After School at the Church

Today in Hagerman at 3:15 - 4:45
Scriptures are 1 John 5:16-13 and John 6:47.
Of course there will be plenty of time for prayer, praise, snacks and fun. Come join us.

Merry Christmas

Join us today for Children's Church

9 December 2012

We will discuss Luke 3:1-6 and Isaiah 40:3-5

The word of the day is advent and the concept is expectation.

Parents and caregivers:

Continue the study with advent prayers that concentrate on Jesus' coming and our thanksgiving for our salvation.
Merry Christmas!

After School at the Church

Monday 26 November 2012

This week's Scripture is 1 John 4:20-5:5
Join us at 3:15 for Scripture, Prayer and praise and of course snacks. we will plan our Christmas party also. Remember, next week we will not meet because of the Christmas Silver Tea. Thank you.

Dexter First Presbyterian Children's Church

Our Scripture this week is from the Gospel of John 18:33-37

Our word for the day is Kingdom and our concept is not of this world.

Parents and Caregivers, continue the study what does it mean to belong to the Truth? How do we belong to Jesus?
As always, we will sing and pray. Bring your prayer requests and your thanksgivings.
See you soon.

After School at the Church, Hagerman, NM

For Monday the 19th of November, 3:13 to 4:45

We will study 1 John 4:7-19. Also we will have a mini Thanksgiving party a few games and prizes, lots of Thanksgiving and fun.
I will see you there.  

Children's Church for November 18, 2012

Today we will discuss Hebrews 10:19-25
Our word for the day is provoke and the concept is provoking good deeds.
As always we will sing and prayer. Bring your prayer requests.

 Parents teachers and caregivers, continue the study:

Continue the study this week, by looking at the life of Hannah in 1 Samuel. Read her song 1 Samuel 2:1-10.
Thank God for your blessings. 

Happy Thanksgiving

 

After School at the Church, 12 November, 2012

Come and join us after school for prayer praise Scripture and fun.
This week we will be studying 1 John 4:1-6 The Spirit of Truth, Psalm 27:1, Romans 8:31, and John 1:14
We are also making boxes of thanksgiving.
See you soon.

Children's Church Nov 11, 2012

We will be looking at the Widow's Mite

Scripture: Gospel Mark 12:38-44
38As he taught, he said, "Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, 39and to have the best seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets! 40They devour widows' houses and for the sake of appearance say long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation."
41He sat down opposite the treasury, and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. 42A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. 43Then he called his disciples and said to them, "Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury. 44For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on."

Word:         Abundance
Concept:     Devotion

Parents and Caregivers continue the study

During the week talk about what it is to give your all, maybe use an example from sports and think of our veterans this week who pledged to give even their lives to forward the freedoms of our country.

After School at the Church, Hagerman NM

29 October, 2012 3:15-4:45

Scripture 1 John 3:10-15 Love’s Imperative

What is an imperative? Something that is absolutely necessary and urgent. Think of ways that love could be urgent then read the Scripture,1 John 3:10-15, then read the second Scripture posted below John 17:14

How is Jesus not of this world? What does He mean by not being of this world?

Halloween Party - It is All Hallow's Eve or Halloween a time to pray for the saints and the church. We will have some fun on Monday doing just that. Be prepared for a prayer/cupcake walk and a few small contests. See you there.

1 John 3:10-15 Love’s Imperative

10 This is how God’s children—and the Devil’s children—are made evident.
The Command to Love

Whoever does not do what is right is not of God, especially the one who does not love his brother.(A) 11 For this is the message you have heard from the beginning: We should love one another, 12 unlike Cain,(B) who was of the evil one(C) and murdered[a] his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his works were evil, and his brother’s were righteous. 13 Do not be surprised, brothers, if the world hates(D) you. 14 We know that we have passed from death to life because we love our brothers. The one who does not love remains in death.(E) 15 Everyone who hates his brother(F) is a murderer,(G) and you know that no murderer has eternal life residing in him.
Footnotes:

    1 John 3:12 Or slaughtered

Cross references:

    1 John 3:10 : 1Jn 2:10; 3:14-17; 4:20-21
    1 John 3:12 : Gn 4:1; Jd 11
    1 John 3:12 : 2Th 3:3
    1 John 3:13 : Jn 17:14
    1 John 3:14 : Jn 8:51
    1 John 3:15 : 1Jn 2:9, 11; 4:20
    1 John 3:15 : Mt 5:21-22; Jn 8:44

John 17:14

14 I have given them Your word.
The world hated(A) them
because they are not of the world,(B)
as I am not of the world.(C)
Cross references:

    John 17:14 : Lk 6:22, 27; 19:14
    John 17:14 : Jn 15:19
    John 17:14 : Jn 8:23; 18:36

Children's Church at DFPC 

We will not have Children's Church either the 28th of October or the 4th of November.
The 28th we will be celebrating an community service with Dexter, Hagerman and Artesia. Of course on the 4th of November we will be celebrating Communion.

Have a happy and safe All Hallow's Eve (Halloween) and remember to offer Thanksgivings for the saints in your life.
More later. If you would like something extra for home schooling in Scripture, follow us in After School at the Church on this same blog. Thanks BEV

After School at the Church Hagerman Presbyterian 

3:20=4:45 on Mondays

For the week of October 22nd

Scripture this week: 1 John 2:28-3:10 Remaining in God, God’s Children

This week we are going to the corn maze. We leave at 3:40 after Scripture and snack and return around 6:00pm.

Children's Church October 21, 2012

Word: Ransom

Concept: Service

Scripture:  Mark 10:35-45 

We will discuss John and James wanting to be considered special and what that consideration meant to Jesus and to John and James. We will talk about service and Jesus' life as a ransom for many.

Prayers will include food banks and church missions.

Mark 10:35-45

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

³⁵ Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, approached Him and said, “Teacher, we want You to do something for us if we ask You.”
³⁶ “What do you want Me to do for you?” He asked them.
³⁷ They answered Him, “Allow us to sit at Your right and at Your left in Your glory.”
³⁸ But Jesus said to them, “You don’t know what you’re asking. Are you able to drink the cup I drink or to be baptized with the baptism I am baptized with?”
³⁹ “We are able,” they told Him.
Jesus said to them, “You will drink the cup I drink, and you will be baptized with the baptism I am baptized with. ⁴⁰ But to sit at My right or left is not Mine to give; instead, it is for those it has been prepared for.” ⁴¹ When the other 10 disciples heard this, they began to be indignant with James and John.
⁴² Jesus called them over and said to them, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles dominate them, and their men of high positions exercise power over them. ⁴³ But it must not be like that among you. On the contrary, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, ⁴⁴ and whoever wants to be first among you must be a slave to all. ⁴⁵ For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life—a ransom for many.”

Parents and Caregivers:

Continue the study by focusing on service this week. Remind children to work and play with care to be the best child of God they can be.
 Colossians 3:12-17
¹² Therefore, God’s chosen ones, holy and loved, put on heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, ¹³ accepting one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a complaint against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you must also forgive. ¹⁴ Above all, put on love—the perfect bond of unity. ¹⁵ And let the peace of the Messiah, to which you were also called in one body, control your hearts. Be thankful. ¹⁶ Let the message about the Messiah dwell richly among you, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, and singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with gratitude in your hearts to God. ¹⁷ And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
 

Children's Church 24 June 2012

Symbol:     Sling Shot

Word:     Faith

Concept:    Calm the sea

Scripture: 1Samuel 17, Mark 4:35-41

We will discuss the faith that David had when he slew Goliath and then concentrate on the disciples' reaction in the boat Mark 4:41; And they were terrified and asked one another, “Who then is this? Even the wind and the sea obey Him!” 
We will pray and sing too.

Parents and Caregivers

Continue this week in prayer asking God to strengthen our faith.
Thanks you.  

 

Hagerman Summer Youth Mission and Scripture

Hello Hello
We are up and running again in Hagerman on Mondays for primary, elementary and middles school;

3:30 till 5:00 June 18, June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. 

We will have a time for prayer, Scripture, project and mission and of course great snacks thanks to Mrs. Carrolton and Mrs. Kelley. Please thank them when you see them.

Hopefully we will get to go swimming on the 2nd and maybe a picnic on the 23rd. Those times will be adjusted and take most of the afternoon.

We will use resources from: One with Them
We will be using three songs:
    I Refuse by Josh Wilson
    Move by Mercy Me
    The reason we Sing by Search and Rescue

June 18th
3:30-5:00 pm
First summer meeting
Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

For Children's Church June 10th 2012

Shill Breedyk will lead Children's Church this Sunday. Have a great week.

Symbol: Crown

Word: Reign

Concept: Sovereignty

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-11 (12-15) 16-20 (11:14-15)

1 Samuel 8:4-20 

1 Samuel 11:14-15 

For Parents and Caregivers

This week we look at the Israelites rejection of God through Samuel.
Continue the study by asking:

• What is a king?
• How is a king different from a president?
• What does it mean to reign?
• How can we make God reign for us?

 

Hagerman Youth Mission and Scripture Monday Afternoons

Summer 2012



We will meet on Mondays for the remainder of June through July
I will post Scripture readings one week in advance. Hopefully we will get to go swimming and have a picnic. We will use resources from One With Us One With Us
We will be using three songs: I Refuse by Josh Wilson, Move by Mercy Me and The reason we Sing by Search and Rescue
June 18th
3:15-4:45 pm
First summer meeting
Scripture Hebrews 4:12
Bible Gateway Hebrews 4:12
Thank you BEV

Children's Church at the Little Grey Church of Dexter

For Sunday 3 June, 2012

We will not have Children's Church this coming Sunday as we will celebrate Communion.
Also for the 10th of June, we are looking for a children's church leader.

For weekly study consider  Romans 12:9-16

⁹Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; ¹⁰love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. ¹¹Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. ¹²Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. ¹³Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers.

¹⁴Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. ¹⁵Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. ¹⁶Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly.

For reflection: being ardent in spirit

Word: Genuine

Prayer: Psalm 113:1-4

For Children’s Church

First Presbyterian Church of Dexter 

27 May 2012

Symbol and Concept: The Flame of the Holy Spirit

Word: Pentecost

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

1When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. 4All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.
5Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. 6And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. 7Amazed and astonished, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? 8And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? 9Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes 11Cretans and Arabs — in our own languages we hear them speaking about God’s deeds of power.” 12All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” 13But others sneered and said, “They are filled with new wine.”

And of course lots of singing and praying.

Parents and caregivers For the coming week:

1. Why was it important for God to send His Holy Spirit?
2. How does the Holy Spirit help us?
3. How does the Holy Spirit help with our prayers?
4. How is Pentecost considered the church's birthday?

For Children’s Church
20 May, 2012

Symbol: Scales of Justice
Word: Testimony
Concept: Court of Law

Shout and Prayer of Confession: (from Psalm 1)
    1 How happy is the man
    who does not follow the advice of the wicked,
    or take the path of sinners,
    or join a group of mockers!
    2 Instead, his delight is in the LORD's instruction,
    and he meditates on it day and night.

Scripture: 1 JOHN 5:9-13
9If we receive human testimony, the testimony of God is greater; for this is the testimony of God that he has testified to his Son. 10Those who believe in the Son of God have the testimony in their hearts. Those who do not believe in God have made him a liar by not believing in the testimony that God has given concerning his Son. 11And this is the testimony: God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.
13I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.

Add in several songs and prayers.
Parents continue the worship by discussing God's righteousness.

• How does your child define testimony? 
• What is meant by telling the truth as opposed to lying? 
• How does a court work? 
• Why is this important to Christians?

Children’s Church
First Presbyterian Church of Dexter, The Little Grey Church of Dexter
13 May, 2012

Symbol: Fruit that will last

Word: Friend

Concept: The Name of Jesus

Shout and Prayer of Confession: (from Psalm 1)

    1 How happy is the man

    who does not follow the advice of the wicked,

    or take the path of sinners,

    or join a group of mockers! 

    2 Instead, his delight is in the LORD's instruction,

    and he meditates on it day and night.

Scripture:

John15:12-17 12“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. 13No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. 14You are my friends if you do what I command you. 15I do not call you servants any longer, because the servant does not know what the master is doing; but I have called you friends, because I have made known to you everything that I have heard from my Father. 16You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name. 17I am giving you these commands so that you may love one another.”

Lots of singing and lots of prayer too!!

Parents and care givers if you'd like to continue the study

Discuss fruits that will last i.e. Fruits of the spirit, Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self Control; maybe even ask for an example each day

Discuss what it is to be a friend using Jesus as an example, i.e. love mercy, seek justice, walk humbly with your God.