"Up, Up and Away"

Michael and his father walked toward the crowd of people who were waiting
to see a group of hot air balloons lift off the ground. "How many balloons are
there?" asked Michael.

"I don't know," replied Dad, "but this is a huge event. People come from all over to take part in it."
Before long, most of the colorful balloons were inflated and had ascended into the sky, floating off in various directions. As Michael watched, he remembered the day when he and a few friends had gone up in a hot air balloon. The owner, a friend of his father, had kept the balloon anchored to the ground with a rope because the wind had become very gusty, but Michael remembered how it had felt to be floating up -- up towards the clouds.

Dad turned to Michael with a smile. "Do you know what this reminds me of?" asked Dad.

"A bird," replied Michael promptly. He pointed toward a bright red balloon with bold, gold lettering. "A cardinal -- because it's red like that balloon."

Dad smiled. "Actually, I was thinking of something quite different," he said. "I'm reminded that if we truly give our problems to the Lord, He will lift them from us and carry them away."

"I've heard preachers say something like that," said Michael, "but I don't really see how we give problems to God."

"We allow Him to lift our burdens by praying and then trusting Him," explained Dad. "Sometimes we pray but fail to trust. We don't let go of our problems but stay attached to them."

"Like when I went up in the hot air balloon that was attached to the ground with a rope?" asked Michael. "I couldn't really float away."

Dad nodded. "We need to remember that the Lord doesn't want us to worry or fret. He cares for us very much, and He can handle our problems. We need to release our fears and trust Him to work everything out in the best possible way."

HOW ABOUT YOU?
Do you have problems that seem too big to handle? Do you wish they would float away? God wants you to give those problems to Him. He knows just how to take care of them. Trust Him, and let Him lift your burdens and carry them for you.

TODAY'S KEY VERSE: (1 Peter 5:7)
Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you.

(taken from CBHMinistries, Keys For Kids)

Sunday School Christmas 2010

Hello kids,

How are you today? You have been into a new class, meeting new friends, new teachers, or even probably new school! And we have been into a new year of 2011, give thanks to God for the past one year, so much blessings He has given us.

We would like to share to you photos from last Christmas, 2010. May it serve as a good memory that we celebrated God who came to earth to SERVE people.



If you like to see the full picture or download them, you can go to:
http://picasaweb.google.com/gpbb.sm/NatalAnak2010#

ask your parents to help, if you dont know how.

have a blessed year,
kakak2 kelas Love

Like a Donkey

"Are you as smart as a donkey?" asked Mr. Jim, the leader of the children's church. The kids laughed, and Mr. Jim continued. "If you are, you can serve Jesus. The donkey in today's lesson did."

"I don't get it," said Trevor. "Jesus rode on the donkey's back, didn't He? (See

today's Scripture reading.) You mean we're supposed to give people rides on our backs?" Trevor liked to ask questions that might make the kids laugh.

Mr. Jim smiled. "No," he said, "but the donkey gives us a

great picture of a servant. First of all, he was where God wanted him to be-he was available. We should ask ourselves, 'Am I in a place where God can use me? Am I available to Him?'"

Trevor shrugged. "I am," he said. "I'm here all the time-whether I want to be or not." Some of the kids laughed, and he looked pleased with himself. "But I'm not good at singing or speaking," he added, "and I don't have any money to give, either."

"I've sat in front of

you in church, Trevor," said Mr. Jim. "I happen to know you actually have a very good singing voice." He smiled as he added, "The donkey had to be untied. Maybe you need to let Jesus untie your fears-maybe you're afraid to try to serve Him."

Trevor frowned. He couldn't think of any smart reply, and Mr. Jim

continued the lesson. "Also, the donkey was willing to let Jesus control him," said Mr. Jim, and he explained that even though the donkey had never been ridden before, he did what Jesus wanted him to do. "Have you truly let Jesus control you, or have you been stubborn?" asked Mr. Jim. Trevor began to feel more uncomfortable.

"How about it, class?" asked Mr. Jim at the end of the

lesson. "Will you ask God to take control of your life, to loosen your tongue

and untie your fears? Will you be a servant just like the little donkey

was?"

HOW ABOUT YOU?

Are you afraid to sing or play an instrument to serve Jesus? Do you think kids will laugh if you make a mistake? Are you willing to give a testimony or share a Scripture verse if you sense God wants you to do that? Take a lesson from the donkey. Be available for wh

atever task, great or small, God has for you. Ask Him to remove your fear. Let Jesus control your life.

TODAY'S KEY VERSE:

"Present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God." Romans 12:1

(taken from CBHMinistries' Keys for Kids)

Class Attendance Jul - Nov 2010

Hello class,

I'm posting your class attendance from July to November 2010, so that you can look back and check how often you come to Sunday School. If you come more often, chance for you to get stamp for your memory verse is higher ^_^. Not only that, your understanding of God's words is better too.

Please click on the image below to get bigger picture. Those week when you are present in Sunday School will be marked by "Peeble" - the ham....(i mean hamster). And those days when you are not in sunday school will be left blank.

For those who maintain good attendance, keep it up. For the rest, please come to sunday school more regular ya.

Enjoy your holidays, God bless all of you

LS

Mission Trip to Yobel, Batam 2010

Hello kids,

What is mission? Is it something similar to a movie, named "Mission Impossible?". Hmm....not really. Mission is an activity where we, Christians, shows that we care about others. Just like what some of you did when you were in Batam, this November.

I've uploaded some photos of the event. Hope you can treasure the moment. God bless you all.



Psst....one last thing: You can actually see the full size of it, or even download it, when you go to:

http://picasaweb.google.com/gpbb.sm/YobelNov2010#

If you encounter any problem, let your parents or the teachers know. ok ? :-)

Babies are amazing ....

Have you ever observed when a baby is drinking milk from the bottle? I realized how amazing the babies are when our family doctor told me that actually a baby is able to drink from bottle and breath almost at the same time. Yes! Bigger kids or adults may be choked if doing so. God's creations are amazing!

abp

Children's Outing 2010

Hello all,

Last week, you all still remember about our outing to Singapore Zoo? I'm sure you remember. Do you know that Singapore Zoo is one of the best Zoo in the world? It is in one of the top 10 zoos in the world.

In the zoo, we all see God's creation, some of them are crocodiles, monkeys, elephants, Rhino, big fish, and many many land creatures. How rich is our God! Praise the Lord.

Here are some of your photos on the day.



If you like to download or see it in bigger size, do visit:

http://picasaweb.google.com/gpbb.sm/OutingAnak2010#

God bless you all,

Peeble