K-5th in September

In K-5th grade this month we will be talking about the virtue of Respect. Showing others they are important by what you say and do.

Week 1: Who's the Boss? Showing respect for authority; Romans 13:1-7. You respect God when you show respect for people in charge.

Week 2: Actions Speak Louder. David spares Saul's life; 1 Samuel 18; 19; 24. You can show respect with your actions.

Week 3: What You Say. Taming the tongue; James 3: 9-12. You can show respect with your words.

Week 4: Chain of Command. The faith of the centurion; Matthew 8: 5-13. Show respect to God because He's in charge of everything.

Nursery and Preschool in September

In Nursery and Preschool this month we are going to be answering the question, "Who can help you?"... God can help me do anything!

Our weekly breakdown is...

Week 1: God is always ready to help. The Lion and the Bear; 1 Samuel 17:34-37
Week 2: God wants me to do something important. David Anointed King; 1 Samuel 16:1-13
Week 3: God can help me do anything. David is Strong in Battle; 1 Samuel 18:7, 12-14
Week 4: I can praise God because He helps me. Israelites Praise God; 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12-15

August for K-5th grade

This month is K-5th grade we will talking about Peace: proving that you care more about others than winning an argument. "So let us do all we can to live in peace. And let us work hard to build each other up." Romans 14:19

Here is our weekly breakdown...
Week 1: The best way to stop a fight is never to start one. Principle of Peace; Proverbs 17:14.

Week 2: Making peace doesn't make you weak. Isaac's wells; Genesis 26:16-22,26-31.

Week 3: It's better to let go than to get even. Jacob and Esau meet again; Genesis 27:41-45; 32:1-21; 33:1-11.

Week 4: Just because you didn't start a fight doesn't mean you can't stop it. Abigail intervenes; 1 Samuel 25:16-35.

Week 5: Think about what God says, and it'll change you. Think about admirable things; Philippians 4:8.

August in Nursery and Preschool

This month in our nursery and preschool classrooms we will be answering the question; Why should you do what God says? Your child is going to learn that... God loves me! and God knows what's best for me!

Here's the weekly breakdown...
Week 1: God made me this way. Esther becomes queen; Esther 2:2-20
Week 2: God has a plan for me. Esther saves the Jews; Esther 3:8-4:16; 7:1-7; 8:1-17
Week 3: God tells me what He wants me to do. Jonah; Jonah 1:1-17
Week 4: It's never too late to choose God's way. Jonah; Jonah 1:17-3:3
Week 5: My good choices can help others. Jonah; Jonah 3:1-10

Friendship For Grown-Ups

I have recently read the book Friendship for Grown-Ups, written by Lisa Whelchel, former childhood star, best known from The Facts of Life. I received this book to review for Booksneeze.com. I have never reviewed a book before so I thought this would be fun to try out. I have read one other book by Lisa Whelchel that I enjoyed so I jumped on the chance to read this one.
Friendship for Grown-ups is not a "self-help" book. Lisa Whelchel walks you through much of her life and shares her struggles with making strong friendships... and her struggles with being willing to tear down walls around her heart to really trust others with who she really is. I related to this. It is very hard for most people to put themselves out there, with all the 'baggage' we have, and really trust someone with all of it.
This is not one of those 'light-hearted, feel good' books... and it is also not one of those books you walk away from feeling worse about your issues. There were times where I felt maybe she expressed too much of what she went through... and other times where I saw myself in how she reacted.
I do recommend this book to women out there. I think the desire for a 'soul-friendship' with another women is in all of us. This book helped me see there is nothing unusual about having that desire... and that there is nothing wrong with me. LOL

Week 2: Assignment

Okay parents,
Here is an activity to do for your kids this week. Write them a note/letter telling them at least one reason you love them. Then read it to them. This would also be a good thing to hold on to, so your child will be able to read it again and again as they get older.

May in K-5th Grade

This month is K-5th grade we will be talking on the virtue of Patience- waiting until later for what you want now. This is something we all need help with! We live in a world that needs and wants that instant gratification. God is so good and patient with us! He is patient enough to keep trying to instill in us patience.

Here is the week to week break down.

Week 1: Esau and the birthright- Genesis 25:24-34: If you don't wait, it could cost you.

Week 2: The golden calf- Exodus 19:2-8; 32:1-7, 15-24, 30-34: Don't get tired of doing the right thing.

Week 3: The fall of Jericho- Joshua 3:1-14; 6;1-20: Don't miss out because you think you can't wait.

Week 4: A principle of patience- Proverbs 15:18: If you don't wait, it could hurt others.

Week 5: Faith Skill- Prayer (public and private)- James 5:13; 1Thess. 5:17; Romans 8:26: Take prayer out of the box.

Our Memory Verse this month: "The end of a matter is better than its beginning. So it's better to be patient than proud." Ecclesiastes 7:8