Invite Jesus to your breakfast or lunch table with a virtual storytime and devotion with the kids.....
WELCOME TO THE KINDER GARDEN AND STORYTIME
THE WEEK OF APRIL 11-17 - BOOKS OF ECCLESIASTES AND SONG OF SOLOMON
The Bible tells us that there is a time for everything we might encounter or choose to pursue but sadly, much of our time is not satisfying. We can become annoyed, frustrated, and worried and often feel like we are 'chasing after the wind'. Life without love seems meaningless and empty, especially when e are estranged from the love of God. King Solomon is all his wisdom, understood that there is a time for anything and everything but only those hours spend expressing and accepting love bring us contentment. For our storytime purposes, we will treat the scripture of Song of Solomon as an allegory of God's great love for us.
OUR TWO BOOKS THIS WEEK ARE:
"God Gave Us Seasons" By Carolyn Walcott
"For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven."
(Ecclesiastes 3:1)
"God's Great Love" By Rick Warren
"I have found the one whom my soul loves."
(Song of Solomon 3:4)
OUR CHARACTER TRAITS INCLUDE: CONTENTMENT, REVERENCE, AND WISE USE OF TIME
The Bible tells us that there is a time for everything we might encounter or choose to pursue but sadly, much of our time is not satisfying. We can become annoyed, frustrated, and worried and often feel like we are 'chasing after the wind'. Life without love seems meaningless and empty, especially when e are estranged from the love of God. King Solomon is all his wisdom, understood that there is a time for anything and everything but only those hours spend expressing and accepting love bring us contentment. For our storytime purposes, we will treat the scripture of Song of Solomon as an allegory of God's great love for us.
OUR TWO BOOKS THIS WEEK ARE:
"God Gave Us Seasons" By Carolyn Walcott
"For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven."
(Ecclesiastes 3:1)
"God's Great Love" By Rick Warren
"I have found the one whom my soul loves."
(Song of Solomon 3:4)
OUR CHARACTER TRAITS INCLUDE: CONTENTMENT, REVERENCE, AND WISE USE OF TIME
THE WEEK OF APRIL 18-24 - BOOKS OF ISAIAH, HABAKKUK, DANIEL, HAGGAI, AND ZECHIARIAH)
AS WE READ THROUGH THE REMAINING BOOKS OF THE OLD TESTAMENT, WE WILL TALK ABOUT MESSAGES AND MESSENGERS. THESE SPECIAL MESSAGES THAT ARE MENTIONED IN THE BIIBLE CAME FROM GOD AND WERE DELIVERED BY SPECIALPEOPLE CALLED PROPHETS. KIDS CAN UNDERSTAND MESSAGES BY THINKING ABOUT NEWS/INFORMATION THEY MIGHT RECEIVE FROM OTHERS SUCH AS TEACHERS AND PARENTS. THEY ALSO CAN UNDERSTAND THE NEED TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS. WE WILL PLOW THROUGH THIS WONDERFUL SCRIPTURE IN THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS AND TOUCH UPON MANY BIBLICAL VIRTUES TO HARVEST FROM THESE LAST 17 BOOKS OF THE OLD TESTAMENT WHICH ARE OFTEN AND SADLY SKIPPED OVER.
PROPHET WEEK #1 (SOME MESSAGES ANNOUNCE UPCOMING EVENTS. TRUST IN GOD AND HAVE HOPE, BE COURAGEOUS, AND DON'T STOP DOING THE RIGHT THING FOR GOD IS IN CONTROL AND HE IS WITH US ALWAYS EVEN THOUGH WE CAN'T ALWAYS SEE HIM. CONTINUE TO BUILD YOUR FAITH IN PREPARATION.
OUR FIVE BOOKS THIS WEEK ARE:
"and then it's spring" By Julie Fogliano
"See I am doing a new thing! Now it spring up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland."
(Isaiah 43:19)
"Flashlight Night" By Elizabeth Hasselbeck
"Rays of light flash from his hands, where his awesome power is hidden."
(Habakkuk 3:4)
"Daniel in the Lion's Den"
"My God sent his angel and shut the lions' mouths..."
(Daniel 6:22)
"Zerubbabel Rebuilds the Temple" By Larry Burgdorf
"Consider your ways."
(Haggai 1:15)
"The Legend of Jelly Bean and the Unbreakable Egg" By Joe Troiano
"It is not by force nor by strength, but by my spirit"
(Zechariah 4:6)
OUR BIBLICAL VIRTUES ARE HOPE, FAITHFULNESS, TRUST, COURAGE, PERSEVERANCE, AND
SELF-CONTROL
AS WE READ THROUGH THE REMAINING BOOKS OF THE OLD TESTAMENT, WE WILL TALK ABOUT MESSAGES AND MESSENGERS. THESE SPECIAL MESSAGES THAT ARE MENTIONED IN THE BIIBLE CAME FROM GOD AND WERE DELIVERED BY SPECIALPEOPLE CALLED PROPHETS. KIDS CAN UNDERSTAND MESSAGES BY THINKING ABOUT NEWS/INFORMATION THEY MIGHT RECEIVE FROM OTHERS SUCH AS TEACHERS AND PARENTS. THEY ALSO CAN UNDERSTAND THE NEED TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS. WE WILL PLOW THROUGH THIS WONDERFUL SCRIPTURE IN THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS AND TOUCH UPON MANY BIBLICAL VIRTUES TO HARVEST FROM THESE LAST 17 BOOKS OF THE OLD TESTAMENT WHICH ARE OFTEN AND SADLY SKIPPED OVER.
PROPHET WEEK #1 (SOME MESSAGES ANNOUNCE UPCOMING EVENTS. TRUST IN GOD AND HAVE HOPE, BE COURAGEOUS, AND DON'T STOP DOING THE RIGHT THING FOR GOD IS IN CONTROL AND HE IS WITH US ALWAYS EVEN THOUGH WE CAN'T ALWAYS SEE HIM. CONTINUE TO BUILD YOUR FAITH IN PREPARATION.
OUR FIVE BOOKS THIS WEEK ARE:
"and then it's spring" By Julie Fogliano
"See I am doing a new thing! Now it spring up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland."
(Isaiah 43:19)
"Flashlight Night" By Elizabeth Hasselbeck
"Rays of light flash from his hands, where his awesome power is hidden."
(Habakkuk 3:4)
"Daniel in the Lion's Den"
"My God sent his angel and shut the lions' mouths..."
(Daniel 6:22)
"Zerubbabel Rebuilds the Temple" By Larry Burgdorf
"Consider your ways."
(Haggai 1:15)
"The Legend of Jelly Bean and the Unbreakable Egg" By Joe Troiano
"It is not by force nor by strength, but by my spirit"
(Zechariah 4:6)
OUR BIBLICAL VIRTUES ARE HOPE, FAITHFULNESS, TRUST, COURAGE, PERSEVERANCE, AND
SELF-CONTROL
CLICK ON THE GATE BELOW TO OPEN THE DOOR TO OUR VIRTUAL LIBRARY
AND LISTEN TO MS. KATHY AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS READING THE PICTURE BOOKS. REMEMBER TO CLICK ON SLIDE TWO FOR THIS WEEK'S BOOKS. TO REVISIT OTHER BOOKS, CLICK ON SLIDE ONE.
AND LISTEN TO MS. KATHY AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS READING THE PICTURE BOOKS. REMEMBER TO CLICK ON SLIDE TWO FOR THIS WEEK'S BOOKS. TO REVISIT OTHER BOOKS, CLICK ON SLIDE ONE.
FOR PREVIOUS WEEKS GO TO THE PAST LESSONS PAGE.
CLICK ON IMAGE BELOW FOR DIGGING DEEPER DEVOTIONS (for adults)
CLICK ON IMAGE BELOW TO LEARN TO SING THE BIBLE BOOK BOP
CLICK ON IMAGE BELOW FOR PRINTABLE COLORING PAGES FOR THE BOOKS OF THE BIBLE
(Also, another valuable resourse is available through the Walk Thru the Bible Ministries, Inc. On this website you will find some awesome coloring books that can be purchased for kids. I highly recomend these. I purchased them for my kids and grandkids. They are awesome!!
(Also, another valuable resourse is available through the Walk Thru the Bible Ministries, Inc. On this website you will find some awesome coloring books that can be purchased for kids. I highly recomend these. I purchased them for my kids and grandkids. They are awesome!!
MEMORIES OF GOD'S BLESSINGS........BELOW ARE PICTURES AND LINKS FROM OUR VIRTUAL GARDEN PROGRAM 2020
GALLERY OF OUR INDIVIDUAL SHARING EXPERIENCES WITH OUR NEIGHBORS
VIRTUAL KINDER GARDEN WEEK #8
PARABLE OF THE GREAT BANQUET
(We regret that we were unable to have our traditional luncheon with parents, grandparents, and friends; however, we hope you will enjoy our virtual celebration below.)
PARABLE OF THE GREAT BANQUET
(We regret that we were unable to have our traditional luncheon with parents, grandparents, and friends; however, we hope you will enjoy our virtual celebration below.)
COME TO THE TABLE
PARABLE OF THE GREAT BANQUET (Welcome to our Virtual Garden Party Celebration. Learn about the King's wonderful feast by clicking on the picture above) |
GARDEN PARTY SCRIPTURE RECITATIONS
(Click on the picture above to hear the sweet voices of our kids reciting the Bible scripture verses from this year's program.) |
MUSIC TIME - "If I Were a Butterfly"
(Click on the picture above for a special presentation of this year's song)
(Click on the picture above for a special presentation of this year's song)
SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE
"Give thanks unto the Lord for he is good." (Psalm 118:11)
"Give thanks unto the Lord for he is good." (Psalm 118:11)
VIRTUAL KINDER GARDEN WEEK #7
PARABLE OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN
(Our Sharing Week)
Wednesday, July 29
Click on the pics/images below.
(Remember to have patience as some of the downloads take a few minutes but it's worth the wait:)
CIRCLE TIME
'Parable of the Good Samaritan' (Listen to this favorite and most well known parable that Jesus told. We remind ourselves of the importance of always helping our neighbors even during these unprecedented times.) |
SHARING TIME
(Enjoy watching how the kids have shared vegetables and flowers since 2009. (a total of 34 baskets) DIGGING DEEPER DEVOTION for parents
(Always work hard and do your part to share with neighbors.) |
TOPS AND BOTTOMS AND MIDDLES IN OUR KINDER GARDEN
(Which do you like the best?)
(Which do you like the best?)
VEGETABLE OF THE WEEK-CORN. It's time to harvest that yummy corn on the cob |
A SPECIAL MOMENT IN THE GARDEN
(Sharing the legacy of a special garden friend by building a pizza oven in loving memory of Tim UpChurch) |
CRITTER OF THE WEEK - GROUNDHOG
(Thank you Mr. Michael for helping our groundhog find a new home. Click on the picture and see how excited the groundhog was.)
(Thank you Mr. Michael for helping our groundhog find a new home. Click on the picture and see how excited the groundhog was.)
MEMORY SCRIPTURE VERSE.
"Love your neighbor as yourself." (Matthew 19:19)
"Love your neighbor as yourself." (Matthew 19:19)
VIRTUAL KINDER GARDEN WEEK#6
PARABLE OF THE MUSTARD SEED
Wednesday, JULY 22
(click on the individual pics/images below for this week's fun in the garden)
PARABLE OF THE MUSTARD SEED
Wednesday, JULY 22
(click on the individual pics/images below for this week's fun in the garden)
CIRCLE TIME
PARABLE OF THE MUSTARD SEED (Come to our Kinder Garden this week and learn how great things grow from small beginnings) |
GARDEN TIME
(Dig into God's goodness, and experience great JOY) |
DIGGING DEEPER DEVOTION FOR PARENTS
(The smallest of deeds can make the biggest difference.)
(The smallest of deeds can make the biggest difference.)
VEGETABLE OF THE WEEK-BEETS
|
BEET RECIPES
(What can I do with a few beets?) |
MUSIC TIME
(Keep practicing our "Butterfly Song" with Ms. Hope)
(Keep practicing our "Butterfly Song" with Ms. Hope)
MEMORY SCRIPTURE VERSE
"The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed planted in a field."
Matthew 13:31
"The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed planted in a field."
Matthew 13:31
VIRTUAL KINDER GARDEN WEEK #5
PARABLE OF THE WORKERS IN THE VINEYARD
Wednesday, July 15
(click on the individual pics/images below for all the fun)
OPENING CIRCLE TIME WITH MS. KATHY
PARABLE OF THE WORKERS IN THE VINEYARD (This is also called our "That's Not Fair!" Parable |
TIME TO HEAR FROM THE KIDS
"WHAT DOES BEING FAIR MEAN?" (We asked the kids and volunteers to tell us what they thought being fair meant.) |
GARDEN TIME FUN WITH MS. NANCY, MS. LINDA, AND MS. TERESA.
(Digging for potatoes in our garden.) |
VEGETABLE OF THE WEEK WITH MS. TERESA
(Now it's your turn to go to the garden and dig for potatoes) |
MOVEMENT
(Play this game of "THAT'S NOT FAIR" Musical Chairs |
MUSIC TIME
"Jesus Love Me" Our favorite song to sing in the Kinder Garden each year. |
MEMORY SCRIPTURE VERSE
"Work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically."
Romans 12:11
"Work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically."
Romans 12:11
VIRTUAL KINDER GARDEN WEEK #4
PARABLE OF THE WHEAT AND WEEDS
Wednesday, July 1
(Click on the individual pictures/links below)
PARABLE OF THE WHEAT AND WEEDS
Wednesday, July 1
(Click on the individual pictures/links below)
OPENING CIRCLETIME
(Click on the picture above and visit a wheatfield with Ms. Kathy. Learn about the hidden meaning of The Parable of the Wheat and Weeds.) |
GARDENTIME WITH MS. LINDA, MS. MARGIE, MS.KIT, AND MS. KATHY
(Click on the picture above and come to our Kinder Garden to look for wheat and weeds and see what's growing.) |
COMPOSTING WITH MS. NANCY AND MS. NAIDA
(Click on the image above and hear about composting in the Community Garden) |
GETTING THE KIDS INVOLVED WITH HERMAN THE WORM AND MS. HOPE
(Click on the image of Herman above and learn how to make your own compost bin at home) |
VEGETABLE OF THE WEEK-YELLOW SQUASH WITH MS. LINDA AND MS. KIT (Click on the image above and watch how to pick yellow squash) |
CRITTER OF THE WEEK WITH MR. MICHAEL
(Click on the picture above to see what special critter was visiting our garden week.) |
MEMORY SCRIPTURE VERSE
"God will reveal who His children are."
Romans 8:19
THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR INDIVIDUAL GARDEN AND CREATION EXPERIENCES WITH US. BELOW IS OUR GROWING GALLERY OF YOUR PICTURES. ALWAYS SHARE WITH US.
1. Mac is excited to show Grandmother Katy his garden. 2. Mac is proud of the cucumbers growing in his own garden. 3, Bella Grace and Peyton make homemade bird feeders. 4, Birdnest with eggs in the Ritchie's backyard, including a cowbird egg. 5. Enjoying the Virtual Program with the family at dinner. 6. Enjoying the Virtual Program on the TV every Wednesday morning. 7 and 8. Experiment results from Week#3. 9. Meredith is excited about the carrots growing in her garden at home. 10. Charlotte is going on a cucumber hunt. 11. The baby birds from Pic#4 hatched. GOD CREATION IS WONDERFUL!! THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR EXPERIENCES WITH US.
VIRTUAL KINDER GARDEN WEEK #3
PARABLE OF THE VINE AND BRANCHES
Wednesday, June 24
OPENING CIRCLE TIME WITH MS. KATHY
Click on the picture above and come to the vineyard and learn about the Parable of the Vine and Branches. |
GARDEN TIME
Click on the picture above and help us look for vines in our very own garden. |
MUSIC TIME
Click on the picture above ro watch some of our Kinder Gardeners learning our song, "If I Were a Butterfly" |
CREATION/SCIENCE TIME WITH MS. PRISCILLA
Click on the picture above to hear how we are like the plants and need to be connected to God always to bear much fruit. |
VEGETABLE OF THE WEEK WITH MS. NAIDA AND MS. NANCY
Click on the picture above to go on a hunt for cucumbers in our garden and learn about how they climb and how we should pick them. |
CRITTER OF THE WEEK WITH MR. MICHAEL
Click on the picture above to see a special friend who visited our garden this week. |
WHAT'S GROWING IN THE GARDEN?
Click on the picture above to go on a tour of our Kinder Garden and see all the fun things that are growing.
Click on the picture above to go on a tour of our Kinder Garden and see all the fun things that are growing.
MEMORY SCRIPTURE VERSE
"I am the vine; you are the branches" (John 15:5)
"I am the vine; you are the branches" (John 15:5)
VIRTUAL KINDER GARDEN WEEK #2
PARABLE OF THE FIG TREE
Wednesday, June 17
PARABLE OF THE FIG TREE
Wednesday, June 17
OPENING CIRCLE TIME WITH MS. KATHY
(Click on the picture above for our lesson for Week #2) |
GARDEN TIME
(Click on the picture above for fun in our garden) |
SCIENCE TIME WITH MS. TERESA
(Click on the picture above to learn how to do a fun science project with carrots this week.)
(Click on the picture above to learn how to do a fun science project with carrots this week.)
SPECIAL SNACK WITH MS. LINDA
(Click on the picture above to learn about a yummy snack using those broccoli stems.) |
VEGETABLE OF THE WEEK
(Click on the picture above to hear more about harvesting some carrots this week.) |
MEMORY SCRIPTURE VERSE
"See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth." (James 5:7b)
(Remember to practice learning your memory Bible verses.)
"See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth." (James 5:7b)
(Remember to practice learning your memory Bible verses.)
VIRTUAL KINDER GARDEN WEEK #1
PARABLE OF THE FARMER SCATTERING SEED
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10
OPENING CIRCLE TIME
(Click on picture above to listen to this week's lesson) |
GARDEN TIME
(Click on picture above to check out the garden and plant some seeds) |
DIGGING DEEPER DEVOTION
(Parents, click on picture above to learn more)
(Parents, click on picture above to learn more)
MUSIC TIME with Ms. Hope
(Click on image above to start learning our song) |
CRAFT TIME
(Click on image above to learn how to plant more seeds at home.) |
MEMORY SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
"The farmer plants seeds by taking God's word to others." (Mark 4:14)
"The farmer plants seeds by taking God's word to others." (Mark 4:14)
THIS WEEK'S VEGETABLE OF THE WEEK
(Click on the onion above for tips on how to harvest this week)
(Click on the onion above for tips on how to harvest this week)
EACH WEEK PRIOR TO OUR SUMMER PROGRAM WE FEATURED A VEGETABLE FROM OUR KINDER GARDEN AND OFFERED TIPS ON HOW TO HARVEST IT.
Check out all the vegetables we have already harvested.
MAY 10-19
BROCCOLI
Click on the above pic for tips on how to harvest |
CAULIFLOWER
Click on the above pic for tips on how to harvest |
MAY 3-8
SUGAR SNAP PEAS
Click on the above pic for tips on how to harvest
Click on the above pic for tips on how to harvest
APRIL 26 - MAY 2
LEAF LETTUCE
Click on the above pic for tips on how to harvest
Click on the above pic for tips on how to harvest
APRIL PLANT DAY
(because of the pandemic situation, we were unable to gather with the children this year; however, we had 6 faithful volunteers who practiced 'social distancing' and helped us get the garden planted for this summer.
(because of the pandemic situation, we were unable to gather with the children this year; however, we had 6 faithful volunteers who practiced 'social distancing' and helped us get the garden planted for this summer.
WINTER PLANT DAY IN MARCH
After today, we have asparagus, sugar peas, broccoli, cauliflower, onions, lettuce, beets, carrots, and potatoes planted in our garden.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS SUMMER'S PROGRAM,PAIR-OF-BULLS (Garden Parables) IS STILL OPEN.
Forms are available on this website under the Parents' Page or in the church office.
Forms are available on this website under the Parents' Page or in the church office.
I BELIEVE IN CHILDREN
....There is faith in their eyes,
Love in their touch
And hope in their attitude.
....I thrill with them at life's joy's
Run with them through tall grasses
And bow with them in worship.
....They are the fragile dream of yesterday,
Life's radiant reality of today
And the vibrant vision of tomorrow.
(taken from www.handprint.org.)
....There is faith in their eyes,
Love in their touch
And hope in their attitude.
....I thrill with them at life's joy's
Run with them through tall grasses
And bow with them in worship.
....They are the fragile dream of yesterday,
Life's radiant reality of today
And the vibrant vision of tomorrow.
(taken from www.handprint.org.)
Our Mission Statement
We believe that it is never too early to introduce a child to God's amazing love through a hands-on experience of growing and tending a garden. A strong foundation of faith can be built upon this very early exposure to garden experiences as related to scripture and Biblical teachings of obedience, patience, hard work, dependence on God, tolerance of others, humility, kindness, generosity, prayer, and praise.
We believe that it is never too early to introduce a child to God's amazing love through a hands-on experience of growing and tending a garden. A strong foundation of faith can be built upon this very early exposure to garden experiences as related to scripture and Biblical teachings of obedience, patience, hard work, dependence on God, tolerance of others, humility, kindness, generosity, prayer, and praise.
Mt. Sylvan Core Values
TRADITION GENEROSITY CARE OUTREACH GROWTH