August 12th, 2012 "The Lord Calls Samuel"

Kids PM Time Schedule (4pm-6:30pm)

4-4:45 Prep

4:45 Meet & Greet/Centers

5:05 Sing a song to gather for worship

5:07 Worship with Song & Dance

5:20 Pass the Peace and Go around

5:25 Solidarity Prayer

5:30 Ages 3-5 go to Snack & Centers

and remain there until the end of our PM Time. 

Ages 6-10 sit for Snack/Readings & Dialogue

5:50  Ages 6-10 join Art Making & Centers

Tips:

·        Go over schedule each week at the beginning of your “Go Around”.

·        Give kids a heads up before transitioning into each new thing, 

and give them directions on how to transition.

·        Give 5 minute warnings for clean up times.

Center Time (Games, Building, Books, Art Center):

These do not necessarily need to be connected to the theme of the evening. Rather than have each center totally wide open, select a few things you would like the kids to play with. If they want to swap out for a new activity, they must first clean up the old one. Give kids a heads up to let them know what time they will be called to gather for worship.

Gathering Time suggestions: Think of a fun way to round up the kids (sing a song, clap your hands in a call and response, flash the lights). Show and tell kids where and how to gather.

Music Suggestions: Although it's fun to at least have one song that is connected to our theme, it is not mandatory. Check in with our music leaders for this week John Latanzio and Danny Grivjack or take a look at some of our music links for your song ideas. 

jmlattanzio@gmail.com

greattree@gmail.com

Pass the Peace & Go around suggestions: Take a moment to have kids pass the peace to each other. Maybe think of a fun way for kids to do that (high five, elbow bumps, etc.). Ask a simple, fun question to help them settle in.

Solidarity Prayer: This season we are thinking about/praying for different peoples around the world. Today we are focusing on the people in Papau New Guinea. You can talk to Mariko for more information at marikosnook@gmail.com

 In 2-3 phrases, explain who this is and ask the kids how they think we can pray for them.

• Consider writing it down on a large piece of paper, and then have the kids take turns praying for each part.

Reading & Dialogue Suggestions:

This season's theme is True Self/False Self  which comes from verse/s______________.

The story we are reading today is from 1Samuel 3:1-18

 
While I read to you, look for these 2 things________&________and I will ask you about them when I am done reading.  

• Giving kids a "job" helps them pay attention and stay engaged.
• Try having them take turns drawing parts of the story as you read the sections to them.
• Try having them act out the story. 
• Try having or creating props or visual aides. 

Suggested dialogue questions: Can you think of a time when you ________? What are some ways you can remember to ________ this week?

Art Making/Process Suggestions: We prayed for the people in Papau New Guinea. There they make hanging pouches called Gogodala Baskets. Lets try to make some today.

Click HERE for a craft.

Have a finished sample ready so that you know the project works. Have it out on display on a table with the materials set up under a cloth or blanket, to get kids excited about what is to come.)

If you want, check out some of our links for coloring pages and word games and print them out for your centers.

August 5th, 2012 "The Birth and Dedication of Samuel"

Kids PM Time Schedule (4pm-6:30pm)

4-4:45 Prep

4:45 Meet & Greet/Centers

5:05 Sing a song to gather for worship

5:07 Worship with Song & Dance

5:20 Pass the Peace and Go around

5:25 Solidarity Prayer

5:30 Ages 3-5 go to Snack & Centers

and remain there until the end of our PM Time. 

Ages 6-10 sit for Snack/Readings & Dialogue

5:50  Ages 6-10 join Art Making & Centers

Tips:

·        Go over schedule each week at the beginning of your “Go Around”.

·        Give kids a heads up before transitioning into each new thing, 

and give them directions on how to transition.

·        Give 5 minute warnings for clean up times.

Center Time (Games, Building, Books, Art Center):

These do not necessarily need to be connected to the theme of the evening. Rather than have each center totally wide open, select a few things you would like the kids to play with. If they want to swap out for a new activity, they must first clean up the old one. Give kids a heads up to let them know what time they will be called to gather for worship.

Gathering Time suggestions: Think of a fun way to round up the kids (sing a song, clap your hands in a call and response, flash the lights). Show and tell kids where and how to gather.

Music Suggestions: Although it's fun to at least have one song that is connected to our theme, it is not mandatory. Check in with our music leaders for this week DJ or take a look at some of our music links for your song ideas. 


vocaldj@gmail.com

Pass the Peace & Go around suggestions: Take a moment to have kids pass the peace to each other. Maybe think of a fun way for kids to do that (high five, elbow bumps, etc.). Ask a simple, fun question to help them settle in.

Solidarity Prayer: This season we are thinking about/praying for different peoples around the world. Today we are focusing on the people in Sri Lanka. You can talk to Jess for more information at maddancer78@yahoo.com.

 In 2-3 phrases, explain who this is and ask the kids how they think we can pray for them.

• Consider writing it down on a large piece of paper, and then have the kids take turns praying for each part.

Reading & Dialogue Suggestions:

This season's theme is True Self/False Self  which comes from verse/s______________.

The story we are reading today is from 1 Samuel 1:1-28

 
While I read to you, look for these 2 things________&________and I will ask you about them when I am done reading.  

• Giving kids a "job" helps them pay attention and stay engaged.
• Try having them take turns drawing parts of the story as you read the sections to them.
• Try having them act out the story. 
• Try having or creating props or visual aides. 

Suggested dialogue questions: Can you think of a time when you ________? What are some ways you can remember to ________ this week?

Art Making/Process Suggestions: We prayed for the people in Sri Lanka. Many times Dragon masks are used in dance celebrations. Click  HERE for a dragon mask idea. You an also easily find other templates for dragon masks HERE. 

Have a finished sample ready so that you know the project works. Have it out on display on a table with the materials set up under a cloth or blanket, to get kids excited about what is to come.)

If you want, check out some of our links for coloring pages and word games and print them out for your centers.

July 29th, 2012 "The Birth of Moses"

Kids PM Time Schedule (4pm-6:30pm)

4-4:45 Prep

4:45 Meet & Greet/Centers

5:05 Sing a song to gather for worship
5:07 Worship with Song & Dance

5:20 Pass the Peace and Go around
5:25 Solidarity Prayer

5:30 Ages 3-5 go to Snack & Centers
and remain there until the end of our PM Time.

Ages 6-10 sit for Snack/Readings & Dialogue

5:50  Ages 6-10 join Art Making & Centers

Tips:

·        Go over schedule each week at the beginning of your “Go Around”.

·        Give kids a heads up before transitioning into each new thing, 

and give them directions on how to transition.

·        Give 5 minute warnings for clean up times.

Center Time (Games, Building, Books, Art Center):

These do not necessarily need to be connected to the theme of the evening. Rather than have each center totally wide open, select a few things you would like the kids to play with. If they want to swap out for a new activity, they must first clean up the old one. Give kids a heads up to let them know what time they will be called to gather for worship.

Gathering Time suggestions: Think of a fun way to round up the kids (sing a song, clap your hands in a call and response, flash the lights). Show and tell kids where and how to gather.

Music Suggestions: Although it's fun to at least have one song that is connected to our theme, it is not mandatory. Check in with our music leaders for this week Cameron and Dave or take a look at some of our music links for your song ideas. 
camerondewhitt@gmail.com
dpinchom@gmail.com

Pass the Peace & Go around suggestions: Take a moment to have kids pass the peace to each other. Maybe think of a fun way for kids to do that (high five, elbow bumps, etc.). Ask a simple, fun question to help them settle in.

Solidarity Prayer: This season we are thinking about/praying for different peoples around the world. Today we are focusing on the people in Eastern Europe. You can talk to Rachael for more information at rachaelkerns@gmail.com.

 In 2-3 phrases, explain who this is and ask the kids how they think we can pray for them.

• Consider writing it down on a large piece of paper, and then have the kids take turns praying for each part.

Reading & Dialogue Suggestions:

This season's theme is True Self/False Self  which comes from verse/s______________.

The story we are reading today is from Exodus 2:1-10

 
While I read to you, look for these 2 things________&________and I will ask you about them when I am done reading.  

• Giving kids a "job" helps them pay attention and stay engaged.
• Try having them take turns drawing parts of the story as you read the sections to them.
• Try having them act out the story. 
• Try having or creating props or visual aides. 

Suggested dialogue questions: Can you think of a time when you ________? What are some ways you can remember to ________ this week?

Art Making/Process Suggestions: We prayed for the people in Eastern Europe. Lots of fun weaving happens in E. Europe. Lets try our hand at some paper weaving.


Click HERE for a craft idea. 

Have a finished sample ready so that you know the project works. Have it out on display on a table with the materials set up under a cloth or blanket, to get kids excited about what is to come.)

If you want, check out some of our links for coloring pages and word games and print them out for your centers.

July 22nd, 2012 "Joseph Makes Himself Known"

Kids PM Time Schedule (4pm-6:30pm)

4-4:45 Prep

4:45 Meet & Greet/Centers

5:05 Sing a song to gather for worship
5:07 Worship with Song & Dance

5:20 Pass the Peace and Go around
5:25 Solidarity Prayer

5:30 Ages 3-5 go to Snack & Centers
and remain there until the end of our PM Time.

Ages 6-10 sit for Snack/Readings & Dialogue

5:50  Ages 6-10 join Art Making & Centers

Tips:

·        Go over schedule each week at the beginning of your “Go Around”.

·        Give kids a heads up before transitioning into each new thing, 

and give them directions on how to transition.

·        Give 5 minute warnings for clean up times.

Center Time (Games, Building, Books, Art Center):

These do not necessarily need to be connected to the theme of the evening. Rather than have each center totally wide open, select a few things you would like the kids to play with. If they want to swap out for a new activity, they must first clean up the old one. Give kids a heads up to let them know what time they will be called to gather for worship.

Gathering Time suggestions: Think of a fun way to round up the kids (sing a song, clap your hands in a call and response, flash the lights). Show and tell kids where and how to gather.

Music Suggestions: Although it's fun to at least have one song that is connected to our theme, it is not mandatory. Check in with our music leaders for this week John Latanzio and Danny Grivjack or take a look at some of our music links for your song ideas. 

jmlattanzio@gmail.com

greattree@gmail.com

Pass the Peace & Go around suggestions: Take a moment to have kids pass the peace to each other. Maybe think of a fun way for kids to do that (high five, elbow bumps, etc.). Ask a simple, fun question to help them settle in.

Solidarity Prayer: This season we are thinking about/praying for different peoples around the world. Today we are focusing on the people in Russia. You can talk to Craig for more information at craigmcdonald21@gmail.com

 In 2-3 phrases, explain who this is and ask the kids how they think we can pray for them.

• Consider writing it down on a large piece of paper, and then have the kids take turns praying for each part.

Reading & Dialogue Suggestions:

This season's theme is True Self/False Self  which comes from verse/s______________.

The story we are reading today is from Genesis 45:1-15

 
While I read to you, look for these 2 things________&________and I will ask you about them when I am done reading.  

• Giving kids a "job" helps them pay attention and stay engaged.
• Try having them take turns drawing parts of the story as you read the sections to them.
• Try having them act out the story. 
• Try having or creating props or visual aides. 

Suggested dialogue questions: Can you think of a time when you ________? What are some ways you can remember to ________ this week?

Art Making/Process Suggestions: We prayed for the people in Russia. Let's make some decorative plates like they do.


Click HERE for a craft (this one is associated with Chinese art, but the concept is the same). 

Have a finished sample ready so that you know the project works. Have it out on display on a table with the materials set up under a cloth or blanket, to get kids excited about what is to come.)

If you want, check out some of our links for coloring pages and word games and print them out for your centers.

July 15th, 2012 "Joseph is sold by his brothers"

Kids PM Time Schedule (4pm-6:30pm)

4-4:45 Prep

4:45 Meet & Greet/Centers

5:05 Sing a song to gather for worship
5:07 Worship with Song & Dance

5:20 Pass the Peace and Go around
5:25 Solidarity Prayer

5:30 Ages 3-5 go to Snack & Centers
and remain there until the end of our PM Time.

Ages 6-10 sit for Snack/Readings & Dialogue

5:50  Ages 6-10 join Art Making & Centers

Tips:

·        Go over schedule each week at the beginning of your “Go Around”.

·        Give kids a heads up before transitioning into each new thing, 

and give them directions on how to transition.

·        Give 5 minute warnings for clean up times.

Center Time (Games, Building, Books, Art Center):

These do not necessarily need to be connected to the theme of the evening. Rather than have each center totally wide open, select a few things you would like the kids to play with. If they want to swap out for a new activity, they must first clean up the old one. Give kids a heads up to let them know what time they will be called to gather for worship.

Gathering Time suggestions: Think of a fun way to round up the kids (sing a song, clap your hands in a call and response, flash the lights). Show and tell kids where and how to gather.

Music Suggestions: Although it's fun to at least have one song that is connected to our theme, it is not mandatory. Check in with our music leaders for this week DJ Robinson or take a look at some of our music links for your song ideas. 

vocaldj@gmail.com

Pass the Peace & Go around suggestions: Take a moment to have kids pass the peace to each other. Maybe think of a fun way for kids to do that (high five, elbow bumps, etc.). Ask a simple, fun question to help them settle in.

Solidarity Prayer: This season we are thinking about/praying for different peoples around the world. Today we are focusing on the people in Cambodia. You can contact Jess for more information at maddancer78@yahoo.com.

 In 2-3 phrases, explain who this is and ask the kids how they think we can pray for them.

• Consider writing it down on a large piece of paper, and then have the kids take turns praying for each part.

Reading & Dialogue Suggestions:

This season's theme is True Self/False Self  which comes from verse/s______________.

The story we are reading today is from Genesis 37:12-36

 
While I read to you, look for these 2 things________&________and I will ask you about them when I am done reading.  

• Giving kids a "job" helps them pay attention and stay engaged.
• Try having them take turns drawing parts of the story as you read the sections to them.
• Try having them act out the story. 
• Try having or creating props or visual aides. 

Suggested dialogue questions: Can you think of a time when you ________? What are some ways you can remember to ________ this week?

Art Making/Process Suggestions: We prayed for the people in Cambodia. Lets make some paper bowls based on the traditional bowls that are made in Cambodia. 


Click HERE for how to make a paper bowl.

Have a finished sample ready so that you know the project works. Have it out on display on a table with the materials set up under a cloth or blanket, to get kids excited about what is to come.)

If you want, check out some of our links for coloring pages and word games and print them out for your centers.

July 8th, 2012 "Jacob and Esau/Isaac’s Blessing"

Kids PM Time Schedule (4pm-6:30pm)

4-4:45 Prep

4:45 Meet & Greet/Centers

5:05 Sing a song to gather for worship
5:07 Worship with Song & Dance

5:20 Pass the Peace and Go around
5:25 Solidarity Prayer

5:30 Ages 3-5 go to Snack & Centers
and remain there until the end of our PM Time.

Ages 6-10 sit for Snack/Readings & Dialogue

5:50  Ages 6-10 join Art Making & Centers

Tips:

·        Go over schedule each week at the beginning of your “Go Around”.

·        Give kids a heads up before transitioning into each new thing, 

and give them directions on how to transition.

·        Give 5 minute warnings for clean up times.

Center Time (Games, Building, Books, Art Center):

These do not necessarily need to be connected to the theme of the evening. Rather than have each center totally wide open, select a few things you would like the kids to play with. If they want to swap out for a new activity, they must first clean up the old one. Give kids a heads up to let them know what time they will be called to gather for worship.

Gathering Time suggestions: Think of a fun way to round up the kids (sing a song, clap your hands in a call and response, flash the lights). Show and tell kids where and how to gather.

Music Suggestions: Although it's fun to at least have one song that is connected to our theme, it is not mandatory. Check in with our music leaders for this week Cameron and Dave P. or take a look at some of our music links for your song ideas. 

camerondewhitt@gmail.com, 
dpinchom@gmail.com

Pass the Peace & Go around suggestions: Take a moment to have kids pass the peace to each other. Maybe think of a fun way for kids to do that (high five, elbow bumps, etc.). Ask a simple, fun question to help them settle in.

Solidarity Prayer: This season we are thinking about/praying for different peoples around the world. Today we are focusing on the people in Alaska. You can contact Craig for more information at craigmcdonald21@gmail.com. 

 In 2-3 phrases, explain who this is and ask the kids how they think we can pray for them.

• Consider writing it down on a large piece of paper, and then have the kids take turns praying for each part.

Reading & Dialogue Suggestions:

This season's theme is True Self/False Self  which comes from verse/s______________.

The story we are reading today is from Genesis 25:23-34; 27:19-33

 
While I read to you, look for these 2 things________&________and I will ask you about them when I am done reading.  

• Giving kids a "job" helps them pay attention and stay engaged.
• Try having them take turns drawing parts of the story as you read the sections to them.
• Try having them act out the story. 
• Try having or creating props or visual aides. 

Suggested dialogue questions: Can you think of a time when you ________? What are some ways you can remember to ________ this week?

Art Making/Process Suggestions:  We prayed for the people in Alaska. Some people in this cold region live in igloos.

Have kids draw a picture of what it would look like if they lived in an igloo.

Have a finished sample ready so that you know the project works. Have it out on display on a table with the materials set up under a cloth or blanket, to get kids excited about what is to come.)

If you want, check out some of our links for coloring pages and word games and print them out for your centers.