Family Time with God
How to use this section:The verses are divided into three parts: Preschoolers memorize the words in bold. Elementary kids memorize the words in bold and italics. Teens and parents learn the complete verse.
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January
Worship Songs in the Bible
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Week 1: Mary's Song |
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1Review Luke 2:14. |
2Read Luke 1:46-55. Start memorizing Luke 1:49. |
3Enjoy some fun winter games after all the yummy Christmas goodies. |
4Give kids some empty tissue boxes to put on their feet for "skis." Enjoy watching them race indoors. |
5Discuss why Mary was praising God in her song. |
6Play "Melting Snow" with a stuffed white snowman or any other winter-themed object. Use "Hot Potato" rules. |
7Hit the stores for those after-Christmas sales. |
Week 2: Moses's Song |
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8Review Luke 1:49. |
9Read Exodus 15:1-13. Start memorizing Exodus 15:2. |
10Bake or cook together. Buy the ingredients needed for the recipe in Fun Stuff. |
11Have a family game night. Take turns picking your favorite board games. |
12Find some praise songs on CD. Enjoy learning them together and singing them in the car. |
13Banana bread is an easy recipe to make with the family. Give everyone a turn stirring the batter. |
14Invite friends over to enjoy your homemade banana bread. |
Week 3: Hannah's Song |
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15Review Exodus 15:2. |
16Read 1 Samuel 2:1-10. Start memorizing 1 Samuel 2:2. |
17Sing a familiar worship song together. |
18Find the closest children's museum to your home, and enjoy an afternoon there with your child. |
19Play Rock/ Paper/ Scissors together and see who wins. |
20Check to see if your park district offers any classes your kids are interested in. |
21Pray Psalm 31:1-3 together. |
Week 4: David's Song |
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22Review 1 Samuel 2:2. |
23Read Psalm 40:1-5. Start memorizing Psalm 40:5. |
24Enjoy a book or DVD that explores God's Creation. |
25If you have snow outside, help your kids to build an igloo. If not, use Styrofoam blocks. |
26What "wonders" has God done for your family? Remember them together. |
27Have a good old-fashioned snowball fight—with newspaper! Crunch up old newspaper into balls and have at it. |
28Enjoy a big bowl of popcorn together—but don't eat it! Use it for the Popcorn Relay in Fun Stuff. |
29Review all the verses from January. |
30Create "snowmen" by stacking white foam cups. |
31Review the verses from the last three months. Remember all your family has to be grateful for. |
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