⁶Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ⁷And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

Monday- 5/10/10:

• Write out this week's Bible verse.
• Wordle- The Courage of Sarah Noble

Tuesday- 5/11/10:

• Study Bible verse.

Wednesday-5/12/10:

• Study Bible verse.
• Brainstorm ways you can "guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus."

Thursday-5/13/10:

• Study Bible verse.
• Sarah overcame her prejudices about the Indians.  How can we be courageous, like Sarah, and live a life of tolerance?  Think about what we have been studying this year in history.  The cycle of injustice, intolerance and prejudices continue in our world today.  What steps can we take to be accepting and loving like Christ?  Use your creativity to display your responses!

Friday-2/5/10:

• Say Bible verse for a treat! Yummy!





Test your knolwedge by completng this matching handout.

²⁶Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, ²⁷and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— Matthew 20:26-27

Monday- 2/1/10:

• Read The General and the Corporal from Boys and Girls of Colonial Days.
• Write out this week's Bible verse.

Tuesday- 2/2/10:

• Study Bible verse.

Wednesday-2/3/10:

• Study Bible verse.
• What does it mean to be a servant? Are you willing to serve those around you?

Thursday-2/4/10:

• Brainstorm ways you can be a "servant."
• Pray for the people of Haiti and others living in war, disease and poverty.  May we share our resources to help them during their time of need.

Friday-2/5/10:

• Say Bible verse(s) for a treat! Yummy!



A joyful heart makes a cheerful face, but when the heart is sad, the spirit is broken. Proverbs 15:13

and

Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7

Monday- 1/25/10:

• Read Betsy's Guest from Boys and Girls of Colonial Days.
• Write out the two Bible verses.

Tuesday- 1/26/10:

• Study Bible verses.
• How did Betsy maintain a cheerful spirit despite her disappointment?

Wednesday-1/27/10:

• Study Bible verses.
• Betsy gave up something that was very precious to her. but she did so cheerfully. How was she rewarded?

Thursday-1/28/10:

• God wants us to give with a cheerful heart.  Brainstorm how you can give of your time, talents and treasure. Create a wordle of your ideas and share.
• Pray for the people of Haiti and others living in war, disease and poverty.  May we share our resources to help them during their time of need.

Friday-1/29/10:

• Say Bible verse(s) for a treat! Yummy!

This week we are reading 1 Samuel 16-17.  During these two chapters, we learn about the annointing of David and how he faces, and ultimately defeats, Goliath. 

Tuesday: 1/19/10:

• Read 1 Samuel 16.
• Discuss how God chose the youngest of the sons to bring about his plan. 

Wednesday: 1/20/10:

• Brainstorm ways you can make a difference in our family, our community and our world.

Thursday: 1/21/10:

• Read 1 Samuel 17.
• Discuss the "weapon" chosen by David to defeat Goliath.  FYI: He was armed with more than just a slingshot and a few stones.

Friday: 1/22/10:

• Say Bible verse for a treat. 
• What "Goliaths" are you facing?  How can your faith in God help you overcome these giants?

Bible Verse: John 3:16

¹⁶"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,^[a] that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Monday:  Study Bible verse; Read The Star Lady from The Boys and Girls of Colonial Days

Tuesday: Study Bible verse; rosary; create a wordle of the weekly Bible verse.

Wednesday: Study Bible verse; What do the colors on the American flag represent?  Draw a pictorial explanation using an online program.

Thursday: Study Bible verse; What do you like about living in America?  Discuss patriotism.  Brainstorm on wallwisher and create a poster reflecting your ideas.

Friday: Recite John 3:16 for a treat.

Bible Verse: Psalm 62:5-6

 ⁵ Find rest, O my soul, in God alone;
       my hope comes from him.

 ⁶ He alone is my rock and my salvation;
       he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.

Monday:  Study Bible verse; Advent chain, Jesse Tree (Genesis 1:24-28)

Tuesday: Study Bible verse; Advent chain, Jesse Tree (Genesis 3:1-24)

Wednesday: Study Bible verse; Advent chain, Jesse Tree (Genesis 6:11-22; 8:6-12)

Thursday: Study Bible verse; Advent chain, Jesse Tree (Genesis 12:1-7; 13:2-8)

Friday: Recite Psalm 62:5-6 for a treat; Advent Chain; Jesse Tree (Genesis 22:1-14)