Children’s Weekly

Dear Parents,

In our Big group time (5-10-year-olds), before going to our individual classes, we will finish our 3 part Bible study on Psalms 139, looking more closely at verses 13-14 and 17-18. These verses talk about how God took such care and spent special attention creating each of us and that he has good thoughts when he thinks of us.

To help children understand His good thoughts towards us, how about next time you are at the beach, scoop up some sand and have them try to ‘count’ the grains of sand. Then remind them of these verses: How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the sum of them! If I should count them, they would be more in number than the sand;

This is an excellent opportunity to teach your child about God and the world he created when you are out in his creation!

FRIENDSHIP GARDEN PLAYGROUP

There is still time to sign up to join our Thursday weekly playgroup for parents with toddlers starting on September 21st. Click below to find out more. 

WHAT THE CHILDREN WILL LEARN

Creche: Children will listen to the story of Noah’s Ark based on Genesis 6-9.

2020-2019: Lesson focus – God made us special, and we can do great things, Esther 5:1-8; 7:1-7, 10.

2018-2017: Lesson focus – Jesus’ story tells me to show my neighbours love, based on Luke 10:25-37.

2016-2015: Lesson focus – We can settle problems without fighting, based on Genesis 26:12-33.

2014-2013: Lesson focus – If you want to be great, you must serve others, based on Mark 10:35-45.

PRAYER

Lord, I pray that as my child/ren learn about your world, they will behold the majesty of your glory. The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Day to-day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge (Psalm 19:1) (The Gospel Coalition, 2016)

Have a blessed weekend,

Carol Strydom

Children's Ministry Director