Each month in HighGear, we focus on a different biblical virtue, a quality that reflects something about God’s character that He works to instill in us.  In January, we will teach about “Discipline”.  Discipline is doing what you need to do now so that you can grow stronger.  Sometimes when we think of “discipline”, we imagine sweat and tears and lots of hard work.  We think of “No pain, no gain” or “This hurts me a lot more than it hurts you”.  Instead, discipline should produce a “harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it” (Hebrews 12:11b, NIV).  We will look at the life of Jesus as he is our ultimate role model of discipline. 

When your child wants to be better at something, they need to practice more.  It may be on the piano or it may be on the soccer field, but whatever the case may be, it requires work on their part.  If they want to know God better, they will need ... Read More »

We would love for you and your family to participate with us in a time of CELEBRATION. Baby Recognition Celebration is about celebrating a commitment to put God first in your home and to trust in Him as your source of direction as you lead your family and parent your child. It is also a time for you and your spouse to share with your family what is most important to you and to ask them for their prayer and support. We also hope that you will partner with us every Sunday by encouraging your child to fully participate with us as we create environments to lead him or her into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

In the midst of all that is changing in your home with the addition of your new baby, we invite you to take a moment to focus on what really matters most. No one will have more influence on your child than YOU! We believe that what happens at home is more important than what happens at church. It is our hope that we can partner with you from the very beginning. We want t ... Read More »

KidsPointe Ministry is passionate about partnering the heart of the home (red) with the light of the church (yellow).  The result of combining these 2 colors is ORANGE.  Some of you experienced this at our summer SNL event.    When those 2 powerful influences are combined, the result is high impact for Christ especially on children.  This is why our small group ministry on Sunday mornings is so important.  We want our parents to know that your child has another adult in their life that is pouring all they have to set a Christ like example for their child.  They pray for them, encourage them, and challenge them to develop a deeper relationship with Christ. I have experienced this myself as my own children's small group leaders have made an impact on their life and I am forever grateful. 
 
This is why we have Family Worship Sundays.  You, as the parent, have a chance to model w ... Read More »

KidsPointe Open House During the Month of October

During the month of October, KidsPointe ministry will be hosting a “meet and greet” your child’s small group leader in preschool and elementary.

“The Elementary HighGear Experience”

We want parents to have an opportunity to put a face to their child’s small group’s leader.  Our small group leaders are there to connect with the kids in their group, guide and encourage each one in their faith, and connect peers and help develop life-long relationships.  We know that two combined influences make a greater impact than just two influences.  Take some time to meet your child’s small group leader.  You’ll have an opportunity to learn more about your child’s leader and how to contact them.

In the weeks to follow, parents will receive an invitation in the mail inviting them to come and meet their ch ... Read More »

In the month of November, our elementary kids were challenged to bring in quarters to pay for packaged meals for kids all around the world. This was to support Kids Against Hunger and these meals provide so much nourishment for the children that doctors would actually prefer these meals over medicine for the kids.  Each meal consists of soy, rice, a chicken stock base, and vitamins.  Each meal cost one quarter. Our kids brought in $458.70 which paid for 1,835 meals.  On November 23rd, our kids were actually able to package the meals and prepare to send them to Haiti.  It was a wonderful experience for our kids and they did an awesome job of forming an assembly line and getting 9,180 meals prepared to be shipped around the world.  We are extremely proud of our kids as they are making a difference in our world.

Hi Parents!

We just wanted to share the exciting things that are happening with your kids in Overdrive.
As you know, Overdrive is set up to expose kids to every aspect of The Wheel (Seek, Study, Share, and Serve Christ) that is the core value here at Centerpointe.  Activities are set up in a learning center atmosphere and kids have the freedom to pick and choose which activities they would like to do.  So far the kids are really enjoying it and doing a great job.

In September, the SEEK activity was to decorate a prayer journal that will remain in class all year for each child. The October activities are thought provoking ideas that help kids focus on God and prayer by writing or drawing their thoughts in the journal.  We also have time where we provide CDs players and praise music for kids to sit quietly in private worship.

The kids were most excited by our SERVE activities.  In September, we ... Read More »

When I was a child, the summer seemed to last so long!  I can remember those days when my brother and I had countless adventures, family vacations, campouts, VBS, and many hours at my Grandparent’s pool.  Now as an adult, the summer seems to fly by!  My family has already been on vacation, finished a summer swim season, experienced Christian Camp, and spent a lot of time with friends.  It seems like they just got out of school.  Now, fall sports are beginning and we need to go “back to school” shopping!  What ever happened to the lazy days of summer?

Here at church, the feeling is the same.  Where has the summer gone?  There haven’t been any lazy days here at church.  If you walk down the elementary hallway, you will notice each week that there have been people working in the building.  We have transformed 2 areas into what will be our OverDrive rooms for the fall.  Our kids are gett ... Read More »

There have been a lot of fun activities happening in Children’s Ministry!  I wanted to take a minute and share with you what’s going on in the ministry with JaM Days, Summer Nights Live, 6th grade Crossover, and our summer programming series for KidsInC Sunday worship.  Enjoy these long warm sunny days!

JAM Days 2008
The wonder and passion of a preschooler is captivating.  During the week of JaM Days, we were able to see first hand how a preschooler loves to give his or her heart to God.  They love to show God how much they love Him through their songs, artwork, and their friendships with one another.  When asked, “What was your favorite part of JaM Days”, most of the kids answered music!
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Did you realize that a little word of encouragement can make a person’s entire day and that a huge dose of encouragement can make a person’s entire week?  It’s true!!!

May is a month where we typically show our appreciation for those involved in our kid’s lives.  In our local schools, teachers are honored with gifts, special lunches, and many words of encouragement from parents and children.  They work hard to teach our kids the academics that they will need throughout their life.

Our volunteers here at LCC also deserve such appreciation and encouragement!!  They spend each Sunday teaching Biblical truths that make an eternal impact on the lives of our children.  Currently, we have 179 volunteers involved in Kids, InC in some way.  This dedicated group of volunteers is such a blessing to our kids and our parents.

 Let’s shower them with appreciation by writing them a note of than ... Read More »

Looking for a great new opportunity to serve in a ministry at Lakota Christian Church?  Look no further, KidsPointe Ministry has many opportunities coming this fall.  As we are in the process of overhauling our elementary program, we have created some great new areas to serve. We will now have 2 main areas in the elementary department where we will need lots of adult or mature teen help.

One of our areas is HighGear where we offer high energy worship and our small group ministry.  We will be looking for small group leaders for our kids.  Each group will have no more than 10 kids in it and the groups will be the same all year long.  Our kids need an adult who gets to know them and can minister to them throughout the school year.  There is no teaching involved--that part will be led by our large group teachers.  The small group leaders will lead small group activi ... Read More »