Kidz Garden Newsletter – 2/21/2010

Theme of the Week:

God is perfect, so we believe in Him

Judges 6:11-17, 36-40; 7:1-25

Welcome to the Fusion Kidz Garden Newsletter

This week the kids heard the story of Gideon and how he believed God and went into battle. At first Gideon didn’t believe God and he asked for two signs. After God gave Gideon the two signs Gideon prepared his Army for battle. God told Gideon he had too many people. God helped Gideon reduce the size of his Army. Gideon was nervous to go into battle with so few men, but he believed in God and trusted Him.

Early Childhood Matters

By Sondra Saunders

-As the Fusion Kidz Garden grows we recognize we can start teaching children about God’s love from birth.  Here are some ideas we plan to use in the nursery that you can use at home as well

Babies are built for learning. Every sensation — touch, taste, smell, sight, and sound — electrifies the infant brain and helps it establish sensory connections that’ll last a lifetime.

Because babies build a sense of trust with caregivers as their needs are met, it’s vital to respond to their needs in a loving and consistent manner. When adults interact lovingly with babies, their sense of self-worth grows. Babies develop trust in the people who meet their physical needs. You can surround an infant with a sense of acceptance, security, and love with the experiences you provide for babies in your nursery. Babies feel God’s love as it flows from you.

Babies build their earliest foundation of God through their experiences at church. You can tap into their five senses and build a positive experience for babies in your nursery using the following tips.

• Sound — When you sing or talk to babies, use Bible truths such as “God made the birds,” “Jesus loves you,” and “God made you.” Pray aloud with babies.
• Sight — Infants are stimulated by contrasting colors because they’re easier to distinguish than similar colors such as red and orange. Decorate your nursery with contrasting colors.
• Smell — Keep your nursery free of bad odors, but avoid using strongly perfumed air fresheners. A light deodorizer is fine, but a clean nursery makes a better-smelling nursery.
• Taste — Taste is a powerful sensation for babies, especially when it curbs hunger and brings comfort. Tend promptly to an infant’s cries of hunger with milk or formula as instructed by parents.
• Touch — You’ve probably noticed that babies have incredibly strong grips when they grab your fingers. Holding babies or comforting them with a soothing touch also stimulates their brain development.

As babies grow into toddlers, use Bible thoughts, stories, and songs on a regular basis to help little ones learn about God in different ways.

Toddlers’ attitudes about God and church are formed early through experiences they have in your classroom. Toddlers need a safe, loving environment that stimulates them to explore and discover God’s world. As leaders, we need to provide positive examples of love, acceptance, and security.

http://www.childrensministry.com/article.asp?ID=991

Buzz at Home

If you haven’t gotten your cards yet or can’t find this week’s here is a summary of this week’s card:

This week, your child learned about Gideon.  Remind your child that God is perfect, so we believe in Him.

Have your family stand in a circle and pass the Smile Ball around without letting it touch the ground.  Each time the ball makes it around the circle, take one step back.  Continue until someone drops the ball on the ground.

Ask:

• How was this game difficult?
• What are some things that are hard for you?
• How can believing in God help you with those things?

Pray for each other about the hard things that were mentioned.

Watering Can: I Can’t Jar

Gideon wasn’t sure about God’s plan.  He asked for signs from God to help him.  Sometimes we all feel like we can’t do something.  We don’t trust God’s plan right away.

Create an “I Can’t” Jar for your family.  Anytime someone says “I can’t” do something write it down on a piece of paper and post it near the jar.  Once the person accomplishes what they thought they couldn’t put the paper in the jar.  As you see the jar fill up with the papers it will help your family to see how many things God helps us accomplish.

Welcome To The Garden

Your little ones are like seeds, ready to grow and become beautiful plants. All they need is some good soil, water, and of course sun. Your family provides the soil for their little roots to take hold in. We hope to work with you to provide water, the Word of God, to nourish them and help them feel the light of the Son.

Upcoming Events

God in Our City Prayer Walk

March 6th 10am -
Baltimore

Email Colleen for more details

Spring Break Mission Trip

April 5th-11th

Happy Birthday

Reese Davis – 2/15

Looking Ahead

Next Sunday’s lesson is the story of Esther from Esther 2:16-20; 4:7-17; 7:1-8; 9:1.  The lesson focuses on standing up for God and His people.  The kids are going to make microphones to help them stand up and tell people about Jesus.

Lost & Found

If you have forgotten any items at church please see Katy.

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