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First Look Week of February 25, 2019

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On Sunday our weeone love bugs heard Luke 7:36-50 –
A woman shows her thankfulness to Jesus for forgiving her and loving her no matter what.

SAY THIS TO REMIND YOUR OF THE TRUTH:
Who loves you?
Jesus loves me.

DO THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD THE TRUTH:
BATH TIME
Add some bathtub crayons to bath time this month. Encourage your child to draw long lines. Look at the lines together, and talk about which line is the longest. Say, “Wow! Those are some long lines. Do you know Jesus’ love is longer than the longest line? It’s true! Jesus’ love never, ever, EVER ends!”

REMEMBER THIS:
“How wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.”
Ephesians 3:18, NIV

BASIC TRUTH: Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

Week of February 18, 2019

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OUR BIBLE STORY FOR WEEK THREE WAS JOHN 6:1-13:
Jesus feeds 5,000.

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
Use what you have to serve others.

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:

BED TIME
Read John 13. Jesus, God’s own Son, set aside what He deserved to serve His friends. We can serve our friends and families and the people we meet every day. Together, brainstorm some creative ways that you could serve others at home, school, and in your community. Then choose one to do this week. Ask God to give each of you a heart and opportunity to serve others.

REMEMBER THIS:
“Jesus sat down and called for the 12 disciples to come to him.
Then he said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last.
They must be the servant of everyone.”
Mark 9:35, NIrV

LIFE APP:
SERVICE – Lending a hand to help someone else.

First Look Week of February 18, 2019

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We are spreading love with our little love bugs in week three with Matthew 8:5-13:
A soldier asks Jesus for help, and Jesus miraculously helps him.

SAY THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF SUNDAY’S LESSON:
Who loves you?
Jesus loves me.

DO THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF SUNDAY’S LESSON:
CUDDLE TIME
Cuddle up wth your child this month and pray, “Dear God, You are awesome! Thank You for sending Jesus to be our friend forever. Thank You that He will never, ever stop loving us. Please help us love others the way You love us. We love You, God. In Jesus’ name, amen.”

REMEMBER THIS:
“How wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.”
Ephesians 3:18, NIV

BASIC TRUTH: Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

Raising Kids to be Servant-Hearted – Parent Cue Week of February 18, 2019

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FUMC wants to encourage children to be servant-hearted. Together, the church and parents can make a bigger influence! We are focusing on service this month with the kids. Join us by giving your child opportunities to help around the house, like helping with dinner or taking out the trash. Make sure to praise them profusely for being a good servant to your family.
Want more? Check out this article from Parent Cue –
3 Ways To Teach Your Kid To Be Servant-Hearted

Week of February 11, 2019

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WEEK TWO BIBLE STORY:
1 PETER 4:10-11 –
Meet People’s Needs.

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
Look for ways to serve others.

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
MEAL TIME
Q & A for kids: What holds you back from serving others sometimes?
Q & A for parents: Share about a time someone served you and it brought you joy.

REMEMBER THIS:
“Jesus sat down and called for the 12 disciples to come to him.
Then he said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last.
They must be the servant of everyone.”
Mark 9:35, NIrV

LIFE APP:
SERVICE – Lending a hand to help someone else.

First Look Week of February 11, 2019

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In week two weeones heard, LUKE 10:38-42:
Jesus wants to spend time with Mary and Martha.

SAY THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF THE STORY:
Who loves you?
Jesus loves me.

DO THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF THE STORY:
DRIVE TIME
As you drive, tell your child to look for things that are very high. Maybe it’s a tall truck or a building or an airplane that is way, way high in the air. Talk about how Jesus’ love for us is SO high, no one can measure it! It never stops!

REMEMBER THIS:
“How wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.”
Ephesians 3:18, NIV

BASIC TRUTH: Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

Spreading Joy with the Chewbacca Mom! Week of February 11, 2019

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Your Cue:

Connect and engage with your children. You set the joyful tone for your kids — you should take this responsibility seriously! When engaging with your child, stop and make eye contact with them, put down your phone, and give them a hug out of the blue. These small ways show your kid that you love them and that you’re attentive to them.

“Chewbacca Mom” Candace Payne, whose 2016 viral video reached nearly 200 million people, joins host, Carlos Whittaker, to talk about defiant joy and how parents can find happiness at all times in this episode of the Parent Cue Live podcast.

Week of February 4, 2019

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The environment theme for February is a diner because this month we are talking about service. In week one we read John 13:1-17:
Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet

SAY THIS CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
Serve others because of what Jesus did for us.

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
MORNING TIME
As you say goodbye to your child this morning say this: “Be on the lookout today for someone who needs help. Helping others is a way to show God’s love.”

REMEMBER THIS:
“Jesus sat down and called for the 12 disciples to come to him.
Then he said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last.
They must be the servant of everyone.”
Mark 9:35, NIrV

LIFE APP:
SERVICE – Lending a hand to help someone else.

First Look Week of February 4, 2019

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Weeones heard Luke 18: 15-16 in week one of our Love Bugs series:
Jesus tells the disciples to let the children come to Him.

SAY THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF THE STORY:
Who loves you?
Jesus loves me.

DO THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF THE STORY:
MORNING TIME
When you go into your child’s room this month, say, “Good morning, [child’s name]! Today is going to be a great day because Jesus loves you! Who loves you? (Say with child) Jesus loves ME!”

REMEMBER THIS:
“How wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.”
Ephesians 3:18, NIV

BASIC TRUTH: Jesus wants to be my friend forever.