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Weekly Themes

At New Hope International Preschool, we have a weekly Bible story, memory verse, character development issue, and a "My World" topic. Please discuss them with your child at home.

June 21-25, 2010

Bible Story: Shipwreck! (Acts 27)

Memory Verse: "Everything you do or say, then, should be done in the name of the Lord." Colossians 3:17

Character Issues: How we can help others

"My World" Topic: Water

June 14-18, 2010

Bible Story: Paul and Silas in Prison (Acts 16:22-34)

Memory Verse: Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Ephesians 6:18

Character Issue: God deserves our praise.

"My World" Topic: Earthquakes

June 7-11, 2010

Bible Story: Peter and Cornelius (Acts 10)

Memory Verse: It is good and pleasant when God's people live together in peace! Psalm 133:1

Character Issue: Appreciating other cultures

"My World" Topic: Pigs

May 31- June 4, 2010

Bible Story: God Protects Paul (Acts 9:19-25)

Memory Verse: "God has not given us a spirit of fear, of power and of love and of a sound mind." 2 Timothy 1:7

Character Issue: Trust God's Protection

"My World" Topic: Weaving

May 24-28, 2010

Bible Story: The Conversion of Saul (Acts 9:1-19)

Memory Verse: "God is light and in him there is no darkness at all." 1 John 1:5

Character Issue: What The Bible Says about Common Childhood Struggles

"My World" Topic: Light

May 17-21, 2010

Bible Story: Philip and the Ethiopian Official (Acts 8:26-40)

Memory Verse: "Don't hide your light! Let it shine for all." Matthew 5:16 (TLB)

Character Issue: Sharing Good News

"My World" Topic: Communication

May 10-14, 2010

Bible Story: The Early Church (Acts 2:37-47, Acts 4:32-37)

Memory Verse: "God loves a cheerful giver." 2 Corinthians 9:7b

Character Issue: Sharing with Others

"My World" Topic: Bread

May 6-7, 2010

Bible Story: Peter and John Pray for the Crippled Beggar (Acts 3:1-10)

Memory Verse: "The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation." Exodus 15:2a

Character Issue: Praying for People in Jesus' Name"

My World" Topic: The Muscular System

April 26-30, 2010

Bible Story: Jesus Sends the Holy Spirit as Promised (Acts 2:1-12)

Memory Verse: "And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Comforter, and he will never leave you." John 14:16

Character Issue: Making and Keeping Promises

"My World" Topic: Birds

April 19-23, 2010

Bible Story: Jesus Ascends into Heaven (Luke 24:50-53, Acts 1:1-11)

Memory Verse: "Christ Jesus, who was raised to life, is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us." Romans 8:34

Character Issue: Understand that Jesus is at work on our behalf

"My World" Topic: Gravity

April 12-16, 2010

Bible Story: Jesus is Alive!! (Matthew 28:1-10, Luke 24:13-35, John 20:19-29, John 21:1-14)

Memory Verse: "I am the living one! I was dead, but now I am alive for ever and ever." Revelation 1:18a

Character Issue: Trusting God for protection, guidance,and provision

"My World" Topic: Flowers

April 5-9, 2010

Bible Story: Jesus' Death and Resurrection: EASTER! (Luke 19:28-40, Luke 22-23, John 19:38-42, John 20:1-18)

Memory Verse: "This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us." 1 John 3:16a

Character Issue: Showing Love to Others

"My World" Topic: The Four Seasons

March  15-18, 2010

Bible Story: Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead (John 11:1-45)

Memory Verse: "Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'" John 14:6 (NIV)

Character Issue: Respect for people, animals, and the earth

"My World" Topic: Living and non-living things.

March 8-12, 2010

Bible Story: Jesus Visits Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10)

Memory Verse: "Be kind to each other, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, just as God has forgiven you." Ephesians 4:32 (TLB)

Character Issue: Forgiveness

"My World" Topic: Trees

March 1-5, 2010

Bible Story: Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand (John 6:1-14)

Memory Verse: "No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God's will for you, who belong to Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (TLB)

Character Issue: Thankfulness

"My World" Topic: Rice

February 22-26, 2010

Bible Story: Jesus Stills the Storm (Luke 8:22-25)

Memory Verse: Christ himself is the Creator who made everything in heaven and earth, the things we can see and the things we can't. (Colossians 1:16)

Character Issue: Peace in "Stormy" Situations

"My World" Topic: Storms

February 15-19, 2010

Bible Story: Jesus Heals the Man at Bethesda (John 5:1-17)

Memory Verse: Jesus went teaching and preaching the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. (Matthew 4:23)

Character Issue: Expressing Compassion for People with Special Needs

"My World" Topic: The Skeletal System

February 8-12, 2010

Bible Story: Jesus Blesses the Children (Mark 10:13-16)

Memory Verse: And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them. (Mark 10:16)

Character Issue: Fun Ways to Make Others Happy

"My World" Topic: The Continents

February 1-5, 2010

Bible Story: The Woman at the Well (John 4:4-26)

Memory Verse: He knows about everyone, everywhere. Nothing can be hidden from him. (Hebrews 4:13)

Character Issue: Handling Fear

"My World" Topic: Wells

January 25-29, 2010

Bible Story: Jesus Calls His Disciples (Luke 5:1-11, Matthew 4:18-22)

Memory Verse: But Jesus said, "Let the children come to me." (Matthew 19:14)

Character Issue: Following Jesus with Our Actions

"My World" Topic: Fish and Fishing

January 18-22, 2010

Bible Story: The Temptation of Jesus (Matthew 4:1-11)

Memory Verse: I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. (Psalm 119:11)

Character Issue: Making Right Choices

"My World" Topic: Deserts

January 12-15, 2010

Bible Story: Jesus visits Jerusalem (Luke 2:41-52)

Memory Verse: Honor your father and mother. (Ephesians 6:2)

Character Issue: How to Obey

"My World" Topic: Community Workers

January 6-8, 2010

Bible Story: Jesus' Growth and Development (Luke 2:40)

Memory Verse: The child grew and became strong; he was full of wisdom, and God's blessings were upon him. (Luke 2:40)

Character Issue: Growing in Manners and Social Skills

"My World" Topic: Health and Nutrition

December 14-18, 2009

Bible Story: The Birth of Jesus (Luke 2:6-20)

Memory Verse: "For unto us a child is born. Unto us a son is given. . . and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6

Character Issue: Generosity

"My World" Topic: Stars

December 7-11, 2009

Bible Story: Mary and Joseph's Trip to Bethlehem (Luke 2:1-6)

Memory Verse: Then Mary said, "My soul praises the Lord; my heart is happy because God is my Savior." (Luke 1:46-47)

Character Issue: Our Lives Have Purpose

"My World" Topic: Farm Animals

November 30 - December 4, 2009

Bible Story: Jesus' Birth Foretold (Luke 1:26-56)

Memory Verse: "And she will have a son, and you shall name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins." (Matthew 1:21)

Character Issue: Plans and Following Directions

"My World" Topic: The Solar System

November 24-27, 2009

Bible Story: Esther

Memory Verse: "And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?" (Esther 4:14b)

Character Issue: Make the most of whatever situation you are in.

"My World" Topic: Scents

November 16-20, 2009

Bible Story: Daniel and the Lions (Daniel 6)

Memory Verse: "The Lord is like a strong tower. Those who do what is right can run to him for safety." (Proverbs 18:10)

Character Issue: God is trustworthy.

"My World" Topic: Lions

November 9-13, 2009

Bible Story: The Fiery Furnace (Daniel 3)

Memory Verse: "The Lord is the only true God, the living God, the everlasting King." Jeremiah 10:10a

Character Issue: Keep God as Number One.

"My World" Topic: Fire

November 2-6, 2009

Bible Story: Elisha and the Widow (2 Kings 4:1-7)

Memory Verse: "O taste and see that the Lord is good; how blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!" Psalm 34:8

Character Issue: God Is Good

"My World" Topic: Oil

October 26-30, 2009

Bible Story: David and Goliath (I Samuel 17)

Memory Verse: "I can do anything that God asks me to do with the help of Jesus Christ who gives me strength." Philippians 4:13 (repeated from a few weeks ago)

Character Issue: Little people can do big things.

"My World" Topic: Rocks

October 19-23, 2009

Bible Story: David's Life (selections from 1 Samuel 16-31)

Memory Verse: "I love the Lord because he hears me my prayers and answers them. " Psalm 116:1

Character Issue: Being a good listener

"My World" Topic: Sheep

October 13-16, 2009

Bible Story: Ruth and Naomi (Ruth 1-4)

Memory Verse: "A friend loves at all times." Proverbs 17:17a

Character Issue: Being a good friend

"My World" Topic: Wheat

October 5-9, 2009

Bible Story: The Exodus from Egypt (Exodus 1-15)

Memory Verse: "I can do everything God asks me to with the help of Christ who gives me the strength and the power." Philippians 4:13

Character Issue: Nothing we need to do is impossible. Never give up. God will help.

"My World" Topic: Insects

September 28 - October 2, 2009

Bible Story: Baby Moses (Exodus 1:6 - 2:10)

Character Issue: Taking care of little ones

"My World" Topic: Egypt

September 24-25, 2009

Bible Story: Elisha's Room (2 Kings 4:8-17), The Early Church (Acts 2: 42-47)

Character Issue: Hospitality

"My World" Topic: Decorating for a party, preparing treats, serving guests.

September 14-18, 2009

Bible Story: Joseph (Genesis 37-50)

Memory Verse: "People, trust God all the time. Tell him all your problems. God is our protection." Psalm 62:8

Character Issue: Feelings are okay. God understands them.

"My World" Topic: Where do clothes come from?

September 7-11, 2009

Bible Story: Noah (Genesis 6:1-9:19)

Memory Verse: "He who knows my commandments and obeys them is the one who loves me." John 14:21a

Character Issue: Learning and Practicing Obedience

"My World" Topic: Rainbows

September 1-4, 2009

Bible Story: God created a wonderful world. (Genesis 1-2)

Memory Verse: "The laws of God are perfect for us and when we keep them they warn of danger. They are better than gold and sweeter than honey." Psalm 19: 7-11

Character Issue: The Bible tells us how to live.

"My World" Topic: Basic human needs (air, water, food, shelter)

 
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