Preschool (Page 9)

Do you ever feel overwhelmed? Do your days not always go as planned? I don’t know about you, but some days I feel like I am on a hamster wheel. My to-do list doesn’t get done. I say things that I shouldn’t say. Then before you know it, I’m questioning everything about myself. Am I a good parent? Am I a good wife? Did I spend enough time with God today? Where did my time go?  Why is there so much…

Change. Change. Change. So much is continuing to change every day and with that comes questions. When will church fully open? Will school open? Should I send my child to school? Is it safe to go here or there? Where did I put my mask? Each day can bring even more questions. What are we suppose to do? Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; in all your…

If you have not had a chance to listen to the sermon from July 12th, run, don’t walk, to listen. If you are like me, then you might even want to listen to it a second time. What fantastic encouragement as we strive to live each day God’s way. Pastor Marc shared a great message that reminds us of our need to pray, love others, serve others and depend on God daily. As the faith builders in your home, these…

It’s Summer time!! That means it’s all fun and games, right? No restrictions, the sky is the limit! As good as that may sound, it may not always be the best plan. I have learned that kids, especially preschoolers, love structure. It would be easy to let things go during these summer months, but it would also be a really good time to dig those heels in and be even more intentional in your parenting. You have done such a great…

No early alarm needed ✔ Favorite coffee cup in hand ✔ Comfy clothes on ✔ Kicked back in a recliner ✔ I was so thankful to be able to worship through our online services during the Stay-at-Home Order. I was even more thankful when June rolled around and just like Psalm 122:1 says, “I rejoiced with those who said to me, ‘Let’s go to the house of the Lord.’” Our technology team has done a fabulous job of bringing CRC…

Somehow the end of June is rapidly approaching. Summer is officially here and things might be getting busy. Here is an important to-do list for the week to help you and your family get ready for our virtual VBS and BOLT towards faith in Jesus next week. Go to crclife.org and get registered. You will receive a daily email during our virtual VBS with everything you need to know about the activities and lessons. Mark your calendars for June 29-July…

Did you say it’s summer time? There are a lot of cool things about summer time. Two things to get excited about this week are Father’s Day and VBS! Did you say VBS? That’s right, VBS will be coming to you this month. This summer, June 29-July 1, we’ll be using a quarantine-friendly VBS called BOLT. It requires minimal preparation, easy-to-follow instructions, and a video that leads you and your kids step-by-step through each of the 3 days. BOLT is…

A person’s heart plans his way, but the Lord determines his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 I am guessing that this is not how you thought that 2020 would be going. It has definitely been different than any other year I personally have experienced. There has been so much change and so many things have been cancelled. Some might say that 2020 has just been a bad year, but has it? I have still seen God at work during all of this…

FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN:  PREPARING FOR LIVE CHURCH SERVICES ON JUNE 7TH I am so excited that we will once again be able to meet in person.  I am looking forward to worshiping our Father again in this manner.  In an abundance of safety, we will begin with family worship.  There will be no live classes for preschool, children or students in the beginning.  Club 56 and Student Ministry will continue meeting for Bible study by Zoom with a new meeting…

FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN:  PREPARING FOR LIVE CHURCH SERVICES ON JUNE 7TH The time is coming, very soon, when we will be able to meet again in person.  I am so excited to worship our Father again in this manner.  In an abundance of safety, we will begin with family worship.  There will be no live classes for preschool, children or students in the beginning.  Club 56 and Student Ministry will continue meeting for Bible study by Zoom with a new…

I am missing my little friends so much. That is easy for me to say since I am not there with them every day. I know some days it is hard to see all of the wonderful qualities that God gave preschoolers. This week I wanted to remind you of a few things that make your preschoolers my favorite friends! Fun – They bring so much laughter to the classroom. Whether they are jumping up and down, shaking their bottoms…

“There is an occasion for everything, and a time for every activity under heaven:” Ecclesiastes 3:1 Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter: Four different seasons in a year, yet each one brings something different. The same thing happens in our lives too. It seems that the days turn into weeks, the weeks turn into months and then all of a sudden another year has gone by. Have you heard the saying that the days are long, but the years are short?…

Our goal as mothers is to raise children who follow God. Happy Mother’s Day! What a wonderful day to celebrate the gift of motherhood. You can just kick your heels up and relax all day, right? Being a mom is the best job in the world until a day comes when it just isn’t. Some days it is downright hard. It can be overwhelming when we have to figure it all out on our own. Fortunately, since our children are…

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Philippians 4:4 Welcome to May! Another month has arrived while we are at home. I enjoy being able to get outside every day and I especially enjoy a good Texas sunset this time of year. How are things going at your house? Are you able to get outside and move around a bit? What about the inside of your house? How is the joy in your house? Sometimes it’s…

Ok friends, let’s get real here. I never dreamed that I would be away from my preschool friends for so long. I miss comforting the toddlers that just aren’t sure what to think yet. I miss the conversations with two and three-year-olds that really don’t quite make sense yet, but are so full of enthusiasm. I miss peeking in the four and five-year-old room to see the faces as they listen to the Bible lesson. I miss the older kids…

I hope you had a wonderful Easter with your families. Knowing that Jesus is alive every day brings so much hope in the midst of all of this chaos. We’ve been under this stay at home order for about a month now. Some areas are under a shelter in place order. Every time I hear that phrase I am reminded of “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I…

In a time of uncertainty, the one thing that is certain is God’s love for us. I miss you all so much. I have been praying for you and thinking about all of the ways we would be celebrating Easter if we were together this week. How exciting to know that even though we will not be together, we can all worship our Risen Savior in our homes, not just on Easter, but every day. Continue to use this time…

Absence truly makes the heart grow fonder. I miss each of you so much. I hope that you are doing well and making the most of this time together. I know that some days are harder than others, but I want to remind you that God handpicked you to love and teach your preschooler. I want to encourage you to continue to be intentional with your time with them. What a wonderful thing to be able to teach them about…

I miss seeing all of my favorite little friends and their families each week. During this time of change, I want to walk alongside each of you as you worship together as a family and dive into God’s word each week. I want to encourage you to be intentional with the spiritual growth in your family, including your preschoolers. Their attention span may not be long, but this is the time where they soak up information like sponges. What better…

The B-I-B-L-E, yes that’s the book for me, I stand alone on the word of God, the B-I-B-L-E. Did you ever sing that song as a kid? Did you believe it? What better time to introduce the Bible than the preschool years? Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.Proverbs 22:6 It’s easy to think that preschoolers have no business with a real Bible, that’s why toddler…