Wednesday, May 27, 2015

May 31 - Last Sunday!

Small Groups on May 31

Can you even believe it?! This is our last Sunday together. Make sure to celebrate with your class - break from curriculum if you wish, and just enjoy spending time together, reviewing the year. Feel free to to bring in special snacks, as long as they are nut-free.

Thank you.

There is no ministry more important in this church than that of leading children closer to Jesus, and that is what you've done this year. Thank you! We really cannot thank you enough.

Curriculum

Feel free to skip the curriculum this week and just enjoy being together. However, if you want to spend some time in the Word, this week's lesson is the final 


May 17

Special Dates

  • May 31 - Last Sunday of the regular year
  • June 7 - BeTween: Loving & Leading 4th-6th graders (workshop for parents & leaders from 12:30-3:30pm)
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Monday, May 18, 2015

May 24 - Memorial Day Weekend

Small Groups on May 24

Sarah is out of town this Sunday, and many leaders probably have fun Memorial Day plans as well. Have a fantastic weekend, and contact Cindy Bagley or Karen Larimore.

This week, Elizabeth leads and Dale assists.

Plans for Next Year

As we make plans for next year's small groups, please inform Karen Larimore or Sarah Flannery if you are interested in leading once again and which age group you would like. You all get first dibs! We will begin filling all leader positions in a week and hope to have our leaders set by June 1.

Pentecost Sunday

This Sunday is Pentecost, the day we celebrate the birth of the church. All are encouraged to wear red. There will be no Children's Worship for K-3rd at 9 or 11:15 am so that families can experience a creative worship service together in the Sanctuary. 

Curriculum

This week we continue our final unit of the year. Only 2 weeks left with your Alivers! And what better way to finish out the school year than by learning to pray together. Here's the lineup:


May 17

Special Dates

  • May 31 - Last Sunday of the regular year
  • June 7 - BeTween: Loving & Leading 4th-6th graders (workshop for parents & leaders from 12:30-3:30pm)

Questions?

We are here for you! Let us know if you're having any difficulties or need clarification as you lead your class. 

You are in our prayers. Thank you for your ministry to children!
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Monday, May 11, 2015

May 17

Small Groups on May 17

This week may be a little different because of our special speaker in Fellowship Hall. Or, it may be exactly the same as usual! Read below for more info.

Brett leads this week, and Elizabeth will assist.

Plans for Next Year

As we make plans for next year's small groups, please inform Karen Larimore or Sarah Flannery if you are interested in leading once again and which age group you would like. You all get first dibs! We will begin filling all leader positions in a week and hope to have our leaders set by June 1.

May 17 - Micky Efird Event

This Sunday, May 17-18, Dr. Micky Efird is presenting a seminar on the book of Revelation at three different times:
  • Sunday, May 17 at 10:05 am
  • Sunday, May 17 from 6:30-8:30pm
  • Monday, May 18 from 6:30-8:30pm
If you would like to attend the Sunday morning presentation, please contact Sarah Flannery to arrange coverage of your children's group ASAP. To sign up or receive more information, click here. 

Curriculum

This week we begin our final unit of the year. Only 4 weeks left with your Alivers! And what better way to finish out the school year than by learning to pray together. Here's the lineup:


May 17

Special Dates

  • May 17 - Micky Efird speaks on Revelation in Fellowship Hall at 10:05 am
  • May 31 - Last Sunday of the regular year
  • June 7 - BeTween: Loving & Leading 4th-6th graders (workshop for parents & leaders from 12:30-3:30pm)

Questions?

We are here for you! Let us know if you're having any difficulties or need clarification as you lead your class. 

You are in our prayers. Thank you for your ministry to children!
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Tuesday, May 5, 2015

May 10

Small Groups on May 10

Thank you all for your really spectacular leadership. I love watching your creativity and loving sharing with the kids every week!

Dale leads this week, and the Minors assist.

Plans for Next Year

As we make plans for next year's small groups, please inform Karen Larimore or Sarah Flannery if you are interested in leading once again and which age group you would like. You all get first dibs! We will begin filling all leader positions in a week and hope to have our leaders set by June 1.

May 17 - Micky Efird Event

On May 17-18, Dr. Micky Efird is presenting a seminar on the book of Revelation at three different times:
  • Sunday, May 17 at 10:05 am
  • Sunday, May 17 from 6:30-8:30pm
  • Monday, May 18 from 6:30-8:30pm
If you would like to attend the Sunday morning presentation, please contact Sarah Flannery to arrange coverage of your children's group. To sign up or receive more information, click here. 

Curriculum

This week we begin our final unit of the year. Only 4 weeks left with your Alivers! And what better way to finish out the school year than by learning to pray together. Here's the lineup:


May 17

Special Dates

  • May 10 - Mother's Day (regular curriculum & schedule)
  • May 17 - Micky Efird speaks on Revelation in Fellowship Hall at 10:05 am
  • May 31 - Last Sunday of the regular year
  • June 7 - BeTween: Loving & Leading 4th-6th graders (workshop for parents & leaders from 12:30-3:30pm)

Questions?

We are here for you! Let us know if you're having any difficulties or need clarification as you lead your class. 

You are in our prayers. Thank you for your ministry to children!
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Tuesday, April 28, 2015

May 3

Small Groups on May 3

We hope you have a wonderful post-Derby Sunday together.

Plans for Next Year

As we make plans for next year's small groups, please inform Karen Larimore or Sarah Flannery if you are interested in leading once again and which age group you would like. You all get first dibs! We will begin filling all leader positions in a week and hope to have our leaders set by June 1.

May 17 - Micky Efird Event

On May 17-18, Dr. Micky Efird is presenting a seminar on the book of Revelation at three different times:
  • Sunday, May 17 at 10:05 am
  • Sunday, May 17 from 6:30-8:30pm
  • Monday, May 18 from 6:30-8:30pm
If you would like to attend the Sunday morning presentation, please contact Sarah Flannery to arrange coverage of your children's group. To sign up or receive more information, click here. 

Guest this Sunday

This Sunday, May 3, there will be a special guest in the building: Pastor Timothy from Uganda! Our kids have supported missions projects for his orphanage in Uganda for years, and Pastor Timothy is coming for a visit. If you see Dennis Gray escorting a stranger around this Sunday, you'll know why. Beware: his loud voice and laughter may precede him! Feel free to invite him in to your room to meet the kids if you are interested. 

Curriculum


Special Dates

  • May 10 - Mother's Day (regular curriculum & schedule)
  • May 17 - Micky Efird speaks on Revelation in Fellowship Hall at 10:05 am
  • May 31 - Last Sunday of the regular year
  • June 7 - BeTween: Loving & Leading 4th-6th graders (workshop for parents & leaders from 12:30-3:30pm)

Questions?

We are here for you! Let us know if you're having any difficulties or need clarification as you lead your class. 

You are in our prayers. Thank you for your ministry to children!
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Tuesday, April 7, 2015

April 12

Welcome back!

Holy Week, Easter, Spring Break... we've missed you all around these parts! Welcome back to a new week of discipleship with children.

The Minors are leading this week with Brett assisting.

Plans for Next Year

As we make plans for next year's small groups, please inform Karen Larimore or Sarah Flannery if you are interested in leading once again and which age group you would like. You all get first dibs! We will begin filling all leader positions in a week and hope to have our leaders set by June 1. 

Curriculum

The plan for Eastertide this spring was to spend 4 weeks talking about forgiveness. Due to spring break and illness, the 5 Alivers who came on April 12 did not cover that unit, so now we have an extra unit available.

I will let you all decide which lesson to skip! Feel free to choose from the Is Prayer Pointless series or this Forgiveness: A Second Chance series. Once you tell me which lesson you want to skip, I'll update the schedule. 
   

Special Dates

  • April 26 - Confirmation Sunday, no Children's Worship (children's groups meet at 10:05 as usual.)
  • May 31 - Last Sunday of the regular year

Questions?

We are here for you! Let us know if you're having any difficulties or need clarification as you lead your class. 

You are in our prayers. Thank you for your ministry to children!

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Wednesday, March 25, 2015

March 29

Leadership Development Ideas

If you missed the Spiritual Growth Chart workshop, then we missed you! It was a wonderful afternoon with Dr. Cathy Stonehouse, where we learned a lot about children's spiritual development and a tool to engage children in worship.

If you have an idea for another workshop topic that would be useful in your ministry area, such as behavior, curriculum planning, or just your own spiritual development as leaders, please send those ideas to Mark Rosenthal (mzr0004@gmail.com), chair of the Children's Ministry Team!

Palm Sunday Processional

This Sunday, ALL ages (including you adults) are invited to process palms at the beginning of the 9 & 11:15 am services. Simply line up in Fellowship Hall 10 minutes before the service begins. 

Children in 9am Children's Worship will go upstairs to process palms at the 10:05 am service, which means that those children will arrive late to your rooms this week. Look for a small influx of 9am worshipers around 10:10 or 10:15. Thank you!

Curriculum

The next two weeks will be spent on two lessons out of a unit entitled What's the Big Deal About Sin? This is an appropriate precursor for Easter, and after celebrating Jesus' work of Resurrection, we'll continue into a unit on forgiveness. 

 
April 5 - Easter
No small groups

Special Dates

  • March 28 - Easter Festival in Norton Commons (www.ccum.net/easterfestival)
  • March 29 - Palm Sunday processional at 9 & 11:15 am
  • April 5 - Easter Sunday - No small groups

Questions?

We are here for you! Let us know if you're having any difficulties or need clarification as you lead your class. 

You are in our prayers. Thank you for your ministry to children!

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