FAMILY PLUS Children's - June 22

Hey Everyone!

Technically, we just started Summer, but realistically we are right in the middle of all our Summer activities. We just completed our best Summer Jam to date in the history of this church! It was an incredible experience. God blessed all our changes this year. Some key components to celebrate are..

- we were up approx 14% in attendance from last year.

- our 4th and 5th grade attendance was up approx 40% from last year (not typical in most churches).

We were able to have some significant conversations with kids this year. One conversation happened late Friday afternoon during the clean up process. A child asked me about baptism, so we sat down on some steps and talked about it. At the end I mentioned that Jesus one day would return and "get us". He said, "what do you mean?" I went on to explain that Jesus would return to collect those who believe in his substitionary death and resurrection (I didn't say it with those big words) and take them to Heaven to live forever with God. The child was so caught up in this truth that he yelled, "AWESOME!"  

I pray that the truth of God will captivate your child's heart too. One way God will use you to do this is through your conversations with your kids. Talk to them about what they are learning!

Here is what your kids will be learning about this Sunday...

Scripture: Luke 15 (Three Parables)

Life Application:  I can know God loves and cares for me.

Memory Verse: Philippians 4:19 "And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus." 

Prayer for the Nations: South Africa

Pray for us! We leave to take 30 3rd-5th graders to Kentucky for camp Saturday afternoon. 

Also, Don't forget to sign up for KidzDays camp and Preschool Day Camp (July 9-13, 9am-3pm).

Jared Norris
Children's Minister
The Glade Church