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January 23 & 24
Willingdon Kids Weekly Video
I AM | Cornerstone
This week, we’re learning about Jesus as our Cornerstone: the first, strongest, and most important part of a foundation that keeps everything strong. Jesus told the story of 2 builders, one wise and the other foolish. When we hear God’s Word and do what it says, we are like the wise builder who built their house on solid rock. Because Jesus is the Cornerstone, whoever builds their life on Him, and obeys His instructions will always stand firm, even when tough times come.
Click here to watch Teacher Yvelyn and Teacher Tomoko tell us the story of the 2 wise men.
Worship
- The Wiseman Built His House Upon the Rock - WillingdonKids
- Unshakeable - Amber Sky Records, Chris Coleman
- God Is For Us - Amber Sky Records, Mark Gibson, Clarissa Gibson
- Build My Life - Patt Barrett
Click HERE for our complete playlist of worship songs
Dear Nursery Parents,
Have you been to see a Physiotherapist to fix your pains and aches in your body? As I age slowly, but steadily, I truly need its help! The therapist usually makes us feel better, relaxed and educated. As you come home with a rubber string and receiving the fancy video of exercises he/she taught us at the office, you feel once you’ve done the therapy everything will be OK! Sounds familiar? No matter how many rubber strings you collect, unless you follow and do the instructions, which the therapist gave us in our daily life, it won’t help us to build a healthy body. Today’s well-known story of “Wiseman Built His ….” continues to nudge us to be a “Doer”. While we teach this story to our little ones, make sure we, parents, get into the actions! They are watching what we do before they listen to what we say.
- Jesus is the only strong Foundation: If we listen to Him and do what He says, We will have a blessed life.
What you need:
1. A puppet or a friendly stuffy.
2. A friendly image of “a shepherd”.
3. Your child/family 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. Bible story about “Build Your House on the Rock”(Read Matthew 7:24-27 on your Bible.)
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 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
- 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).
Jesus is the Cornerstone: Let’s listen and obey His teaching; then we will be blessed!
- Sing: “This Little Light of Mine” (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:
1) (This Little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine) x 3, (Let it shine) x 3
2) (Won’t let Satan blow it out, I’m gonna let it shine) x 3, (Let it shine) x 3
3) (Hide it under a bushel, No! I’m gonna let it shine) x 3, (Let it shine) x 3
4) (Let it shine all over the world, I’m gonna let it shine) x 3, (Let it shine) x 3
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 & Story
- Wipe hands and give them a cookie.
Share John 3:16: Explain this verse in a clear and simple way to your children. You can watch this video too:
- [“The Parable of the Two Builders”] – Saddleback Kids
Worship & 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.)
- [“The Wise Man Built His House on the Rock”] – Kids Online Channel
- [“Trust and Obey”] – Arts Delivery
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 Jesus, thank you for your teaching. Help us not only listen but also do what you say. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it-not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do. James 1:22-25
January 16 & 17
Kids Ministry Weekly Video
I AM | RABBI (TEACHER)
This week we’re learning about Jesus as “Rabbi” – the perfect and best teacher! The Sermon on the Mount has lots of important lessons and teachings from Jesus, including how to trust in Him during moments of anxiety and worry.
Click HERE to watch Teacher Tomoko and Teacher Yvelyn tell us about what Jesus taught us in the sermon on the mount!
Worship:
- Walk By Faith - Amber Sky Records, Steve Fee
- Stand My Ground - Amber Sky Records, Steve Fee
- Trust - Austin Stone Worship: Kids
Click HERE for our complete playlist of worship songs
Dear Nursery Parents,
My family has many “Teachers”. Now two out of three of our children are teachers and my husband was a teacher and a principal at Elementary school. I have taught Preschoolers for 14 years and love teaching!! So, you can imagine what we talk about the most at the dinner table! Teaching children! As a parent, I was a very enthusiastic young teacher to my children, but I focused a lot on finished products! Now, my understanding about the most important thing about teaching is not teaching art, the alphabet, or how to do math! It is about love, acceptance, and respect! If the child knows that she/he is loved, accepted, and respected, they will figure out the rest! That means we will spend a lot of time observing and listening to collect information about our children. Jesus is a great model for us. Listen and learn to follow His teachings! You will see the blessed result in your parenting soon or later!
* Jesus is the wisest and best teacher of all.
What you need:
1. A puppet or a friendly stuffy.
2. A friendly image of “a shepherd”.
3. Your child/family 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): P.318-321 “Jesus Teaches on a Mountain"
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 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
- 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).
- Jesus is the wisest and best teacher of all.
- 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 & Story
- Wipe hands and give them a cookie.
Share John 3:16: Explain this verse in a clear and simple way to your children. You can watch this video too:
- [“Jesus Teaches on a Mountain” P.318-321] – Care Bears Bible Stories for Kids
Worship & 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.)
- [“I have Decided to Follow Jesus”] – Wesley’s Wuppets
- [“This is my Commandment”] – Cedarmont Kids
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 Jesus, thank you for teaching us how to love others, ourselves and you! You are the wisest and best teacher of all! Amen.”
John 3:2
This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that you a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.”
January 9 & 10
Willingdon Kids Weekly Video
I AM | THE GREAT PHYSICIAN
This week we are looking at God as our Great Physician – a very good doctor who can help fix people’s illnesses and injuries. When Jesus healed the man who couldn’t walk, he actually also healed him of a worse problem… his sin. He forgave Him, making not only his body better on the outside, but making his heart better too on the inside! God can do that for us too because He is the Great Physician.
Click HERE to watch Teacher Yvelyn tell us the story of Jesus Healing the Paralyzed Man!
Click HERE to watch Teacher Tomoko teach us about the job of a doctor!
WORSHIP
- Waymaker - Allstars Kids Club, Ben Holbrook
- I Will Follow - Summit Kids
- We Thank You - Saddleback Kids Worship
Click HERE for our complete playlist of worship songs
Dear Nursery Parents,
Having good community workers is so crucial to a healthy society and families, and one of the most essential workers is a “physician”. As I mentioned in a video, one doctor said that one of the most important jobs of a doctor is to listen to her patients. We can maintain our health when we are stable and well; not only physically but also mentally and spiritually. And a good doctor knows how that works! God is our great physician! He is ready to listen to how we are doing! Let’s create opportunities at home for you and your children to share your feelings and stories from the day! And remind you of a great physician listening with His grace and endless resources!
* Jesus is our great doctor: He listens, hears and forgives!
What you need:
1. A puppet or a friendly stuffy.
2. A friendly image of “a shepherd”.
3. Your child/family 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 J
5. A Beginner’s Bible (Or any Children’s Bible): P.328-333 “A Hole In A Roof”
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 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
- 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).
Jesus is our great doctor: He listens, heals and forgives!
- 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 & Story
- Wipe hands and give them a cookie.
Share John 3:16: Explain this verse in the clear and simple way to your children. You can watch this video too:
- [“A Hole in a Roof” P.328-333] – The Beginners Bible
Worship & 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.)
- [“Jesus Is a Healer”] – Patrick Borthwick
- [“What A Mighty God We Serve”] – Listener Kids
- 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 Jesus, thank you for looking after our body, listening to the voice from our heart, and forgiving our sins! You are a wise and graceful doctor! Amen.”
"But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,’ declares the LORD" ~ Jeremiah 30:17
January 2 & 3
Willingdon Kids Weekly Video
I AM | Son of God
Jesus didn’t stay a baby – he grew up! As we remember everything we celebrated at Christmastime, we remember that it was only the beginning of the story: Jesus is God’s Son – but fully God – come to live with us and show us the way to God. As we enjoy a worship weekend, let’s remember that we can come close to God because of Jesus!
Worship
- Obey, Obey the Lord – John H. Morton
- For Your Glory – Elevation Church Kids
- I Believe in Jesus – Saddleback Kids Worship
- Build My Life – Pat Barrett
Click HERE to watch our complete worship actions playlist
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).