May 23 & 24

I pray to you. Answer me because you love me sooo much!
Psalms 69:13

This weekend in Beginnings we learned:
1. We can talk to God when nice things happen.
2. We can talk to God because He loves it when we say "thank you."

This weekend we told the story of Hannah found in 1 Samuel 1-1:20. Hannah prayed for a little baby. When God answered her prayers, Hannah said thank you. In class we played games to reinforce the lesson. First, we played Pass the Baby. The children sat in a circle and passed the baby to music. When the music stopped, the child that was holding the baby would say one thing that they were thankful for. It was wonderful to hear how may things the children are grateful for. Secondly, the children made a Thank You Mural. On a large piece of butcher paper the children drew pictures of things they were thankful for. We definitely have some artists in our classes!

Our craft this week was Hannah and baby Samuel. The children colored a coloring sheet with a picture of baby Samuel. Then we put the baby in wrapping paper and put a tag on it, as a reminder that baby Samuel was a gift from God. This week talk to your child about how you can thank God. God is so good and he does so many things for us. Have a conversation with your child to talk about the gifts from God, even the small ones. Have a blessed week!