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.

This Week's Children's Ministry Update

We've been Missionaries this week showing Compassion! Peanut talked about how he likes to go the playground and share Jesus with his puppy friends. Our verse this week is from Acts 13:3 "After they fasted and prayed, they laid hands on and sent them out." This week our story was about Saul's encounter with Jesus. We talked about how he had a heart and name change, which caused him to become a missionary. He went from no compassion, to showing lots of compassion to everyone all over the world. At JAM we made another chapter in our book. It was a picture of a Missionary traveling all over a map of the world. It was a great week talking about being a missionary!

This Week's Children's Ministry Update

We've been showing lots of love to our neighbors this week! Our verse is from Matthew 19:19 - Love your neighbor as you love your self. We talked about how we wouldn't bite, hit or kick ourselves, so we shouldn't do that to others. Kindness is something we can show with our words, by helping and giving. We talked about Rahab from the old testament, and how she showed kindness to the children of Israel. Later that kindness was showed to her family by God's children. In JAM we talked different ways we can share and show kindness to others, and added to our summer book. It was a great week!

Tomorrow is your last chance to order tickets for this years Sounds Game, and now it's a double header!

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This Week's Children's Ministry Update

We have so many Super Stars! This week we talked about how we are all God's VIP's. Peanut came to class with a Gold Medal for "Most Awesome Dog", and it made him feel so special. I asked the class if Peanut should toss his award in the trash or under the bed? They said NO! I said of course that would be taking care of something so special. Then we talked about how God see's them just like this Gold Medal, a very special prize, award or trophy. Our verse this week is from Deuteronomy 32:10 "He surrounded, cared and guarded him as the apple of His eye." Just like I want to surround Peanut with love, care for him and protect him. God wants to do the same with us, He loves us and we are the apple of His eye. In JAM we made a medal and trophy to help us rememeber how much God loves and vaules us.

Keep Memorizing Vereses, I'm going to start giving prizes every week. If they memorized a verse they will get a prize, even prior verses. Our verse next week is Mark 16:15 He said to them, “Go, into all the world and tell every one the good news.”

Here are the previous weeks;

Week 1

Bible Focus; Friendship like Jonathan and David

Bible Verse; 1 Samuel 18:3 - Jonathan liked David and promised to always be faithful friends.

Week 2

Bible Focus; Paul's Campfire

Bible Verse; Acts 28:3 - Paul picked up sticks, put them on the fire, and deadly snake bites his hand.

Week 3

Bible Focus; Naming the Animals

Bible Verse; Gen 2:20 - Adam gave names to all cattle, birds and wild animals.

Week 4

Bible Focus; God's VIP

Bible Verse; Deuteronomy 32:10 - He surrounded, cared and guarded him as the apple of his eye.

Week 5

Bible Focus; Commissioned to GO!

Bible Verse; Mark 16:15 - He said to them, “Go, into all the world and tell every one the good news.”

This Week's Children's Ministry Update

It's been a wild week talking about Adams wild animals. Our verse is from Genesis 2:20 - Adam gave names to all the cattle, birds and wild animals. We talked about how God created all these amazing animals, and Adam was given the creativity to give them names. We have that same creativity! In JAM we worked on our summer book and colored some animals and named them. In Chapel we looked at some amazing National Geographic animal pictures, and tried to name all the animals. It was so great to see God's creative power and the ability He's given us.

Keep practicing your verses for Word Quest, and have a safe weekend!

This Week's Children's Ministry Update

It's been a great week learning about God's Protection. Are you wondering why your kids are talking about Sneaky the Snake? Well he showed up in our Bible story about Paul's Campfire. Our verse this week is Acts 28:3 Paul picked up stick, put them on the fire, and a deadly snake, bite his hand. We read in Acts about how Paul was doing God's will, but had some bad things happen. Paul was in a shipwreck, but God promised no one would die and everyone was okay. Then Paul was just trying to help make a fire and gets bite by a deadly snake. Everyone thought he would die, but Paul knew God had a plan. The next day Paul was alive and okay, which caused everyone to believe in God. We talked about how sometimes things happen, but God is always with us and wants to help. He also has a plan, that sometimes we don't understand. God used a shipwreck and a snake bite to bring hundreds of people to himself. Then we also talked about there are places our parents want us to stay away from in the yard, because there really could be a sneaky snake. So it might be a great way to talk about how sneaky snakes like to hide and can hurt us. In JAM we made another page to add to our Summer Adventure Books, which we will complete at the end of summer.

Don't MISS B.Y.O.B.&B. (blankets and bubbles)
Father's Day Breakfast!
Date; Saturday, June 16th
Time; 9:30 am
Location; 122 Seaboard Lane Franklin TN. 37067
Food; We will provide Bagel Sandwiches, Fruit, Coffee, Juice, Plain
Bagel/biscuits, Jam, Eggs, Sausage and Bacon.
Fun; Lots of Shaded Playground equipment, Parachute Game and a Special
Craft with Dad! Everyone is able to play and do bubbles anytime.

This Saturday we want to provide an opportunity for Dad’s to spend
with their little ones. All kids’ young and old love bubbles, so bring
your favorite bubbles and blankets. We will provide a shady play area,
a yummy breakfast, the parachute game and a special craft with Dad.
There will also be a drawing for 2 tickets to our Sounds Game on July 14th!

All NGU fathers and their children who want to participate are welcome
to come, and bring a guest. If you have any questions about the event,
please feel free to call Kendall Rush a 615-955-0356 or email
branchesministries@gmail.com.