WELCOME TO THE MT. SYLVAN KINDER GARDEN
SPROUTING NEWS
APRIL PLANT DAY POSTPONED
As we adjust to the many changes in our lives, the Kinder Garden is no different. We will be postponing our Spring Plant Day. We are still accepting applications for our summer garden program; however, we will be re-evaluating to determine if and how we can still offer this opportunity for the children. Please check for updates on this website.
Thanks to all those who helped us plant our 'cold weather' crops in March. Check out all our fun below......
(click on "play" in the upper right corner of pic below)
As we adjust to the many changes in our lives, the Kinder Garden is no different. We will be postponing our Spring Plant Day. We are still accepting applications for our summer garden program; however, we will be re-evaluating to determine if and how we can still offer this opportunity for the children. Please check for updates on this website.
Thanks to all those who helped us plant our 'cold weather' crops in March. Check out all our fun below......
(click on "play" in the upper right corner of pic below)
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. (Program pending)
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.
FEATURED PICTURE BOOK
(Stay safe my friends and fear not.....God is always with you)
BIG CHICKENS
Book Written by Leslie Helakoski
Devotion below by Ms. Kathy
(Stay safe my friends and fear not.....God is always with you)
BIG CHICKENS
Book Written by Leslie Helakoski
Devotion below by Ms. Kathy
Proverbs 1:33
"But all who listen to me will live in peace, untroubled by fear of harm."
If you have ever heard the expression, “running around like a bunch of chickens…” you will certainly understand the vision of a bunch of silly chickens running around the barnyard and nearby woods in fear of a wolf sneaking near their coup. It’s pretty obvious that not only are they afraid of the hungry wolf, but they are also afraid of everything else including the big ditch, the cow pasture, the river, and the cave. They made such a racket as they shrieked, squeaked, and freaked that they eventually managed to frighten away the wolf that was also hiding in the cave. God reminds us so many times to “fear not” but still in our human nature, we continue to run around “like a bunch of chickens” shrieking and squawking about the potential dangers around us. We even manage to excite and frighten others in our own excitement. Fear can be contagious and spread to others. There are many security systems sold after convincing the public with scary reenactments of break-ins on commercials. It is important to make good decisions and to be aware of our surrounding, but it is not God’s intent for us to live a life of fear. Furthermore, it is only through God that we are protected and saved from any danger should we ever boast or think proudly of ourselves, strutting around like BIG chickens.
Thought: "There is nothing to fear but fear itself." (Franklin D. Roosevelt)
"But all who listen to me will live in peace, untroubled by fear of harm."
If you have ever heard the expression, “running around like a bunch of chickens…” you will certainly understand the vision of a bunch of silly chickens running around the barnyard and nearby woods in fear of a wolf sneaking near their coup. It’s pretty obvious that not only are they afraid of the hungry wolf, but they are also afraid of everything else including the big ditch, the cow pasture, the river, and the cave. They made such a racket as they shrieked, squeaked, and freaked that they eventually managed to frighten away the wolf that was also hiding in the cave. God reminds us so many times to “fear not” but still in our human nature, we continue to run around “like a bunch of chickens” shrieking and squawking about the potential dangers around us. We even manage to excite and frighten others in our own excitement. Fear can be contagious and spread to others. There are many security systems sold after convincing the public with scary reenactments of break-ins on commercials. It is important to make good decisions and to be aware of our surrounding, but it is not God’s intent for us to live a life of fear. Furthermore, it is only through God that we are protected and saved from any danger should we ever boast or think proudly of ourselves, strutting around like BIG chickens.
Thought: "There is nothing to fear but fear itself." (Franklin D. Roosevelt)
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.)
Queen/King Bees from our 2019 Kinder Gardeners
"For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us...." (Ephesians 2:10)
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
