Creek Kids, September 6th 2009

Sunday at Creek Kids…..
September 6, 2009

Preschool – “Artrageous Art Studio

Need to Know: God made us and wants us to obey.
Bible Story: Adam & Eve, Genesis 3, The Beginner’s Bible
Memory Verse: “This is love for God: to obey His commands.” 1 John 5:3
Motions: God (point up) made us (reach both hands to the front) and wants us to obey (thumbs up).

Review:

READ GENESIS 3. Can you imagine what the world would look like if children made
the rules?
• Thou shalt eat pizza and candy everyday.
• Thou shalt not take a bath.
• Thou shalt play with your friends until you don’t want to anymore.
• Thou shalt not clean up your toys.

As much fun as those rules would be, aren’t you glad that God ultimately decided the rules? God makes the rules and wants us to obey Him, because He loves us and desires only the best for us. There are times in our day when we struggle and find ourselves disobeying God. In those moments, tell God you are sorry and ask for His forgiveness. Then, have courage and apologize to any person you may have hurt. Be encouraged. God loves you, is with you, and always helps you do what is right!

This Week at Home:
Talk with your child this week about ways they can obey God and you.




Elementary – Virtue “WISDOM”

Need to Know: “God wants to give you wisdom.”

Memory Verse: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding: in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”

Bible Story: Solomon Choose Wisdom (Solomon asks for wisdom and gets it) 1 Kings 3:4-28


Review:

As our children grow, they are going to be pounded by a barrage of suggestions for the best way that they should live. But what is the best way? Do they do what their friends do? Do they do what they see on television or in movies? Where do they turn? This month, kids will be learning about (1) wisdom—finding out what you should do and doing it. (2) If anyone knows what we should do, it’s God. “Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God!” (Romans 11:33, NIV) God was wise enough to create the universe and everything in it, so it should be Him that we go to when we need answers. (3) Not only does wisdom come from God, He actually wants you to have wisdom. When you make wise choices, it helps you avoid danger, find success, and “make your paths straight.” (4) And when you demonstrate God’s wisdom, others will notice, leading them to seek that kind of wisdom for themselves.

This Week at Home:
This week, make the kids aware that God is someone that they can go to for wisdom, through prayer, through their spiritual leaders, and by reading the Bible. Also, review the refrigerator door handout with your child this week for some great conversation starters at the dinner table.