What we learned Sunday, August 29th

KID'S NIGHT OUT is coming September 8th! Join us for Basic Training, as we learn about the 10 commandments. Each Wednesday night from 6:30-8pm for 8 weeks. Register this Sunday!

PARENT'S NIGHT OUT is September 10th, for just 5$ your children can enjoy pizza and a night of fun with friends. Pre-Registration is required no later than Wednesday September 8th!

This week in Animal J.a.m. we are learning more about God. In our two year old classroom we learned how God is strong. God helps His people today, just like He helped Moses and the Israelites. In our 3 and 4 year old classroom we about Jonah, the story can be found in Jonah 1:1-3 and on your take home page.

Today in Jammers we learned about giving cheerfully. For activities and more information about the story, please refer to your take home page in your child's bag.

This week in 123 Go, we learned to share Jesus with others. Paul dedicated his life to sharing the Good News with others. It is important for us to tell others about Jesus too!

Memory Verse (worth 5 Action Bucks):

“Work at telling others the Good News, and fully carry out the ministry God has given you." 2 Timothy 4:5c
(NLT)

*If your child has already memorized this verse in another version, I will accept that as well.

Special Assignment (worth 10 Action Bucks):

This week: How can you tell someone else about Jesus? Share Jesus with someone and then write down who you shared Jesus with. Have your parent sign it and bring it to me (Pastor Ashley) on Sunday.

Secret word this week is: TRUST

This week in Highway 45 we discussed the importance of asking for forgiveness and forgiving those even when they don't ask to be forgiven. Sometimes we just aren't aware that we've hurt someone or we don't think we need forgiveness or maybe we are just too afraid to ask for it. But this week I have dared the kids that the next time someone hurts them and doesn't ask for forgiveness, they should treat them with kindness and forgive them anyway. That's what God does. It all goes back to that old familiar saying, treat others the way you would want to be treated. This weeks memory verse is “For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” Matthew 6:14

What we learned Sunday, August 22nd

This week in Animal J.a.m. we are learning more about God. In our two year old classroom we learned how God is strong. God helps His people today, just like He helped Moses and the Israelites. In our 3 and 4 year old classroom we about Jonah, the story can be found in Jonah 1:1-3 and on your take home page.

Today in Jammers we learned about giving cheerfully. For activities and more information about the story, please refer to your take home page in your child's bag.

This week in 123 Go, we learned to choose good friends. When Paul was here, and serving others, he always had good friends who helped him with his ministry. We need to choose our friends based on character and not if they are "cool" or not. It is important for us to be a good friend to everyone, even if they aren't a good friend to us.

Memory Verse (worth 5 Action Bucks):

"For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes..." Romans 1:16a
(NLT)

*If your child has already memorized this verse in another version, I will accept that as well.

Special Assignment (worth 10 Action Bucks):

This week: Answer the following questions on a piece of paper and bring it to me (Pastor Ashley) on Sunday.

1) What does it mean to be on God's Team?

2) How can I show others that I am proud to be on God's Team?

Secret word this week is: TELL OTHERS

This week in Highway 45 we discussed the importance of asking for forgiveness and forgiving those even when they don't ask to be forgiven. Sometimes we just aren't aware that we've hurt someone or we don't think we need forgiveness or maybe we are just too afraid to ask for it. But this week I have dared the kids that the next time someone hurts them and doesn't ask for forgiveness, they should treat them with kindness and forgive them anyway. That's what God does. It all goes back to that old familiar saying, treat others the way you would want to be treated. This weeks memory verse is “For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” Matthew 6:14

What we learned Sunday, August 15th

Parents Save the date for these fun events coming your way soon!

Kids Night Out: Basic Training! We will be learning about the 10 commandments every Wednesday night from September 8th - October 27th, 6:30-8 pm. The cost is just $10 for the first child and $5 for each additional child for the entire 8 weeks and it includes a t-shirt!

Parent's Night Out: Need a night out? September 10th from 6-9pm leave your kids with us and we will provide them with pizza, games, activities and fun. While you have the evening free to do whatever you would like! The cost is just $5 per child and you must RSVP no later than Wednesday September 8th.

This week in Animal J.a.m. we are learning more about God. In our two year old classroom we learned how God is strong. God helps His people today, just like He helped Moses and the Israelites. In our 3 and 4 year old classroom we about Jonah, the story can be found in Jonah 1:1-3 and on your take home page.

Today in Jammers we learned about loving God and forgiving others. For activities and more information about the story, please refer to your take home page in your child's bag.

This week in 123 Go, we learned to choose good friends. When Paul was here, and serving others, he always had good friends who helped him with his ministry. We need to choose our friends based on character and not if they are "cool" or not. It is important for us to be a good friend to everyone, even if they aren't a good friend to us.

Memory Verse (worth 5 Action Bucks):


"There are 'friends' who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother." Proverbs 18:24 (NLT)

*If your child has already memorized this verse in another version, I will accept that as well.

Special Assignment (worth 10 Action Bucks):

This week: A second bonus memory verse!

"A friend loves at all times. He is there to help when trouble comes"

Proverbs 17:17 (NIrV)

Secret word this week is: PROUD

This week in Highway 45 we discussed the importance of giving people not once, not twice, but infinite times. Even though many people have wronged us, wither it's a friend or a relative, we should always forgive them just like God has forgiven us. It isn't always an easy task to forgive someone who has hurt us multiple times but Jesus asks us to make a sacrifice that's small in comparison to the huge sacrifice he made for us.

This week's memory verse is:

"Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." Colossians 3:13

Also don't forget about our movie night this Friday from 6-9 pm. We will be watching Monster's Inc. and enjoying some fun games together.

What we learned August 8th

This week in Animal J.a.m. we are learning more about God. In our two year old classroom we learned how God is strong. God helps His people today, just like He helped Moses and the Israelites. In our 3 and 4 year old classroom we about Jonah, the story can be found in Jonah 1:1-3 and on your take home page.

Today in Jammers we learned about loving God and Others from Mark 12:28-35. For activities and more information about the story, please refer to your take home page in your child's bag.

This week in 123 Go, we learned to always give credit to God! We learned about Paul and Barnabas when they healed a crippled man many people thought he was a god. They told them that it is only because God had given them the power that they were able to heal the crippled man. You can read more about this story in Acts 14:8-18. We also talked about how we can do nothing with out God, and how we need to remember to give Him the credit for the things we do.

Memory Verse (worth 5 Action Bucks):

"What do you have that God hasn't given you? And if everything you have is from God, why boast as though it were not a gift?" 1 Corinthians 4:7b (NLT)

*If your child has already memorized this verse in another version, I will accept that as well.

Special Assignment (worth 10 Action Bucks):

This week: Make a list of 10 things that God has given to you that you can give Him credit for. Bring that list next Sunday!

Secret word this week is: FRIENDS

This week in Highway 45 we discussed the importance of sharing about God and that he is our friend. I want the kids to tell their friends about their friendship with God and just how great it is! If they aren't sure how to start, have them revert back to their SHARE story we did in class. The SHARE story will help them better explain how God has changed their life forever!

This week's memory verse is "But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect" 1 Peter 3:15

What we learned on August 1st

This week in Animal J.a.m. we are learning more about God. In our two year old classroom we learned how God is strong. God helps His people today, just like He helped Moses and the Israelites. In our 3 and 4 year old classroom we about Jonah, the story can be found in Jonah 1:1-3 and on your take home page.

Today in Jammers we learned about Obeying God through the story of Jonah. For activities and more information about the story, please refer to your take home page in your child's bag.

This week in 123 Go, we learned to put others first! We learned about Paul and Silas in jail, and how they chose to help the prison guard instead of freeing themselves. We also talked about how there are many needs in this world, and how we should put the needs of others above ourselves.

Memory Verse (worth 5 Action Bucks):

If you think you are too important to help someone, you are only fooling yourself. You are not that important.” Galatians 6:3 (NLT)

*If your child has already memorized this verse in another version, I will accept that as well.

Special Assignment (worth 10 Action Bucks):

This week: Find a way to put the needs of others above your own. Write down what you did, have your parent sign it, and bring it to church next Sunday!

Example: This week I let my brother choose the games we played and what movie we watched.

This week in Highway 45 we discussed that sometimes in our relationship with God, we feel like He is far away. We might get mad and complain, but we don't "walk out" on God. We are Christians no matter how far away God may feel, and he wants us to get closer to Him. Don't give up on God -- continue to seek Him in all that you do! And remember the promise that God will never, ever, no matter what, abandon you in your search for Him! This week's memory verse is

"Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you." Psalm 9:10