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.

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)

June 22-26, 2009

Bible Story: God is omnipresent, omniscient, omnipotent, omnificent, great!

Memory Verse: "How great is the Lord! How much we should praise him." Psalm 48:1

Character Issue: People have limits. It's okay not to be perfect.

"My World" Topic: God-made versus man-made things

June 15-19, 2009

Bible Story: God made me wonderful! (Psalm 139)

Memory Verse: "You made my whole being. You formed me in my mother's womb." Psalm 139:13

Character Issue: Each Person Is Unique and That is Good

"My World" Topic: I am unique (height, weight, voice, handprint, silhouette)

June 8-12, 2009

Bible Story: We Are God's Children

Memory Verse: "The Father has loved us so much that we are called children of God. And we really are his children." 1 John 3:1

Character Issue: God's Children Help Others

"My World" Topic: People are special.

June 1-5, 2009

Bible: What Is the Bible?

Memory Verse: "Your Word, O Lord, will last forever." Psalm 119:89

Character Issue: Showing Respect

"My World" Topic: Creation

May 25-29, 2009

Bible Story: Treasure and Pearls (Matthew 13:44-45)

Memory Verse: "All the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden in Jesus" -Colossians 2:3

Character Issues: Jesus is our treasure.

"My World" Topic: Treasure

May 18-22, 2009

Bible Story: Heaven

Memory Verse: "We are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth" 2 Peter 3:13

Character Issues: Actions have consequences

"My World" Topic: Gold

May 11-15, 2009

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

May 7-8, 2009

Bible Story: Paul Helped by his Nephew

Memory Verse: "Pray especially for rulers and their governments to rule well." 1 Timothy 2:2

Character Issues: Following instructions and safety from strangers

"My World" Topic: Police and Self Defense Force

April 27 - May 1, 2009

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

April 20-24, 2009

Bible Story: Peter's Rescue (Acts 12:1-17)

Memory Verse: Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. John 14:27

Character Issue: Being a peacemaker

"My World" Topic: Rope

April 13-17, 2009

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

April 6-10, 2009

Bible Story: Easter!

This is a week to introduce students to each other and the way we do things at New Hope Preschool. It is also the week before Easter so we talked about Jesus' death and resurrection. Ask your children what happened to the marshmallow inside the bread.