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SHARING GOD'S HOPE: CHILDREN
Partnering with parents to
share God’s hope
with children.
Our values:
We are Christ centered.
We are child targeted.
We are a safe place to be.
*physically
*mentally
*spiritually
We teach in relevant ways and help children apply it to their lives.
Our motto:
Learn it! Love it! Live it!
We are fun!
Jesus said, “ Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
Matthew 19:14
December 2007 / January 2008 / February 2008
Children’s Sunday School classes are available for children ages 3 years—6th grade each Sunday morning at 9:30. Through discussion, fun activities, crafts, and more, children explore life issues and apply them to Bible truths.
Classes are divided in the following ages:
3 and 4 year olds
5 and 6 year olds
1st grade
2nd grade
3rd-4th grade
5th– 6th grade
Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.
Proverbs 22:6
Infant and Toddler rooms are available during the Sunday services and Sunday School hour. Children ages newborn— 3 years are welcome.The rooms open 15 minutes before the first Sunday service and close 15 minutes after the last Sunday service.
Children are cared for by staff attendants as well as church volunteers.
** We use beepers for easy parent communication.
** One way window viewing is available in both rooms, so parents can check on
their child without being seen by the child.
**Age appropriate snacks are available during the morning.
Calling all 5th and 6th graders! Each meeting time includes fun, discussion relevant to their lives and how they can live their faith, games and food. We want to encourage this age group to invite their friends to the bi-monthly group meetings! Come and join us at our next meeting!
Middle Ground Schedule
2008
Friday Jan. 11th 7pm-8:30pm
Sunday Jan. 27th 6pm-7:30pm
Friday Feb. 8th 7pm-8:30pm
Sunday Feb. 24th 6pm-7:30pm
Friday Mar. 7th 7pm-8:30pm
Sunday Mar. 16th 6pm-7:30pm
Friday Mar. 28th 7pm-8:30pm
Sunday Apr. 20th 6pm-7:30pm
Friday May 9nd 7pm-8:30pm
Sunday May 18th 6pm-7:30pm
Friday June 1st 7pm-8:30pm
Contact: Danie Clouser
What is e-kid’s worship?
E-kid’s is a high energy worship service designed as a place for kids to take their parents and learn about virtues and character through music, storytelling, drama and more.
For whom, when and where is e-kids worship held?
Who:
3 years olds through 6th grade
Where: Family Life Center
When: 10:45 Sundays
What will we learn about?
Each month a new virtue will be introduced. We want each child who participates in e-kid’s worship to grow up and say:
1. I need to make the wise choice.
2. I can trust God no matter what.
3. I should treat others the way I want to be treated.
What is a virtue?
A virtue is something God does in us to change the world around us.
What resources are available to reinforce the virtue at home?
There are several ways:
1. Refrigerator Door: The e-kids bulletin is called the Refrigerator Door. It has all the details (Bible story, Bible verse, main point) that were focused on during the service. It can be kept on the frig door as a reminder of the virtue.
2. God Time: Is a mini 4-day devotional that will be available each week for you and your children to further explore the virtue.
3. Virtue Packs: This resource is a family learning tool that are used during 4 significant times. (BedTime, DriveTime, MealTime, and MorningTime). Available at www.252basics.com/store .
What is the age range for e-kids worship?
The programming is designed for ages 5 years—6th grade but parent’s are friends are welcome too! The family relationship can only benefit from worshipping together. It is our hope that families will choose to periodically, if not regularly, be in the same service to worship together.
What about my 3 & 4 year old?
3 & 4 year olds are welcomed as long as they are supervised by a parent. A room for 3 & 4 year olds to play during the 10:45 services is also available near the Family Life Center.
Can I attend ekids with my child?
All of God’s children are welcome! We would love for families to choose this service as a place to worship together.
This sounds like fun! How can I help?
There are many opportunities to help with e-kids. The time commitment varies with the different opportunities. Some opportunities are greeting, activity coordinator, activity facilitator, drama, set-up/tear down. Please call the church office for more information.
Upward Basketball
Vacation Bible School
Children’s Choirs
*Half Notes (ages 3-4)
*Kid's Praise Choir (ages K-6th)
Fellowship Activities
Seasonal Celebrations
5th and 6th grade youth group
Emmanuel Children's Director
Leah Ann Self
lself@emmanuelumc.org