Feb 25 2012

Memory Verse

Trust in the Lord with all Your Heart Proverbs 3:5

(a very easy one for all this time).


It is so funny how you change with age. I remember this verse from a teen class I was in. (It was the longer version and from the Old King James though). The desires of my heart at that time are so humorous to me now. I believe I desperately wanted long hair and a boyfriend, lol!!! Those two things were all a girl needed and she was set. Life was so full of drama drama drama; even in a small town. We are focusing on Joseph with your kids and will continue for a few weeks. Our main theme last week was trusting God and being obedient to Him and He will keep His hand on our lives. Joseph faced so much turmoil but with honesty and honor. To be forgiving and strong like Joseph, how can we even begin to teach this lesson to it's full capability.
Joe and I will be gone this next Sunday so the Schmucks, Bates, and Monique are in charge. Damien will be the man if any of you need something. Thanks again for your awesome kids!!! See you all next Wednesday night.

How Sunday School Happens!

Grocery Bag Coat of Many Colors

Febuary 19, 2012

Memory verse to know for next week:

Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers 1 Timothy 4:12

We had a very fun time today...I personally picked your kids brains and got them to tell me all kinds of stuff...lol (just kidding).

We discussed the family dynamic as it pertains to Joseph, continuing on with the story of Jacob and his descendants. Joseph was absolutely his fathers favorite, so I asked the kids who was their mom and dads favorite. It was so cute to see from ages 5-11 how logic of this question doesn't change much. Then we talked about how they are God's favorite child. There is no one else like us, we are truly a one of a kind creation. I am so thankful there is only one Amy Skreczko, but I love the fact that he placed so many things in me that are mine alone. I share things with Him that no one else does. My walk with Him is just that...MINE. I love our savior and want to put on His "coat of many colors" so to speak. He dresses us apart from everyone else and we shine in many ways that are beautiful and special. Love on your precious babies, we are truly blessed to be parents and friends to these kids. We enjoyed a lot of laughs today, thank you so much for bringing your kids to our program. (We will continue to bribe them with candy, or whatever it takes).

Someone update this blog....ok fine I will do it already!

2 weeks ago we learned about the Tower of Babel.

I think the kids enjoyed it, and I know we got the point across. (maybe we beat a dead horse).

We made towers out of graham crackers and marshmallow puff (shout out Criss family)

We played Jenga, or built a super tall tower

We colored

We learned about being fruitful to Jesus and not other things

We built a tower with the memory verse on it

And finally we read the story out of the Bible, and watched a video called the Bible Encyclopedia that showed the story cartoon style.

Yes, I should say the kids know the Tower of Babel.

The Memory Verse they should show up knowing is in one of the pictures...because ya, we took pictures too.

Sunday September 25 2011

Wow I have slacked big time!!!! I have enjoyed pretending I don't have a blog.

Memory Verse

Psalm 139:13-13

For You created my inmost being;

You knit me together in my mother's womb.

I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;

Your works are wonderful,

I know that full well.

Lesson

Today we learned where we come from. God breathed His breath into us, with just a word He spoke us into existence. He dedicated Genesis 2 to let us know how He created man. He doesn't take any time to tell you how He made the animals, or the plants, or all the elements of the earth; but He wanted you to know just how special you are by giving you the details of the creation of man. He truly loves us so much, He made us all so unique!!!!! You are so rare, you should consider yourself an endagered species...only one of you exists. He knows how many hairs you have on your head....He created you inmost being! All of your desires and likes and the things your good at, He put there. I am gonna walk even taller than six feet today knowing this truth.

Prayer

When He made man he placed them in a garden with a tree, a forbidden tree. He did that to give us free will or choice. When God created man he made them in His image, because He has free will/choice then we do as well. The tree was a daily choice for Adam and Eve. I long for an easy choice like stay away from that tree and all is good Amy, but we have temptations everywhere we go. Our prayers need to be about the right choice. Lord I choose you, I need you daily; lead me, guide me...keep me strong, and hungry for you each and everyday. Our kids face a world I do not understand or even like most days. Pray that they make the right choice.

Sunday Aug 28, 2011



Memory Work

All the books in the Old Testament!!!!



We did a commercial today about the Bible....who knew they would love that as much as they did.


These were for fun, but if you really need a free Bible, or one for $8 we will hook you up!

They learned that the Bible is a two edged sword, and the more they know the more ready for battle they will be!




We are blessed with some awesome KIDS!!!!!!

Sunday Aug 21, 2011

What We Learned:

Last Sunday, your child learned that the Bible is a source for new life, and how it can change who we are on the inside. From the story of Nicodemus, your child discovered that when one is "born again" they no longer belong to this world, they belong to Jesus. And this new life is not temporary like our bodies, it is everlasting.

Memory Work:

Previous books of the Bible +

Isaiah
Jeremiah
Lamentations
Ezekiel
Daniel
Hosea
Joel
Amos
Obadiah
Jonah
Micah
Nahum

Suggested Parent/Child Activity:

Read the story about Nicodemus found in John 3:1-8, then read the passage about God's love found in 1 John 4:1-12. Discuss with your child how these two scriptures work together. What is God's role? What is our role? What does being born again have to do with God's love?

Daily Prayer:

Lord, thank You for giving me life. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to meditate on Your word. The Bible is awesome and true. I will treasure it always. Help me live a life according to Your will, as a new and loving child of God. Amen.

Not showing off, just an extremely proud mama...thanks for your help Crystal!!!

Sunday Aug 14 20011

What We Learned:

Today, the children learned that the Bible can be used to guide us through our time here on earth. But it does no good if we don't know what His Word says. That's why it is important, even for children, to read and study the Bible on a regular basis.

Memory Work:

Last week + This week

Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deutoronomy
Joshua
Judges
Ruth
1/2 Samuel
1/2 Kings

Now Add

1/2 Chronicles
Ezra
Nehemiah
Esther
Job
Psalms
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of Solomon or Songs

Suggested Parent/Child Activity:

When it is nearly dark outside, stand in the center of a room with the lights off. Look out the window and notice the dimly lighted sky. Now turn on all the lights in the room and look out the window. Notice now how everything outside looks totally dark. This is similar to God's Word. which is known as the Light. When we are far from God's Light (in a dark room), the sin of the world outside doesn't appear so dark. But when we are close to God's light (in a well lit room), it is east to tell how dark the sin of the outside world truly is.

Daily Prayer:

Lord, Your Word is a lamp to my feet, giving me the light I need for each and every step I take. Thank You Lord for watching over me, for guiding me and for protecting me. Please direct my footsteps according to Your Word, and let no sin take ahold of me to draw me away from you. Amen!!!!!