Issue 1 Sept. 2017 - Dec. 2018

Intentionally centered around fulfilling Matthew 19:14 “Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me..." Our Children's Ministry Program focuses on engaging your child in the scriptures, the life of the church & in the developing of his/her faith, beginning as early as the age of two.

 

Community in Christ offers Sunday School with age-appropriate curriculum, J.A.M.S (4th & 5th-grade students), VBS, Day Camp, Grandbuddies and more to ensure your child is engaged in the scripture, the life of the church and the developing of his or her faith in Christ. 

Greetings Parents and Visitors,

 

If you haven't already, please take a few moments to watch the video posted for this quarter, (If you are reading the online version, you can just click here https://vimeo.com/232049876). Last Spring, Jill Brooks, one of our finest Sunday school leaders led students through the Lords Prayer line by line. They recited the prayer and discussed the meaning of each word. It was truly a beautiful thing to watch. The students eventually completed their version and in my opinion, a compelling version. But, I'll let you make that call for yourself. 

 

Our Father, who is in heaven, how special, is Your Name,
Your kingdom come, Your rules we will follow, on earth as it is in heaven. We trust You to protect us and give us everything we need. Accept our apology for our sins and being mean, as we accept apologies from those who are mean to us. Guide us away from bad choices
and help us stay away from harm. For Yours is the kingdom, the positive power, and the amazing, beautiful colorful glory for ever and ever.
Amen.

 

I share this with you to highlight why Sunday School is so beneficial to your child's spiritual growth. Amazing things are going on in our children's program. We have amazing teachers who care about the spiritual well being of your child, and they are intentionally focusing on assisting you to provide a strong foundation in Christ for your child. If you see a Sunday school teacher, please be sure to thank them for their weekly sacrifices to be a part of your child's spiritual growth. We have a lot of work to do, and we can't do it alone, but we can do it together.

 

Ways you can get involved: 1) Come a few minutes early and register your child. 2) Grab some coffee, maybe a doughnut or some fruit. 3) Introduce yourself to other parents and me. 4) After service, perhaps on the way home or during dinner ask your child about Sunday school; what did he or she learn today, etc... These small things will enhance our program and what your child gets out of Sunday school the most. I am excited to be a part of this journey with your family, and I am looking forward to the upcoming year.

 

Blessings and Grace, 

 

Deandre Dukes, 

Director of Children and Youth

  Sunday, 9:30 AM - Wiggle & Worship

(Held in the Spirit Center, Registration begins at 9:15 and there are also light refreshments for parents to enjoy and engage with other parents.)

(Sept-May)

 

Sunday, 11:00 AM- Children's Sermon & Busy Bags

(For those who don't attend Sunday school, children are invited to grab a Busy Bag  before service in a children's sermon from a Children's ministry representative)

 

4th Sunday of each Month- Grand-buddies 9:30 AM

(Registration begins at 9:15)

 

1st & 3rd Wednesday(s) 7:00 PM - J.A.M.S 

(Held in the Spirit Center for 4th & 5th-grade students.)

 

Chrysanthemums Fundraiser

 

The Chrysanthemums come in two different sizes. 18-inch flowers are 1 for $17 each, 2 for $30 or 3 or more for $15 each. The 8-inch flowers are 1 for $9 each and 2 for $15 each. All proceeds will go towards the Children's Ministry. Payments will be accepted by cash, check and online contributions. You can receive an order form from Deandre if you are willing to participate.

 

We are going to try a new fundraiser this year. It has been a very successful one for me in the past, and hopefully, it will be for us this year as well. I will have some Chrysanthemums on display beginning around September 17th. We will be taking Pre-orders before the arrival of the Chrysanthemums. Flowers will arrive on Friday, October 13th and they can be picked up beginning Friday afternoon at 1:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM 10:00 AM or Sunday after Church. 

 

I will order extra Chrysanthemums and decorate the front lawn to sell those to the community. There will be two different sale times Mon-Sat. 9:00 AM-12 noon and 4:00 PM-6:00 PM and Sunday Shifts (12 noon-2 pm). Shifts will be hour increments. If anyone can signup for any of the shifts, please let me know.

Wiggle & Worship BEGINS NEXT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH 9:30 AM

 

What? We utilize the WHIRL curriculum to teach age appropriate Bible lessons that are fun and engaging. 

• When? Every Sunday from 9:30 am until 10:30 am (September 17 through May 6)

• Who? Ages 2 through 5th grade (visitors welcome!)

  • Nursery- Available near the sanctuary for all children under 4

  • Frolic- Sunday School Class for ages 2-3 (Room 123)

  • Whirl Sunday School (Registration begins in the lobby of the Spirit Center)

    • Frolic 

    • Pre-K/Kindergarten 

    • 1-2 Grade

    • 3-5 grade

• Where? The Spirit Center for opening,  students are then dispersed to their respective classrooms for a lesson. Concluding in the sanctuary for Holy Communion, and then they are released to parents.

• Wiggle and Worship Music CD's- This Year we have all of our worship songs on CD, so you and your child can sing along in the car. CD's are $5.00 and go towards supplies for Arts and Crafts.

 

Wiggle & Worship Schedule

 

• Time of Prayer (Wiggle & Worship Leaders) 9:10 AM

  REGISTRATION 9:15-9:30 AM

  PARENT SOCIAL ( Please don't just leave, talk with some other parents, share a cup of coffee, a doughnut, juice or some fruit).

• Wiggle & Worship 9:30-9:40
• Classes 9:40-10:15 AM
• Return for Communion/Blessings 10:20 AM

 

P.A.U.SE- Pray. Affirm. Unconditional. Share. Exhale.

A way for YOU to intentionally invite God into your day, your week and into your family.   

 

For the next three months, I invite you and your family on a journey, well more like an intentional P.A.U.S.E in life. Designate a place in your home to gather as a family and be still, P.A.U.S.E. (You can complete this exercise either in the morning or at night, I do encourage you to choose and commit to a consistent time once a week or daily).

 

 

During your 2-5 min P.A.U.S.E:

 

PRAY - For one another.

Affirm - offer emotional support for one another

Unconditional - Remind one another of the unconditional love expressed by our Creator through His Son Jesus Christ and the unconditional love you share as a family. Talk about what unconditional love looks like and what it means.

Share - Share your gratitude (what are you grateful for)?

Exhale- Breath in and Exhale. Now you can begin your day. 

 

 

Parent Engagement is an intentional invitation to God be a part of your parenting journey, and the structure is in the form of a book study. It's an excellent opportunity to actively engage in the developing of one's ability to parent well. There are discussions centered around parenting styles, knowing your children, understand them and ensuring they not only know they are loved but feel loved. 

 

 

 

This Fall, join us as we discover Love powered Parenting "Loving Your Children The Way Jesus Loves You" by Tom & Chaundel Holladay.

The Holladays' take time to highlight what they consider six of the greatest Parenting Principles from Jesus Christ. 

1. Believe nothing is more important 

3. Communicate from the Heart

2. Love with New Power

4. Show & teach Mercy

5. Serve Your Children Well 

6. Live the Golden Rule 

When: 

Monday from 9:00 AM -10:00 AM or Wednesday from 9:00 AM -10:00 AM

If you are interested in being a part of the book study, please send me an email with the date that works best for you.

I will choose the most convenient date for the majority. 

  

Commitment: A six-week study, each week we will discuss a Principle. Love Powered Parenting is written as a 30-day journey and is designed to be daily short readings (devotional). 

 

Having read the texts, come prepared to share in the discussion: What you are thinking? What resonated/ or did not resonate with you as you read this week? 

You can Purchase the book online or from Walmart, Target and Barnes and Noble.

 

In the spring, I will again offer a study on The Five Love Languages of Children by Dr. Gary Chapman. My personal Favorite.

What? It's an opportunity to connect and cross generations within the church by pairing our seniors with the children/ youth of the church to share in a craft, talk with one another and build meaningful relationships. 

 

When? The 4th Sunday of each Month during Sunday school. Our First Grand-buddy session will be October 22nd.

 

Who? We invite all adults and children/youth to partake in this wonderful ministry.

 

Time commitment? One hr, One Sunday a month. 

If you as an adult are interested in becoming a grand-buddy, you can contact Deandre at [email protected] or Emily Cunningham at [email protected] to signup.

What? Jesus And Me Sessions (J.A.M.S) seeks to help Fuel energy and excitement about the Lutheran Faith, Christ, and His Church into the minds and hearts of students through games, fun, scriptures, service projects and most importantly friendships.

Who? 4th and 5th graders!

When? 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month 7:00 PM

Where? Spirit Center

First J.A.M.S is Wednesday, Sept 20th. 

Check us out--  seriously they will want to come back!  

Advent Arts and Crafts volunteer on Wednesday nights (Dec. 6th, 13th. & 20th)

Chaperone Day Trips ( Youth Quake Oct 21st)

Children's and Youth Parent Liasion Team

Work Chrysanthemum Shift - October 13th-20th. (hr. shifts)

Grand-Buddy

J.A.M.S Volunteer

Sunday School Teacher

Sunday School Team

Forms of Contact

 (effective Sun, Sept 10th)

 

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Weekly Bulletin (You can pick this up during worship)

Quarterly Newsletter (You can pick this up in the Narthex) 

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