Children

Drawing Near to God Ministries offers childcare for children up to age five, during the daytime Bible Study. The staff will care for your child and will also teach them age appropriate lessons, that coincide with what you are learning.  The curriculum is carefully written on their level and our hope is that you will be able to share what you learn together.  The babies are seperate from the more active children to ensure safety.  This service is a gift from us for young mothers and fathers, who need a morning out to draw near to God.  Enjoy.

NOTE:  Childcare is available for daytime classes only.

Preschool Curriculum

January 21-Week 1-Prayer Moves Mountains
Prayer Changes Our Lives
A Special Prayer
1 Samuel 1 and 2
Story: The Beginner’s Bible pp. 160-163
Craft: Rock-a-Bye Baby
Humongous Book of Preschool Ideas 2 p. 95
Supplies: 1 white plastic spoon per child, 1 small wooden craft stick per child, 1 chenille wire per child, markers

January 28-Taking Down the Fences of Offenses
Loving God With All Your Heart
King David
1 Samuel 23
Story: The Beginner’s Bible pp. 192-195
Craft:  Crowns for a King
The Encyclopedia of Bible Crafts for Preschoolers p.79
Supplies: bendable party garland, colorful foam shapes, hole punch, scissors

February 4-The One Needed Thing
Be Still and Listen to God
A Voice at Night
1 Samuel 3:1-21
Story: The Beginner’s Bible pp. 164-168
Craft:  Listening Ears
The Encyclopedia of Bible Crafts for Preschoolers p.78
Supplies:  child-sized headbands, tape, small paper plates, scissors, stickers of things that make noises (birds, musical notes, or children), crayons

February 11-Bloom Where You Are Planted
Trusting God’s Plan
Ruth
Ruth 1-4
Story: The Beginner’s Bible pp. 154-159
Acting Out: The Humongous Book of Preschool Ideas p. 75
Supplies: Bible, large bowl, small bowl, pretzels sticks, wheat cereal squares, napkins
Craft: Let Hope Grow! The Humongous Book of Preschool Ideas p. 76
Supplies: clear plastic cups, index cards, magazines, glue, potting soil, seedlings

February 18-Is Life In The Fast Lane Really Living?
Living Your Life For God
Isaiah Sees God’s Holiness
Isaiah 6:1-8
Story:  Read Preschool Connection p. 117
Craft: Movable Isaiah
The Encyclopedia of Bible Crafts for Preschoolers p.117
Supplies: plastic spoons, small rubber bands, chenille wires, pencils, tacky glue, brown or black yarn cut into short pieces for hair, small wiggly eyes, small pieces of red paper, scissors
Preparation Place: cut the red paper into small C-shaped pieces to make mouths, wrap rubber bands near the bottom of the spoon handle

February 25-Living the Spirit Filled Life
Living Life for Jesus
Listening/Mary and Martha
Luke 10
Story: The Beginner’s Bible pp.400-405
Craft: WWJD bracelets
Supplies: construction paper, stickers, scissors, markers, tape

March 4-Walking on Water
Jesus Walks on Water
Matthew 14: 22-33
Story:  The Beginner’s Bible pp. 380-385
Acting Out: The Encyclopedia of Bible Crafts for Preschoolers p.131
Craft: Make characters to act out story
The Encyclopedia of Bible Crafts for Preschoolers p.131
Supplies:  Styrofoam bowls, clay, drinking straws, paper, scissors, markers, film canisters, sand, plastic tub of water

March 11-Do I Have To?
Obey God
A New Land
Genesis 12:1-8
Story: The Beginner’s Bible p.41
Craft: Moving Day
The Humongous Book of Preschool Ideas #2 p. 24
Supplies: magazines, paper, markers, glue sticks, scissors

March 18 - God Reveals His Dreams for us - Details on this lesson coming soon!