Associate Pastor of Formation, Rev. Alicia
We wanted to give you a little update on what our kids and youth have been up to this winter! But before we get to that, I want to give a little shout out to our incredible volunteers and childcare staff that faithfully serve our families with their time and talents. We will be celebrating them formally in the coming weeks, but for now, if you see them with our kids, make sure to thank them!
Nursery and Kids’ Church
Every Sunday we have Nursery and Kids’ Church for our kids 6 and under during the service. The winter our Kids’ Church has been walking through the stories of Jesus with fun coloring sheets and interactive activities. We hired another childcare worker this winter, Pamela, who has been a great addition to our already strong team: Seana, Aleks, and Linda.
Elementary Sunday School
Our elementary students have Sunday School during service on Banquet Sundays and after service on Belong Sundays. This winter they have also been exploring the stories of Jesus, starting with the couple of stories we have of Jesus as a child and then exploring the teachings of Jesus. Another staple of our Sunday School classes is Bible Trivia where our kids are flexing their bible muscles and getting extra treats. I am extremely thankful for Verily, Kate, and Scott for their faithful leadership with our kids!
WeBelong Classes
In January we started a new class for our elementary kiddos called “WeBelong” that meets during the sermon on Belong Sundays. During this class, we meet in the Lower Level of the sanctuary and learn about some of the things we do in our services and why they are important to our faith journeys. So far, we’ve talked about the why behind sermons and communion. In April, we’ll be talking about Baptism!
Youth Group Started in New Youth Room
We kicked off our youth group on Sunday, February 18th. Our first few meetings surrounded creating a space of our own in the Cornerstone Center. Our youth have done a great job organizing and setting up a space in Cornerstone Center that is just for them! They picked a paint color, hung lights, set up the seating area, and are looking forward to further decorating this space. You can check out our new space in Cornerstone room 308. Our Youth Group meets every Banquet and Belong Sunday and is a space for our youth to get to know one another and deepen their relationship with God through games, teaching, and discussion.
Need for Teachers
We are still in need of a few more adults willing to volunteer once a month in our Elementary Sunday School Class. Specifically, we need people who are willing to teach the lesson from our curriculum. I can train you and set you up for success! Please reach out to me if you are willing to help!