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December’s Theme in our Elementary Environment
HOLIDAY 2011 NEWSLETTER
New Life Kids Newsletter -Holiday Edition (2011-2012)
Wrapped Up! by Rosie Villodas Director, New Life Kids Ministry
Christmas is on our door step! We have gotten everyone’s Christmas lists and are getting ready to shop like the Target Christmas lady. It’s so easy for us to get “Wrapped Up” in the business of Christmas. Kids too can forget what this season is all about. So we want to help our kids and ourselves remember to get wrapped up in others! So our theme this month is GenerosityMaking someones day by giving something away. James 1:17 says, “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights.”
So we know that God is the giver of all good things. But we also know that God’s generosity has a purpose. In Week 1, we listen as Jesus tells the parable of a rich man in Luke 12:13-21. Bottom Line: People are always more important than stuff. In Week 2, we learn that you can’t take it with you! A rich young ruler has a big question in Luke 18:18-25. Bottom Line: Don’t let stuff get in the way of loving Jesus. In week 3, we read two different accounts in John 3:16-17 and Luke 2:1-18 about the Greatest Gift Exchange ever—when Jesus is born. Bottom Line:
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God gave the greatest gift when He gave us Jesus. In week 4, there will be no kids program but we will have an online video where you and your child can learn this weeks lesson together! In week 4,we learn that wise men know how to be generous. Three men come to visit a young Jesus in Matthew 2:1-12. Bottom Line: When you give, it shows others how valuable they are. (Keep your eye out on facebook for more info on how to access our password protected site for online lessons.)
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December’s Theme: Christmas Clues!
Here’s the lineup for January @ NL Kids Ministry Elementary: Week 1 God can give you the power to control yourself. (Proverbs 25:28)
Week 2 Pause before you lose power. (Proverbs 16:32)
Week 3 Select your words carefully. (Proverbs12:18)
Christmas Clues! by Kathy Hill Editor in Chief, First Look Curriculum
It’s hard to believe it, but the stores are filling up with red and green. That can only mean one thing. Christmas is coming! Let’s get ready to celebrate! This December we will celebrate with our children that God gave us Jesus. God loves us SO much that He sent His Son to live among us and ultimately die for our sins. We will tremble with Mary as she hears of her coming child. We will give thanks with Mary and Joseph when they find a stable in which to deliver their first child. We will rejoice with the angels who came to deliver the good news. We will honor our Savior with gifts along with the wise men. As we work through the amazing Christmas story, we will celebrate the most amazing gift of love ever given, God’s Son Jesus. By Kathy Hill. © 2011 Orange. All rights reserved. www.WhatIsOrange.org * All rights reserved. Used by permission.
December Take Home by New Life Kids Staff Family Experience in a Bag
This month we will be teaching Preschoolers that God gave us Jesus! We’ll also be reminding elementary aged kids to get “Wrapped Up” in people this Christmas.
We know that this holiday season can get really busy and it can be tough to find opportunities to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with your kids. So, we wanted to make it easy for you! On December 18th, we will be handing out Christmas Birthday Kits to every family. In it you will find a few items to get you started in creating an easy family tradition that will help everyone remember what Christmas is all about. Look out for more info coming in the next couple of weeks on Facebook (www.facebook.com/NewLifeKids) and our Blog (www.newlifekidsnyc.blogspot.com)
Snacks Unpacked by Rosie Villodas Director, New Life Kids Ministry
I’ve been debating for a while whether or not our Elementary kids need to have snack during service. Most kids are only here for one service, which is probably around 55 min to 1hr 15min. Do they really need a snack and is it really a necessary part of the class? We’ve thought long and hard about it and have decided that we will no longer serve snacks in our Elementary rooms (K-5) on Sunday’s Beginning January 2011. It wasn’t an easy decision to make. There were many things we had to consider in making this decision. (continued on next page)
Week 4 Know when to stop. (Proverbs 25:16)
Week 5 Use the Bible to guide your thoughts. (Philippians 4:8)
JANUARY 2012 @ New Life Kids
Elementary Self-Control
choosing to do what you should do, not what you want to do.
Preschool Basic Truth Jesus Wants to be My Friend Forever.
Question “Is anything to hard for Jesus?”
Bottom Line “Jesus can do anything.” 2
holiday 2011 Take a look at some highlights coming this Holiday season at New Life Kids!
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Elementary Theme:
Kids Christmas Dance Team Rehearsal begins! Sign up at
New Life Kids is Canceled Today.
children@newlifefellowship.org
Honor Letting others know you see how valuable they are.
(Childcare available for Nursery-Kindergarten.)
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Pick up your Christmas Birthday Kits & your kids Elementary TOP SECRET Christmas Pack Today!
Discover how you can be a part of what God is doing at New Life Kids.
Kids Baptism Class
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MERRY CHRISTMAS!
New Life Kids is Canceled Today. (Childcare available for Nursery-Kindergarten.)
So, we would like to share with you how we came to this decision: Snack Fact #1: It costs a lot of money to have snacks. We have around 100-120 elementary a weekend during the school year and when you add up the cost of animal crackers, cheese crackers, cups and apple juice for that many kids 52 weekends a year, the cost will actually shock you. Snack Fact #2: We have many kids with severe food allergies. To assure that each child is safe and healthy we want to leave the food choices in the hands of parents. Snack Fact #3: We have so many fun, exciting and powerful ways that we want to introduce worship and other spiritual growth activities on Sunday Mornings, but do not have the time because of the time we take out to serve and eat snacks. Many times we even have to hold off on our learning activities in Small Group because we’re eating snacks. In light of this change we want to encourage you to be sure to give your child a snack/breakfast before bringing
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INFO MEETING
After 2nd Service. In the K-3rd Grade room. (Prerequisite: We Believe)
WE BELIEVE
A 30 minute presentation where parents and kids learn what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Kids Testimony Recording Today kids will give their testimony to be recorded for the Baptism Celebration.
them to church. Or let them know they will eat a snack after church. Or perhaps come a little early and bring them to the Shell room to grab a quick bagel with butter before service begins. We thank you for your understanding as we strive to create a healthy, safe and dynamic environment where your child can get to know their Creator who loves them immensely.
Our New Preschool Coordinator is Here! Kelly Cosgrove-Fol Kelly Fol is the PreSchool Coordinator here at New Life Fellowship. She has been attending New Life for over four years and felt like she was at home from the moment worship started straight through to Pastor Pete’s preaching. Kelly just graduated from St. John’s University and loves learning, so she is currently studying to (continued on next page)
Our Mission
To lead children in a growing relationship with Jesus Christ by: • Communicating the Bible creatively • Connecting kids in small group communities and • Collaborating with parents and caregivers to make a significant impact in the lives of children.
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Websites for
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PARENTS
www.facebook.com/NewLifeKids www.studio252.tv - CUE Box Online (Fun in a box for kids and... a tool for families to use at home)
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We Believe
take GRE’s in the near future and eventually earn a Master’s Degree. She worked with kids in a day care facility for four years and found it to be one of the best jobs of her life, which is why she is really excited to be working with the kids again in addition to the parents and other volunteers here at New Life. It is clear that she is passionate about bringing children and their parents in to a deeper relationship with Jesus. Although Kelly grew up on Long Island, she is now a Queens lover and resides in Queens with her husband, Peter. Kelly has two wonderful young adult children in college, Jeni and Robert. She enjoys baseball games, reading, word games and Suduko. To contact Kelly email her at
A Family Experience to help children begin their spiritual journey. Has your child been asking questions about Jesus? Sin? Heaven? Do you think your child is ready for baptism? Well, we are inviting you and your child to attend “We Believe”. We Believe is a 30 minute unique presentation where parents and kids learn what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. “We Believe” is a one-time class developed to give parents a tool to help them start talking to their kids about faith.
by Reggie Joiner and Carey Nieuwhof
This isn’t a self-help book. It’s a get help book. It’s about how you can increase your parenting capacity by connecting with available resources, some of which you know about and some you might not.
Kids Books
The Jesus Storybook Bible
(This is a requirement for children considering baptism)
A Bible like no other, The Jesus Storybook Bible invites children to join in the greatest of all adventures, to discover for themselves that Jesus is at the center of God's great story of salvation--and at the center of their Story too.
Elementary aged kids and their parents.
after the 11:15am service. It will take place in the K-3rd grade room. More info coming soon...
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Truth in the Tinsel: An Advent Experience for Little Hands (e-book)
Facebook www.facebook.com/NewLifeKids
by Amanda White
New Life Kids Blog www.newlifekidsnyc.blogspot.com Rosie Villodas- rosie @newlifefellowship.org
Parenting Beyond Your Capacity
WHO IS IT FOR? We Believe is for
WHEN IS IT? Sunday, January 29, 2012
Kfol@newlifefellowship.org
Parenting Books
Music
Kelly Fol- kfol@newlifefellowship.org
Have a Fancy Yancy Christmas
I Count On You
It’s rocking, fun and definitely celebrates the greatest gift ever. We guarantee this music will make your season jolly! Available @ yancynotnancy.com & other online retailers.
Preschoolers are so busy learning their alphabet and learning to count. This CD is full of music for Preschoolers to help them learn WHO they can count on. To purchase email us at children@newlifefellowship.org.
Spend the first 24 days of December experiencing the Christmas story. It's more than a devotion--it's meditation and hands-on learning for kids. It's more than a craft-book, it's a memory-builder for your family. It's more than an e-book, it's an experience and adventure in God's Word! Join New Life Kids Ministry Director, Rosie Villodas as she goes through some of the activities in this book. For a link to purchase the book visit her blog, here: (click on book link)
www.rosievillodas.blogspot.com
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