FAMILY PLUS Children's - December 28

Hey Everyone!

It’s almost 2013 and we (your kids and their Kidstuf leaders) are going to end 2012 with some fun! I’m excited to say that this Sunday we will be traveling the world in Kidstuf. We will be on multiple continents learning about all kinds of different cultures. We will even be trying some different foods from around the world. It’s going to be a huge worship celebration centered around the fact that we have a message that needs to be shared with the world!

Here are the details for Sunday:

Scripture: Acts 1:8 (I can share God’s Gift)Prayer for the Nations: The World! - We will be traveling the globe via video, food, games and more. At each location we will be stopping to ask God to help that particular country believe in Him.

Don’t Forget... Family Plus Event is this Wednesday, Jan 2nd at 6pm sharp! You do not want to miss the next piece to our ministry strategy for your kids! This one is a big deal! For more info go here or email newgenerations@thegladechurch.org

Jared NorrisChildren’s Minister
The Glade Church

FAMILY PLUS Children's - December 20

Hey guys!

This Sunday is a different kind of Sunday for your family at church. You will actually get to worship in "big church" with your kids during the Birthday Party for Jesus. During the Birthday Party for Jesus you will have the opportunity to experience a couple things. 1) We will open the present we have been talking about with your kids all month long. They are eagerly anticipating and wondering what is inside that box. 2) We will all have the chance to bring forward a gift or two to give to Jesus. Here is a list of recommended gifts to bring. Remember that there is no childcare this Sunday morning for the Birthday Party for Jesus, and the service is from 10:30-11:30am.

Also, Don't forget that the Christmas Eve Eve service is Sunday evening at 6pm or 7:30pm!

Jared Norris
Children's Minister
The Glade Church

FAMILY PLUS Children's - December 15

Hey Everyone!

We are getting closer and closer to the day...the day we open the kids' present on December 23rd. If you haven't been following along with us, all you need to do to catch up is realize that someone has anonymously sent a present to the kids that will be shared with everyone. That very present was delivered on Thursday of this week, and will be available for the kids to see this Sunday. It will be on the Kidstuf stage this Sunday. Your job as a parent is to help me build anticipation because the present will be opened in front of the entire congregation at the Birthday Party for Jesus on December 23rd. The more anticipation we build, the greater the effect will be on that Sunday morning when we open it. 

Also, don't forget that we are asking families to bring a present(s) to Jesus' Birthday Party on December 23rd. There will be a time during the service that kids will be able to bring their present for Jesus down front and give it to him. We have been sending home a recommended list of presents that your children can bring. If for some reason you didn't get that list, you can view it here. 

Here are the details for this week's teaching:

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 (The Gift Arrives)
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 - This week we will be doing some trivia on Uganda with the kids.

Jared Norris
Children's Minister
The Glade Church

FAMILY PLUS Children's - December 8

Hey Everyone!

Last week we introduced your kids to the idea that a present is on it's way for them in Kidstuf, but we can't open it till December 23rd in "Big Church". This week your kids are going to see that the present has shipped and is on it's way to the church. I have a photograph that was sent to me showing it being loaded on a truck and heading this way. It will arrive this coming Thursday, December 13th. Remember this is all about building anticipation for the Birthday Party for Jesus on December 23rd. The more anticipation your kids have the better their experience on Sunday morning will be. 

Also, you will need to know that a list will be handed out this week with a challenge for your kids to participate in the Birthday Party for Jesus. Take your kids to by a "present" to give to Jesus on December 23rd. Let them take the time to pick out each item. These kind of memories are lasting! I promise this will be a worthy experience to have your child participate in. On the list you will see items that will go to benefit the children and teachers of Gladeville Elementary. Go here to view the list online.

Here are your details for the week:

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56; Matthew 1:18-24 (Preparing for the Gift)
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 - This week we will be watching a couple more videos about missionaries in and around Uganda.

Jared Norris
Children's Minister
The Glade Church