Preschool

Our vision is to see those who feel disconnected from God and the church find hope, healing, and wholeness in Jesus Christ.

Email: lwilliamson@prov.church
Website: https://prov.church/ministries/kids/
Location: 2293 S. Rutland Road, Mt. Juliet, TN
Phone: 615.773.7862
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProvKIDS/

All Aboard! Jesus loves everyone, and He wants everyone to come aboard and be His friend forever. When we look at the kind of friend Jesus was while He was on earth, we can see that Jesus truly does love everyone. Throughout the Bible, we find accounts of the times that Jesus loved those considered unworthy and wanted to be their friend—no matter what.

At some point, even our precious preschoolers will all find themselves in the shoes of these “unworthy” people. Like Zacchaeus, they will have friends mad at them for a wrong choice. Or, they may not feel like they fit in because of where they’re from much like the woman at the well. But, Jesus loves them anyway—no matter what. That is what we want them to know. That will help them choose grace and to love everyone the way Jesus loves them. So let’s get ready for an amazing ride together. All Aboard!

When you go into your child’s room this month, say, “Good morning! I see someone I love very much. Who do I see?” Grin at your child. “Yes! I see you!” Tickle your child. “Guess who else loves you.” Pause. “Jesus!”

Materials: Pipe cleaner and fruit loops.

Have your child put the fruit loops on the pipe cleaner (for a greater challenge you can give them a color pattern to follow).

When the pipe cleaner is almost filled, bend the pipe cleaner into the shape of a heart.

Use the heart like a looking glass to find people in your family that Jesus loves (pictures and pets count too!)

As you drive or take a walk on a sunny day, take turns pointing out people that you see and talk about the “everyone” Jesus loves.

Does Jesus love that construction worker? Yes!

Does Jesus love that lady in the red car? Yes!

Does Jesus love that police officer? Yes!

Does Jesus love that man driving the big truck? Yes!

Does Jesus love that person riding the bike? Yes!

Jesus loves everyone!

Add bath crayons or shaving cream to bath time. Tell your child to copy what you do. Draw with a bath crayon or trace with your finger into the shaving cream. Switch and tell your child you are going to copy what they do. Talk about how Jesus wants us to love people the way He loves people. He wants us to copy His love!

Cuddle with your child this month and pray, “Dear God, thank You that Jesus loves everyone. He loves me and [child’s name] and (name family, friends, people in community, anyone your child may recognize). Jesus loves everyone! Help us love everyone the way Jesus loves everyone. In Jesus’ name, amen.”

http://bit.ly/PlaylistFL - this playlist on Spotify is from the curriculum we use in ProvKIDS and is centered around our monthly themes. Check it out!

ProvKIDS sponsors two children, John and Rebecca through Grace and Glory's child sponsorship program. Each week we encourage the kids to bring in 25 cents of money they have earned to help provide education, hot meals, and love to our two sponsored children.