This time of year we typically think of harvesting. Apples are ready for picking, gardens are bulging, fields are full of crops ready for harvest. But what if seeds had not been planted and trees had not been tended to. Those same fields would be barren, desolate and unfruitful. [cs_heading...
Have some Family Fun learning about the Fruit of the Spirit
[cs_heading column_size="1/1" cs_heading_title="All parents desire that their children have love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, goodness, faithfulness, kindness, and self-control.." cs_heading_style="1" cs_heading_size="20" cs_heading_align="left" cs_heading_divider="off" cs_heading_font_style="normal" cs_heading_color="#753475"][/cs_heading] As Christian parents, it is important that we train our children to develop the fruit of the spirit because it's the evidence of what lives...
Children’s church just isn’t for Sundays!
Hey Parents—children’s church just isn’t for Sundays! Every week, we have powerful children’s ministry on Wednesday nights in KidzTown and we want you to know about them... [cs_quote column_size="1/1" quote_cite_url="#" quote_text_color="#f37735" quote_align="center"]Mpact Kidz and Mpact Girls[/cs_quote] Mpact Kidz and Mpact Girls are programs designed for winning girls (and preschool boys,...
Are you Ready?… For Summer
Everyone with a child of school age knows how your daily routine changes in the summer. With school buses and homework out of the way for the summer, it’s onto a new adventure. Excitement is high as children are seen playing outside. Pools and beaches are full. Kids and parents...
KidzTown Start Times
[cs_heading column_size="1/1" cs_heading_title="Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 am, 7:00 pm, Wednesday 7:30 pm" cs_heading_style="1" cs_heading_size="20" cs_heading_align="left" cs_heading_divider="off" cs_heading_font_style="normal" cs_heading_color="#753475"][/cs_heading] We ask that you plan to arrive 5 to 10 minutes early. This allows time for your child to adjust to the classroom, their peers, and classroom workers before ministry begins. Because...
Great Grace is upon us all!
[cs_heading column_size="1/1" cs_heading_title="Need more Grace? How about GREAT Grace? (Acts 4:33) " cs_heading_style="1" cs_heading_size="20" cs_heading_align="left" cs_heading_divider="off" cs_heading_font_style="normal" cs_heading_color="#753475"][/cs_heading] [cs_heading column_size="1/1" cs_heading_title="Tired of Lack? (4:34) Ready to see the church grow? (5:14) " cs_heading_style="1" cs_heading_size="20" cs_heading_align="left" cs_heading_divider="off" cs_heading_font_style="normal" cs_heading_color="#753475"][/cs_heading] All of these things are available to the church body as...
Looking Forward
What are you looking forward to? I am looking forward to the warm spring sun, let me tell you! Parents often find themselves looking down all day at the task at hand and not looking or planning ahead. With children that demand so much of our attention, it’s a challenge...
The Prayer Jar
Kids in today’s world can get caught up in “worry.” The Bible makes it very clear that God does not want us worrying, but instead, trusting in Him. Here is a simple, but very meaningful activity that can help your children learn to cast their cares on Jesus. [cs_heading column_size="1/1"...
Family Check-Up
As parents, we are great at making sure our kids see their dentist every six months, get their immunizations, and have their eyes checked. We want to make sure we are doing our part to help with long-term health. It's just as important to have family check-ups as it is...
January: Focus on Prayer and Fasting
With January being our church wide focus on Prayer and Fasting, I want to be sure that you are communicating the importance of this to your children. The Uptown department has just completed a 12 week study on prayer. So your Uptown child should know how to pray and hear...