Here’s what’s happening in children’s ministry this week at Northwood…
During the month of December, preschoolers will learn that God loves us so much that He gave us Jesus. This week, your preschooler will learn that God sent an angel to tell Mary that she would have a baby. This was going to be a very special baby. Mary was going to have Jesus! Your preschooler will watch during story time has an angel announces the news that Mary’s baby is on the way! Sometime this week, turn off all the lights in the room except for the Christmas tree lights. You can substitute a candle or special light for the tree. Lay on the floor with your preschooler and talk about their favorite things about Christmas as you watch the lights. Then, pray and thank God for giving us Jesus, the most wonderful gift of the Christmas season.
Elementary kids begin a month of learning about the virtue of Compassion – caring enough to do something about someone else’s need. This week, kids will learn that we can get so wrapped up in ourselves, that we forget about the needs of others. God wants us to care about others more than ourselves. This month, kids will have an opportunity to show compassion through our Compassion in Action. We will ask kids to bring any of these travel size items: mouthwash, soap, Band-Aids, lotion, hand sanitizer, and packs of individually wrapped crackers. We will donate these items to the Salvation Army. We really want kids to understand that, even in this season of getting, we can also have compassion on others by giving to them … but we need your help! Encourage your child to look for opportunities this month to care more for others than himself.
It’s going to be a great month and I’m looking forward to seeing your child here this week!