Welcome to our Kids Ministry Newsletter! We are so happy you are here! This newsletter the source for you to "be in the know" about all things Kids Min. Check in for updates on Events, Kids Sunday Series, and Parent Support.
Welcome to our Kids Ministry Newsletter! We are so happy you are here! This newsletter the source for you to "be in the know" about all things Kids Min. Check in for updates on Events, Kids Sunday Series, and Parent Support.
Kids Ministry for ages birth-5th grade is available at 9:00AM and 10:40AM. Our volunteer team is ready to connect with your kids 15 minutes prior to the service start.
We are celebrating another year! Kids will Phase Up to the next grade class and 5th graders transition to Student Ministry. More details to come!
Get ready to Start the Party! Join us for 4 fun-filled days of worship, community, and growing closer to Jesus all culminating in a Family Night Celebration on July 19th.
Join us for an all church celebration! Bring your family and chairs and enjoy lunch and fun activities for the entire family. More details coming soon!
You're invited! Bring your kiddos and friends to a fun night of trick or treating and see all of the creative trunks! More details coming soon.
Current Elementary Series
Who doesn’t love a good emoji?! Happy, sad, scared, or mad—we can show people how we’re feeling with just one little picture. Emoji’s are also the perfect way to unpack the Book of Psalms! During “Emoji Madness,” kids will use different emoji’s to tell the Bible story and to discover how God helps us manage our emotions.
July 7 Elisha’s Servant is Afraid Key Verse: Psalm 34:4
Big Idea: God is with us when we’re afraid, so we can pray that He’ll open our eyes.
July 14 Ezra Brings Joy Back to Israel Key Verse: Psalm 119:111
Big Idea: God’s Word brings joy to everyone who understands it.
July 21 King Ahab’s Anger Key Verse: Psalm 37:8
Big Idea: God desires peace, so we can turn away from anger.
July 28 Making Peace with Others Key Verse: Psalm 34:14
Big Idea: Jesus is the Good Shepherd who makes peace with us, so I can make
peace with others.
Whether you're the parent double-checking the calendar to see how many days are left until school starts, or the one who gets a little panicky just thinking about school’s return, the truth is: the next school year is quickly approaching. With it comes a new opportunity to rediscover who your kids are (and will become) in the next phase.
Believe it or not, your kids will not be the same this coming school year—their needs will be different, their worldviews will change, and the way they see themselves and others will undergo a transformation.
Instead of getting caught by surprise when your kid morphs into someone different—which is totally normal—you can use the summertime to equip yourself with the tools you’ll need to make sure your kid is living in an environment that is safe for them to explore, make mistakes, and test boundaries.
Parents of preschoolers
Anticipate your kids continuing to push boundaries as they learn how to do things on their own, who they can trust, and if they’re safe. This is a time to reinforce that they're loved—even when you’re annoyed with their behavior—despite their choices and emotional outbursts. Resist the urge to interpret meltdowns as a weak spot in your parenting. It’s your kid’s job to learn what the boundaries are by testing them, and it’s your job to hold those boundaries steady with patience and understanding.
Parents of elementary schoolers
You’ll start to notice your kids are using their newfound skills they developed in the earlier phase and combining them with what they know about the world to achieve their goals. It’s during this time between kindergarten and fifth grade that your kids are looking for you to engage their interests, notice them, and reinforce the idea that they are accepted and loved the way they are.
Parents of middle schoolers
Your kid seems to fight you on everything these days. Just know your kid isn’t the only one—it’s during this phase kids will start to really focus on who they are and where they fit in. It’ll be a struggle for parents, but don’t lose heart: your kid is battling some tough stuff like insecurity and self-consciousness and they need you to affirm them positively.
Parents of high schoolers
Almost everything you’ll go through in the next four years—which will be a lot—will have a purpose, we promise. This phase is all about finding community and purpose, so your high schooler will test the waters to see where they fit in and what they believe in. Your kid will have the desire to belong somewhere and to be a part of something bigger. The best thing you can do is make sure they have a place to belong right at home, and be a safe place for them to express themselves, even if their ideas differ from your own.
It’s always nice when you get a heads up in parenting, isn’t it? While you will encounter your own, personalized experience, hopefully, you’ll find yourself a bit more prepared for what’s to come.
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