by Ellen Dillard
We are going to use a community garden to teach our preschoolers that “I can thank God for everything.”
First, I can thank. Choosing to be thankful is the road to contentment, joy, and peace.
Second, I can thank God. Thanking God is how we acknowledge the One giving us all the good in our lives.
Third, I can thank God for everything. Yes, even when it is hard. When we thank God for everything, we are showing God that we believe He can use ALL things for His purpose and His good and nothing is too big for Him.
We want our preschoolers to know they can thank God for everything. We want them to experience the contentment, joy, and peace that comes from a thankful heart.
Week 1 – Ruth, Naomi and Boaz, Ruth 1 & 2
Week 2 – David and Jonathan, 1 Samuel 18:1-4
Week 3 – Manna, Exodus 16
Week 4 – Elisha’s Room, 2 Kings 4:8-17
Memory Verse: “I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart.” Psalm 111:1
Everything we have comes from God. He is faithful to provide what we need. God can also provide what we need to face whatever happens in our life. God has proven time and again that we can trust Him no matter what. We can complain or become jealous of what others have . . . or we can choose to respond with contentment, knowing that God has a plan for our lives.
Week 1 – Paul in Prison (Be Content), Philippians 4:11b-13
Week 2 – King Ahab and Naboth’s Vineyard, 1 Kings 21:1-19, 27
Week 3 – Israelites Long for Egypt, Ex. 16:2-21, 17:1-7
Week 4 – Giving Freely to the Lord’s People, 2 Cor. 8:1-5
Memory Verse: “Then He said to them, ‘Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in abundance of possessions.’” Luke 12:15
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Last month, Hebron members were invited to join us as we learned our memory verse (Deuteronomy 31:6 - preschool and Psalm 139:14 - elementary.) How did it go? Send a video of you saying the memory verses and we’ll make sure to share it with the kidz! Email Hebronkidz15235@gmail.com or call Ellen at 724-875-2243.
