{Elementary} April:: Week 1 **NEW BIG IDEA!

This week kicks off a new virtue, that of humility. We’ve defined humility as putting others first by giving up what you think you deserve. 

It’s natural for kids to think “me, me, me.” God designed babies and small children to be concerned about themselves: they demand attention when they need something. Otherwise, they wouldn’t get what they need to thrive. With age and maturity, God enables them to gradually start taking into account others’ needs. (Most are able to put themselves in someone else’s shoes around the age of seven.) But they need adults to guide them to do this. No one is a better example of humility than Jesus. He left heaven—His rightful place—to come here, after all! He consistently showed us how important we are to Him. And He wants us to do the same for others. “I, your Lord

Drive 2011

*Previously posted on Rosie's Blog.

So I'm getting ready to go to Drive 2011!  I'm so hype (definition- excited, thrilled) because (1) I will not have a toddler sleeping in the next room (ie. a full nights rest) Woo Hoo! (2) Northpoint Community Church, and their Children's Ministry, do so many things so well. I can't wait to learn what they've learned these last 15 years. Or at least what I'll be able to retain. :) (3) I can't wait to connect with other people across the country doing the same thing I'm doing... Children's Minsitry or as we like to call it #kidmin!

Baby Items to be given away

One of our New Life families, the Murrays, will be moving away shortly and it will be sad to see them go. As they prepare to leave, they have some items that they are willing to give away. Here are the items:

- Graco infant car seat and base

- Graco snap and go stroller that works with the above (sometimes you need an extra nudge to get this open from its closed position, but once its snapped open it's good to go)
- Baby Einstein baby play center

- Older baby/toddler car: child sits on it and moves it with feet

- Baby walker

- Pack-n-Play (great for overnight trips)

- Medela Pump in Style

Our Featured Volunteer

Periodically we will be featuring one of our volunteers in different ways.  This is so you can get to know who is contributing to the 40 hours WE, the church, have with your kids a year.  We want to help you put a face and a name together as you hear about what your kids are learning about on Sundays.

{Preschool} New Music!

This past Sunday our Preschool and Kindergarten kids got to listen to and watch a music DVD called Little Praise Party: My Best Friend by Yancy and Friends.  They loved it!  And so did most of our parents.  So much so they were asking where they can buy it.

Are You Tired Yet? by Susan Maysonet

Over our vacation last week I read "Loving our Children on Purpose" by Danny Silk. Silk teaches that giving kids choices as much as possible is preferable to giving kids punishments.  This will give them opportunities to learn how to make wise decisions for themselves and allows the

{Nursery-Preschool} Jump into the light!

Hi Preschool Parents

Kids love to sing and dance and we think its a great way for them to enjoy God and to learn about Him.

Some of you might have heard from your preschool children a new song that we taught them this past month. Its called, "Jump into the Light" by Jana Alayra. You can buy her music on her website: http://www.janaalayra.com/music.aspx?n=341450

Here's a youtube video of some kiddies singing! Show your kids the video and singalong with them! :)


Here are the words:
Jump, Jump, Jump
Jump, jump, jump into the light, light, light;
Run, run, run, away from what's not right;
Jump, jump, jump, out of the dark, dark, dark;
Run to Jesus, give Him your heart.
He is the light, He is the light, He is the light,
The liiiighhhttt

NEXT UP: Yabba Dabba Jesus Loves You!

{Elementary} The Making of a Bible Story

Coming to an Upper Stage Room Near You...!

Here's a pic as we get ready to tell our 1st-6th graders another story of...

Courage 

being brave enough to do what you should do even when you're afraid.

Can you guess what the story is?

Artwork by Tina Chang- Awesomeness!

Courage doesn’t mean we won’t be afraid, but it DOES mean not letting our fears keep us from doing what we should do. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego are prime examples. Faced with a

Laughing... Good for the Soul!

Hi New Life Parents,

Having a rough week?  Here is a little clip to bring a smile on your face laughter to your soul.  Enjoy!



Rosie V.

{Elementary} March:: Fear Factor

Is bravery or courage really the same thing as fearlessness, being free from fear? Perhaps you're thinking that one man's "brave" is another man's "stupid." After all, fear is natural and normal in certain situations and keeps us healthy. Fear prompts us to flee from avalanches. A reasonable fear of germs reminds us to wash our hands. "Fear" of one's parents, or at least of losing privileges, encourages teens to get home by curfew. A lack of fear can land us in a heap of trouble. But then so can the opposite extreme: living in fear.

God knows this world can be a scary place, and all of us at some point will need true grit in order to stand up to it. Thankfully, God doesn't expect us not to be afraid (check out this month's memory verse, Psalm 56:3). But just as important, He doesn't want us to live enslaved to fear either (2 Timothy 1:7). So, no, we can't really expect to live free of fear but we CAN live free from fear.