Wednesday, January 29, 2014

February 2

Thank you to Tara and John Olash who assisted with Children's Serve Sunday last week. The kids served beautifully by singing a message of love to the children of the Covenant Clinic and orphanage in Katosi, Uganda. Here are a few memories from Sunday:




Spring Calendar

Here are some special events that will take place on Sundays this semester:
  • February 16 (confirmed!) - 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. RSVP by clicking here.
  • 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

Monday, January 20, 2014

January 26

Here's to another Sunday in Alive! Thank you for the wonderful way you lead this fun age group. Take time this week (and every week) to pray with your class, meet any guests or friends that come, and help the kids connect with each other and with the Lord during the hour.

Children's Serve Sunday

No curriculum preparation this week! Please report to Fellowship Hall at 10 am. Your class will drop off there as well, and you will help to guide them through the hour. Jenny Fishback and the Children's Serve Team will lead all children through a service project to benefit the children of Katosi, Uganda. 

Teaching Schedule


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

Created By God Parent Meeting

All parents of 5th graders are invited to attend the Created By God Parent Meeting tonight in Room 011 at 5pm. Just drop off your child at Wild, then head down the hall to hear what this life-changing weekend could mean for you and your child. Contact Kathy Curry (kblais.kb at gmail dot com) with any questions.

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?


Monday, January 13, 2014

January 19

Here's to another Sunday in Alive! Thank you for the wonderful way you lead this fun age group. Take time this week (and every week) to pray with your class, meet any guests or friends that come, and help the kids connect with each other and with the Lord during the hour.

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 moved them to new rooms starting last 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

Monday, January 6, 2014

January 12

Happy Sunday, Alive! leaders. Thank you for the wonderful way you lead this fun age group. Take time this week (and every week) to pray with your class, meet any guests or friends that come, and help the kids connect with each other and with the Lord during the hour.

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 moved them to new rooms starting last 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