Welcome to week 4 of Out of This World and Rules For Life! We pray that this week's activities provide your family with a chance to bring the KiDS Ministry into your home. We are so excited to see what God has planned for Westside KiDS this year. As we enter into this coming year, please know that we are continually praying for your family. We are gearing up for our grand re-opening on February 7th, but we need your help. If you are interested in serving in the KiDS Ministry, please call, EMAIL or fill out a CONNECT CARD so we can get you plugged in. Our contact information is:
Caroline Webster (Early Childhood Director)
cwebster@westsideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4056
Lori Laps (Grade School Director)
llaps@westideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4058
The links below are FREE printable activities that follow the video lessons below or on our Westside Leavenworth KiDS YouTube channel. We want to empower you to be the spiritual leaders for your kiddos. Don't forget to follow and like our Facebook page WestsideLeavenworth.Kids for daily Parent Cues and a ton of fun things to do with your kiddos.
Pre-School Videos
MEMORY VERSE PUZZLE
WHAT YOU NEED:
“Memory Verse Puzzle” Activity Page and scissors.
WHAT YOU DO:
BEFORE THE ACTIVITY:
Copy “Memory Verse Puzzle” Activity Page and cut apart..
DURING THE ACTIVITY:
Demonstrate how to put them together to create a fish. Point to one of the puzzles as you repeat the verse together.
WHAT YOU SAY:
BEFORE THE ACTIVITY:
“Come sit at the table. I have a fun puzzle to put together today! It has a special message: our memory verse for this month. I’ll give you one BIG hint. As you put it together, it makes a fish!
DURING THE ACTIVITY:
“Our puzzle says, ‘Everyone who heard him was amazed,’ Luke 2:47. Let’s say it again. ‘Everyone who heard him was amazed,’ Luke 2:47. Great job!”
AFTER THE ACTIVITY:
“Everyone who heard Jesus’ teaching was amazed. Everyone who saw Him send Peter out to catch all of those fish was amazed! Jesus is out-of-this-world amazing. Who is amazing? Jesus is amazing.”
BIBLE STORY :
Jesus’ miracles are amazing.
Catching Fish Luke 5:1-10
MEMORY VERSE :
“Everyone who heard him was amazed.” Luke 2:47, NIV
BASIC TRUTH :
Jesus wants to be my friend forever.
Grade School
Verses to Take with You
What You Need:
Bibles, ketchup, baking soda, tray, spoon, foam cup or container
What You Do:
Read Luke 16:10a.
Ask:
What are some small responsibilities you are trusted with?
What does being responsible in little ways show others?
Give an example of a way you or someone you know was trusted with a small responsibility that grew into a bigger, more important one because you did well with it.
Point out that Luke 16:10 shows us that responsibility is related to trust. When we show we are responsible or trustworthy, we can be trusted with more.
Follow the steps below to create a Ketchup Volcano.
Fill an 8-ounce cup or container about half full with ketchup.
Read the first half of Luke 16:10a. (“Suppose you can be trusted with something very little.”)
Suggest that the ketchup represents our life.
Read the rest of Luke 16:10a. (“Then you can also be trusted with something very large.)
Stir 1-2 tablespoons of baking soda into the ketchup.
Suggest that the baking soda represents the way God can use even the smallest gift in us to do great things.
Note: The baking soda will immediately begin to react with the vinegar in the ketchup by foaming and overflowing the container. It’s not at all explosive or fast, but it can be messy,’ so be sure to work on a washable surface.
Discuss the reactions to the experiment.
What did we need to do in order for the ketchup to “grow” into something bigger?
What do we need to do in order for God to use the gifts He has given us?
How can you go about discovering your gifts and strengths?
Based on what you know about your few, suggest some ways your child can develop talents and use what they have been given for God.
Remind your child that if they can be trusted with what’s expected of them this week, even if it’s a small task and it seems unimportant, they might find their responsibilities growing into bigger, more exciting ways to use what they’ve been given by God for His purposes.
For help, more activities, or prayer request please contact us at:
Caroline Webster (Early Childhood Director)
cwebster@westsideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4056
Lori Laps (Grade School Director)
llaps@westideleavenworth.com
D (913) 890 4058