January 5

Welcome to a new year! We are thrilled to welcome several new leaders to Children's Ministries this semester, and we cherish those of you who are continuing on as well. My prayer is that the new year and fresh start will revitalize each of you both at home and in ministry at church.

Teaching Schedule

Starting this Sunday, the Alive! teaching schedule is TBD. Please let me know your rotation as soon as you know. Thank you!

New Location for Kindergarten Class

We are overjoyed to have so many Kindergarteners this year! In order to better accommodate this large class, we are moving them to new rooms starting this Sunday, January 6. Kindergarteners should drop off and pick up in Rooms 105 & 106, which are on the upper hallway of the Children’s Wing. These rooms are basically right above the old Kindergarten rooms. Since these are preschool rooms, they are larger and contain some toys and games which will engage the kids during down time.


Will Kindergarteners attending the 11:15am service still be brought to the Sanctuary from Sunday school?
Yes! All procedures stay the same, and only the location is changing.

What will happen to Rooms 006 & 005?

Room 006 will remain empty for the time being. Room 005 will be opened up to create more space for Children's Worship at 9 & 11:15 am. 

Spring Calendar

Here are some special events that will take place on Sundays this semester:

• January 12, 19 & 26 from 5-7:30 pm - Wild for 4th-4th graders.
• January 26 - Children's Serve Sunday. No curriculum this week! Just come prepared to help your class complete service projects led by Jenny Fishback and her team. Come to Fellowship Hall by 10:00am.
• February 16 (tentative) - Leader Lunch & Speaker. Join other Children's Ministries staff and volunteers in Fellowship Hall for a light lunch, followed by a speaker from Square One Specialists here in Louisville. Sherri Stover walk us through some case studies of special needs children we might encounter and how best to lead them in the church. 


• March 16 - Children's Serve Sunday. Fellowship Hall.
• April 13 - Palm Sunday.
• April 20 - Easter. No small groups.
• April 24-27 - Created By God Retreat for 5th Graders. This 4-day experience will give your child a God-centered introduction to human sexuality in a safe, loving and educated environment. The author of Created By God, Rev. James Ritchie, will lead our first ever retreat this year. 

Curriculum

New year, new unit! During January, you'll have a blast with the Wanna Have Fun series. This one hits on some very popular questions for this age group:

January 5 - Why Can't I Go to PG-13 Movies?
January 12 - What Would Jesus Play on His iPod?
January 19 - Is God a Party Pooper?
January 26 - Children's Serve Sunday
February 2 - Can Being a Christian Ever Be Fun?

Here's this week's lesson link:

Wanna Have Fun

Why Can't I Go to PG-13 Movies?