Open DoorsFamilies are usually glad to open their doors to those they know care about their children. As a leader, you may have many opportunities to knock on doors and minister to families: birth of a new baby, sickness, move to a new house. You may visit just to get to know a family. Or you may take a special gift to the family (a book or puzzle, plate of cookies, Worship Guide, diaper bag tag, or worship service bag). Through these open doors you communicate God’s love to parents and children. As they open their doors and their hearts to you, parents may be ready for another gift … a word from you about God’s plan of salvation.

GOD’S PLAN OF SALVATIONFirst of all, accept that …

God loves you. He loved you so much that He allowed His very own Son to take the blame for your sin (John 3:16).

Christ died for you and everyone who has sinned against Him (Romans 5:8b).

Recognize that … Everyone sins. No exceptions! (Romans 3:23) Sin separates you from God. The price you should reasonably pay is separation (death) from God, but He has another way (Romans 6:23).

Believe that … Jesus is the answer. Believe in Jesus. The Bible says that believing that Jesus is God’s Son is the first step toward faith (Acts 16:31).

Then … Admit to God that you are a sinner. Ask God to forgive you and allow you to live with Him forever (1 John 1:9).

Don’t just say you’re sorry but ask God to help you change your ways. Do an about-face. Ask God to help you stop doing what you shouldn’t, and do what you should (Acts 3:19).

Tell others about your faith in Jesus. Confess to others what Jesus has done for you and how He has changed your life (Romans 10:9).

Live in a way that pleases God. God wants us to follow His guidelines for living. This will be your testimony to your new life in Him (John 14:15). Take the next step of obedience through baptism. Then grow through fellowship and worship with other believers.

Winter 2009-2010 WritersDecember - Nancy Titus

January - Kathy Martin

February - Kevin Lintz

Winter 2009-2010December: God Sent Jesus

Concept Area: JesusDecember 6. . . . . . . Isaiah Told About JesusDecember 13. . . . . . Mary and Joseph Heard

Good NewsDecember 20. . . . . . Jesus Was BornDecember 27. . . . . . The Wise Men Visited Jesus

January: What We Do at ChurchConcept Area: Church

January 3 . . . . . . . . . The People Worshiped God January 10 . . . . . . . . Ezra Read the BibleJanuary 17 . . . . . . . . A Woman Gave an OfferingJanuary 24 . . . . . . . . The People Built the TabernacleJanuary 31 . . . . . . . . Paul Told Lydia About Jesus

February: What Did Jesus Do?Concept Area: Jesus

February 7 . . . . . . . . Jesus Chose DisciplesFebruary 14 . . . . . . . Jesus Helped 10 LepersFebruary 21 . . . . . . . Jesus Fed a CrowdFebruary 28 . . . . . . . Jesus Calmed the Storm

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What is Worship KidStyle? A resource developed to lead children to worship Guides children and their leaders to worship through music, Bible stories, key Bible verses, arts and crafts, dramatic play, games, and exploration and discovery

For what ages is Worship KidStyle designed? Preschool Edition: 4-year-olds and kindergartners

What Bible translation is used? Worship KidStyle is translation-neutral

What terms do I need to know? Introduction to Worship—fun, exciting activities to introduce the children to the session

Activities center around the life application, key Bible verse, or the Bible story

Activities are designed to last 6 to 8 minutes. Worship—the main aspect of the session

Includes music, Bible stories, Worship Guides, key Bible verses, Bible skills, prayer, offering, review activities, and more

Two formats are included: Large group only (Worship is 45 minutes) Large group/small group (Worship is 30 minutes)

Application Activities—small group activities which guide the children to apply the life application through

Worship through Arts and Crafts Worship through Dramatic Play Worship through Games Worship through Exploration and Discovery Designed to last 20 minutes

Wrap-Up —a brief review time drawing the session to a close

Designed to last 10 minutes Leader Guide—weekly, reproducible guide for leading the session

Worship Guide—weekly, reproducible learner guide CD items—items located on the enhanced CD

Designed to be printed and used during session Pull It Together—things to gather and prepare Teacher Tip—helpful hints for the leaders

In what types of settings can Worship KidStyle be used?

Large group only Large group/small group (Application Activities) Any number of kids Large room or worship center Small room or traditional classroom Small areas around room or breakout rooms

What do the numbers and arrows mean? Two icons are used in the Leader Guide

1 For the large group only format Begin with number 1 and do all

numbers (with and without arrows) Use Wrap-Up for Large Group only

format 1a For the small group/Application Activities Begin with Step 1 and use only

numbers with arrows Use Wrap-Up for Application Activities

format

What types of materials are needed? The following materials are necessary each week:

Bibles (in translations of your choosing) TV and DVD player (or data projector, screen, and DVD player)

Pencils and/or markers Leader Guide Worship Guides CD items (printable from enhanced CD) Giant Game Floor Mat* (001114564) - monthly use

Is a computer necessary? No—Print items from enhanced CD before session Yes—Create media presentations with the Worship KidStyle logo (available on the CD), teaching pictures, or other information

What is MediaShout® format? Music videos are Shoutable® (see the DVD menu)

How many leaders are needed? Depends on the number of children involved Large group aspect is designed to be led by one individual, while additional adults participate with the children

Options include Enlist someone to lead the music Enlist additional people to lead other aspects of worship

Enlist different teams to lead each quarter For Application Activities

Enlist at least one leader for each small group; two are preferred

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OK to copy.

What type of music is included? Exciting and age-appropriate Praise songs and hymns Fun, silly songs DVD with choreographed movements and/or dynamic visuals

Added feature: music is available on separate CD for multiple classrooms or parents

Enhanced CD provides the music in full and split formats

Where can I locate additional music? Utilize music you believe is appropriate for the children LifeWay offers the following resources

Children’s Music Series Vacation Bible School Music CDs Bible Teaching for Kids Music CDs

Which of the resources are reproducible? Leader Guide, Worship Guide, and printable CD items Look for the “OK to copy” on pages

Which of the resources are not reproducible? The music videos (DVD) are NOT reproducible For additional copies of the music, purchase the Worship KidStyle Preschool Music CD (005075283.2010-WIN)

For additional copies of the DVD, contact a Customer Service representative (1-800-458-2772). Reference Item #005103515. (Additional DVDs are only available after the purchase of a Worship KidStyle All-in-One Pack.)

How do I use Worship Guides? Recommendations are in the Leader Guides Specific directions on how to complete guides are included on the guides themselves

Designed to be completed in the large group worship time

What is the benefit of Application Activities? Designed to be completed in small groups Each activity includes a creative way to reinforce the Bible story and life application while leading the children to apply the session to their lives

The Leader Guide is included on the enhanced CD in rtf. What is rtf and how does it help me?

RTF stands for Rich Text Format Customize each session for your needs and print out

Can I e-mail Worship KidStyle resources to my leaders? Yes—all files are included on the enhanced CD Attach the files to an e-mail to send to your leaders These files are copyrighted and permission to e-mail the files is granted for your local church usage only

A combo file is provided each week. This file contains all items needed for the session (Leader Guide, Application Activities, Worship Guide, Teaching Picture, and all CD items needed)

Can puppets be utilized with Worship KidStyle?

Yes—Most sessions will not include puppet scripts, but you can write your own

Puppets can sing along with the songs, interact during review times by asking questions, and thinking about how the sessions apply to the “lives” of the puppets

What is the scope and sequence of Worship KidStyle?

Utilizes the same scope and sequence as LifeWay’s Bible Teaching for Kids Kindergarten curriculum

For a complete overview of the Scope and Sequence, go to www.lifeway.com/kids or print the scope and sequence from the enhanced CD (Other Materials)

How else does Worship KidStyle tie to Bible Teaching for Kids?

Utilizes the kindergarten Bible Teaching for Kids life applications and stories

Complements Bible Teaching for Kids curriculum so the life applications are reinforced a second time for retention

What if my church does not use Bible Teaching for Kids, can I still use Worship KidStyle?

Yes—Can be a stand-alone resource

Can Worship KidStyle be utilized at times other than children’s worship?

Yes—Can be used for mid-week, Sunday nights, or any other time

How can this resource be used in corporate worship? Bible story aspects can be easily adapted for children’s sermon times

Use a Giant Game Floor Mat* activity

*Giant Game Floor Mat (001114564) may be ordered through LifeWay Christian Resources Customer Service Center at 1.800.458.2772 or online at www.lifeway.com.

Worship KidStyle is developed for a 1-hour worship time. What other scheduling options are available?

For additional time Utilize the Application Activities format allowing all the children to rotate through two or more of the activities

Utilize the Application Activities format as written plus invite the children to participate in additional Application Activities you create or enjoy other songs familiar to them

Use the Worship Guides as a fifth application activity

For shorter time frames Delete Introduction to Worship, some of the songs, review times, and Wrap-Up

Recommended if church includes children in part of corporate worship

How do I prepare and lead a session? Here are some simple steps for leading a Worship KidStyle worship experience

Pray Select the leadership team Reproduce a Leader Guide for each leader Reproduce a Worship Guide for each leader and learner (child)

Learn the words to the songs and the choreography Read the session and become familiar with the flow Learn the key Bible verse Print the CD items from the enhanced CD Prepare the setting (worship area, classroom) Pray for leaders, parents, and children

What should children Hear, Know, and Do? Spiritual foundations are built in the lives of boys and girls through teachers and parents leading them to hear, know, and do God’s Word

Guide children to learn and grow by hearing Bible truths, knowing and understanding Bible truths, and applying and living Bible truths

For more information on Hear, Know, and Do visit www.lifeway.com/kidspromise

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Production and Ministry Team

Tracey RogersContent Editor

Kelly MikhailiukProduction Editor

Michael LangGraphic Designer

Ernie HickmanGraphic Designer Specialist

Bill EmeottLead Childhood Ministry Specialist

Ann EdwardsJan MarlerKlista Storts

Childhood Ministry Specialists

Todd CappsEditorial Project Leader

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Childhood Ministry Publishing

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Childhood Ministry Publishing

Mary Katharine Hunt, DirectorChildhood Ministry

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LifeWay Church Resources

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Worship KidStyle (ISSN 1935-4975; Item 005075281) is published quarterly by LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention, One LifeWay Plaza, Nashville, TN 37234, Thom S. Rainer, President. © 2009 LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention.

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December 2009 God Sent Jesus

December 6: Isaiah Told About Jesus Leader Guide (PDF) Format Leader Guide (RTF) Format Application Activities (PDF) Format Application Activities (RTF) Format Worship Guide – Black and White Worship Guide – Color Teaching Picture 1 Isaiah Lottie Moon Muffins Pennies Letter Words Allergy Alert

December 13: Mary and Joseph Heard Good News Leader Guide (PDF) Format Leader Guide (RTF) Format Application Activities (PDF) Format Application Activities (RTF) Format Worship Guide – Black and White Worship Guide – Color Teaching Picture 2 Mary and Joseph Darzi Frame Poem Names

December 20: Jesus Was Born Leader Guide (PDF) Format Leader Guide (RTF) Format Application Activities (PDF) Format Application Activities (RTF) Format Worship Guide – Black and White Worship Guide – Color Teaching Picture 3 Jesus Was Born Jesus Was Born Hopscotch Musi Sekayu Scroll Cube Allergy Alert

December 27: The Wise Men Visited Jesus Leader Guide (PDF) Format Leader Guide (RTF) Format Application Activities (PDF) Format Application Activities (RTF) Format

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Worship Guide – Black and White Worship Guide – Color Teaching Picture 4 Wise Men Hausa Masks Questions

January 2010What We Do at Church

January 3: The People Worshiped God Leader Guide (PDF) Format Leader Guide (RTF) Format Application Activities (PDF) Format Application Activities (RTF) Format Worship Guide – Black and White Worship Guide – Color Teaching Picture 5 People Worshiped 2 Chronicles 5:13 Bible Story Signs Logs Large Alphabet Allergy Alert

January 10: Ezra Read the Bible Leader Guide (PDF) Format Leader Guide (RTF) Format Application Activities (PDF) Format Application Activities (RTF) Format Worship Guide – Black and White Worship Guide – Color Teaching Picture 6 Ezra Psalm 119:16 Nehemiah Says Cards Bible Verses Allergy Alert

January 17: A Woman Gave an Offering Leader Guide (PDF) Format Leader Guide (RTF) Format Application Activities (PDF) Format Application Activities (RTF) Format Worship Guide – Black and White Worship Guide – Color Teaching Picture 7 Offering 1 Chronicles 16:29 Money Offering Givers Offering Holder Review Allergy Alert

January 24: The People Built the Tabernacle Leader Guide (PDF) Format Leader Guide (RTF) Format Application Activities (PDF) Format Application Activities (RTF) Format Worship Guide – Black and White Worship Guide – Color Teaching Picture 8 Tabernacle 1 Corinthians 3:9 Church Helpers Lacing Cards Allergy Alert

January 31: Paul Told Lydia About Jesus Leader Guide (PDF) Format Leader Guide (RTF) Format Application Activities (PDF) Format Application Activities (RTF) Format Worship Guide – Black and White Worship Guide – Color Teaching Picture 9 Lydia Acts 5:42 Jesus Stencils Missionary Allergy Alert

February 2010What Did Jesus Do?

February 7: Jesus Chose Disciples Leader Guide (PDF) Format Leader Guide (RTF) Format Application Activities (PDF) Format Application Activities (RTF) Format Worship Guide – Black and White Worship Guide – Color Teaching Picture 10 Disciples Mark 3:14 Action Words Disciples 12 Things Large Alphabet

February 14: Jesus Helped 10 Lepers Leader Guide (PDF) Format Leader Guide (RTF) Format Application Activities (PDF) Format Application Activities (RTF) Format Worship Guide – Black and White Worship Guide – Color Teaching Picture 11 Lepers Luke 17:15 Ambulance Rescue Hospital Bracelets Silly Story Action Words Offering Holder

February 21: Jesus Fed a Crowd Leader Guide (PDF) Format Leader Guide (RTF) Format Application Activities (PDF) Format Application Activities (RTF) Format Worship Guide – Black and White Worship Guide – Color Teaching Picture 12 Crowd Fish and Loaves Problems and Answers Action Words Allergy Alert

February 28: Jesus Calmed the Storm Leader Guide (PDF) Format Leader Guide (RTF) Format Application Activities (PDF) Format Application Activities (RTF) Format Worship Guide – Black and White Worship Guide – Color Teaching Picture 13 Storm Acts 10:38 Boats Folding Book Jesus Did Cards Other Materials Administrative Guide (PDF Format) Allergy Alert Bible Verses LifeWay Kids Scope and Sequence Bible Books Large Alphabet Levels of Bible Skills Levels of Biblical Learning Small Alphabet Song Lyrics Worship KidStyle Logo

Audio Full Split Hallelujah! 1 10 I Like to March 2 11 The Giving Song 3 12 I Want to Tell Everybody 4 13 Praisin’ and Thankin’ 5 14 All About Jesus 6 15 Jesus Is… 7 16 Fairest Lord Jesus 8 17 Whoa! 9 18

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D r. R e b e c c a I s b e l l

During the preschool years, children begin to make distinctions between real and pretend. Distinguishing

the difference between real and pretend is a difficult concept for young children to grasp. As children grow, they will refine their understanding, but they will not have a full concept of real and pretend until much later.

Reality vs. Make-BelieveThe world in which young children live is filled with contradictions that blur the differences between reality and make-believe. This makes their discrimination even more difficult. For example, a preschooler will declare that characters are real. If you question your child about this assertion, he will support his views by saying, “I have my picture with Big Bird,” or “He is real; I have seen him.” Television adds to the problem by showing cats singing and horses playing football. The preschooler accepts that what he sees is true, real, and believable.

As young children learn the difference between real and pretend, they create their own stories. This demonstrates their growing language skills and understanding of how stories work. These are important skills that will positively impact their literacy and cognitive development. Children who have stories read or told to them will be more able to develop these abilities. Often, the first stories they create are similar to the stories they have heard. As they progress, children change the names of the characters or events in the story.

Young children are creative and have vivid imaginations. As they tell stories, they use these skills to enrich their presentation. Their tales can include monsters with thousands of legs, giants

that are taller than buildings, and parents who let them drive cars. When a child tells these “tall tales,” parents are often unsure how to respond. Should parents appreciate these creative stories or should they let their child know that they know the stories are not true? This is the ideal time for a discussion about “tall tales.”

Tall Tales or Lying During the preschool years, the distinction between tall tales and lying is challenging. Young children are not liars and should not be labeled as liars. They are trying to learn what is real, what is imaginary, and the difference between the two. React calmly to your child’s stories and simply state, “You have quite an imagination,” or “I don’t think that really happened,” or “You are just pretending.” These comments help your child recognize

that you know the difference. This will help him begin to understand the differences, too.

Another approach is to share stories that your young child can understand are not real. The content of these stories must be exaggerated for him to recognize clearly that it is not real, such as, “All the cars grew wings and flew through the air,” or “Millions of cats came to the house to eat ice cream.” These are funny, but also provide content that your

child can clearly recognize is pretending. “It is fun to make up these stories, but we know that they are just pretend.” During story times, you are encouraging creative thinking, while helping them learn about reality versus make believe.

Dr. Rebecca Isbell is a Professor of Early Childhood at East Tennessee State University. She has written seven books and numerous articles related to young children and their families.

Telling Tales

Preschoolers need your help distinguishing reality from

fantasy.

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What is Worship?Worship is experiencing God through reverence, devotion, respect, and praise. Worship may occur when you pray, sing, read God’s Word, meditate, give offerings, and follow His guidance. Being obedient to God in your daily life is the most meaningful expression of worship. Psalm 9:1-2 presents an example of worship: “I will thank the Lord with all my heart; I will declare all Your wonderful works. I will rejoice and boast about You; I will sing about Your name, Most High.”

Can preschoolers worship God or experience prayer? As they experience unconditional love from parents, preschoolers learn to understand that God loves them. This is a critical part of a

child’s spiritual development. Family worship is recognizing opportunities to pray, sing, share God’s Word, meditate, and give to others in daily life at home, school, work, and in the neighborhood. Personal time with God and family worship remind you of the awesome opportunities and responsibilities you have as the parent of your preschooler.

The Wonder of Worship

● Live out your Christian faith in a loving relationship with

your child and other family members. A preschooler is

dependent on human relationships to initiate his

understanding of spiritual concepts.

● Recognize that symbolism can confuse a preschooler. Use

the terms church and Bible rather than God’s house or

God’s Word.

● Help your preschooler begin to understand that Jesus loves

him. Find a simple, clear picture of Jesus with young

children in a Bible. State “Jesus loves you.”

● Develop a positive attitude toward church. As you and your

child go to church, talk with him about happy experiences

he will have.

● Watch for teachable moments. When your child is playing

with a friend, say or sing quietly: “Thank You, God, for

good friends.”

● Share Bible truths as your child experiences nature. As your

prechooler watches the rain fall, say: “Thank You, God, for

raindrops. God sends the rain.”

● Be sensitive to your child’s feelings. Share his gratitude

for a favorite picture book, a delicious piece of fruit, or a

warm, soothing bath.

Dr. Dixie Ruth Crase teaches babies at Second Baptist Church in Memphis, TN. She also teaches early childhood students at the University of Memphis.

Spiritual development starts as a young child. Children can learn early that God loves them and the importance of worship

and prayer. Pray for God’s leadership as you help your preschooler strengthen his spiritual development.

Preschoolers live in the

here and now. Therefore,

they best understand those

aspects of their lives which

are real, tangible, and

concrete.

The following principles

can help you lay the

foundation for your child’s

spiritual development:

Preschoolers and Worship

Worship Conversations

Other ways to include your child in family worship:

● Link meaningful Bible conversation with everyday

events. As your child prepares for bedtime, you may

say: “You played hard today. I am thankful that

God plans for us to rest. The Bible tells us that God

made you.”

● Share a brief Bible story when you invite your child

to put clean water in the kitten’s dish. You may say:

“The Bible says that God made the animals. God

made the kitten. Thank you for helping take care

of our kitten.”

● Encourage your child to thank God for his food.

You may smile and sing or say: “Thank You, God,

for bananas.”

● Help your child experience your love and begin to

understand that God loves him. As your child plays

in the bath water, say: “God loves you. God loves

you. God made the water, and God loves you.”

● Share your love for Jesus with your child. Tell him

how much you love Jesus and encourage him to

say, “I love Jesus, too.”

● Give thanks when your child obeys. When your

child helps put away his toys, say: “Thank you for

putting your airplane in the toy box. You are a

helper. The Bible teaches us to help one another.”

● Encourage your child as he learns to be a friend.

As your child takes turns swinging, you may say:

“Thank you for taking turns with Anna. In the

Bible, God tells us to work together.”

Dixie Ruth Crase, Ph.D.

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