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

What we learned Sunday, July 25th

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 learned that we God is our friend who guides us. We heard the story of Elijah. This story can be found in 1 Kings 17:10-16

Today in Jammers we learned about Obeying God. 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 have a good attitude no matter what! We learned about Paul and Silas in jail, and how they chose to have good attitudes even though bad things had happened to them. We can have a good attitude no matter what because God loves us!

Memory Verse (worth 5 Action Bucks):

"Dear brothers and sisters, when trouble comes your way,

consider it an opportunity for great joy."

James 1:2(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 choose to have a good attitude, even when something doesn't go your way. Write down what didn't go your way, and how you had a good attitude. Have your parent sign it!

Example: This week, I lost a game to my friend, but I chose to congratulate my friend instead of being upset that I lost.

Secret word (worth 5 Action Bucks): Pride

This week in Highway 45 we talked about the importance of conforming to the image of Christ and letting out our inner "Jesus freak". Kids today are so afraid to be different and worry way too much what others think about them; but if they were to spend less time worrying and more time behaving like Christ, they will be far better off and so will the people around them. This week's memory verse is "But don't just listen to God's word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves." James 1:22 NLT

What we learned Sunday, July 11th

This week in Animal J.a.m. we are learning more about God and how much He loves us! Check out your take-home sheet for more details!

Today in Jammers we learned about the praising God! Check your child's bag for more details, as well as family activity ideas to complete together this week.

This week in 123 Go, we learned to give others second chances. We heard the story of how Saul became Paul and how the other disciples had to give Paul a second chance. God gives us second chances, and we should give second chances to others.

Memory Verse (worth 15 Action Bucks):

"Then Peter came to him and asked, 'Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?' 'No, not seven times,' Jesus replied, ‘but seventy times seven’” Matthew 18:21-22 (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 when someone does something wrong to you, give them a second chance, no matter how hard it is. Write down what they did and why you gave them a second chance.

Secret word: Encourage

This week in Highway 45, we discussed the importance of believing in God, even though we can 't see or hear Him. The main point is that though God may seem invisible, we should not believe in Him any less.

Memory Verse:

"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." Hebrews 11:1

What we learned Sunday, July 4th 2010

Kids Night Out begins this week!

ALL kids birth - 5th grade are welcome to our six week adventure called Mission Possible as we look at how kids can make a difference! Every Wednesday night from 6:30-8pm, July 7th - August 11th. To register go here: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e2y8fktv85b9958c

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 and helps us. God helps His people today, just like He helped Moses and the Israelites. In our 3 and 4 year old classroom we learned that we God is our friend who guides us. We heard the story of Elijah and how God guided him to a new source of water. This story can be found in 1 Kings 17:7-10

Today in Jammers we learned about Thanking God. God has given us so much, we need to show Him our thanks. 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 that God gives me freedom. We learned how we have the freedom to come to church and worship God, as well as the freedom to choose to make the right decision or the wrong decision. God has given us the freedom to choose, and we should make the right choice!

Memory Verse (worth 5 Action Bucks):

So if the Son of Man sets you free,

you will really be free.

John 8:36 (NIrV)

*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 complete this sentence: God has given me the freedom to choose. I will choose to do what is right, even if it is hard when...

This week in Highway 45, we learned that God has given us freedom! This week the memory verse is the same as 123 Go!

So if the Son of Man sets you free,

you will really be free.

John 8:36 (NIrV)

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

It was a great discussion as we talked about the privilege of living in America and all that God has blessed us with.

What we learned on Sunday June 13th

NEW POST LAYOUT

I am excited to announce a new posting layout for all of Children's Ministry! Each Sunday a blog will be posted containing what Desert Springs kids learned in EVERY age group! This will allow parents to see what there children learned every week. As a parent this will give you an opportunity to go deeper with your children during the week, or even ask them some questions about what they learned in church. The older age groups have activities and scriptures to memorizes to help reenforce the lesson at home. Don't forget that Summer Blast is only 8 days away! Sign up your children, their friends and to volunteer!

This week in Animal J.a.m. we are learning more about God. In our two year old classroom we learned how God watches over us. God loves us each and everyone of us and we should be thankful that He loves us and watches over us. In our 3 and 4 year old classroom we learned that we can listen to God as we Grow. We heard the story of Samuel and how he grew he listened and learned about God. This story can be found in 1 Samuel 2:11, 18-21, 26

Today in Jammers we learned about Jesus teaching us how to pray. Praying is a way that we can communicate with God every single day, because God is always with us. For activities and more information about the story, please refer to your take home page in your child's bag.

Welcome to all of our new 1st graders, we are excited to have you! Today we learned about the importance of working with others at Church. We heard the story of the Israelites working together to build the tabernacle from Exodus 36 and about the instructions Paul gave us about working together to build the church from 1 Corinthians 12 and Romans 12:15.

Memory Verse (worth 5 Action Bucks):

"so it is with Christ's body. We are many parts of one body,

and we all belong to each other." Romans 12:5 (NLT)

Special Assignment (worth 10 Action Bucks):

This week complete this sentence: Church is important because...

Welcome all new fourth and fifth graders to Highway 45! We are kicked off promotion Sunday with some fun get to know you games and activities. As the kids got to know one another we also discussed what the kids are looking forward to this year as well as what they want to learn about God. This year is going to be very exciting for all of us, and I feel so blessed to be apart of the kid's lives while they grow closer to Christ. (From Alexa)

123 Go! Sunday June, 6th I will grow like Jesus!

This Sunday in 123 Go! we learned about how Jesus grew in wisdom and strength. He also went to church to learn more. We talked about how we can grow just like Jesus did.

Check out our story together this week here: Luke 2:41-52

Our memory verse this week (worth 5 Action Bucks):

Jesus became wiser and stronger.

He also became more and more pleasing to God and to people.

Luke 2:52 (NIrV)

Secret Assignment: This week we learned how Jesus grew in both wisdom and strength. Write down a sentence for each question.

1) What is one thing you have learned this year?

2) How have you gotten stronger this year?

Bring the written assignment to church this Sunday (6/13) for 15 Action Bucks

NEXT SUNDAY, JUNE 13th

This coming Sunday we have lots of fun and exciting things going on!

1) Promotion Sunday: Your child will be moving up to the grade they will be in next year! This is an exciting Sunday, some children will start attending a new class and it is time to celebrate!

2) Summer Blast Bake Sale! We have a bake sale taking place after each service to help raise money for Summer Blast. Please join us in the family room after each service. If you would like to bake or purchase any baked good for us to auction off, please bring it on Sunday morning to the family room.

Summer Blast is ALMOST here its just TWO WEEKS away. I'm so excited to see you all there!

Secret word for this week is: SUMMER BLAST!