Forever Friends....

Our lesson this past week in Early Childhood..on the Road to Emmaus..Luke 24:13-35
Jesus loves me and Jesus wants to be my friend forever!

Two of Jesus followers were talking as they walked along the road to Emmaus. They were just walking along and talking as friends usually do.... suddenly another friend joined them. "What are you talking about?" the third friend asked. They stopped and stood still, their faces sad. God kept them from recognizing the third friend as Jesus. The one named Cleopas said, "You must be a visitor to Jerusalem or you would know what has happened here the past few days." "Jesus of Nazareth, a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people, was handed over to be sentenced to death....nailed to a cross!" They had many questions in their minds about the events that had taken place. The visitor said to them, "How slow you are to believe what the prophets have spoken. Did not Jesus have to suffer these things and then enter His glory as the Scriptures foretold.

As they approached the village where they were going, they urged the visitor to stay with them and eat with them. They were having such a good time talking with Him that they wanted Him to stay. When they sat at the table, He took bread, gave thanks, and broke it and began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized Him....at that He disappeared from their sight.

Jesus loved His friends so much and loved spending time with them. Jesus loves you and wants to spend time with you, too! He is your friend and wants to be your friend and spend time with you forever!

Yes! Jesus loves you so much! He loves it when you talk to Him, when you come to church and learn about Him, when you sing to Him......He loves you all the time.

Jesus, thank you for listening to us. Thank you for loving us. Thank you for being our forever friend. We love you! Amen!

Parents: We would love for you to review the lesson with your kids each week. We want to partner with you to share the Living Word with them....make it fun for them to learn and to help them in their spiritual journey.

Dates for your Calendar:

Sunday, April 10 - Parent/Infant Dedication - 4:00-6:00pm

Sunday, May 22 - Kindergarten Graduation/Luncheon - 1:30-3:00pm

Sunday, June 5 - Promotion Sunday

June 20 - 24, 2011 - VBS - Panda Mania

Until next week....God bless, Carole Miller, Early Childhood Director camiller@parkchapel.org

There's Gonna Be a Party.....

Good Afternoon All .....During February in the
Early Childhood Department our Bottom Line
is that Jesus Loves Me

Last week, we learned about "The Great Banquet", Luke 14:16-24 and that Jesus loves Everyone!

Jesus told a story about a man who was preparing a BIG party. He had invited many people to come, but when the day of the big party arrived and the message was sent out "Come, everything is ready, those invited had all kinds of excuses why they could not come. "I've got to go grocery shopping", "I'm going to be playing with my friend", "I'm tired and need to take a nap", "I want to try out my new video game".

The owner of the house was very upset and ordered his helper to go out into the streets of the town, country roads, to go everywhere and invite all people he saw. The man wanted his house to be full at the party. Many came, but there was still room. The door was closed to the party and the master said, "I tell you not one of those who were invited and made excuses will get a taste of my dinner."

When Jesus asks you to come to His party, drop everything. This is one party you won't want to miss. If you accept Jesus' invitation, you will live with Him in heaven. He will make a place for you there and you will party with Him forever!


What we will be learning the remainder of February:

2/13/11 - Jesus wants to spend time with me. "Road to Emmaus"...Luke 24:13-17, 28-31
2/20/11 - Jesus cares for me. "Washes Feet" ...John 13:1-15
2/27/11 - Jesus wants me to love others. "The Good Samaritan" ...Luke 10:25-37

If you would like to sing this month's Worship song with your children, "Yes, Jesus Loves Me", drop me a note at the e-mail below and I will have a copy available for you at the Security Check-In on Sunday.

Some important upcoming dates:

Sunday, March 20....Volunteer Roundtable/Luncheon (Kindergarten)....1:00-3:00pm
Sunday, April 10.... Parent/Infant Dedication....4:00-6:00pm
Sunday, May 15 ... Volunteer Roundtable/Luncheon (Preschool)....1:00-3:oopm
Sunday, May 22 ... Kindergarten Graduation/Luncheon ....1:30-3:00pm
Sunday, June 5 ... Promotion Sunday
June 20-24, 2011 ...VBS
Sunday, June 26 ...Volunteer/Roundtable/Luncheon (2's) ....1:00-3:00pm
Sunday, July 24 ... Volunteer/Roundtable/Luncheon (1's) .... 1:00-3:00pm

As always, I love sharing this time with you. I'm always available at camiller@parkchapel.org