Wednesday, April 22, 2009

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

Stanwich PreK-K Teaching Team
www.stanwichrocks.org

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
www.stanwichrocks.org

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." 
Stanwich PreK-K Teaching Team
www.stanwichrocks.org

Saturday, April 4, 2009

Sunday School, Greenwich, CT



Stanwich PreK-K Teaching Team
www.stanwichrocks.org