We were snowed out of week three! But if you want to catch up on what we missed, here’s a quick summary:
JOHN 9:1-12
Jesus heals a blind beggar that is an outcast from society.

SAY THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF OUR BOTTOM LINE THIS MONTH:
Who do you need?
I need Jesus.

DO THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD THAT JESUS IS ALL WE NEED:
CUDDLE TIME
Cuddle with your child and pray, “Dear God, thank You for giving me everything I need. Thank You for the food we got to enjoy today. Please help us to help those who don’t have enough food to eat. We love You, God. In Jesus’ name, amen.”

REMEMBER THIS:
“You are everything I need.”
Psalm 119:57, NIrV

BASIC TRUTH: Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

In Week 2 our weeones heard the story from Mark 7:32-37:
Some people ask Jesus to heal their deaf friend, and He does.

SAY THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF THE STORY:
Who do you need?
I need Jesus.

DO THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF THE STORY:
DRIVE TIME
As you drive, ask your child to tell you about his/her favorite foods. Talk about your favorites too. Briefly discuss how some children around the world only get one meal per day because they don’t always have money for food. When children don’t have enough food, their bodies won’t grow big and strong. We can help them! What kinds of foods would you like to give to help them have food to eat?

REMEMBER THIS:
“You are everything I need.”
Psalm 119:57, NIrV

BASIC TRUTH: Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

In week one our weeones hear the Bible story from Mark 2:1-12:
Four friends carry their paralyzed friend to Jesus, and He heals him.

SAY THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF SUNDAY’S LESSON:
Who do you need?
I need Jesus.

DO THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF SUNDAY’S LESSON:
MORNING TIME
When you go into your child’s room this month, say, “Good morning! Do you know we have everything we need for a great day? We sure do! We have Jesus, and Jesus is all we need!”

REMEMBER THIS:
“You are everything I need.”
Psalm 119:57, NIrV

BASIC TRUTH: Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

It’s the final week of our Birthday Bash!
In week 5 we read MATTHEW 2:1-2, 9-11:
Wise men follow a special star to Jesus so they can worship Him and give Him gifts.

SAY THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF OUR LESSON:
Why is Jesus special?
Jesus is God’s Son.

DO THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF OUR LESSON:
CUDDLE TIME
Cuddle up wth your child this month and pray, “Dear God, thank You for loving us so much that You gave us your Son. Help us live out the love Jesus showed us so that everyone will know of Your great love. You’ve given us so much, God. Thank You! In Jesus’ name, amen.”

REMEMBER THIS:
“God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son.”
John 3:16, GNT

BASIC TRUTH: Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

Our Birthday Bash continued in week 4 with the following Bible Story:
Luke 1:26-33, 38, 47; 2:1-18
God’s Son, Jesus,is born on Christmas day.
Happy birthday, Jesus.

SAY THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF SUNDAY’S STORY:
Why is Jesus special?
Jesus is God’s Son.

DO THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF SUNDAY’S STORY:
BATH TIME
Add bubble bath to your child’s bath. Help him/her make lots of bubbles, and then tell your child to make a pretend birthday cake for Jesus with the bubbles. Next, sing “Happy Birthday” to Jesus together. At the end of the song, blow the pretend candles out and watch the bubbles fly!

REMEMBER THIS:
“God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son.”
John 3:16, GNT

BASIC TRUTH: Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

DURING OUR MONTH LONG BIRTHDAY BASH WEEONES HEARD THE STORY FROM LUKE 2:6-18:
Angels visit shepherds in a field and tell them the good news that God’s Son, Jesus, has been born.

SAY THIS tO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF THE STORY:
Why is Jesus special?
Jesus is God’s Son.

DO THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF THE STORY:
CUDDLE TIME
Cuddle up wth your child this month and pray, “Dear God, thank You that Jesus was born so long ago. Thank You that He grew up to show us how to love others. Thank You for Christmas so we can tell Jesus happy birthday. Please help me teach [child’s name] about Your great love and that Jesus, Your Son, wants to be his/her friend forever. We love You, God. In Jesus’ name, amen.”

REMEMBER THIS:
“God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son.”
John 3:16, GNT

BASIC TRUTH: Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

FOR WEEK 2 OF OUR WEEONES’ MONTH-LONG BIRTHDAY BASH THEY READ LUKE 2:1-7:
Joseph and Mary travel to Bethlehem where Jesus is born in a stable, for no rooms were available.

SAY THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF SUNDAY’S STORY:
Why is Jesus special?
Jesus is God’s Son.

DO THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF SUNDAY’S STORY:
DRIVE TIME
As you drive, play a game where every time you see Christmas decorations you try and be the first to name the decoration and then yell, “Happy birthday, Jesus!”

REMEMBER THIS:
“God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son.”
John 3:16, GNT

BASIC TRUTH: Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

OUR WEEONES STARTED A MONTH LONG BIRTHDAY BASH YESTERDAY WITH THE BIBLE STORY LUKE 1:26-33, 38, 46:
An angel tells Mary she is going to have God’s Son, and his name will be Jesus.

SAY THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF THE STORY:
Why is Jesus special?
Jesus is God’s Son.

DO THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF THE STORY:
MORNING TIME
When you go into your child’s room this month, count down to Jesus’ birthday (Christmas day) by saying, “Good morning, [child’s name]! It’s ___ days until Jesus’ birthday!”

REMEMBER THIS:
“God loved the world so much that he have his only Son.”
John 3:16, GNT

BASIC TRUTH: Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

OUR HAPPY HELPERS LEARNED IN WEEK 4 THE BIBLE STORY FROM 1 KINGS 17:7-16:
A widow gives food to Elijah when he needs it.

SAY THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF WHAT THEY LEARNED:
Who are you thankful for?
I am thankful for people who help me.

DO THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF WHAT THEY LEARNED:
BATH TIME
While bathing your child, add some plastic toy food items to the bath water. Ask your child to line them up on the edge of the tub, name them, and then count them. Talk about how thankful you are for the people who help give you food, like farmers, truck drivers, and grocery store clerks.

REMEMBER THIS:
“Always give thanks to God.”
Ephesians 5:20, NCV

BASIC TRUTH: God made me.

In WEEK 3 OUR WEEONES HEARD THE BIBLE STORY FROM LUKE 10:25-37:
A Samaritan is the only one who stops to help a hurt man left on the side of a road.

SAY THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF THE STORY DURING THE WEEK:
Who are you thankful for?
I am thankful for people who help me.

DO THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF THE STORY DURING THE WEEK:
CUDDLE TIME
Cuddle up wth your child this month and pray, “Dear God, thank You for [child’s name]. I love being his/her dad/mom. Thank You for the way he/she helps others by [list ways your child helps]. I pray he/she will always look for ways to be a helper. Thank You for giving us people like [family, community workers, etc.] to help us. You’re the best, God. We love You! In Jesus’ name, amen.”

REMEMBER THIS:
“Always give thanks to God.”
Ephesians 5:20, NCV

BASIC TRUTH WE REINFORCE WITH OUR WEEONES: God made me.