Sunday, May 31, 2009

Prek/k 10:45 a.m. class-- May 31, 2009

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We were so excited to be able to celebrate our Sunday morning service together outside--the sun was out and it was such a beautiful and gorgeous day.  We created Paul figures with fabric and buttons, etc. as we are continuing our study on Paul and his journey spreading the good news about Jesus.  Today, we focused on not just the people who Paul came across that were happy to hear about the Lord, but rather the angry people wanting to hurt Paul and who didn't want to hear about Jesus.  We learned today that it is important to ask God to help us love all people, even those that want to hurt us or be angry at us.  God wants us to spread his word to all peopled and we learned different ways we could obey him through our verse Psalm 119:17, "I will obey God's word."  Of course, after our lesson, we had to "break out the bubbles"!!!!!

Additionally, your children are so beautiful and creative, I am always amazed at what they are able to come up with when given a table full of scraps and ideas.  They love to create, they love to talk about not only the lesson for the day, but also their successes for the week.  What just makes me so happy is the fact that when they are asked for prayer requests, they sincerely ask for meaningful prayers for their friends and family.  You should all be so proud of your children.  They are such important people in the lives of our church, and I am always so amazed by them.  I hope you are all able to take the time to come celebrate and share in some of their hard work Saturday, June 13 from 5 to 6.   We will have dancing, singing, artwork being displayed, and of course, ICE CREAM!!!

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Evensong PreK-1st grade Class

Dear Parents,
Tonight our regular teach was "stuck" at work and I ended up taking over the Evensong PreK-1st Grade Class. Before I get any further, we could really use teachers during Evensong! The Evensong Sunday School attendance is EXPLODING!
First we watched a bit of a Veggie Tale movie, which was about David and the Goliath. After the movie we talked about things that we are scared about. I told the kids, that I still remember when I saw a rainbow for the first time, and when I saw the rainbow for the first time, I was soooooo scared!!!! I was screaming and no-one heard me! How silly it all sounds now. The children shared different things that they are scared of. 
When David decided to fight the Goliath, the "big" people were scared of Goliath. David had picked up five stones. Just imagine how he felt when he was reaching into his pocket or pouch to choose the stone he would use!!!! Don't you wish you were there! I gave each child a stone and told them to put it under their pillow and when they feel scared, they should take that stone and remember the story of David and know that they don't need to be scared of anything! The kids were listening so intently! It was amazing. I hope they will always remember that they are not too little, and that God can use each one of us. 
Thanks for bringing your children to God's House! You did the right thing!
Love, Anitta Tilly
Stanwich PreK-K Teaching Team
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Saturday, May 9, 2009

Evensong Sunday School


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Sunday, May 3, 2009

10:45 a.m. PreK/K Class

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We celebrated together today, both 4 and 5 year olds, and we sure accomplished a lot this morning.  We split up into two groups as one stayed in the lesson activity room, while the others went to play games, and then we switched groups as one finished.  We learned to appreciate the gift God gave us by sending us Jesus.  We also discussed ways Jesus is alive within all of us not only in the past with his friends and disciples, but also with all children today if we ask him.  We learned ways we could show others how Jesus lives in us.  Check out the kids new bulletin board in the classroom with their ideas.  We will be adding to this over the next few weeks.

We finished our time with some of the kids being able to work on a special project using our bible verse, "Thanks be to God for Jesus." 2 Corinthians 9:15.  Everyone became one of Jesus'
"All Stars" today with a special take home treat.

Furthermore, we are all very excited about Johnny becoming a new "big brother" possibly tonight.  We can't wait to hear about mom and baby next week :.)


Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Prek/k 10:45 a.m. class-- April 19, 2009

Stanwich PreK-K Teaching Team
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The power of sharing came into play in God's word during our lesson on Sunday.  We discussed how God asks us to be prepared to do good and be ready to share whether at church, school, or home.  We also touched on a story regarding a very wealthy man that came to Jesus and said he wanted to feel his great presence and was told by Jesus to sell his possessions and share with others so that he could then love Jesus and truly feel him.  It was a great message for the children that it is hard, even for grown ups to share worldly possessions, but if we ask God to help, he will be with us to make it easier to know how to share.  Such a great and powerful lesson for this age, and all the children had wonderful ideas of how to contribute.
Our sharing project included a bead clip that REALLY got all the kids engaged.....even if we had a few dozen beads "crash" to the floor to pick up, such is the price to watch the kids really get creative and share amongst their friends.
Of course, we always seem to run out of time, but we did get to finish with some music time with Betsy.  The kids are becoming more confident, not only with the bible songs, but singing out loud and having fun with the music within a group.  Thank you to Betsy for this music time!!


Thursday, April 16, 2009

Who did Jesus Die For?


This Easter must have been the BEST Easter I have ever had. Having been in church my whole life, I feel like this Easter I learned so much about the meaning of Jesus' Death. How awesome it is that we now have access to God, to the "Holy of Holies" where, before the death of Jesus, only a selected few were allowed to go to meet with God. But it is not only that, which makes me so amazed. Imagine God spending time with Adam and Eve in the Garden and then kicking them out and never being able to have a relationship with people again, except the few. When the curtain was torn, it was not only us who had access to God BUT now He also has access to all of us. Isn't that such an awesome thought.

This morning a mom of one of our 4 year olds' told a very touching story. I was so touched by it that tears filled my eyes. I have her permission to share the story with you all. I believe this was a real encounter with God.

Tuesday morning (2 days after the Easter Sunday) 6:30 am when the 4 year old woke up she ran to the mom and said: "Last night I asked Jesus into my heart and HE FILLED ME UP!!! And then I asked Jesus to fill my brother and sister too."
4 year old filled with Jesus!

When I was a little girl, Jesus also came to my room. I saw Him with my eyes. I believe this little girl met Jesus in a concrete way. Remember, the curtain, the vail, is open to the presence of God. And it is not too late for any of us to run to Jesus. I hope you, too, do that today!

With Love,
Anitta Tilly

Stanwich PreK-K Sunday School Teaching Team
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Sunday, April 5, 2009

One Man Thanks Jesus

Today's Bible story can be found in Luke 17:11-19.
This Bible Event is about gratitude. What a perfect week to express our gratitude to God. 
Psalm 7:17 says "I will give thanks to the Lord." 
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Saturday, April 4, 2009

Sunday School, Greenwich, CT



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Sunday, March 29, 2009

Jesus Heals....

Kindergarten class tells the story of today.
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Tuesday, March 24, 2009

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March 22, 2009 10:45 a.m. service

We had a fun morning getting reacquainted and enjoying our new Spring Lesson Plan on how wonderful our Lord cares for us and is always there for us when we are sick.  We studied about a little sick boy who was dying and his father traveled to a neighboring village to find Jesus to ask him to come travel back with him to heal his son.  Jesus then sent him back to to find his boy healed without Jesus touching or seeing him.  As our bible verse this week read, "Give thanks to the Lord.  His love is forever." (Chronicles 16:34)  Following our study, the kids decorated their own arm slings as if they were ill or hurt and we also practiced what it would be like blindfolded and being blind.  We also had fun with our helpers, Liz and Tom, looking at various stories from the library on how God gives us special help and helpers to heal us when we are sick.  We then finished our hour with Betsy with a few fun minutes of singing our favorites.  The boys are definitely improving their "Hallelujah!!!  Praise Ye The Lord!!!  A great start to a great week ahead.

Sunday, March 22, 2009

A Sick Boy Is Made Well

Dear Parents,
I just wanted you to know how blessed I am by our 3 year olds class. In this class we have one young adult who is the "baby sitter" but mostly the lesson is taught by 2 of our 8th graders. When teens get involved with church they are more likely to stay in church and have their own faith grow. There is such a sweet atmosphere in the 3 year old room and it seems that the children love being there.
In today's story the children learned about God's love for them. The Bible Verse is "Give thanks to the Lord, His love is forever." (Chronicles 16:34).
The Bible story comes from John 4:46-53
The father in today's story was a royal official; he was well-to-do and probably had access to healers of many kinds. But it looked as if his son was going to die. This man could have sent his servant to Jesus when He came to Cana but he himself walked from Capernaum to beg Jesus to come and heal his son.
We all have felt the helplessness when our child is ill. Even with access to doctors and hospitals, a parent can still fear when a child is sick.
Wonder what the father in today's story was thinking as he was walking? Will my boy stay alive until I can bring Jesus back home? What if Jesus won't come with me? Will He care?
This father was in a real need, and it was his real need that brought him to Jesus. He was about to experience a wonderful thing. Jesus cared! with just a word, He healed the boy and the whole family believed!
Last week I read in David Wilkerson's Devotions: "Our faith is not meant to get us out of hard place or change our painful condition. Rather, it is meant to reveal God's faithfulness to us in the midst of our dire situation. God does at times change our trying circumstances. But more often, He doesn't - because He wants to change us." David Wilkerson then goes on to examples of the fiery furnace and Daniel in the Lions' den examples. If those people had suddenly been pulled out of their circumstances, they never would have known the full grace of God's miracle-working power. And the Lord would not have been magnified before the ungodly.
I just wanted to add that, in case you are going through a really tuff time and are wondering why God is not hearing your prayers. Just remember that He is always close to you and His plans are so much better than ours. Don't lose hope! WAIT! And know that there are many at Stanwich Church who LOVE YOU!


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Monday, March 16, 2009

Kindergarten Class



Every time I look into the Kindergarten class, I am amazed how organized it looks! Each child has their own name tag. I believe that our teachers make every child feel that they belong. Isn't it wonderful to go to an "event" and see your name in the list. It says, someone was expecting me to be here! Just imagine how much more that means to a child.
Thank you teachers for helping the children to become part of the Kingdom of God in creative ways.
Anitta Tilly
Stanwich PreK-K Teaching Team
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Sunday, March 8, 2009

Zacchius


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Kids Choir


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Monday, March 2, 2009

New Web Site

I have been busy creating a new look to our web site. I hope it makes sense to you. I would be happy to receive any feedback.
Thanks!
Anitta Tilly
Stanwich PreK-K Teaching Team
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Monday, February 23, 2009

Lord's Prayer

"I will be glad and rejoice in your love" Psalm 31:7
"Pray to God, and he will hear you." Job 22:27

Bible Story

Invite your child to answer each question before reading the next paragraph.

The sun crept up in the sky, brighter and brighter. It was time to get up! Jesus' friends rubbed their eyes. They yawned and stretched. They looked around. They didn't see Jesus. WHERE COULD HE BE?

Jesus' friends went out to look for Him. They called and walked. They walked and they called. Finally, they came to a quiet place, away from people. That'''s where Jesus was! BUT WHAT WAS HE DOING?

Jesus was praying! His friends were glad to find Him! They wanted Jesus to come with them. But they wanted something else, too. WHAT DID THEY WANT?

Jesus' friends didn't know how to pray the way Jesus prayed. Jesus' friends asked Him to teach them how to pray! WHAT DID JESUS TELL HIS FRIENDS?

Jesus told His friends, "When you pray, pray like this: Our father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy Kingdom come, They will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into to temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the Kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen."  WHAT NAME DID JESUS TELL HIS FRIENDS TO CALL GOD?

Jesus told His friends to call God their Father. He told His friends to ask God, our Father in Heaven, for whatever they need. WHEN CAN WE TALK TO GOD?   Anytime!

Monday, February 2, 2009

Jesus Chooses Helpers

This Sunday, Feb 1st the topic was "Jesus Chooses Helpers". Matthew 4:18-22
I had an awesome time with the kids. They are so smart and they understand so much. What was very interesting , they all felt that their father's and mother's jobs were VERY important and if Jesus told them to "Come, and follow me" and leave everything behind that that would NOT happen. And I am sure they are right. We talked a little bit about the "cost " of following Jesus. That there are things we have to give up when we decide to follow Jesus. But I am not sure if they got that point YET.
One little girl girl said this during the class: "I know all about Jesus, because my heart is after him!!!!!!!!!". She is 41/2 years old. Her heart is after Jesus. That is awesome. Is your heart after Jesus? 
The memory verse for this week is "'Come, follow me,' Jesus said." Matthew 4:19
Have a great week! I love you all!
Anitta