Yesterday, at least 22 JesusKidz were recognized at church for their outstanding academic performance during the 3rd 9 weeks of this school year. Pastors Chad and Nette wanted to encourage these young people to keep doing their best. We're very proud of you all who go to school everyday and give it your best shot. Don't forget to seek God first, because He will help you accomplish everything you desire to do.
For those of you who didn't quite make it this time, we say don't give up. Nothing is impossible with God, and you still have a nine weeks period to bring your grades up. We're looking forward to seeing many more Jesuskidz show up with your report card soon. Parents, if there's anything we in the Children's Ministry can do to help your child succeed, please contact us. Together, we can do it! Be blessed.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Remember Your Creator NOW!
This week's passage: Ecclesiastes 12: 1-7
Memory Verses: Ecc. 12: 1 and 7
We see it on the news everyday: young people are dying just as often as older people are. Am I saying this because I want you to be afraid? No, not at all. Actually, it's just a gentle reminder of how short life really is. The devil wants you to put off giving God your whole heart and serving Him while you are young because he wants you to use your youth for him, doing all the wrong things.
In this passage, King Solomon, whom we've already met, is giving advice to young people. He says that NOW is the time for you to focus on the things of God -- not when you're too old to really get around and work for Him. You don't want to wait until it's really too late to do the things for God that He really wants you to do. Live for God NOW, while you have the energy to do it.
I have one question for you:
What are some things you can do for God right now while you're young that you can't do when you get old?
Post your comments, JesusKidz!
Memory Verses: Ecc. 12: 1 and 7
We see it on the news everyday: young people are dying just as often as older people are. Am I saying this because I want you to be afraid? No, not at all. Actually, it's just a gentle reminder of how short life really is. The devil wants you to put off giving God your whole heart and serving Him while you are young because he wants you to use your youth for him, doing all the wrong things.
In this passage, King Solomon, whom we've already met, is giving advice to young people. He says that NOW is the time for you to focus on the things of God -- not when you're too old to really get around and work for Him. You don't want to wait until it's really too late to do the things for God that He really wants you to do. Live for God NOW, while you have the energy to do it.
I have one question for you:
What are some things you can do for God right now while you're young that you can't do when you get old?
Post your comments, JesusKidz!
Thursday, April 15, 2010
JesusKidz Honor Roll-Call
Hi, JesusKidz!
Thanks to all of you who are reading our weekly studies and responding. Now it's your turn to get in the spotlight. Don't forget to bring your 3rd 9 weeks report card to church this Sunday, April 18th, 2010. All JesusKidz who made the A-B honor roll will be recognized by our very own Pastors Chad and Antoinette Willis.
If you didn't quite make it this nine weeks, keep trying, and God will honor your efforts. Know that we are continually praying for you to be everything God has called you to be.
See you on Sunday!
Thanks to all of you who are reading our weekly studies and responding. Now it's your turn to get in the spotlight. Don't forget to bring your 3rd 9 weeks report card to church this Sunday, April 18th, 2010. All JesusKidz who made the A-B honor roll will be recognized by our very own Pastors Chad and Antoinette Willis.
If you didn't quite make it this nine weeks, keep trying, and God will honor your efforts. Know that we are continually praying for you to be everything God has called you to be.
See you on Sunday!
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Just the Right Age!
This Week's Passage: Jeremiah 1:4-10
Memory Verses: Jer. 1: 7-8
Something happened this past week in JesusKidz that reminded me of this passage. Kids ages 8 to 12 came together to lift up the needs of their teachers, friends, classmates, and family members in prayer. It didn't matter whether or not they knew the right words to say to reach God; they just knew that those people needed them, and they knew they were the only ones who could pray for them.
To those of you who were there, I want to encourage you with this word. In this passage, Jeremiah received the word from God Himself that He wanted to use him. I don't know how old Jeremiah was, but he must have been afraid that the older people would laugh at him and think he didn't know what he was doing if he stood up and spoke what God told him to say. If you weren't there Wednesday night, don't worry: we'll be doing more things like spending time in God's presence in prayer in the future.
Read for yourself what God's answer was, and know today that the same promises God gave Jeremiah are for you also.
Here are some questions for you to consider as you think about this word:
1. What did God tell Jeremiah in this passage when he said he was too young?
2. What are some things God can use you to do wherever you are -- at home, at school, and even at church that will bring glory to His Name?
Share your comments with everyone on this subject, JesusKidz!
Memory Verses: Jer. 1: 7-8
Something happened this past week in JesusKidz that reminded me of this passage. Kids ages 8 to 12 came together to lift up the needs of their teachers, friends, classmates, and family members in prayer. It didn't matter whether or not they knew the right words to say to reach God; they just knew that those people needed them, and they knew they were the only ones who could pray for them.
To those of you who were there, I want to encourage you with this word. In this passage, Jeremiah received the word from God Himself that He wanted to use him. I don't know how old Jeremiah was, but he must have been afraid that the older people would laugh at him and think he didn't know what he was doing if he stood up and spoke what God told him to say. If you weren't there Wednesday night, don't worry: we'll be doing more things like spending time in God's presence in prayer in the future.
Read for yourself what God's answer was, and know today that the same promises God gave Jeremiah are for you also.
Here are some questions for you to consider as you think about this word:
1. What did God tell Jeremiah in this passage when he said he was too young?
2. What are some things God can use you to do wherever you are -- at home, at school, and even at church that will bring glory to His Name?
Share your comments with everyone on this subject, JesusKidz!
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Easter Outing Success
I'm so excited to announce that this weekend, April 3rd, AbundantLife Jesus Kidz had a blast with the children of First Assembly and Providence Baptist churches as we joined together to host the city's largest Easter Egg hunt. Thanks to all the children's church workers who participated in this outreach to the community, as well as to the Jesuskidz who came out to have fun collecting eggs.
Of course, we know that candy and Easter bunnies is NOT what Easter is all about. But we do know that it pleases God when we come together in unity to minister to those who may not know Jesus loves them. So we want to say a big "Thank you" to Pastor Doug, the children's pastor at First Assembly of God for inviting us to be a part of this great outreach. Talk to you soon...
Of course, we know that candy and Easter bunnies is NOT what Easter is all about. But we do know that it pleases God when we come together in unity to minister to those who may not know Jesus loves them. So we want to say a big "Thank you" to Pastor Doug, the children's pastor at First Assembly of God for inviting us to be a part of this great outreach. Talk to you soon...
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