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October 31 & November 1
Kids Ministry Weekly Lesson Video
I AM the God Who Saves
God saved the Israelites from the plagues in Egypt, from the death of the firstborn, from slavery in Egypt, and again from Pharaoh’s army at the Red Sea. God was, and is mighty to save – nothing is too powerful for Him. God saved His people time and time again, and it shows us a wonderful picture of God’s ultimate plan of salvation from sin through Jesus.
Click HERE to watch Teacher Tomoko tell us about different people and things that keep us safe.
Worship Songs In Our Video This Week
- I Will Follow - Summit Kids
- Undefeated - Elevation Church Kids
- Rescue for My Soul - Austin Stone Wroship:Kids
[Click here to check out our entire worship actions playlist]
Dear Nursery Parents,
We sometimes feel like life is full of challenges and unknown danger, especially under the current COVID situation! We often become anxious about how to protect our precious children and guide them through! But God continues to tell us not to worry.
In this week’s lesson, Moses is going through many trials and challenges. But our God is the “God Who Saves”! He proves that His way is always higher than any other ways. He protects and guides His people to the Promised Land. I pray that we can humbly trust in Him and His Promises like Moses did. Then the peace from God will guard our hearts and minds to lead our little ones to their promised lands.
* Big picture of today’s lesson: God is a “God Who Saves” who rescues us when we ask for help.
What you need:
1. A puppet or a friendly stuffy.
2. A friendly image of “a shepherd”.
3. Your child/family favorite songs ready to play.
4. Shakers, rattles, or scarves to have fun with the music.
We have embedded the links of some of our favorites right into the worship and prayer tab to make it easier for you to find :-)
5. A Beginner’s Bible (Or any Children’s Bible): Read P.104 to 110 from “Ten Plagues”/105 to 115 from “The Red Sea”. Pray about the wisdom to send a short and clear message.
6. Box of hand wipes or sanitizer & snack like cookies.
*The better you prepare, the more fun both you and your child will have.
*The Bible Time could be 15-20 minutes. It could be shorter or longer. It is important that you know your child’s character and decide the length of time, the type of the songs….be flexible and have fun with him/her!
May God bless you and your family as you follow His way :-)
Bible Story Time
1. With a puppet or a friendly stuffy, sing your child’s favourite song, such as “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” or/and “Wheels on the Bus”.
2. Tell your child (Proclaim) what God is like (God’s attribute).
Our God is “God Who Saves”. He rescues us when we ask for help.
3. Sing: “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands” (Sign Language) *You don’t need to use all these signs; you can pick and choose the signs which will be helpful and fun for you and your children. [Link to YouTube song]
Lyrics: *He's got the whole world in His hands: He's got the whole world in His hands x 3
1)He's got the itty bitty baby in His hands…..
2)He's got a-you and me brother in His hands……
3)He's got a-you and me sister in His hands…….
Prayer: “Dear Jesus, thank you for our time to get to know you and celebrate how good God you are! Thank you for the cookies, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Snack and Story
- Wipe hands and give them a cookie.
- Tell today’s story P.104~110/ 105~115 from your child’s Beginner’s Bible: If you wish to let your children watch the video, make sure you check the link beforehand.
[“The Ten Plagues”] - Care Bear's Bible Stories for Kids
[“The Story of Moses”] - The Beginners Bible
Worship and Prayer
1. Give them shakers/scarves. Turn on the music and have fun! You can stand up and dance too! (Approximately 5-10 minutes. You can start with a short time; it depends on how long your child enjoys, you can adjust the length for the next time.)
Worship Songs:
[“More, More, More”] - pkdanceMedia
[“Peace Like A River”] - CJ and Friends
2. Sing any “Prayer song”
Ex. “Fold, fold, fold, your hands, fold your hands to pray. Close your eyes and bow your head it’s time to talk to God” (Sing to the tune of “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”)
- Give thanks to God for the Bible time together.
Prayer:
“Dear God, thank you for all the ways you help me! You are a wise and strong God; let us trust you more and love you more! In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. –Psalm 46:1
October 24 & 25
Kids Ministry Weekly Lesson Video
This week, we learn how God is the great “I AM that I AM” – God is so special and wonderful He doesn’t need anyone or anything else – even in His Name! He never gets tired and He never changes. Moses learned that too when God appeared to him in the burning bush. From a baby in a basket to an Egyptian Prince, to a desert runaway, to a shepherd in Midian, Moses was in the care of God Jehovah, the great “I AM”. The same is true for us – we can depend on our never-changing, all-powerful God, no matter what we go through.
Click HERE to check out teacher Tomoko at her campfire!
Worship Songs In Our Video This Week:
- Our Great God - Amber Sky Records, Heath Balltzglier
- God is For Us - Amber Sky Records, Mark Gibson, Clarissa Gibson
- Who You Say I Am (Studio Version) - Hillsong
Dear Nursery Parents,
When we watch our little ones, they are changing every day! One of the challenges of parenting is that our children continue to change! And so do we and everything in this world is changeable.
When I started to raise my children, I respected my mom who had a lot of wisdom and knowledge to guide a young parent like me! I tried to follow her way to cook, organize things, and raise children. But as she is an active learner, and willing to change for the better, each time I went back to Japan to visit her, she was changing some of her routines or methods in her everyday work at home. Spending months and years to master what I learned from her, I remembered feeling confused and at a loss!
Changing is not always a bad thing, but we long for something that doesn’t change and stays firm in truth, especially for parenting! The good news is that our God is “I Am”, who is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. Let’s open our mind and heart to listen to our “Jehovah”, unchanging, forever-true God!
* Big picture of today’s lesson: God is Jehovah, “I Am” who is the beginning and end; He never changes.
What you need:
1. A puppet or a friendly stuffy.
2. A friendly image of “a shepherd”.
3. Your child/family's favourite songs ready to play.
4. Shakers, rattles, or scarves to have fun with the music.
We have embedded the links of some of our favourites right into the worship and prayer tab to make it easier for you to find :-)
5. A Beginner’s Bible (Or any Children’s Bible): Read P.98-103: “The Burning Bush”
6. Box of hand wipes or sanitizer & snacks like cookies.
*The better you prepare, the more fun both you and your child will have.
*The Bible Time could be 15-20 minutes. It could be shorter or longer. It is important
that you know your child’s character and decides the length of time, the type of the songs….be flexible and have fun with him/her!
May God bless you and your family as you follow His way :-)
Choose a quiet place where there are few things to distract your child. Use a big smile :-) and an exciting tone of voice. Let’s start!
Bible Story Time
1. With a puppet or a friendly stuffy, sing your child’s favourite song, such as “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” or/and “Wheels on the Bus”.
2. Tell your child (Proclaim) what God is like (God’s attribute).
God is “I Am” who is the beginning and end; He never changes.
3. Sing: “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands” (Sign Language)
*You don’t need to use all these signs; you can pick and choose the signs which will be helpful and fun for you and your children. [Link to Youtube song]
Lyrics: *He's got the whole world in His hands: He's got the whole world in His hands x 3
1)He's got the itty bitty baby in His hands…..
2)He's got a-you and me brother in His hands……
3)He's got a-you and me sister in His hands…….
Prayer: “Dear Jesus, thank you for our time to get to know you and celebrate how good God you are! Thank you for the cookies, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Snack and Story
1. Wipe hands and give them a cookie.
2. Tell today’s story “The Burning Bush”:P.98-103 from your child’s Beginner’s Bible: If you wish to let your children watch the video, make sure you will check the link beforehand.
[The Burning Bush] - Care Bears Bible Stories for Kids
Worship and Prayer
1. Give them shakers/scarves. Turn on the music and have fun! You can stand up and dance too! (Approximately 5-10 minutes. You can start with a short time; it depends on how long your child enjoys, you can adjust the length for the next time.)
Worship Songs:
["God Is Always Working"] - KidsSpring Children's Ministry
["WayMaker"] - Allstar Kids Club
2. Sing any “Prayer song”
Ex. “Fold, fold, fold, your hands, fold your hands to pray. Close your eyes and bow your head it’s time to talk to God” (Sing to the tune of “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”)
- Give thanks to God for the Bible time together.
Prayer:
“Dear God, everything and everybody changes, but you are the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. You always love me and help me. Thank you, God! Amen.”
October 17 & 18
Willingdon Kids Weekly Lesson Video
Jehovah Tsuri means the Lord is my Rock – God is dependable, strong, and will not let us down. In today’s Bible story, we learned that Joseph had so many awful and challenging things happen to him. Through it all, God was helping Joseph, proving that he was (and is) reliable, like a rock used as a strong foundation.
Click HERE to watch Teacher Tomoko tells us how God is our rock
Worship Songs in Our Video This Week
- Unshakeable – Amber Sky Records
- Stand My Ground – Amber Sky Records, Steve Fee
- Build My Life – Pat Barrett
Dear Nursery Parents,
When our little ones fall onto the ground, we often say, “Get up! You can do it!”. Even the Bible says, “Stand firm.” (1 Corinthians 16:13) But life is tough! Not everyone will be nice to our children! Will they be able to stand up and stay strong? You have probably heard the story of Joseph many times; but who was behind Joseph who stood firm all through his trials? It was God, “Jehovah Tsuri” (The Lord Is My Rock). Let’s use every opportunity to point out the rock, our God to our children!
* Big picture of today’s lesson: God is a “The Lord My Rock” who rescues us in time of trouble, and turns our trouble into something good.
What you need:
- A puppet or a friendly stuffy.
- A friendly image of “a shepherd”.
- Your child/family's favourite songs ready to play.
- Shakers, rattles, or scarves to have fun with the music.
- A Beginner’s Bible (Or any Children’s Bible): Read P.71-90: from “Joseph’s Colourful Robe” to “Joseph Saves His Family”
- Box of hand wipes or sanitizer & snacks like cookies.
We have embedded the links of some of our favourite songs right into the worship and prayer tab to make it easier for you to find :-)
*The better you prepare, the more fun both you and your child will have.
*The Bible Time could be 15-20 minutes. It could be shorter or longer. It is important that you know your child’s character and decides the length of time, the type of the songs….be flexible and have fun with him/her!
May God bless you and your family as you follow His way :-)
Choose a quiet place where there are few things to distract your child. Use a big smile :-) and an exciting tone of voice. Let’s start!
Bible Time Lesson
- With a puppet or a friendly stuffy, sing your child’s favourite song, such as “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” or/and “Wheels on the Bus”.
- Tell your child (Proclaim) what God is like (God’s attribute).
God is a “The Lord My Rock” who rescues us in time of trouble and turns our trouble into something good. - Sing: “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands” (Sign Language)
*You don’t need to use all these signs; you can pick and choose the signs which will be helpful and fun for you and your children. [Link to Youtube Video]
Lyrics: *He's got the whole world in His hands: He's got the whole world in His hands
x 3
1)He's got the itty bitty baby in His hands…..
2)He's got a-you and me brother in His hands……
3)He's got a-you and me sister in His hands…….
Pray: “Dear Jesus, thank you for our time to get to know you and celebrate
how good God you are! Thank you for the cookies, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Snack and Story
- Wipe hands and give them a cookie.
- Tell today’s story P.71-90 from your child’s Beginner’s Bible: You can divide the story into a few sections so that it won’t be too long. If you wish to let your children watch the video, make sure you will check the link beforehand.
[Joseph and His Brothers] - The Beginner's Bible
Worship and Prayer
- Give them shakers/scarves. Turn on the music and have fun! You can stand up and dance too! (Approximately 5-10 minutes. You can start with a short time; it depends on how long your child enjoys, you can adjust the length for the next time.)
Worship Songs
[“God Is For Me”] - Lifetree Kids
[“The Lord Is My Rock”] - Freedom Kids
2. Sing any “Prayer song”
Ex. “Fold, fold, fold, your hands, fold your hands to pray. Close your eyes and bow your head it’s time to talk to God” (Sing to the tune of “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”)
-Give thanks to God for the Bible time together.
Prayer:
“Dear God, I am so thankful that when I need your help, I can always call you name. You are my strength and my rock! In your powerful name, I pray. Amen!”
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. –Psalm 46:1
October 10 & 11
Willingdon Kids Weekly Lesson Video
This week we learn about God as Jehovah Shammah – the Lord is here! No matter where we go, or how alone we might feel, God is with us, so we have nothing to fear. Like we learn in today’s passage about Jacob, we too can hear from God and remember the goodness of His promises and His love for us.
Click HERE to watch Teacher Tomoko read us the poem "Footprints"
Worship Songs In Our Video This Week
- I Am Yours - Elevation Kids Worship
- I Will Follow - Summit Kids
- We Thank You - Saddleback Worship Kids
Dear Nursery Parents,
In this week’s video, I introduced the poem: FootPrints. Life has different seasons and a different journey each day. When things are not going well with our children, one of the first things we tend to do, besides blaming our abilities as parents, is to blame God! “Where were you when I needed you the most?” The story of Jacob reminds us of who our God is: The Lord Is There (Jehovah Shammah). God is always with us especially when we feel powerless to guide our precious ones. Let’s never forget that!
* Big picture of today’s lesson: God is a “The Lord Is There” who is with us everywhere we go.
What you need:
1. A puppet or a friendly stuffy.
2. A friendly image of “a shepherd”.
3. Your child/family's favourite songs ready to play.
4. Shakers, rattles, or scarves to have fun with the music.
We have embedded the links of some of our favourites right into the worship and prayer tab to make it easier for you to find :-)
5. A Beginner’s Bible (Or any Children’s Bible): Read P.63 to 65 from “Jacob’s Dream”. Pray about the wisdom to send a short and clear message.
6. Box of hand wipes or sanitizer & snacks like cookies.
*The better you prepare, the more fun both you and your child will have.
*The Bible Time could be 15-20 minutes. It could be shorter or longer. It is important that you know your child’s character and decides the length of time, the type of the songs….be flexible and have fun with him/her!
May God bless you and your family as you follow His way :-)
Choose a quiet place where there are few things to distract your child. Use a big smile :-) and an exciting tone of voice. Let’s start!
Bible Time Lesson
1. With a puppet or a friendly stuffy, sing your child’s favourite song, such as “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” or/and “Wheels on the Bus”.
2. Tell your child (Proclaim) what God is like (God’s attribute).
Our God is The Lord Is There. He is with us wherever we go.
3. Sing: “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands” (Sign Language)
*You don’t need to use all these signs; you can pick and choose the signs which will be helpful and fun for you and your children. [Link to Youtube Video]
Lyrics: *He's got the whole world in His hands: He's got the whole world in His hands x 3
1)He's got the itty bitty baby in His hands…..
2)He's got a-you and me brother in His hands……
3)He's got a-you and me sister in His hands…….
Prayer: “Dear Jesus, thank you for our time to get to know you and celebrate how good God you are! Thank you for the cookies, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Snack and Story
1. Wipe hands and give them a cookie.
2. Tell today’s story P.63-65 from your child’s Beginner’s Bible
[Jacob's Dream] - Care Bear's Bible Stories for Kids
Worship and Prayer
1. Give them shakers/scarves. Turn on the music and have fun! You can stand up and dance too! (Approximately 5-10 minutes. You can start with a short time; it depends on how long your child enjoys, you can adjust the length for the next time.)
Worship Songs
[“Praise Ye the Lord Hallelujah”] - Listen Kids
[“Never Let Go Of Me”] - Lifetree Kids
2. Sing any “Prayer song”.
Ex. “Fold, fold, fold, your hands, fold your hands to pray. Close your eyes and bow your head it’s time to talk to God” (Sing to the tune of “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”)
- Give thanks to God for the Bible time together.
Prayer:
“Dear God, thank you for your promise that you are with us wherever we go. That makes me feel safe and glad. Amen.”
About The Nursery
The Willingdon Nursery serves families with children ages 0-2, enabling parents to worship regularly in services while their children are cared for by a team of loyal and dedicated volunteers. The Nursery includes three rooms: a Toddler Room, Infant Room, and Mother's Room where children are cared for in age-appropriate areas. Children are checked in by parents and given a pager to notify parents for diaper changes, crying children, etc. The Nursery is open during the 5pm service on Saturday evenings and all Sunday services as well as for selected special events.
The Mother's Room is for those who need to feed their infants. This is a quiet room where you can nurse your child without missing the sermon. To respect their privacy, mothers and infants only in this room please, and please respect those who are trying to listen to the sermon.
Nursery Volunteers
First of all, thank you to everyone who serves in our Nursery! If you would like to consider serving in this ministry, please contact Tomoko Kashima or stop by the Kids Info Desk in the lower lobby during weekend services.
Information for when we are able to meet in person in the future.
Registration And Check-In
If you are a regular attendee you will need to register. Once registered, you will be able to check in at the computer stations. To register, please fill out the 2019/20 Registration Form. This is available in person at the Kids Info Desk and in the Nursery during weekend services. You may also fill out the registration form at home and bring it in person by downloading the PDF version (link in side bar).
*Photos are now part of a complete registration - please go to the Kids Info Desk to have your photo taken!
For more information, visit the Nursery during the weekend services or contact Tomoko Kashima (Nursery Coordinator).