How to control your anger

The Bible says that we should "be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry." (James 1)

This is difficult for anyone - - but even more difficult for kids (and doubly as difficult for kids with special needs).  Here is a video we found to help your kids learn what to do when they become very angry - - Belly Breathe!!

Check out the video at this link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mZbzDOpylA&feature=player_detailpage

Donations Needed

Many of you have asked what you can donate that we especially need.  We are so grateful for the many generous donations we have received throughout the year from you.  Bible Trek is an exciting ministry for your kids, and it is so good to have so much support from you so that the church can spend its resources on other ministries.

I have looked over the things that we need through the end of the year.  Here are the things you can help with:

March 3 - Superhero outfits for dress-up (at least 6)

April 14 - 3D chalk and 3D glasses

 

May 5 - Frogs and tadpoles, and a book about them

 

May 12 - Butterflies and Caterpillars, and a book about them

 

May 19 - Acorns, book about them

 

June 2 - Strobe light
**Update: Cindy R. is donating this

 

June 9 - Armor of God dress-up (at least 6 sets)

 

The date listed is the date we will be using them, so besides the live animals/insects, we would need them the week before (or by 9am the day of).

 

If you are interested in donating (or letting us borrow) any of these things, please leave a comment below indicating what you can bring in.

 

Thank you for your faithfulness to this ministry!

 

 

Welcome to the Stage, Mr. Steve!

We are so excited that our coach, Mr. Steve, is stepping up to teach a lesson this morning!  He will finish up our lesson series on the Beatutiudes.  You're not going to want to miss this week's lesson!!  He even has a surprise friend joining him...

In fact, if you read this post, let's do another coupon :)

This Week's Verse

This week our verse is quite long.  Your kids might be a bit overwhelmed by the length, but let them know that if they memorize the verse in its entirety, they will receive 2 commitment coins.  If they don't want to memorize the whole thing, they can just memorize the first half for one coin.  Either way they memorize it will count toward their standing in Verse Masters.

Choice #1: Worth 1 coin and a star in the book for Verse Masters
“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!” ~ I John 3:1a
Choice #2: Worth 2 coins and a star in the book for Verse Masters
“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.” ~ I John 3:1

You Are Special

Max Lucado wrote a children's book called You Are Special.  We read this book in Bible Trek this week.  On your Weekly Reflections this week, as a family we asked that you watch the movie on YouTube.  Here is the link, so you watch the right one!  It's very cute, and it has a great message!

Dulcie's Discussion

On Testimony Tuesday we feature a story from one of our coaches.  This week Ms. Dulcie is sharing!  Please note that any kids' names have been changed to protect the privacy of our kids.  We will try to let you know if your child's story is going to be featured, so you can share in the joy!

Dulcie's Testimony:

I am always astounded by the kid's prayers. Everyone (no matter what grade I coach) always has a suggestion (which when you get to young and senior teens it's like pulling teeth). They always pray for their friends, family, pets; never for themselves. It is so very humbling and inspiring to pray with these kids every Sunday. I hope they never lose that innocence!

NES Newsletter

Our Bible Trek ministry got its very own article in the NES (Northeastern Seminary) Newsletter!  If you'd like to see it, follow this link.  Enjoy!

Verse Masters

We have calculated who is a verse master so far!  Ask your child to check the chalkboard this week to see if his/her name is up there!

If it is, this is not a guarantee... Verse Masters have memorized 75% or more of our verses, so they will have to continue to memorize throughout the rest of the year... we're only half-way through!

If it's not, there is still time!!  Memorize the verses in Quarters 3 and 4!!