Theme of the Week:

God is perfect, so we obey Him!

Exodus 3:1-4:17

Welcome to the Fusion Kidz Garden Newsletter

On Sunday the kids heard the story of when God appeared to Moses in the burning bush.  The kids made tissue paper “burning” leaves or colored leaves as their craft.  In the bible lesson they heard how Moses tried to make excuses and asked God to pick someone else.   We talked with the kids about times they have made excuses to try and get out of doing something.  Then the kids heard how when Moses trusted God and obeyed Him, he was able to accomplish amazing things.  Share a story with your child about a time you trusted God and obeyed him and wonderful things happened.  Maybe you felt God pushing you to talk to a new person and they became your friend or God asked you to travel to another country to help people and you were able to make an impact.

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 heard about Moses learning to obey God.  Read Exodus 3:1-4:17.  As a family, list the ways Moses had to obey God in this passage.

Choose one person to hold the Smile Ball.  Have the rest of your family line up on the opposite side of the room.  The person holding the Smile Ball will give crazy directions that the rest of the family members have to follow as they try to reach the Smile Ball.  Use directions such as take three baby steps, twirl around, walk backward, or clap your hands.  The first person to reach the ball gets to be the next person to give directions.  After a few rounds,

Ask:

• how was this game like obeying God? How was it different?
• When is it hard for you to obey?

God is perfect, so we obey Him.  Pray for each other to learn to obey God.

We’ve Got Your Badges

Your permanent family name tags have arrived.  Please pick them up in the hallway before service.  After you have picked up all your children please leave all of your name tags in a classroom with the teacher.  This way we can make sure none get lost or accidentally taken home.  And remember if you are unable to pick up your children when service ends you can give your name tag to a friend and they can get your children.  For security purposes they will need your tag to pick up your children.

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.

Our Vision

Glorifying God by building a safe community where kids, parents, and volunteers can go one step further

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

“O”bey Doughnuts

Pick up some doughnuts from the store or make them using the recipe below.  The doughnut is shaped like the letter O in the word obey.  If the doughnuts have a glaze on them you can expand the story and talk about how God promised to lead His people to the land of milk and honey.

• Take a can of refrigerated biscuits
• Flatten them out
• Cut out a circle in the middle (I use a soda pop bottle top)
• Have a skillet ready with hot oil
• Fry the biscuits (donuts) in the oil until golden brown
• Drain on paper towel
• Drizzle with honey or make a glaze out of 1:8 ratio of milk & confectioners sugar w/ a little vanilla extract

Looking Ahead

Next Sunday the children will hear the story of Joshua leading Israel.  Joshua had to be brave as the Israelites new leaders.  Sometimes we have to be brave for God too.

Love the Lord

by Lincoln Brewster

We are teaching the kids a new worship song as part of our vision to help them grow in their faith. We are using ASL signs to make the song even more fun for them. If you’d like to practice at home here are the signs: Love – Cross arms across chest Lord – Make an “L” with your right hand, touch it to your left shoulder then drag it down your torso to your right hip. Heart – Draw a heart using your 2 middle fingers on your chest Soul – on both hands put your thumb and pointer together like pinching. Put all 4 fingers together right hand over left. Keeping fingers pinched move the right hand up into the air like a ghost or smoke Mind – Tap your temple twice with right pointer finger Strength – Make muscles with both arms and closed fists Serve – Both hands open palms facing up and waist height. Shuffle hands back and forth like pacing out plates Praise – Right pointer finger at mouth comes down and around to left hand and claps twice Trust – Both hands open facing body, right above left. Close hands like grabbing onto a rope.

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