Jan through March 2011 calendar

Download a PDF of the January to March schedule.


2010-2011 Theme: 

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT, based on Galatians 5:22-23 which reads: 

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

JANUARY: PATIENCE (Pineapple)
 "Faith and patience inherit what has been promised." Hebrews 6:12
• January 23 Children’s Worship (Kim leader) Story: Fiery Furnace
• January 30 Children’s Worship (Karen leader) Story: Daniel and the Lions

FEBRUARY: KINDNESS (Strawberry)
"Be kind and compassionate to one another." Ephesians 4:32
• February 13 Children’s Worship (Karen leader) Stories: Isaac’s Blessings and Jacob and Esau Meet Again
• February 20 Children’s Worship (Kim leader) Story: Ruth and Naomi
• February 27 Black History Month Program/King's Kidz sing. (No Children’s Worship) Song: Bethel Chant

MARCH: GOODNESS (Pear)
"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life." Psalm 23:6
• March 13 Children’s Worship (Asha leader) Story: Boy King Josiah
• March 20 Children’s Worship (Kim leader) Story: The Good Samaritan
• March 27 Children’s Worship (Karen leader) Story: Poor Widow’s Gift

All stories can be found in THE BEGINNER’S BIBLE®


Suggested offering items:

• New or gently used children’s clothing, books or toys
• Canned goods or non-perishable grocery items
• A quarter or a dollar bill

Sunday, January 23, 2011

On our first week back since the Christmas break, we dove right into our new fruit of the spirit which is patience. During praise and worship time, we sang a song about Herbert the Snail who taught us to have patience.

We read the story of the fiery furnace when God protected his children from the fire. We talked about how God can save and protect us, and we should be patient for him as well as with the people around us. 







Our fruit this month is the pineapple which represents patience.

The children began learning this chant which they will say in church on February 27. We need your help to help them learn it at home! Here are the words.

Bethel AME Children's Worship Chant
Adult: Who are we?

Children:
I'm a Bethel-Light of Bethel AME
I go to church and learn about the god in me!
I learn about God and Jesus His son,
How He gave His life for everyone.


I learn the bible and church history. 
African Methodis Episcopal - that's A - M- E
It started waaaaaay back in 1794
Richard Allen, born a slave, became much more. 
He learned to write. He learned to read.
He studied the Bible. God's children he'd lead.


He started a church in Philly, P - A
Mother Bethel AME still stands today.


In 1988 Bethel Boston was birthed
by Pastors Ray and Glo to spread love on earth!


I'm a Bethel-Light and as you can see
A joint heir to the greatest legacy!*


Romans 8:16-17


by Kimberly Willingham, October 2010

 For the activity the children drew pictures of what patience meant to them.

We had an appropriate snack of pineapple slices to finish it off. 





Please remember to help your child learn the chant and bring an offering every week of money, canned goods, or hats and scarves for needy children.

Children's Worship begins Jan 23

Children's Ministry begins again on Sunday, January 23 in the Fellowship Hall during 9:30am service.

This month's fruit of the Spirit is PATIENCE (and pineapple).

"Faith and patience inherit what has been promised." Hebrews 6:12

January 23 Kim leader (Story: "Fiery Furnace")

January 30 Karen leader (Story: "Daniel and the Lions")

Kids will be learning the Bethel Chant this month...stay tuned.

REMINDER: Each week, please send your child with a quarter, dollar bill, or new/gently used children's clothes, books or toys for offering during Children's Worship.

FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT

Galations 5:22-23 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control...."

Lyrics from the chorus of the song PATIENCE (Herbert the snail):

Have patience, have patience

Don't be in such a hurry

When you get impatient, you only start to worry

Remember, remember that God is patient, too

And think of all the times when others have to wait for you