FAMILY PLUS Children's - November 30

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November 30

Hey Everyone!

We have lots of changes and updates that I need to tell you this week. Make sure you read it all!

• We are getting geared up around here to celebrate Christmas with your kids! I'm so excited! Our team of leaders have come together to put some really fun things on the table during Kidstuf each Sunday in December, and it leads into the Birthday Party for Jesus on Sunday, December 23rd in "Big Church". Each week your kids will be learning about and anticipating a HUGE PRESENT that will be opened at the Birthday Party for Jesus on December 23rd. The bigger deal you make this at home, the more anticipation will be built up on that day. We are going to reveal that this present has been wrapped up and sent on it's way this week, so make sure to ask your kids about it. I want them to be "chomping at the bit" to see what's in that present on Sunday, December 23rd. 

• Also, we have a new discipline policy coming out this Sunday, December 2nd for all 1st-5th graders. If you want to get the details of this new policy, please check out our children's page on the website by clicking here.

Here are your details for the week:

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14; 9:6; 11:1-5; Micah 5:2 (The Gift is Promised!)
Memory Verse:  “And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” - Matthew 1:21
Prayer for the Nations: Uganda

Jared Norris
Children's Minister
The Glade Church

FAMILY PLUS Children's - Nov 21

Hey Everyone!

 

This week we are covering the timeless truths covered in the story of "Daniel and the Lion's Den." We will have a real Lion in Kidstuf to show the kids what it would be like to live with a Lion over night. There is no reason to worry...I don't think. The Lion will be on a video that we will show. Hopefully this will help the kids know exactly what Daniel had gotten into when living for God and how God was faithful to protect him that night. We are going to talk a lot about bravery, courage, and standing up for what is right because God is there to protect us. 

 

I talk about being "brave" all the time to my son. Actually, I had to last night because he was scared of a fox. I had seen a fox out in the woods yesterday, so I was telling him all about it because he loves animals. He kept saying, "Fox scare me." over and over again. So I had to reason with our 2 year old that the fox was actually scared of him, and God made Carter to be brave. Once he got the ideas that God made him to be brave and God will protect him, he would not be quiet about it. He talked about that fox all night last night. He told Katie, my wife, "I want to help daddy get the fox." That's a big swing from the state of mind where he was afraid of only the idea of the fox. Your kids want to be brave and courageous for a cause like Daniel was. They dream about this kind of stuff...I'm not joking. Make sure they know there is only one cause to be brave for in their life. That cause is the glory of God.

 

Here are the details for this Sunday:

Scripture: Daniel 6 - Daniel and the Lion's Den
Memory Verse:  Psalm 56:3 “When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.”    
Prayer for the Nations: Thailand 

Jared Norris
Children's Minister
The Glade Church

FAMILY PLUS Children's - November 15

Hey Everyone!

Sunday is a different kind of Sunday for your kids around here. They will be in "Big Church" worshipping along side you during The Great I Am. They don't get to do that very often, but I love it when they do. It helps them form an idea of what happens while they are upstairs in Kidstuf. As you worship make sure that you are intentional to model all out passionate worship to our King. Take advantage of the opportunity to have your child in there with you. 

FYI: There will only be childcare available for birth-Kindergarten on Saturday and Sunday. Make sure you get here on time or even a little early!

 

See you guys Sunday!

Jared Norris

Children's Minister

The Glade Church

FAMILY PLUS Children's - Nov 10

Hey Everyone!

I love this week's scripture, and I'm fired up to get to teach it tomorrow! It is applicable to every Christian, young or old. Daniel (at a young age) is taken captive by Babylon and removed from his home country to be brainwashed in Babylon and it's culture. The amazing thing is Daniel is faithful. Daniel is faithful for at least 65 years in this intimidating setting! That's amazing to me, especially reading what he faced in his first years there (Daniel 1-6). I want my boys to grow up and be "Daniels". Do you want your kids to grow up and be "Daniels?" I know deep down inside you are saying, "Yes!" Who wouldn't want their kids to be wise, strong, courageous, devout, and sensitive to just name a few things? Ask God to help you on your journey to make disciples of them. Not disciples of sports, dance, or any kind of trade, but genuine disciples of Jesus Christ. It's time to make a move. What's your move?

Here are the details for this Sunday:

Scripture: Daniel 3 - Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah get thrown into the fire!
Memory Verse:  Psalm 56:3 “When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.”    
Prayer for the Nations: Thailand 

See you guys tomorrow!

Jared Norris
Children's Minister
The Glade Church

FAMILY PLUS Children's - November 2

Hey Everyone!

This week is going to be a fun time! It's the story of David and Goliath. I am really excited because I've been studying David's life in my personal walk for the past couple months. Your kids are going to get to see a life size Goliath and be a part of Israel's Army. I'm going to pick the smallest kid in the group to face the 9'9" tall Goliath. Then I'm going to give that small kid a rock and see how it holds up to the shield and sword of Goliath. Without God it doesn't stand a chance! Throughout Kidstuf we will be sharing the truth that even when it's tough we stand up for what is right because God is in all the things that are right in this world!

Here are the details for this Sunday:
Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50 David and Goliath - Stand for what is Right!
Memory Verse:  Psalm 56:3 “When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.”    
Prayer for the Nations: Thailand 

Content Alert: We will be showing the Thailand video from this email on Sunday, November 4th. It has one statement in the prayer you need to be aware of. It states around the 1:13 mark of the video, "A lot of children have contracted AIDS due to being sold into sexual slavery." Please feel the freedom view the video and to remove your child from Kidstuf for this week if you do not feel that content is appropriate for their life at this time. 

Jared Norris

Children's Minister

The Glade Church