Friday, December 9, 2011
December Story Time!
Friday, December 2, 2011
Look! Look! Everyone
Look! Look! Everyone
Written by John Delich, Casey Darnell, and John Carrozza
VERSE 1
What a happy day! (Jazz hand up and to the right)
What a happy day! (Jazz hand up and to the left)
The shepherds and wise men saw a star shining (Jazz hands up and opening/closing like twinkling stars)
They have come here to say (Hands to mouth like megaphone)
CHORUS
He is a present (Hands out holding something) from heaven (Both hands point up)
God (Point up again) gave us His son (Both thumbs to chest)
Baby Jesus, He is so precious (Arms like cradling baby and rock)
Look! Look! Everyone (Hand over eyes like looking far)
God gave us his son (Both thumbs to chest)
VERSE 2
What a happy day! (Jazz hand up and to the right)
What a happy day! (Jazz hand up and to the left)
Mary and Joseph heard the angels singing (Hands to ears like listening)
They have come here to say (Hands to mouth like megaphone)
CHORUS
BRIDGE
Look! Look! Everyone (Hand over eyes like looking far)
God gave us His only Son (Both thumbs to chest)
Look! Look! Everyone (Hand over eyes like looking far)
God gave us His Son (Both thumbs to chest)
CHORUS
(Repeat)
CHORUS TAG
God gave us His Son (Both thumbs to chest)
Because He loves us, (Hug yourself and rock) every one (Jazz hands out to sides)
Thursday, December 1, 2011
December's Memory Verse!
Here's a great idea to help your little ones learn their memory verse!
At snack time, grab some cheese and crackers. Make a tower by stacking first cracker, then cheese, then cracker, then cheese. Say a word of the memory verse every time you stack an item. Build the tower a couple of times and then eat your tower once you’ve learned the verse!
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
December's Parent Cue
Monday, November 7, 2011
Praise Party!
Praise Party!
Intro
Verse
This is a praise party (Jump up and down) for everyone (Spread both hands wide)
So make a joyful sound, (Hands to mouth like yelling) let’s have some fun (Pump right fist)
We’re gonna celebrate, (Do the twist) sing and shout (Hands to mouth like yelling)
Thank you Jesus (Jump and point both hands up)
For all you’ve done for me and my family (Both thumbs pointing at chest)
For my mom and dad, that they love me (Hug yourself and twist)
I’m gonna clap my hands, (Clap) spin around and sing (Spin)
God’s been good to me (Both thumbs pointing at chest)
Chorus
So everybody sing along (Rock back and forth and clap)
God’s been good to me (Rock back and forth and point both thumbs at chest)
Everybody sing along (Rock back and forth and clap)
God’s been good to me (Rock back and forth and point both thumbs at chest)
Verse
Chorus 2x
Words and music by Yancy
©2007 Dried Rose Music (ASCAP)
Monday, October 24, 2011
November Story Time!
Baby Dedication!
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
God Made Me Wonderful
Intro
Wonderful (Jazz hands out to side) wonderful (Jazz hands straight up)
God made me (Point both thumbs to chest on beat)
Wonderful (Jazz hands out to side) wonderful (Jazz hands straight up)
Oh, I am so (Point both thumbs to chest on beat) wonderful (Hands up and jump)
Verse
He made my hands, hands, hands (Hands out to side and open/shut them)
He made my feet, feet, feet (March)
He made my ears, eyes, nose (Point to each part)
My fingers and my toes (Wiggle fingers by shoulders then point to toes)
God made every part of me (Point both thumbs to chest on beat)
Chorus
Oh I am wonderful (Hands up and jump and dance around. Have fun!)
I am so wonderful (Hands up and jump and dance around. Have fun!)
Repeat Verse
Chorus
Oh, I’m so wonderful (Hands up and jump and dance around. Have fun!)
Oh, I’m so wonderful (Hands up and jump and dance around. Have fun!)
Bridge
Wonderful (Jazz hands out to side) wonderful (Jazz hands straight up)
Oh… I… am… so... (Point both thumbs to chest on beat)
Wonderful (Jazz hands out to side) wonderful (Jazz hands straight up)
God made me (Point both thumbs to chest on beat) so wonderful! (Hands up and jump)
Chorus
Oh, I am wonderful (Hands up and jump and dance around. Have fun!) I am so wonderful (Hands up and jump and dance around. Have fun!)
I am so
Ending
Wonderful (Jazz hands out to side) wonderful (Jazz hands straight up)
God made me so (Point both thumbs to chest on beat)
Wonderful (Jazz hands out to side) wonderful (Jazz hands straight up)
God made me so (Point both thumbs to chest on beat)
Wonderful (Jazz hands up and shake them.)
God Made Me… WONDERFUL!
Written by John Delich
Friday, September 2, 2011
September Small Talk
BIBLE STORY SUMMARIES:
Week 1
1 Samuel 17:34-37
God helped David, a shepherd, save his sheep from both a lion and a bear!
Week 2
1 Samuel 16:1-13
God helped Samuel choose the boy who would be the new king. Samuel looked at all of Jesse's sons before choosing David. God didn't care how the brothers looked or how strong they were. He chose David because David had a heart for God.
Week 3
1 Samuel 18:7, 12-14
David sang and danced for God because God had helped him win battles. Then, king Saul send David into yet more battles. God helped David win in all of them.
Week 4
Exodus 5:1-6:8
The Israelites had to work hard and make bricks all day for Pharaoh. Moses cried to God to help the Israelites, and He said He would help them.
I Can Do All Things
I Can Do All Things
Written by Casey Darnell, John Delich & Holly Delich
Chorus
I can do (Both thumbs to chest) all things (Spread arms to the sides)
My God will help me (Pointer fingers pointing up)
I can do (Both thumbs to chest) all things (Spread arms to the sides)
God will make me strong (Muscle arms)
I can do (Both thumbs to chest) all things (Spread arms to the sides)
My God will help me (Pointer fingers pointing up)
I can do (Both thumbs to chest) all things (Spread arms to the sides)
God will make me strong (Muscle arms)
Verse
Helpin’ my mom (Stomp right foot and right fist out to side.)
Obeyin’ my dad (Stomp left foot and left fist out to side.)
I can do anything (Both thumbs to chest.)
Sharin’ my toys (Stomp right foot and right fist out to side.)
huggin’ my friends (Stomp left foot and left fist out to side.)
I can do anything (Both thumbs to chest.)
Tellin’ the truth (Stomp right foot and right fist out to side.)
Sayin’ “Thank you” (Stomp left foot and left fist out to side.)
I can do anything (Both thumbs to chest.)
Pre-Chorus
I may be small (Crouch down)
But God is so powerful (Jump up and raise the roof with arms.)
Chorus
Verse
Pre-Chorus
Chorus
Pre-Chorus
Chorus
Monday, August 1, 2011
Who Knows Best?
Who Knows Best?
Written by Jonathan Shelton & Candi Pearson-Shelton
Verse 1
If God says jump around (Jumping)
I’m gonna jump, I’m gonna jump (Jumping)
‘Cause I can trust Him, (Thumbs to chest) yeah (Pump right fist)
I’m gonna jump (Jumping)
If God says stomp your feet (Stomping)
I’m gonna stomp, I’m gonna stomp (Stomping)
‘Cause I can trust Him, (Thumbs to chest) yeah (Pump right fist)
He knows what’s best. He knows what’s best (Both hands pointing up)
Chorus
Who knows best? (Hands by shoulders & shrug.) God knows best! (Hands pointing up)
Who knows best? (Hands by shoulders & shrug.) God knows best! (Hands pointing up)
Who knows best? (Hands by shoulders & shrug.) God knows best! (Hands pointing up)
He knows what’s best for me (Thumbs to chest)
Verse 2
If God says wiggle around (Wiggle)
I’m gonna wiggle, I’m gonna wiggle (Wiggle)
‘Cause I can trust Him, (Thumbs to chest) yeah (Pump right fist)
I’m gonna wiggle (Wiggle)
If God says stand real still (Freeze)
I’m gonna freeze, I’m gonna freeze (Freeze)
‘Cause I can trust Him, (Thumbs to chest) yeah (Pump right fist)
He knows what’s best. He knows what’s best (Both hands pointing up)
Chorus
Verse 3
If God says quiet please (Finger to mouth..shhh)
I’m gonna sshhh, I’m gonna sshhh (Finger to mouth..shhh)
‘Cause I can trust Him, (Thumbs to chest) yeah (Pump right fist)
I’m gonna sshhhh (Finger to mouth..shhh)
If God says shout out loud (Cup hands to mouth)
I’m gonna shout (YEAH!), I’m gonna shout (YEAH!) (Cup hands to mouth)
‘Cause I can trust Him, (Thumbs to chest) yeah (Pump right fist)
He knows what’s best. He knows what’s best (Both hands pointing up)
Chorus
Verse 4
If God says go real slow (Move in slow motion)
I’m gonna go slow, I’m gonna go slow (Move in slow motion)
If God says go real fast (Run fast)
I’m gonna go fast, fast, fast (Run fast)
‘Cause I can trust Him, (Thumbs to chest) yeah (Pump right fist)
He knows what’s best. He knows what’s best (Both hands pointing up)
Chorus (2 times)
August Small Talk
BIBLE STORY SUMMARIES:
WEEK 1
Numbers 13-14
Moses sent 12 spies, including Joshua and Caleb to spy out the Promised Land. They came back with a good report but only Joshua and Caleb trusted God.
WEEK 2
Jonah 1:1-17
God told Jonah to take a message to Nineveh. Jonah told God no and got on a boat. He was running from God, but God knew he was on that boat.
WEEK 3
Jonah 1:17-3:3
God sent a storm to get Jonah's attention. Jonah was thrown into the sea. God sent a great fish to swallow Jonah. Jonah sat in the belly of the fish and prayed to God. The fish spit out Jonah onto dry land.
WEEK 4
Jonah 3:1-10
God made the great fish spit Jonah out onto dry land. God told Jonah again to go to Nineveh. Jonah obeyed God and took His message to Nineveh. The people of Nineveh repented and loved God.
Friday, July 1, 2011
July Story Time!
July Small Talk
BIBLE STORY SUMMARIES:
WEEK 1
Genesis 6:8-22; 7:1-24
God tells Noah and his family to build an ark because He is going to destroy the world with water.
WEEK 2
Genesis 8:1-9:17
God keeps His promise to Noah. Noah, his family and the animals on the ark are all saved from the flood. God makes a rainbow as a sign of His promise to never flood the world again.
WEEK 3
Judges 7:1-8
God tells Gideon which men in his army can stay and fight and which ones have to leave. Gideon is left with a very small army.
WEEK 4
Judges 7:9-22
God helps Gideon win the battle with a small army. Their only weapons are horns, torches and jars.
WEEK 5
2 Kings 5:1-14
Naaman goes to see the prophet Elisha to get his leprosy healed. He has to dip in the water and trust that God will heal him.
God Said So
God Said So
Written by Ryan Carson
I can trust in God with all my heart (Hands over heart and sway)
He will do what He says He will do (March)
I can trust in God with all my heart (Hands over heart and sway)
And so can you, (Point both hands to friends on right)
so can you (Point both hands to friends on left)
Chorus
Oh - oh - oh (Hands form “O” in front of face. Pop left and then right.)
God said so - o – o (First pump right hand)
God said so - o –o (First pump left hand)
He said that He loves me (Hug yourself and rock.)
Oh - oh - oh (Hands form “O” in front of face. Pop left and then right.)
God said so - o – o (First pump right hand)
God said so - o –o (First pump left hand)
He said that He loves me (Hug yourself and rock.)
So I know that He loves me (Both thumbs point to chest)
Repeat Verse & Chorus
Bridge
What do you believe? (Hands by shoulders & shrug) (God loves me) Both thumbs point to chest
How do you know? (Hands by shoulders & shrug) (God said so) Fist pump right hand.
What do you believe? (Hands by shoulders & shrug) (God loves me) Both thumbs point to chest
How do you know? (Hands by shoulders & shrug) (God said so) Fist pump right hand.
What do you believe? (Hands by shoulders & shrug) (God loves me) Both thumbs point to chest
How do you know? (Hands by shoulders & shrug) (God said so) Fist pump right hand.
What do you believe? (Hands by shoulders & shrug) (God loves me) Both thumbs point to chest
This is how I know…! (Hop up and down and point both thumbs to chest)
Chorus
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
How Do I Know?
How Do I Know?
How-a do I know know know-a know know? (Both pointer fingers pointing to head.)
Where can I go-a, go-a, go-a, go? (Marching)
What should I do do do-a do do? (Pound fists)
God’s gonna teach me to…. (Both pointer fingers up)
Repeat Verse (a little bit faster)
God will You teach me to… (2nd time) (Both thumbs pointing to chest)
Chorus A (with echos)
Listen, listen, listen (listen, listen, listen) (Cup hands around ears.)
Look, look, look (look, look, look) (Hands like binoculars)
Open up my eyes and read Your book (Hands open like a book)
Chorus B (no echos)
Listen, listen, listen…. (Cup hands around ears.)
Look, look, look (Hands like binoculars)
Open up my eyes and read Your book
Repeat Verse - 2 times (faster 2nd time) (Hands open like a book)
Repeat Chorus A & B – 2 times
Ending (starts softer & slower)
That’s how I know, know, know-a, know, know (Both pointer fingers pointing to head.)
That’s where I go, go, go-a, go, go (Marching)
That’s what I do, do, do-a, do, do (Pound fists)
God please teach me to LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN! (Cup hands around ears.)
LOOK, LOOK, LOOK! (Hands like binoculars)
OPEN UP MY EYES AND READ YOUR BOOK! (Hands open like a book)
(C) AmberSkyRecords
Written by Kendra Fleming, John Delich & John Carrozza
June Small Talk
Bible Story Summaries:
Week 1
Exodus 20
God gives the Ten Commandments to Moses and the Israelites.
Week 2
2 Timothy 3:14-17; Joshua 1:8
The Bible is true. It has God's words in it. God gave it to s so we can know Him. It is important that we read it so we will know what God wants us to do.
Week 3
1 Kings 5:1-6:38
God gives King Solomon instructions for how to build the temple. Solomon obeys and does what God tells him to do.
Week 4
Ephesians 6:1-3
God teaches children that obeying their parents is the right thing to do.
Friday, May 20, 2011
June Story and Craft Time!
Monday, May 2, 2011
May Small Talk
Bible Story Summaries:
Week 1
Genesis 1:14-19
God made the sun, moon, and starts to fill the sky.
Week 2
Genesis 1:6-10
God separated the waters and then gathered them together to make seas.
Week 3
Genesis 1:9-13
God made dry land. He made vegetation begin to grow on the land.
Week 4
Genesis 1:20-25
God made the sea animals, birds, and land animals.
Week 5
Genesis 1:26-27, 2:7, 20-23
God made people in His own image.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
God Made It All!
God Made It All
Chorus
God made it all, (Hands like molding clay and out to side on all) God made it all (Hands like molding clay and out to side on all)
From the shortest short (Hands low to ground) to the tallest tall (Stretch hands up high)
God made it (Hands like molding clay) and He made it all (Hands like molding clay and out to side on all)
Verse 1
He made the birds up in the trees (Flap arms like bird)
He made the fish to swim in the seas (Fish face and swim)
He made the sun to shine down on me (Arms overhead as circle)
God made it all (Hands like molding clay and out to side on all) and that makes me sing (Cup hands to mouth.)
Chorus
Verse 2
He made my hands, (Wave hands) He made my feet (Stomp feet)
He made my ears, (Point to ears) and He made my teeth (Point to mouth)
He made my heart to go beat, beat, beat (Hands covering heart and go out and in)
God made it all (Hands like molding clay and out to side on all) and that makes me sing (Cup hands to mouth.)
Chorus
Bridge
Who made the birds? (Hands by shoulders and shrug.) (God made the birds!)
Who made the oceans? (Hands by shoulders and shrug.) (God made the oceans!)
Who made the fish that swim in the ocean? (Hands by shoulders and shrug.) (God made the fish!)
Last Chorus
God made it all, (Hands like molding clay and out to side on all) God made it all (Hands like molding clay and out to side on all)
From the shortest short (Hands low to ground) to the tallest tall (Stretch hands up high)
God made it and He made it… (Hands like molding clay)
God made it, and He made it… all! (Hands like molding clay and out to side on all)
Monday, April 25, 2011
May Story and Craft Time!
Monday, April 11, 2011
April Small Talk
Bible Story Summaries:
Week 1
Luke 8:42-48
A very sick woman had faith that Jesus can heal her. She made her way through the crowd and stretched to touch the edge of Jesus' cloak. She was immediately healed.
Week 2
Matthew 28:16-20
Jesus met His disciples on the top of a tall mountain and told them to go and make disciples of all nations.
Week 3
Matthew 21:1-11
The people shouted "Hosanna! Hosanna!" as Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey and a colt. The people spread their cloaks and tree branches on the road for Him.
Week 4
Matthew 26:26-29; Luke 23:44-49; Matthew 28:1-7
Happy Easter! Jesus had a special meal with His disciples. He was getting ready to leave but promised to come back. Jesus died on a cross and His friends are very sad. After three days in a tomb, an angel rolls the stone away and Jesus came back, just like He said He would.
Critter Street Story and Craft Time!!!
The kids also enjoyed yummy bunny cupcakes and carrots, and there were free drinks from the coffee bar too! Judging from the happy smiles, this event was a huge success!
If you missed it, no worries, the next Story and Craft Time is just around the corner! Join us Wednesday, May 4th for a special Mother's Day themed event! We'll be reading "Are You My Mother?", having a fun scavenger hunt, and there will be special crafts for kids AND moms! The coffee bar opens for free drinks at 9:30 am, and the Story and Craft time begins at 10! Hope to see you there!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Hosanna Rock!
Easter Sunday children ages 3-5 will sing Hosanna Rock in church! Have fun and practice the song and motions with your child! Listen to the song in the music player at the bottom of this screen.
HOSANNA ROCK Lyrics and Hand Motions
Chorus
Hosanna (Put hands to mouth like yelling)
Ho, ho hosanna (Continue put hands to mouth like yelling)
Hosanna (Do the twist)
Ho, ho hosanna (Continue do the twist)
Hosanna (Put hands to mouth like yelling)
Ho, ho hosanna (Continue put hands to mouth like yelling)
Hosanna (Do the twist)
Ho, ho hosanna (Continue do the twist)
Bridge 1
Everybody praise the Lord (Wave arms above head)
Everybody praise the Lord (Wave arms shoulder height)
Everybody praise the Lord (Wave arms with arms hanging down)
Everybody praise the Lord (Wave arms above head)
Bridge 2
So clap your hands (clap)
And wave your arms (wave arms side to side in front of you)
Play the drums (pretend to play drums)
Then rock the guitar (pretend to play guitar)
So clap your hands (clap)
And wave your arms (wave arms side to side in front of you)
Play the drums (pretend to play drums)
Then rock the guitar (pretend to play guitar)
Repeat Chorus
Repeat Bridge 1
Repeat Bridge 2
(first half soft, 2nd half louder)
End with Chorus
Words and music by Yancy
©2010 Dried Rose Music (ASCAP)
Friday, April 1, 2011
My Friend Forever!
My Friend Forever
Written by Jenna Kuykendall
Chorus
Jesus (point fingers up) wants to be my friend (point both thumbs at chest) forever (jazz hands up, around, and down)
Jesus (point fingers up) wants to be my friend (point both thumbs at chest) forever (jazz hands up, around, and down)
Jesus (point fingers up) wants to be my friend (point both thumbs at chest) forever (jazz hands up, around, and down)
Repeat Chorus
Bridge
He (point fingers up) made me (hands in front like molding clay) (He made me)
He (point fingers up) loves me (hug yourself and twist) (He loves me)
Jesus made a promise (march)
He (stand firm right foot) is (stand firm left foot) always with me! (point thumbs at chest to words)
Chorus
Bridge 2x (1st time - breakdown, 2nd time - loud!)
Chorus 2x
Tag & Ending
Jesus wants to be my friend…. Forever
Saturday, March 26, 2011
The Critter Clubhouse!
The Critter Clubhouse room is a place where our children ages 3-5 come together each Sunday for worship, puppets, bible stories & learning activities. The environment is designed to make the kids feel as if they are right in the midst of God's beautiful creation amongst the trees, birds, flowers, & other critters in the room. Children can't wait to visit the clubhouse each week! The Children's Ministry Team of Woodland Hill's Family Church decided that we want to open the clubhouse up once a month for story & craft time for the little ones and have a time of fellowship for the parents.
On the first Wednesday of every month, our coffee bar will open for free drinks at 9:30am and story & crafts will follow at 10am. The activities are for toddler to preschool aged children and sibling helpers are welcome to attend throughout the summer. This is open to the community and we hope to see you at our first one, April 6th!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
I'm So Glad He Loves Me!
I’m So Glad He Loves Me
Written by Candi & Jonathan Shelton
VERSE 1
Jesus, (Point up.) He’s lovin’ on me (Hug yourself and rock)
He’s lovin’ on you, (Point out) and everybody (Point all around.)
(repeat)
CHORUS 1
I’m so glad He loves me, (Point both thumbs at chest) I’m so glad He cares (Wave jazz hands in air)
I’m so glad He loves me, (Point both thumbs at chest) I’m so glad He’s there (Point both pointer fingers up)
VERSE 2
Jesus, (Point up.) He’s carin’ for me (Hug yourself and rock)
He’s carin’ for you, (Point out) and everybody (Point all around.)
(repeat)
CHORUS 2
I’m so glad He loves me, (Point both thumbs at chest) I’m so glad He cares (Wave jazz hands in air)
I’m so glad He loves me, (Point both thumbs at chest) I’m so glad He’s there (Point both pointer fingers up)
(repeat)
BRIDGE
I’m so glad (I’m so glad), (Point both thumbs at chest)
He loves you (He loves you) (Point out)
And I’m so glad (I’m so glad), (Point both thumbs at chest)
He loves me, too (He loves me, too) (Hug yourself and rock)
REPEAT CHORUS 2
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Yes Jesus Loves Me!
Yes Jesus Loves Me
Jesus loves me this I know
For the Bible tells me so
Little ones to Him belong
They are weak but He is strong.
CHORUS (1st time SOFT, 2nd time LOUD)
Yes, Jesus loves me
Yes, Jesus loves me
Oh yes, Jesus loves me
The Bible tells me so
REPEAT VERSE & CHORUS
CHORUS (SOFT 3 LINES, LOUD 4th line)
CHORUS (LOUD 3 lines, SOFT 4th line)
CHORUS (SOFT 1st line, LOUD 2nd line, SOFT 3rd line, LOUD 4th line)
Yes, Jesus loves me
Yes, Jesus loves me
Oh yes, Jesus loves me
The Bible tells me so
The Bible tells me so
The Bible tells me…. tells me SO!