say—one after the other—like dominoes. Say it several times until the verse is starting to sink in.
Say a prayer of thanks that God cares about every detail of our lives and faithfully watches over us, just as He did with baby Moses.
Away in a Manger
Items needed: crèche
Straw (can be bought at craft store or could even use yarn)
God lovingly cares for and provides for each of us. One of the ways He cares for and helps us is by giving us a family who does kind things to show they love us. Moses’ family lovingly cared for him and helped save his life.
In the three weeks prior to Christmas, think of ways each family member can care for and help one another. Set up the crèche, but leave baby Jesus out of the picture. Some families make a simple manger (out of construction paper or twigs) and in the weeks before Jesus’ coming, add straw to the manger every time a good deed is done.
Brainstorm ways you can show care and help one another: do a chore together, make someone’s bed, play a game, read a book to a younger sibling, let someone else pick the TV show, help pick up toys, clear the table, etc.
Read Matthew 25:34-40 where Jesus tells us that showing kindness to others is like showing kindness to Him.
Hopefully, by Christmas morning you will have a nice pile of straw and you can add baby Jesus to the crèche.
Students began new lessons on the life of Moses and Israel’s deliverance from slavery.
Drag out the baby pictures and talk about each child’s birth. (A few questions to jog your memory: How did you feel when they were born? How fast did you drive getting to the hospital? What did the doctor or other people say? How long did you stay in the hospital? What did you do on the day you brought them home?)
The Pharaoh in Egypt tried to kill all the baby boys, but Moses’ mother put him in a waterproof basket and hid him, while Miriam, his sister watched close by. God cared for Moses and kept him alive, even allowing Moses’ mother to take care of him until he went to live in the palace with Pharaoh’s daughter.
Deuteronomy 7:9
Students started memorizing Deuteronomy 7:9. (Because we offer the Bible verse in several versions, ask your kids if their teachers sent home a copy of the verse; hopefully, it arrived at your house.)
Deuteronomy 7:9 has such great truths to memorize about God.
Read it aloud and ask:
What does this verse tell us about God? (He is faithful, He keeps His word, He shows mercy and kindness to those who love Him and keep His commandments)
What does it mean to be faithful? (To be devoted to, to be loyal, to be true to one’s word)
Write the words of the verse on a piece of construction paper and post it on the fridge. Divide the verse into phrases and assign each member of the family one phrase to say—one after the other—like dominoes. Say it several times until the verse is starting to sink in.
Say a prayer of thanks that God cares about every detail of our lives and faithfully watches over us, just as He did with baby Moses.
Away in a Manger
Items needed: crèche
Straw (can be bought at craft store or could even use yarn)
God lovingly cares for and provides for each of us. One of the ways He cares for and helps us is by giving us a family who does kind things to show they love us. Moses’ family lovingly cared for him and helped save his life.
In the three weeks prior to Christmas, think of ways each family member can care for and help one another. Set up the crèche, but leave baby Jesus out of the picture. Some families make a simple manger (out of construction paper or twigs) and in the weeks before Jesus’ coming, add straw to the manger every time a good deed is done.
Brainstorm ways you can show care and help one another: do a chore together, make someone’s bed, play a game, read a book to a younger sibling, let someone else pick the TV show, help pick up toys, clear the table, etc.
Read Matthew 25:34-40 where Jesus tells us that showing kindness to others is like showing kindness to Him.
Hopefully, by Christmas morning you will have a nice pile of straw and you can add baby Jesus to the crèche.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
SPLINK!
SPLINK!
Nov. 27 - Dec. 3
Purpose
What's This For?
While you are cooking, collect an assortment of items such as: cheese grater, pizza cutter, candy thermometer, etc. and ask:
What does it do? What is it used for?
Explain that each item was made for a specific purpose (to grate cheese, cut a pizza, or determine cooking temperature).
God has a specific purpose for each of us. We were created to love and worship/glorify God.
Doing the Job at Hand
Plan a nice dinner and write out each specific job/assignment on an index card or piece of paper needed to make the dinner happen. (Make the salad, decorate and set the table, make a dessert, cook the rice, etc.)
To make it more special, put each job/assignment in an envelope and write each person's name on the front
Give out the envelopes and work together to make the special dinner.
Ask:
Why were we able to have such a nice dinner? (Each person did the job they were supposed to do)
What would have happened if you had not done do your assigned job? (We wouldn't have had that part of the meal)
We all completed the job we were given so we could have a nice dinner.
God has a job/assignment for each of us.
What was Solomon's job? (He was chosen to build the temple where people could worship God.)
Did he complete the job he was given? (He was faithful to complete the job and many people were drawn closer to God.)
When we faithfully do the job God gives us, we will be happier and others may be pulled closer to God.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to worship/glorify God.
Ask:
How can we do that?
Brainstorm ideas on how to do that:
Serve someone
Give money to the church
Sing a song
Pray
Go to church
Tell others the good news about Jesus
Play a song on an instrument
Help the poor
Draw a picture about God's creation
Read a psalm, etc.
Every morning at breakfast, choose one way the entire family can worship and bring glory to God . . . then do it that day.
Nov. 27 - Dec. 3
Purpose
What's This For?
While you are cooking, collect an assortment of items such as: cheese grater, pizza cutter, candy thermometer, etc. and ask:
What does it do? What is it used for?
Explain that each item was made for a specific purpose (to grate cheese, cut a pizza, or determine cooking temperature).
God has a specific purpose for each of us. We were created to love and worship/glorify God.
Doing the Job at Hand
Plan a nice dinner and write out each specific job/assignment on an index card or piece of paper needed to make the dinner happen. (Make the salad, decorate and set the table, make a dessert, cook the rice, etc.)
To make it more special, put each job/assignment in an envelope and write each person's name on the front
Give out the envelopes and work together to make the special dinner.
Ask:
Why were we able to have such a nice dinner? (Each person did the job they were supposed to do)
What would have happened if you had not done do your assigned job? (We wouldn't have had that part of the meal)
We all completed the job we were given so we could have a nice dinner.
God has a job/assignment for each of us.
What was Solomon's job? (He was chosen to build the temple where people could worship God.)
Did he complete the job he was given? (He was faithful to complete the job and many people were drawn closer to God.)
When we faithfully do the job God gives us, we will be happier and others may be pulled closer to God.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to worship/glorify God.
Ask:
How can we do that?
Brainstorm ideas on how to do that:
Serve someone
Give money to the church
Sing a song
Pray
Go to church
Tell others the good news about Jesus
Play a song on an instrument
Help the poor
Draw a picture about God's creation
Read a psalm, etc.
Every morning at breakfast, choose one way the entire family can worship and bring glory to God . . . then do it that day.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Deck The Oak
Dear THC Parents,
I hope you are planning to be at "Deck the Oak" tomorrow night! It's one of my most favoritest Live Oak family events. There will be plenty of good food, crafts, family communion, service projects, the Christmas story, family photo opportunities, music and the lighting of the Christmas tree! Be there or be square!
Love,
Jeannette
I hope you are planning to be at "Deck the Oak" tomorrow night! It's one of my most favoritest Live Oak family events. There will be plenty of good food, crafts, family communion, service projects, the Christmas story, family photo opportunities, music and the lighting of the Christmas tree! Be there or be square!
Love,
Jeannette
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Daylight Savings Time!
Dear THC Parents,
Just a friendly reminder from your friends in the THC...FALL BACK! Set your clocks back one hour and change the batteries in your smoke detectors!
Also, rehearsals begin tomorrow evening for the Christmas program.
See you in the morning!
Blessings,
Jeannette
Just a friendly reminder from your friends in the THC...FALL BACK! Set your clocks back one hour and change the batteries in your smoke detectors!
Also, rehearsals begin tomorrow evening for the Christmas program.
See you in the morning!
Blessings,
Jeannette
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