January 11th, 2015

Announcements:  

• Continuing our January theme:  HIS story:  Jesus came to do amazing things. This theme will focus on things Jesus did as he grew up.
• NO Music this week, since Judy was here last week. 

Curriculum:  Week 1 of 4 : Jesus knew about God's story.  Jesus in the temple. 

• This Sunday's (1/11) curriculum click here. 
• This Sunday's (1/11) activity page.  click here.
• Contact Amy: text or voice:  502-553-9347  email: amy@ccum.net

January Scripture:  Please go over scripture each week with the motions  

Click here for hand motions  to memory verse.
"The crowds were amazed at His teaching."  Matthew 7:28.

Prayer Time: #1 in our top 10:   Ask the kids what you can pray about and lead them in prayer about their personal requests.

Bible Story: (found under Make it True )The story is easy to tell this week and I will have blue paper for you to use in telling it.  If you want to bring a flashlight from home (or even use your cell phone flashlight) that would be good.  Easy story this week!

Activities:  (Make it Stick and Make it Fun)

Thoughts on a few of the activities for this week: Lots of good activities to choose from this week.

• Ball of Love-easy game...I have soft balls you can use.
• He is my Son- a hiding game.  These are always my favorite and this one uses pictures from the activity pages. 
• Up and Down-no props.  Maybe good to do after the story.
• Jesus' Baptism- uses paper plates and brads, which we have. 
• Tracing Jesus' Baptism-this is a fun group activity you can do that won't take long and those who like to color can finish coloring the picture.
  

December 28th, 2014

Announcements:  

• This will be the final Sunday of  the Christmas series.  See the chart below for the overview of the stories for the month.

• I will be handling the story part of the lesson on Dec. 28th,  There will be crafts and/or an activities in the room each week for you.  You will not need to prepare except to be familiar with the story, be present, and lead the activities or craft. 

Curriculum:  Week 4 of 4:  The Wise Men learn of Jesus' birth and they travel to see him bearing gifts.

Dec. 7th	Music and short class time.	The Angel talks to Mary
Dec. 14th	Toy Sunday-no lesson planned.	Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem-Jesus is Born in a stable
Dec. 21st	Regular Class	The Angels tell the shepherds the Good news
Dec. 28th	Regular Class	The Wise Men follow the star to Jesus and give Him three special gifts.

• Contact Amy: text or voice:  502-553-9347  email: amy@ccum.net 

December Scripture:  Please go over scripture each week with the motions  

Click here for hand motions  to memory verse.
"For God loved the world so much that He gave His only Son." John 3:16.


Prayer Time: #1 in our top 10:   Ask the kids what you can pray about and lead them in prayer about their personal requests.

Bible Story: (found under Make it True ) Amy will do the story.

Activities:  (Make it Stick and Make it Fun)Amy will provide supplies and instructions for craft or activity.

December 14th, 2014

Announcements:  

•  This Sunday is Toy Sunday and leaders do not need to be present in the room.  Please participate in Toy Sunday with your family. 

• We are kicking off the Christmas series.  See the chart below for the overview of the stories for the month.

• I will be handling the story part of the lesson on Dec. 21st, Dec. 28th, and Jan. 4th.  There will be crafts and/or an activity in the room each week for you.  You will not need to prepare except to be familiar with the story and be present. 

Curriculum:  Week 1 of 5:  Jesus is God's Son.  The Angle talks to Mary.

Dec. 7th	Music and short class time.	The Angel talks to Mary
Dec. 14th	Toy Sunday-no lesson planned.	Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem-Jesus is Born in a stable
Dec. 21st	Regular Class	The Angels tell the shepherds the Good news
Dec. 28th	Regular Class	Its’ time to celebrate that Jesus was born.
Jan. 4th	Regular Class	The Wise Men follow the star to Jesus and give Him three special gifts.

• This Sunday's (12/07) curriculum click here.
• This Sunday's (12/07) activity page.  click here.
• Contact Amy: text or voice:  502-553-9347  email: amy@ccum.net 

December Scripture:  Please go over scripture each week with the motions  

Click here for hand motions  to memory verse.
"For God loved the world so much that He gave His only Son." John 3:16.


Prayer Time: #1 in our top 10:   Ask the kids what you can pray about and lead them in prayer about their personal requests.

Bible Story: (found under Make it True ) No story during the 10am hour.

Activities:  (Make it Stick and Make it Fun)

November 30th, 2014

Announcements:  

•  Happy Thanksgiving to all.  I am very thankful for such an awesome team.  I love working along side of each of you.  May you enjoy your families this week and be able to sense God's presence with you.  
• No music this Sunday.  It is the last week of the Nov. curriculum and then we will start into our December stories....

Curriculum:  Week 5 of 5: Jesus has power over everything.  Calming the storm.

• This Sunday's (11/30) curriculum click here. 
• This Sunday's (11/30 activity page.  click here.
• Contact Amy: text or voice:  502-553-9347  email: amy@ccum.net 

November Scripture:  Please go over scripture each week with the motions  

Click here for hand motions  to memory verse.
"With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26.


Prayer Time: #1 in our top 10:   Ask the kids what you can pray about and lead them in prayer about their personal requests.

Bible Story: (found under Make it True ) Jesus calms the storm when his friends- the disciples- got very scared on the boat.  The Bible story has you assigning different parts for the kids to act out.  You might need a sheet for a prop.  Fun story to tell-It's been a month of water stories!

Activities:  (Make it Stick and Make it Fun)

Thoughts on a few of the activities for this week:

• Streamer Storm- Can use craft sticks for this.  We have crepe paper streamers. 
• On the Lake- We have some fuzzy balls you can use if you bring a sheet.
• Chalk pictures- This is easy and cute.  We have chalk as well as black construction paper and can make copies on Sunday morning for you.  

Activites that need just a bit of preparation but are fun:

•  Storm Bottles- If you purchase some kroger water bottles and vegetable oil we can reimburse you.  We have blue food coloring here.  Janet and I have cut out foam boats and put them in these bottles.  We could cut the foam on Sunday morning. Kids love this.
•  Storm Cookies-Purchase some cookies and icing and swedish fish and you have a fun storm cookie.  PLEASE POST A NOTE ABOUT SERVING A SPECIAL SNACK if you plan to do this. 

November 24th, 2014

Announcements:  

•  Ms. Judy was not here last week, but she does plan on leading us this week.  There will be music with Ms. Judy this Sunday, 11/24!  Plan to begin walking to the choir room at 10:15.

Curriculum:  Week 4 of 5: Jesus can do what is impossible.  Walking on water.

• This Sunday's (11/24) curriculum click here. 
• This Sunday's (11/24) activity page.  click here.
• Contact Amy: text or voice:  502-553-9347  email: amy@ccum.net

November Scripture:  Please go over scripture each week with the motions  

Click here for hand motions  to memory verse.
"With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26.


Prayer Time: #1 in our top 10:   Ask the kids what you can pray about and lead them in prayer about their personal requests.

Bible Story: (found under Make it True ) Jesus walks on water.  The story mentions a few props please use/bring as you see fit.  Fun, easy story!

Activities:  (Make it Stick and Make it Fun)

Thoughts on a few of the activities for this week:

• Sink or Float-This is a good visual for kids.  We have bins here you could use for the water and bring some of your own trinkets from home to sink and/or float.
• What do I see?- This is a fun easy game that requires no props or preparation.  Use it to tie into the theme that the disciples got to see something amazing.
• Paper Plate boat-Easy fun craft.  We always have paper plates and craft sticks.
• Miracle Picture- I love this craft also.  Bring in some saran wrap or let me know if you need it. 

November 16th, 2014

Announcements:  

•  There will be music with Ms. Judy this Sunday, 11/16!  Plan to begin walking to the choir room at 10:15.

Curriculum:  Week 3 of 5: Nothing is too hard for Jesus.  Feeding of the 5,000.

• This Sunday's (11/16) curriculum click here. 
• This Sunday's (11/16) activity page.  click here.
• Contact Amy: text or voice:  502-553-9347  email: amy@ccum.net

November Scripture:  Please go over scripture each week with the motions  

Click here for hand motions  to memory verse.
"With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26.


Prayer Time: #1 in our top 10:   Ask the kids what you can pray about and lead them in prayer about their personal requests.

Bible Story: (found under Make it True ) Feeding of the 5,000. The stories has you prepare snack bags.  I will plan to buy ritz crackers and swedish fish to have for a snack.  You can bag it individually or just serve it for snack.  The story has a few other props which you can bring if you want. 

Activities:  (Make it Stick and Make it Fun)

Thoughts on a few of the activities for this week:

• Fish in the basket relay-We have bean bags you can use and buckets.
• Let's make lunch-Both rooms have lots of play food you could use.
• Paper Plate Fish- A traditional paper plate craft, but would be cute.  We have brads and eye stickers.
• Loaves and Fish Bracelet- This is really cute!  I can make copies of the fish for you in the morning.  Let me know if you would need the ziti.   

November 9th, 2014
Announcements:  

• We would normally HAVE music this week, but Ms. Judy is out of town so NO MUSIC this Sunday 11/9.
• Thanks for your flexibility last Sunday.  Whew!! It was busy...and that's a good thing.

Curriculum:  Week 2 of 4: Jesus can do things we can't do.  He helps the disciples catch fish.   Lots of fish!

• This Sunday's (11/9) curriculum click here. 
• This Sunday's (11/9) activity page.  click here.
• Contact Amy: text or voice:  502-553-9347  email: amy@ccum.net

November Scripture:  Please go over scripture each week with the motions  

Click here for hand motions  to memory verse.
"With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26.


Prayer Time: #1 in our top 10:   Ask the kids what you can pray about and lead them in prayer about their personal requests.

Bible Story: (found under Make it True ) Jesus goes fishing with His friends.  When they didn't catch a lot of fish he told them to throw the nets out one more time.  The nets then overflowed.  The Bible story idea is fun this week.  They put together a whole skit, but you could modify and just have your teacher draw out the story as you tell it.  You could give her a few hints ahead, but this might be a different, fun way to tell the story.  You could use poster board or butcher paper.  

Activities:  (Make it Stick and Make it Fun)

Thoughts on a few of the activities for this week:

• Let's go fishing- Cute fun game you could create in the room on a simpler basis.
• Fish in the net and Full of fish are both fun easy activities.
• We have: blue tissue, card stock, gold fish, and alcohol paints.

 Text me if you need anything.Amy cell:  502-553-9347 (preferred way)

November 2nd, 2014
Announcements:  

• No Music this Sunday!

• New unit for November-Jesus can do anything.  Stories this month are: changing water into wine, catching fish, feeding 5,000, walking on water, calming the storm (again.)  Should be a great month of well known Bible stories for our children to learn and the truth that Jesus really can do amazing things in our lives today!

• I will have Kool-Aid mix for the snack this week, so the kids can enjoy a "super fancy drink."

Curriculum:  Week 1 of 4: Jesus can do things no on else can. Changing water into "super fancy drink." (wine)

• This Sunday's (11/2) curriculum click here. 
• This Sunday's (11/2) activity page.  click here.
• Contact Amy: text or voice:  502-553-9347  email: amy@ccum.net

November Scripture:  Please go over scripture each week with the motions  

Click here for hand motions  to memory verse.
"With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26.


Prayer Time: #1 in our top 10:   Ask the kids what you can pray about and lead them in prayer about their personal requests.

Bible Story: (found under Make it True )Jesus changes water into super fancy drink. The story is lots of fun this week.  Follow the instructions in the curriculum and bring some glasses, vases, mason jars etc.  Whatever you have from home.  You might even throw in some party decorations if you have any around the house...i.e. hats, etc.

Activities:  (Make it Stick and Make it Fun)

Thoughts on a few of the activities for this week:

• Hot jars game-easy.  Like "hot potato"
• "Water to Super Fancy Drink" craft-love this craft.  I can make copies for you Sunday morning and give you the strips.  Easy to do and kids can show water changing into the fancy drink.

 Text me if you need anything.Amy cell:  502-553-9347 (preferred way)
 

October 26th, 2014

Monthly theme: God loves me.

Announcements:  

• I am not here this Sunday, but Tammy and Janet Hagerty will be around to assist you.
• Checking about music this Sunday.  I will notify you either way.
• Last lesson for the October series-Nothing can separate us from God's love.

Curriculum:  Week 4 of 4: Jesus calms the storm. God gave us Jesus to be our friend because he loves us.  Matthew 8:23-27

• This Sunday's (10/26) curriculum click here. 
• This Sunday's (10/26) activity page.  click here.
• Contact Amy: text or voice:  502-553-9347  email: amy@ccum.net

September Scripture:  Please go over scripture each week with the motions  
"Nothing can separate us from God's love." Romans 8:39 
Click here for hand motions to memory verse. 

Prayer Time: #1 in our top 10:   Ask the kids what you can pray about and lead them in prayer about their personal requests.

Bible Story: (found under Make it True )Jesus calms the storm. The story is interactive and asks you to bring in a float.  (haha).  I think a sheet would work well to signify a boat and the kids can all sit on it.  Also calls for a rain coat or rain gear-anything on those lines would be fun.  

Activities: (Make it Stick and Make it Fun)
Text me if you need anything.
Amy cell:  502-553-9347 (preferred way)

Games/Activities: (fun games this week!)  

• Making Waves or Ride the wave-I have one blue sheet and 4 puff balls available.  Tammy or Janet can get them for you.  Could bring in your own sheet and/or balls if you want as well.  This is an easy/fun game.
• Sounds like Rain-definitely and interactive, "no prop" game that all kids have fun with.
• Tube boats-I will have toilet paper rolls cut in half and craft sticks available, along with card stock.  You would need to cut the sails but all the rest of the stuff will be ready for you.  
• I have dark and light blue streamers available as well along with craft sticks if you want to make some waves to "wave"--just like the fire this past week!