This Week's Children's Ministry Update

We are learning how to talk to God. Peanut told us that talking to God is just like talking on the phone. We can call on God and He's there to listen. Our verse this week was from Matthew 6:33, Seek God First. It doesn't matter when, but all we have to do is pray. The story we read was the Daniel and the Lions Den. If you remember, his jealous peers tricked the King into making it illegal to pray to anyone, except the King. Daniel did not stop, because prayer was how He had relationship with God. His peers caught him and told the King. The King was so sad, because he realized what they had done. Daniel was put in the Lions Den, but God was with him. The next day the King hoped Daniel was alive, and He was! God was with him and protected him. We talked about how we can pray day or night anytime, because He wants to be our friend. In Jam we made a prayer book, to help us remember what we learned. We hope you have a blessed weekend!

This Week's Children's Ministry Update

It's been another great week of Chapel and Jam! We've been learning how to be good friends. Our verse was from Proverbs 17:17 - a friend loves at all times, a brother helps in time of need. Peanut talked to us about how we can be good friends to others. We don't bite, push or hit, but we help and show love. We talked about the story of the Good Samaritan. He was the only person who was a good friend to the man in need. We talked about how we are to help those who are in need, and that makes God happy. I would encourage you this weekend to talked about helping around the house and helping others.

Have a Blessed Weekend

This Week's Children's Ministry Update

We had a great week learning about how God made us special. Our verse this week was from Genesis 1:27, God created us, in His likeness, He created us, male and female. In Chapel, we read about how God created all these wonderful things, but we are the only thing He made in His likeness. So how are we different? We talked about how we are able to communicate and use our minds to think. We also talked about how we are all special and unique. So in JAM we made a special person, in our likeness. They turned out so cute!

We hope you have a blessed weekend!

Things to come in October;
Arrive Alive - Child Restraint Training
Dr. Mom Preventing Colds and Sickness
Branches Family Breakfast at Gentry Farms, October 13th 9-10am

Holly Tree Children’s Ministry News September 2012

Holly Tree Children’s Ministry News

 September 2012

Dear Holly Tree Families,

I’m so excited to be entering into the fall season. It’s not here yet, but hints are all around. The temperatures are starting to level out, making for cooler mornings and evenings. No matter what season we are in, it can be bitter-sweet. One thing that helps make life less bitter is making the most of your present. This is something as adults we forget, but kids always make the most of every moment. So many times we are torn between the inadequate past and the hopeful future. This is one reason why I love fall and our fall theme “Fall is For Your Family”, because it’s turns our focus to our families and friends.

As a believer, we know that relationships are the only thing going into eternity. We get so distracted by “life”, that we forget to live this life. It would be really sad if we look back on our lives and feel the disappointment of missed time. I think this is one reason why God created seasons. They always give us an opportunity to reflect on the previous season and year. It’s a built in growth chart for adults. Are we growing or are we just a hamster on a wheel? It might be hard to know what to do different, but here are some things that might help.

Re-Balance Life
It’s like being on a See-Saw. There are times when work is going to peak, so don’t feel guilty about that. However if your work makes you feel like you are in “high gear” all the time, your See-Saw might be broke.

Refresh PerspectiveObviously most of us can’t  take a luxurious vacation every other month, but we can have dinner with our families and plan a monthly family event. We work so hard to have things, but things are just props to life.

Letting go
Are there other reasons for allowing work or things to consume your life. Is there fear or insecurity that is hindering you from letting go? Simply ask yourself, why am I doing this and not doing that?

Family Time on PaperTo ensure that you can see the reality of life now and the life you want, write it down. Just write out your current week and the time you spend working vs. family, and the things you want your family to remember about their childhood. Once you see your reality, you can decide what needs to change.

I hope that your fall is more about your family than ever before!

Jam’n with Jesus,

Mr. Kendall Rush, Children’s Minister

hollytreechildrensministry@gmail.com

This Week's Children's Ministry Update

It's been an amazing summer and now it's back school! However, it's always good to have to call home. This week we talked about the Prodigal Son and how he came home. Our verse was Luke 15:31-32, "We Celebrate, our brother was gone, but has been found". In our story the son disobeyed his father. He did not listen to him, ran away and spent all his money. Fortunately, he found some pigs to live with and it was gross! He even ate their food! Then we talked about how the son realized he was wrong and wanted to ask his father to forgive him. So he started to go home. What he didn't realize, was his father was looking and praying for him everyday. One day the father was looking and saw his son, and he ran to him. The son asked for forgiveness and the father forgave him. It was a great way for us to learn about forgiveness and love from our family.

Have a Blessed Weekend!

This Week's Children's Ministry Update

Peanut wanted to talk about the greatest scientist ever, Dr God! He didn't just discover or put things together, HE MADE IT! Peanut was so excited to talk about all God created. Our verse is from Genesis 1:1, In the beginning God created the Heavens and the Earth. We talked about everything that God made; Sun, Planets, Water, Sky, Land, Plants, Moon, Stars, Season, Fish, Birds, Animals and US! It's amazing how many things God made for us to enjoy. This week we sang My God is so Big! In JAM we added another chapter to our Summer Adventure Book. The kids were able to really talk about God's creative power and think about what He created. It was amazing!

This Week's Children's Ministry Update

We've been talking about the Glory of God and how all creation speaks of Him. First we asked if they had ever seen a tree, grass, flowers, the sun, the moon, stars or their face. They all laughed and said yes!It was important for them to understand that all those things show God's Glory. Our verse this week is from Psalms 19:1, The Heavens declare the Glory of God. We read about how God created the world and from that beginning we started to see His handy work. In Jam we added another chapter in our summer books, that show His Creation. We had a great time seeing God's glory in everything around us.