Ministering to Preschoolers and Families
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SHOW UP AND LOVE
WELL
Ministering to Preschoolers and Their Families
Deuteronomy
6:4-7
•
Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one.
You shall love the Lord your God with all your
heart, with all your soul and with all your might.
And these words that I command you today shall
be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently
to your children, and you shall talk of them when
you sit in your house, and when you walk by the
way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.”
WHEN WE LOVE
WHEN WE LOVE
GOD IN THIS WAY
GOD IN THIS WAY
AND WITH ALL THAT
AND WITH ALL THAT
WE HAVE, WE
WE HAVE, WE
UNDERSTAND OUR
UNDERSTAND OUR
MISSION.
MISSION.
John 6:1-13
•
After this Jesus went away to the other side of the Sea of galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias.
And a large crowd was following him, because they saw the signs that he was doing on the
sick. Jesus went up on the mountain, and there he sat down with his disciples. Now the
Passover, the feast of the Jews, was at hand. Lifting up his eyes, then, and seeing that a
large crowd was coming toward him, Jesus said to Philip, ”Where are we to buy bread, so
that these people may eat?” he said this to test him, for he himself knew what he would do.
Philip answered him, “Two hundred denarii worth of bread would. Not be enough for each
of them to get a little.” One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to him,
“There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are they for so
many?” Jesus said, “Have the people sit down.” Now there was much grass in the place.
So, the men sat down, about five thousand in number. Jesus then took the loaves, and after
he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated. So also the fish, as
much as they wanted. And when they had eaten their fill, he told his disciples “Gather up
the leftover fragments, that nothing may be lost.” So, they gathered them up and filled
twelve baskets with fragments from the five barley loaves left by those who had eaten.
WHEN WE SHOW UP AND GIVE
WHEN WE SHOW UP AND GIVE
WHAT WE HAVE,
WHAT WE HAVE,
GOD’S POWER CAN MAKE MUCH
GOD’S POWER CAN MAKE MUCH
OF IT.
OF IT.
“PRESCHOOLERS COMBINE SEEMINGLY INEXHAUSTIBLE
“PRESCHOOLERS COMBINE SEEMINGLY INEXHAUSTIBLE
ENERGY, BOISTEROUS NOISE, MISCHIEVOUS CURIOSITY
ENERGY, BOISTEROUS NOISE, MISCHIEVOUS CURIOSITY
AND BOUNDLESS JOY WITH UNIQUE DEVELOPMENTAL
AND BOUNDLESS JOY WITH UNIQUE DEVELOPMENTAL
NEEDS AND THE AMAZING OPPORTUNITY TO SHAPE THEIR
NEEDS AND THE AMAZING OPPORTUNITY TO SHAPE THEIR
VIEW OF THE CREATOR FROM AN EARLY AGE.” TINA
VIEW OF THE CREATOR FROM AN EARLY AGE.” TINA
HOUSER
HOUSER
“When the voice a child
loves to hear speaks
God’s Word, he learns to
love the Word of God.”
Karen Apple
“Kids may never know God unless
they first know someone who loves
God and can show them what
God is like.” Reggie Joiner
An Effective
Preschool
Leader
DISCUSSION
•
What are things we can improve in our physical
environment?
•
Do our preschool families feel like they are our special
guests every Sunday they come to Sunday School? If
not, what are things we can do better?
A Learning
Environment
Work It Out:
•
Pull out worksheet #2 and think of all your class members. Put
each child into one of the learning styles. Some may go into
more than one – but put them all into at least one style.
•
After finishing this, think about the activities you tend to use
weekly, are you meeting all your preschooler’s main learning
styles at least once a month?
Deuteronomy 6:4-7
•
“If you are going to make these truths stick in the
hearts of your kids, you will have to be more
deliberate about moving to your day-to-day
rhythms. In the future, there will be things that
distract you. But if you make faith a part of the
rhythm of your life, it will be a priority for you and
for the generations to come.”
Three
Reminders
Group Discussion
•
Can you think of a time as a parent, grandparent, or
teacher that you were able to solidify a spiritual truth in
a preschooler’s life?
•
Share this with the group!
“As parents and children’s
ministry leaders we do not
function as people who have
no hope. Our God can
tackle our problems. Our
God can focus our attention.
Our God can redeem our
families. Our God can
transform our children into
victorious spiritual
champions.”
Kristen Ivy
Top ranked
spiritual
influencers that
are predictive of
a strong spiritual
health in young
adults.
Nothing Less – Engaging Kids in a Lifetime of Faith
Helping Parents
Hit the Marks
Nothing Less – Engaging Kids in a Lifetime of Faith
2010 Barna &
Orange Research
Statistics
How We
Can Help:
Group Activity
Around the room you will find posters with the just
mentioned categories.
•
On each list an idea of how we can love on preschool
families in this category.
•
After you have written on each one, walk back through
and see all the great ideas others have shared.
•
Make note of some new ways you can implement.
“It’s often the small
moments that count, so
focus faithfully on the small
things’ day in and day out.
Small things have a way of
adding up and producing
disproportionately great
results.”
The Art of Neighboring
Preschoolers, full of energy and curiosity, offer a unique opportunity to shape their view of the Creator from a young age through love and teachings of God's Word. Encouraging their engagement with biblical stories and principles can help foster a deep-rooted love and understanding of God. By showing up, loving well, and sharing what we have, we allow God's power to work wonders in their lives, just like how Jesus fed the multitude with minimal resources. The impact of introducing children to the Word of God early on can shape their spiritual journey and relationship with the divine throughout their lives.
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SHOW UP AND LOVE WELL Ministering to Preschoolers and Their Families
Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and you shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. Deuteronomy 6:4-7
WHEN WE LOVE GOD IN THIS WAY AND WITH ALL THAT WE HAVE, WE UNDERSTAND OUR MISSION.
John 6:1-13 After this Jesus went away to the other side of the Sea of galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias. And a large crowd was following him, because they saw the signs that he was doing on the sick. Jesus went up on the mountain, and there he sat down with his disciples. Now the Passover, the feast of the Jews, was at hand. Lifting up his eyes, then, and seeing that a large crowd was coming toward him, Jesus said to Philip, Where are we to buy bread, so that these people may eat? he said this to test him, for he himself knew what he would do. Philip answered him, Two hundred denarii worth of bread would. Not be enough for each of them to get a little. One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter s brother, said to him, There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are they for so many? Jesus said, Have the people sit down. Now there was much grass in the place. So, the men sat down, about five thousand in number. Jesus then took the loaves, and after he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated. So also the fish, as much as they wanted. And when they had eaten their fill, he told his disciples Gather up the leftover fragments, that nothing may be lost. So, they gathered them up and filled twelve baskets with fragments from the five barley loaves left by those who had eaten.
WHEN WE SHOW UP AND GIVE WHAT WE HAVE, GOD S POWER CAN MAKE MUCH OF IT.
PRESCHOOLERS COMBINE SEEMINGLY INEXHAUSTIBLE ENERGY, BOISTEROUS NOISE, MISCHIEVOUS CURIOSITY AND BOUNDLESS JOY WITH UNIQUE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS AND THE AMAZING OPPORTUNITY TO SHAPE THEIR VIEW OF THE CREATOR FROM AN EARLY AGE. TINA HOUSER
When the voice a child loves to hear speaks God s Word, he learns to love the Word of God. Karen Apple
Kids may never know God unless they first know someone who loves God and can show them what God is like. Reggie Joiner
A spiritually prepared leader An Effective Preschool Leader Having a physically prepared environment Having a learning environment
DISCUSSION What are things we can improve in our physical environment? Do our preschool families feel like they are our special guests every Sunday they come to Sunday School? If not, what are things we can do better?
Hands-On Senses Relationships A Learning Environment Curiosity Satisfaction Imitation Play Repetition
Work It Out: Pull out worksheet #2 and think of all your class members. Put each child into one of the learning styles. Some may go into more than one but put them all into at least one style. After finishing this, think about the activities you tend to use weekly, are you meeting all your preschooler s main learning styles at least once a month?
Deuteronomy 6:4-7 If you are going to make these truths stick in the hearts of your kids, you will have to be more deliberate about moving to your day-to-day rhythms. In the future, there will be things that distract you. But if you make faith a part of the rhythm of your life, it will be a priority for you and for the generations to come.
No one influences a child more than their parent. Three Reminders A parent isn t the only influence a child needs. Every parent wants tools to help them be a better parent.
Group Discussion Can you think of a time as a parent, grandparent, or teacher that you were able to solidify a spiritual truth in a preschooler s life? Share this with the group!
As parents and childrens ministry leaders we do not function as people who have no hope. Our God can tackle our problems. Our God can focus our attention. Our God can redeem our families. Our God can transform our children into victorious spiritual champions. Kristen Ivy
Bible Reading multiple days a week. Top ranked spiritual influencers that are predictive of a strong spiritual health in young adults. Prayer Serving Nothing Less Engaging Kids in a Lifetime of Faith
Point children to the beauty of God s Word. Provide resources to help parents. Helping Parents Hit the Marks Use solid Bible based programs. Focus on scripture. Nothing Less Engaging Kids in a Lifetime of Faith
5% of families become active in church for the first time after having kids 2010 Barna & Orange Research Statistics 20% of families reconnect with church after a long period of not attending, when they have children 30% of parents become more active in church than they already were, after having children
Connecting with Parents Showing up for significant life events How We Can Help: Knowing the details of their world Showing up predictably in the week to week Showing up randomly Providing resources to direct conversations at home
Group Activity Around the room you will find posters with the just mentioned categories. On each list an idea of how we can love on preschool families in this category. After you have written on each one, walk back through and see all the great ideas others have shared. Make note of some new ways you can implement.
Its often the small moments that count, so focus faithfully on the small things day in and day out. Small things have a way of adding up and producing disproportionately great results. The Art of Neighboring
