Welcome Parents

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. 

Calendar

Phase Up Celebration!

We’re celebrating big milestones as our kids and students grow!

Phase Up Sunday - June 1st: We’re excited to celebrate all of our amazing kids as they phase up to the next grade level! Each child will be recognized within their current group as they prepare to take their next step. Kids transitioning into a new classroom will have a chance to visit their new space, meet their future leaders, and get a sneak peek of what’s ahead!

Student Ministry Welcome Party - June 4th: We’ll celebrate all students moving up a grade and give a special welcome to our new 6th graders as they officially join Student Ministry (6th–12th grade). Don’t miss the fun!

Upcoming Event: Parents Night Out!

May 30th - 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Drop your kids off at the church for a fun-filled evening while you enjoy a night child free—go on a date, catch up on laundry, or simply enjoy some peace and quiet!

Parent Playbook: Phase Up Workshop

June 1st - 12:15pm - 2pm

Parent Playbook is a workshop designed to equip you with strategies and practical tools for every season of parenting. Whether you're navigating the early years or preparing your child for independence, this workshop will empower you to lead with confidence as your kids phase up!

Family Room is Open!

Welcome to our Family Room! This space is designed for families with young children who need to wiggle, move, and play during our Sunday gathering. Feel free to enjoy this area with your child—it’s a safe and welcoming spot for little ones to explore while you stay connected!

Current Elementary Series

The Big Build: Think about some of the most popular toys ever—Legos®, Lincoln Logs®, Building Blocks. These are classic and timeless toys! Why? Because people have always enjoyed building things. During “The Big Build” series, kids will have a chance to put their building skills to use while they hear stories about how God used ordinary people to build the early Church.

May 4 - Jesus Appears to Thomas - Luke 24:13-53; John 20:11-29; Acts 1:6-11
Big Idea: Jesus wants us to have faith in Him, even though we can’t see Him.

May 11 - The Great Commission - Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 1:1-11
Big Idea: God wants everyone to know the good news of Jesus, so I can share my faith with others.

May 18 - The Believers Form a Community - Acts 2:42-47
Big Idea: God wants us to share our life with other believers.

May 25 - Peter and John Before the Council - Acts 3:1-4:22
Big Idea: The Holy Spirit gives us the courage to boldly tell others about Jesus.

June 1st - God’s Story in Our Life - 1 John 3:1-10
Big Idea: God’s story of love and redemption continues today in the lives of His children.

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PARENTING FROM THE EXPERTS

How Can We Make This Year Better?

Parent Cue: Leah Jennings

I love a good fresh start. 

I’m a sucker for Mondays. I dutifully write New Year resolutions every year. There’s nothing like breaking in a brand-new notebook. And Spring cleaning? That is my jam.

If you’re anything like me, you are charmed by the magic of new beginnings too. And after the year we’ve all had, we could use some hope, good news, and a bit of normalcy—especially when it comes to our family’s rhythm and the kids’ upcoming school year.

But even though we may feel ready for a change of pace, that doesn’t mean we aren’t without all of the normal feelings associated with the start of a new school year—the anxiety, the worry, and the sense that nothing is quite within our control are all still there. Maybe even more so. We have absolutely no idea what to expect, and that makes us nervous because if there’s anything the last year taught us, it’s that we must expect the unexpected to happen. And if we think we’re anxious, just think about how the kids are feeling. Happy? Sure. But uncertain too.

But friend, before we spiral into all of the “what ifs,” let’s think about what is within our control for the upcoming year:

We can start by being hopeful. We have no idea what this year will look like. But guess what? You’re here right now reading this blog post so that means up to this point, you have survived your worst days. Your kids too. If that doesn’t add a little razzle dazzle to your mood, I don’t know what will.

We can focus on all the things that can go right this year. We can all make a list of the things that can go wrong in a school year. There’s bullying. There’s peer pressure. There’s academic pressure. There are all the things. It’s easy to think of ways the year will go wrong. I’m asking you to do the more difficult thing and to start thinking constantly about all the things that can be really great about the school year. Make a list of all of your hopes for the new year and put it somewhere the whole family can see.

We can establish brand-spankin’-new rhythms. We often fall into the habit of doing what we’ve always done. But maybe this season requires something different of us. This year, we might need to establish new routines instead of fitting into our old ones. We’re different now. So maybe the rhythm of our family needs to be different too.

We can expect to fall apart at least once. Meltdowns may be on the horizon . . . for you, not your kids. Why? Because even though this year may be better than the last, it will still be hard. There will still be challenges, heartache, misunderstandings, and confusion. And sometimes, those situations warrant some emotional releases. And that’s okay—if we expect a breakdown of some kind, then maybe we won’t beat ourselves up about it when it happens. 

We may not know what lies ahead of us this school year, but we do know last year made us stronger, more capable versions of our former selves. After a year like 2020, we’d be hard-pressed to find something we cannot tackle in 2021. 

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