Go for the Gold

OCTOBER 2, 2024

6PM-7PM

JUMP ROPE RELAY

GYMNASTICS FREEZE DANCE

DIY SAILBOAT RACE

BEANBAG SHOT PUT

FREE FOOD, GAMES AND PRIZES!

Bikes and Trikes!

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

10AM

BRING YOUR BIKE OR TRIKE

This is an outdoor event. Be sure to bring your preschooler's bike or trike, sunscreen and clothes you do not mind getting wet.

BIKE AND TRIKE WASHING STATION

After checking in, all kids will start at the 'washing station'.

DECORATE YOUR RIDE

Decorate your bike or trike with an assortment of things like, pom poms, ribbon, and lights.

MAKE A PLATE

At this station, families are able to personalize and decorate a 'License Plate' for their bike or trike.

WE WILL FINISH THE EVENT WITH A PARADE OF WHEELS!

Faith at Home June 2024

"I have hidden your word in my heart."

Psalm 119:11 NIV

When you go in your child’s room this month say, “Good morning, [child’s name]! It’s morning time. God loves us in the morning time, nighttime, ALL the time!”

As you drive, insert the places you pass along the way into this question, “Is God’s Word with you at the [grocery store]?” Encourage your child to say, “Yes, God’s Word is with me wherever I go!”

Cuddle up with your child this month and pray, “Dear God, Your Word says in Psalm 5:3 that ‘In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice’ (NIV). We want to thank You for listening to us when we talk
to You. I pray [child’s name] will grow up talking to you, believing that you hear everything [he/she] says. In Jesus’ name, amen.”

For bath time, cut a new kitchen sponge into the shape of a heart. When you place the sponge in the water say, “Water goes in.” When you squeeze the sponge say, “Water comes out.” As your child plays with the sponge say, “When we say God’s words over and over, the words go in our heart.”

SAY THIS:

WHAT IS WITH YOU WHEREVER YOU GO?

 

GOD'S WORD IS WITH ME WHEREVER I GO!

REMEMBER THIS:

GOD MADE ME. GOD LOVES ME.
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.

Faith at Home May 2024

“The plans of the Lord stand firm forever.” Psalm 33:11, NIV

When you go into your child’s room this month say, “Good morning, [child’s name]! I’m so glad God’s plan was to give you to me. I love hanging out with you!” Give child a big hug.

Cuddle up with your child this month and pray, “Dear God, thank You that Your plan was for me to be [child’s name]’s [mom/dad]. I love [him/her] so much! Help us to trust Your plan even when it’s hard. We know Your plan is always best. We love You, God. In Jesus’ name, amen.”

As you drive, name things you see that are firm/hard and bendable/soft. Road signs, trucks, and buildings are firm/hard. Leaves, grass, and flags are bendable/soft. Talk about how God’s plans are good and firm and only He can change them.

Add a cup that’s easy to scoop with, a large plastic container, and some bubble bath to bath time this month. Encourage your child to scoop the water and bubbles and fill the container. Talk about how Joseph helped Pharaoh fill the barns with food so they would have enough to eat when the food stopped growing.

SAY THIS:

WHO HAS A PLAN FOR YOU?

GOD HAS A PLAN FOR ME.

REMEMBER THIS:

GOD MADE YOU.

Parent Discussion Group

Whether they're bawling, crawling, walking, talking, driving you crazy or asking to drive your car, kids are a gift from God - and we want to help you to raise them to be full of faith and focused on Him, rather than leaving you frustrated, frazzled and fatigued.

Join us on Wednesday nights from 6pm-7pm for informal discussion on the joys and challenges of parenting kids of all ages..

First Lights Family Check In February 4, 2024

“YOU ARE GOD’S CHOSEN PEOPLE. YOU ARE HOLY AND DEARLY LOVED. SO PUT ON TENDER MERCY AND KINDNESS AS IF THEY WERE YOUR CLOTHES. DON’T BE PROUD. BE GENTLE AND PATIENT.

COLOSSIANS 3:12, NIRV

Sunday February 4, 2024

Ephesians 4:32

God was kind to us

Sunday February 11, 2024

Ruth and Boaz

Sunday February 18, 2024

Matthew 5:41

Go the extra mile

Sunday February 25, 2024

Luke 10:25-37

The Good Samaritan

Curriculum Facts

CURRICULUM

ORANGE

Who writes this curriculum?

It’s not one person. It’s a huge team of educators, theologians, counselors,
therapists, pediatricians, parents, and kids pastors. Every quarter of curriculum
involves 70-100 contributors all of whom align around Jesus and the Great
Commandment.

What theological training do these writers have?

All of the content goes through a team of writers and editors with degrees in
theology, ministry, education, psychology, counseling, human development, and
language.

Why did you choose this curriculum?

I don’t just want my kids to experience information. I want them to experience
life transformation. This curriculum teaches kids in a way that they can
understand, remember, and apply Scriptural truths to their lives.
The truth is there are lots of curriculum creators who focus on theology, games,
and interesting illustrations, but Orange’s focus on adolescent development—
teaching with the whole kid in mind—gives me confidence that our kids will walk
away remembering what they heard and living differently because of it.

Why would we teach a virtue-based curriculum?

We organize our scope and cycle around what Jesus said matters most, which is
to “love God and love your neighbor as yourself.” We actually believe the Great
commandment was positioned by Jesus to give context for Scripture and the
practices of the New Testament Church. That’s why every month we will highlight
a virtue or character quality that is anchored to what Jesus emphasized about
love. We want to give kids and families at least one creative way to apply the
stories and truths from the Bible to their practical life experience. Our hope is that
families can engage in practical conversations that shapes their
faith and character.