Nursery (Birth - Age 2)

Dear Nursery Parents,

In this week’s video, I am asking children about the wind: How do we know there is wind? As the video shows in an extreme way, we know there is wind when we see things moved by it. God is like the wind; people realize or tend to acknowledge that there is God when they see things in an amazing and unexpected way! Our children are the same; but it will take them a long time to confirm that yes, there is a God; yes, Jesus is our Lord; yes, we can trust and follow Him all through our lives! And we have been given the role of helping our children see God is true and alive! It doesn’t happen overnight. Let’s set some time aside to spend with Jesus each day. You will see things start to sway by ‘the wind’’. And their little eyes will be watching!

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 “Jesus Returns” (P.459-461)

 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

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).

•   Jesus is our Lord.

3. 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

 Pray: “Dear Jesus, thank you for our time to get to know you and celebrate how good you are! Thank you for the cookies, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

Snack and Story

1. Wipe hands and give them a cookie.

Read Beginner’s Bible: “Jesus Returns” (P.459-461) or you can watch this video

• [Jesus Returns] - Carebear's Bible Stories for Kids

Worship & 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.)

• [King of Kings] - CelestinoZ
• [I’m Trusting You] - Lifetree 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 God, we are so glad that Jesus is alive! Let us believe and follow Jesus all through our lives. Amen.”

John 20:29

Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed."

Dear Nursery Parents,

“You saved my day!” “You are my saviour!” Whenever someone helps us a great deal, we often use these phrases. When our children are young and small, we are their saviours. When hungry, we feed them food; to keep them warm, we give them clothes and a blanket. We can save them physically for a while, but spiritually we cannot complete this role. Neither their own effort nor skills can save them from their sins. Only Jesus can! Easter provides hope for the future of our children. Let’s take time with a prayer to teach our little ones who Jesus is, and what He has done for us. Happy Easter! He is risen!!

• Big picture of today's lesson: Jesus is Saviour

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 “Jesus Is Risen” (P.453-458)

 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!

Easter Story Cookies

You Will Need: 

• 1 cup whole pecans
• 1 tsp vinegar
• 3 egg whites
• A pinch of salt
• 1 cup sugar
• Ziploc bag
• Wooden spoon
• Tape
• Bible

Directions & Verses

1. Preheat over to 330F. Place pecans in ziplock bag and let your children beat them with the wooden spoon to break them into small pieces. Explain that after Jesus was arrested he was beaten by the Roman soldiers. Read: John 19:1-3
2. Let each child smell the vinegar. Put 1tsp of vinegar into the mixing bowl. Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the cross he was given vinegar to drink. Read John 19:28-30
3. Add the egg whites to the vinegar. Eggs represent life. Explain that Jesus gave his life to give us life. Read John 10:10-11
4. Sprinkle a little salt into each child's hand. Let them taste it and brush the rest into the bowl. Explain that this represents the salty tears that were shed by Jesus' followers and the bitterness for our own sin. Read Luke 23:27
5. So far the ingredients are not very appetizing. Add 1 cup of sugar. Explain that the sweetest part of the story is that Jesus died because He loves us. He wants us to know and belong to Him. Read Psalm 34:8 and John 3:16
6. Beat with a mixer at high speed for 12-15 minutes until stiff peaks are formed. Explain that the colour white represents the purity in God's eyes of those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus. Read Isaiah 1:18 and John 3:1-3
7. Fold in the broken nuts. Drop teaspoons onto the wax paper-covered cookie sheet. Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus' body was laid. Read Matthew 27:57-60
8. Put the cookie sheet in the oven, close the door and turn the oven OFF. Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door. Explain that Jesus' tomb was sealed. Read Matthew 27:65-66
9. GO TO BED! Explain that they may feel sad to leave the cookies in the oven overnight. Jesus' followers were in despair when the tomb was sealed. Read John 16:20 & 22
10. On Easter morning, open the oven and give everyone a cookie. Notice the cracked surface and take a bite. The cookies are hollow! On the first Easter Jesus' followers were amazed to find the tomb open and empty. Read Matthew 28:1-9

HE HAS RISEN!

Snack & Story

1. Wipe hands and give them a cookie.

Read Beginner’s Bible: “Jesus Is Risen” (P.453-458) or you can watch this video

• [Jesus is Risen] - Care Bears Bible Stories for Kids

Worship & 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.)

• [“Jesus Is Alive”] - Kids Ablaze Inc. 
• [“God Is Not Dead”] - Raising Up Champions
• [“My Savior, My God”] - 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 God, thank you for sending Jesus to us. He is our saviour! Because of Him, we can live with you forever! Amen.”

"I Am the resurrection and the Life. He who believes in me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?" Joh 11:25-26

Dear Nursery Parents,

Remember the time when you held your baby in your arms and dreamt of her/his future? It would be nice to see them become successful and popular at school. But most of all, we want our children to become a “servant”; working with Jesus and His family to help others and bring a harvest for our God! In today’s story, Jesus washes his disciple’s feet. He doesn’t just tell them to serve, but He, himself, demonstrates how to serve. Are we ready to serve? Just like Jesus, let’s be a good example for our little ones, starting today!!

• Jesus shows us how to serve.

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 favourite’s right into the worship and prayer tab to make it easier for you to find :-)                          

5. Bible story about “Washing the Disciple’s Feet” (P.437-441)

 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

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).

•   Jesus shows us how to serve.

3. 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 you are! Thank you for the cookies, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

Snack & Story

1. Wipe hands and give them a cookie.

Read Beginner’s Bible: “Washing the Disciple’s Feet” (P.437-441) or you can watch this video too:

• [Washing the Disciple’s Feet] – Care Bear’s Bible Stories for Kids

Worship & 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.)

• [“Love Each Other”] – KidSpring Children’s Ministry
• [“This Little Light of Mine”] – Wesley’s Wuppets

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 that Jesus showed us how to serve others. Help us to be like him, ready to be a good helper and shine our little light for people around us, and for you, God! Amen.”

"For even the Son of man did not come to be served, but to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many." Mark 10:45

Dear Nursery Parents,

As our little ones grow up, there are so many things to celebrate! First smile, first roll-over, first step.... first word! One of my favourite “First Moments” is our first-born son’s acknowledging of “Jesus”: One Sunday, we picked up our 3-year-old son from his Sunday school class. He had a sheet with a picture of Jesus. We asked him without much expectation, pointing at Jesus, “Who is this?” Our son was not a child of words, and a little behind in speech for his age. But he clearly said, “Jesus!”. It was a magical moment when we witnessed hope that one day Jesus could be his one and only King! My prayer for all of you is that one day, you can celebrate Jesus with your child/children, calling Him a Saviour, King of Kings and Lord of Lords!

• Big picture of today's lesson: Jesus is the one true King

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 “The True King” from the Beginner’s Bible (P.427-432)

 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

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).

  Jesus is the one true King.

3. 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

 Pray: “Dear Jesus, thank you for our time to get to know you and celebrate how good you are! Thank you for the cookies, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

Snack & Story

1. Wipe hands and give them a cookie.

Read Beginner’s Bible: “The True King” (P.427-432) or you can watch this video too

• [The True King] - Care Bear's Bible Stories for Kids

Worship & 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.)

• [Shout Hosanna] - The Donut Man
• [He is the King of Kings] - Bible Time