We are at the tail-end of summer, and that means everything is gearing up for the upcoming school year. Our classrooms here will feel that change too. Some of our kids are being promoted to their new classrooms on August 2nd. This is such a wonderful way to let them know that they are growing, not only in age, but in expectations as a member of our church family. These changing expectations are also one of the ways that we are partnering with families in raising their children with biblical truths. As Christians, we are expected to be functioning members of the body of Christ. I know this sounds a bit silly, but we do sometimes need a reminder that a magical transformation does not happen on kids’ 18th birthdays. We need to train them up along the way, gradually increasing expectations as their development allows, and letting them know that we rely on them for this body to function as Christ has taught.
Some of these expectations are:
KidsZone kids (K-3rd) sit in the service for the singing portion of worship. Once they leave for lessons, the kids’ teaching is over the same scripture as the sermon that morning. This prepares them for digging into scripture just like the adults.
All grade school children sit with their families on the fourth Sunday each month- with sermon notes and fidgets provided by the church. Children who accurately complete their notes are entered for a prize that is given out to one winner the following 4th Sunday.
4th & 5th grade students join their families for all services to learn how to fully participate in a service. Sermon notes are provided each Sunday, and a prize will be available for each student who completes them accurately. Sermon notes can be brought to Mrs. Rachel Shanley at the end of service in the Coffee Cafe.
4th & 5th grade students and their families are highly encouraged to serve the church: First Impressions Team, Tech Team, Choir, Kids Team, Kids Tech Team.
Church, please pray for the upcoming school year and all the schedule changes that brings. Please pray for our volunteers. Please pray for our kids. Please pray for our church leadership