Children’s and Youth Ministry
SO MUCH is happening in children’s and youth ministry it will make your head spin. Please take time and read through all that is happening – you don’t want to miss ANYTHING.
Children’s Ministry – Michelle and Tracy are continuing to lead “I Love My Bible” and the reports of the kids are outstanding. I love hearing Claire talking about the verses she has memorized and she and others are quickly learning ALL the books of the BIBLE. They will be singing for us soon and I can’t wait to hear.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS now for Trunk or Treat – Sunday, Oct. 31st. This is going to be a church wide event, open to the community and YOU will want to be a part. IF you would like to reserve a space to park your vehicle and hand out Halloween treats contact Sondra Ladd ASAP.
Kids Worship and Wonder orientation. I AM SO EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE that we will be kicking off our Children’s Worship and Wonder program Sunday, Nov. 7st. The first two Sunday’s will be orientation Sundays and parents are encouraged to attend with your chidren (parents of 3-6 year olds on Nov. and 7-12 year olds Nov. 14th). There will be no Kids Own Worship throughout the month of Oct. HOWEVER PLEASE DON’T FRET. There will be awesome surprises and activities to help children enjoy the adult worship service – we want you to be a part of hearing the faith stories of people within our congregation. It is going to be AWESOME.
Youth News - Youth are encouraged to attend morning worship services and sit together throughout the month of the Oct. This Sunday we will be going for breakfast and Sunday School at Panera. Be at the church at 10:00.
Sunday is initiation Sunday – Chi Rho youth will meet immediately following the first service. We will enjoy lunch and then play extremely messy games. Bring your grubby clothes AND A TOWEL. Be ready to get down and dirty. Friends are expected – bring them to worship with you Sunday morning. CYF initiation will begin at 5:00. Wear nice clothes and be at the church ON TIME. We will be back at the church no later than 8:30pm.
PIE MAKING – Parents of children and youth and youth 6-12 grade will be assembling apple pies on Sunday, Oct. 10th immediately following the Contemporary Service. (Bring a sack lunch or plan to grab a quick meal). We need all available help. This is fund raiser helps provide summer camp scholarships for every student who attends camps, conferences or mission trips, WE NEED EVERYONE TO HELP. Pies will be available for sale between 2 and 4 on a first come first serve basis. Pre orders are currently being taken. Contact Sheri Gum @ 377-1851.