May Story and Craft Time!

It's almost here! The next Critter Street Story and Craft Time will be Wednesday, May 4th! Come at 9:30 am for free drinks from the coffee bar, and story time starts at 10. This time the craft is a surprise for the mom's to enjoy! We'll be reading the story, "Are you my Mother?", and going on a scavenger hunt! Don't miss this great time to play with your child, and connect with other Critter Street moms! Click HERE to read about April's event and see some fun pictures of some really great kids! Hope to see you May 4th!

April Small Talk

Here's a review of what we're doing in April!


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!!!

Critter Street has started a NEW Story and Craft time to be held the first Wednesday of every month! April's theme was Easter, and it was a BLAST! The kids made bunny and egg cards, bounced in the bouncy castle, listned to the story of the "Runaway Bunny", made Easter basket bunny bags, AND went on an Easter egg hunt! SO much fun!!!


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!

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)

My Friend Forever!

The April song of the month is "My Friend Forever". Have fun singing this great song with your child! Below you will find the lyrics and hand motions, and you can listen to the song in the music player at the bottom of this page! *In the music player the song is titled "Jesus Wants To Be My Friend Forever". Same song!*

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

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!

I'm So Glad He Loves Me!

The March song of the month is "I'm So Glad He Loves Me". Check out the lyrics and hand motions below, and listen to it in the music player at the bottom of this page! Have fun singing with your child!

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