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)

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

March 22

The Minors will lead this Sunday with Brett assisting.
(Thanks to Durand and Karen Larimore for stepping in to lead last Sunday!)

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!

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

March 22 - Build Walls in Fellowship Hall

This Sunday, all children's groups are invited to make a field trip to Fellowship Hall during the 10:05 am hour to autograph and add Scriptures & prayers to the boards that will be used in our upcoming build at Henderson Settlement.

Kids under the age of middle school will not be permitted to use real tools for safety reasons, but they are welcome to watch others and color all over those boards!

Here is the note about this opportunity from our Outreach & Justice Team:
The Henderson Team will be available to help the kids/families sign 2 X 4’s in the Fellowship Hall all morning on March 22. These walls will be used in the addition for the Griffin family of 8 who currently lives in a 14 X 70 trailer. We hope the kids will be able to join us and please let me know if you need any more information. Thanks so much!

Special Dates

  • March 22 - Build walls in Fellowship Hall for Hnderson Settlement
  • 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!

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

March 15

Info for this Sunday

Hello all, ready for another great Sunday!

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!

Curriculum

I have finally updated the curriculum tab, so all the links should work now! I'm so sorry for that mishap. Here is your upcoming curriculum:

March 1
March 8
March 15

 March 22 - Build Walls in Fellowship Hall

A note from our Outreach & Justice Team:
The Henderson Team will be available to help the kids/families hammer nails and sign 2 X 4’s in the Fellowship Hall all morning on March 22. These walls will be used in the addition for the Griffin family of 8 who currently lives in a 14 X 70 trailer. We hope the kids will be able to join us and please let me know if you need any more information. Thanks so much!

Special Dates

  • March 22 - Build walls in Fellowship Hall for Hnderson Settlement
  • 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!

Monday, March 2, 2015

March 8

This week, Brett leads with the Minors assisting. Thank you!

This Sunday! The Spiritual Growth Chart Workshop

Feel like you are meeting your group's needs? Come learn even more!

Please plan to attend a special Children's Ministries development opportunity. Led by Dr. Cathy Stonehouse of Asbury Seminary, this workshop will lead us through the stages of children's spiritual development, giving advice and tools to meet children's spiritual needs as they grow. Lunch is provided, and there is no cost! Childcare is available upon request to Janet Hagerty at jhagerty@cculm.net. 

Sign up at Christ Church Online by March 5.

Stages of Children's Spiritual Growth
Sunday, March 8
12:30-3pm
Fellowship Hall

Look for invitations via mail and e-mail soon!

Curriculum

I have finally updated the curriculum tab, so all the links should work now! I'm so sorry for that mishap. Here is your upcoming curriculum:

March 1
March 8
March 15

Special Dates

  • March 8 - Children's Spiritual Stages Workshop
  • 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!

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

March 1

This week, Dale leads with Elizabeth assisting. Thank you!

March 8 - Children's Spiritual Stages Workshop

Feel like you are meeting your group's needs? Come learn even more!

Please plan to attend a special Children's Ministries development opportunity. Led by Dr. Cathy Stonehouse of Asbury Seminary, this workshop will lead us through the stages of children's spiritual development, giving advice and tools to meet children's spiritual needs as they grow. Lunch is provided, and there is no cost! Childcare is available upon request to Janet Hagerty at jhagerty@cculm.net. 

Sign up at Christ Church Online by March 5.

Stages of Children's Spiritual Growth
Sunday, March 8
12:30-3pm
Fellowship Hall

Look for invitations via mail and e-mail soon!

Curriculum

I have finally updated the curriculum tab, so all the links should work now! I'm so sorry for that mishap. Here is your upcoming curriculum:

March 1
March 8
March 15

Special Dates

  • March 8 - Children's Spiritual Stages Workshop
  • 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!

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

February 22

This week, Kim and Durand lead with Brett assisting. Thank you!

March 8 - Children's Spiritual Stages Workshop

Please plan to attend a special Children's Ministries development opportunity! Led by Dr. Cathy Stonehouse of Asbury Seminary, this workshop will lead us through the stages of children's spiritual development, giving advice and tools to meet children's spiritual needs as they grow. Lunch is provided, and there is no cost! Childcare is available upon request to Janet Hagerty at jhagerty@cculm.net. 

Sign up at Christ Church Online beginning February 9. 

Stages of Children's Spiritual Growth
Sunday, March 8
12:30-3pm
Fellowship Hall

Look for invitations via mail and e-mail soon!

Curriculum


Special Dates

  • March 8 - Children's Spiritual Stages Workshop
  • 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!

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

February 15

This week, Elizabeth leads with Dale assisting. Thank you!

March 8 - Children's Spiritual Stages Workshop

Please plan to attend a special Children's Ministries development opportunity! Led by Dr. Cathy Stonehouse of Asbury Seminary, this workshop will lead us through the stages of children's spiritual development, giving advice and tools to meet children's spiritual needs as they grow. Lunch is provided, and there is no cost! Childcare is available upon request to Janet Hagerty at jhagerty@cculm.net. 

Sign up at Christ Church Online beginning February 9. 

Stages of Children's Spiritual Growth
Sunday, March 8
12:30-3pm
Fellowship Hall

Look for invitations via mail and e-mail soon!

Curriculum

Leading up to Created by God, it seemed fitting to launch the Boy Meets Girl series. I encourage you to make these lessons your own! If you have questions about how to lead these discussions, feel free to reach out to me or members of the Created by God team for direction. Have fun!

February 1
February 8
February 15
Boy Meets Girl - What Was God Thinking?
    
(Note: We've decided to skip the 3rd topic in this Boy Meets Girl series entitled "What's Really OK?" Our sense is that a lesson on physical boundaries isn't totally relevant for our 4th-5th graders right now. 

Instead, we've skipped to the 4th topic in the series. On Feb 22, we will begin the next series, entitled "Why in the World." Thanks for your understanding!)

Special Dates

  • March 8 - Children's Spiritual Stages Workshop
  • 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!

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

February 8

This week, Brett leads with Dale assisting. Thank you!

March 8 - Children's Spiritual Stages Workshop

Please plan to attend a special Children's Ministries development opportunity! Led by Dr. Cathy Stonehouse of Asbury Seminary, this workshop will lead us through the stages of children's spiritual development, giving advice and tools to meet children's spiritual needs as they grow. Lunch is provided, and there is no cost! Childcare is available upon request to Janet Hagerty at jhagerty@cculm.net. 

Sign up at Christ Church Online beginning February 9. 

Stages of Children's Spiritual Growth
Sunday, March 8
12:30-3pm
Fellowship Hall

Look for invitations via mail and e-mail soon!

Curriculum

Leading up to Created by God, it seemed fitting to launch the Boy Meets Girl series. I encourage you to make these lessons your own! If you have questions about how to lead these discussions, feel free to reach out to me or members of the Created by God team for direction. Have fun!

February 1
February 8
Boy Meets Girl - Why Can't We Just Be Friends?

(Note: I sense that most of our Alive kids, especially 4th graders, are not experiencing a lot of romantic feelings yet. However, they also don't seem to know how to be good friends with each other. Consider focusing on ways to be accepting friends of everyone, regardless of gender.)
     
February 15
February 22 (final day of Created by God for 5th graders)

Special Dates

  • March 8 - Children's Spiritual Stages Workshop
  • 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!

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

February 1

Hello leaders! There are no special announcements for this Sunday morning at this point, but below are listed some upcoming special dates, so take note. Don't hesitate to reach out to your leaders if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you!

Dale is leading and Elizabeth assisting this Sunday.
   

Curriculum

Leading up to Created by God, it seemed fitting to launch the Boy Meets Girl series. I encourage you to make these lessons your own! If you have questions about how to lead these discussions, feel free to reach out to me or members of the Created by God team for direction. Have fun!

February 1
February 8
February 15
February 22 (final day of Created by God for 5th graders)
      

Special Dates

  • March 8 - Children's Spiritual Stages Workshop
    Led by Cathy Stonehouse, PhD
    12:30-3pm
    Childcare provided
    Watch for an invitation - open to all Children's Ministry leaders!
  • 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!

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

January 25

Hello leaders! The holiday delayed this week's post a little, and I apologize for that. There are no special announcements for this Sunday morning at this point, but don't hesitate to reach out to your leaders if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you!

Brett & Elizabeth are on the schedule to lead this Sunday.

Curriculum

All spring curriculum is now posted and linked on the Schedule & Curriculum tab on the blog. To start off the new year, you Alivers get to talk about What Really Matters. Here's a breakdown for this series:

January 4

January 11

January 18

January 25

Welcome to new leaders!

We are delighted to welcome Leon Sequeira to 1st grade and Kathy Curry and Susan Reale to 3rd grade this semester! Their contact information is on the leader contact list posted on the top of the blog page. We also thank Cindy Crockett for moving from Alive to 1st grade this semester.

Created by God Parent Meeting 

The required Parent Meeting for Created by God will take place this Sunday night from 5-7pm in 005 (your classroom). 

Thank you. 

It is quite amazing to walk down the hall on Sunday mornings and see you all laughing, telling Bible stories and loving on the kids in your groups. Thank you for your ministry!

Monday, January 12, 2015

January 18

Hello leaders!

So glad to have you back for this third Sunday of the new year. Please read over the announcements for this week, and contact Cindy, Karen or Sarah with any questions!

Camp Loucon Sunday

This Sunday, we are thrilled to host representatives from Camp Loucon. The 1st-5th grade classes will all have a short "game break" during your group time to go to the gym, meet Loucon staff, play some fun Loucon games and ask questions about camp. 

Here is the Camp Games Schedule:
  • 10:10-10:25 - 1st Grade
  • 10:25-10:40 - 4th &5th Grade
  • 10:40-10:55 - 2nd & 3rd Grade
A floater will come to your classroom to let you know when it's your time to head to the gym. Please plan your curriculum time accordingly! Thank you so much for helping us to support our camps this way. 

Alive Team


With Cindy's move to serve on the 1st grade team this semester, the Alive team currently consists of:

Brett Graves – 664-6040
Dale Helton – 639-1073
Kim Minor – 552-0333
Durand Minor – 767-7298
Elizabeth Straub 609-2333

Please keep Cindy, Karen and me informed of your needs as leaders. 

January Curriculum


Wow, this sneaked up on me! All spring curriculum is now posted and linked on the Schedule & Curriculum tab on the blog. To start off the new year, you Alivers get to talk about What Really Matters. Here's a breakdown for this series:

January 4

January 11

January 18

January 25

2nd Grade Bibles Recap

It was a truly awesome weekend!

A few of the families at the 9am service

Excitement in Children's Worship

The 2nd grade Sunday school group

The families at the 11:15 service

Thank you. 

It is quite amazing to walk down the hall on Sunday mornings and see you all laughing, telling Bible stories and loving on the kids in your groups. Thank you for your ministry!

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

January 11

Hello leaders!

So glad to have you back for this second Sunday of the new year. Please read over the announcements for this week, and contact Cindy, Karen or Sarah with any questions!

Advent Evaluation

Thank you to all of you teams for rolling with the new Advent curriculum we experimented with. We'd love to know what you thought of this Advent structure and materials. Thank you to all of you who already responded! If you haven't already, please tell us in the poll below:



Alive Team


With Cindy's move to serve on the 1st grade team this semester, the Alive team currently consists of:

Brett Graves – 664-6040
Dale Helton – 639-1073
Kim Minor – 552-0333
Durand Minor – 767-7298
Elizabeth Straub 609-2333

Please keep Cindy, Karen and me informed of your needs as leaders. 

January Curriculum


Wow, this sneaked up on me! All spring curriculum is now posted and linked on the Schedule & Curriculum tab on the blog. To start off the new year, you Alivers get to talk about What Really Matters. Here's a breakdown for this series:

January 4

January 11

January 18

January 25

2nd Grade Bibles Recap

It was a truly awesome weekend!

A few of the families at the 9am service

Excitement in Children's Worship

The 2nd grade Sunday school group

The families at the 11:15 service

Thank you. 

It is quite amazing to walk down the hall on Sunday mornings and see you all laughing, telling Bible stories and loving on the kids in your groups. Thank you for your ministry!