by Mark Jones | Dec 14, 2014 | Missions/Service, Parent/Family |
First: Use craft sticks to make a small manger. Place the manger and a container of straw pieces in a prominent place in your home. Second: Sing: Away in a Manger Read: Luke 2:4-7 Third: Ask: What do we do to get ready for Christmas? Point out that it is...
by Mark Jones | Nov 2, 2014 | Game/Activity, Parent/Family |
Gather: Small pictures of things kids are thankful for Glue Egg carton Small ball Printable labels Make: Glue a small picture in each well of the egg carton. Print the “I am thankful for…” label to attach to the top of the carton. Play: Demonstrate how to...
by Mark Jones | Oct 19, 2014 | Idea Hoarder, Parent/Family |
Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16 Opening Question to Discuss: Have you ever eaten something that really needed salt? Name some things that would be terribly bland to eat without salt. (Ex: Green beans, potatoes, popcorn.) Salt was used to preserve...
by Mark Jones | Oct 16, 2014 | Featured, Parent/Family |
Each year many parents debate about celebrating Halloween. I remember when my sons (Zac & Wes) were small and we were young parents facing this decision. Do we stand against this and refuse to participate or do we participate and leave behind all the scary...
by Mark Jones | Oct 8, 2014 | Holiday/Seasonal, Idea Hoarder, Parent/Family |
24” X 18” Cardboard, clear shipping tape Bag to gather nature items Tacky glue Twine While enjoying a family nature walk, pick up leaves, twigs, acorns, etc. As a family, design a sign with your last name using the items you...
by Mark Jones | Sep 28, 2014 | Bible Skills, Idea Hoarder, Parent/Family |
Scripture: Micah 6:8—What does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Opening Question to Discuss: What are some things you think the Lord requires of us? First Point: We are called on by God to “act justly”. What is...
