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! We teach that God created us for worship and that we worship Him in all that we do. Their favorite songs were My God is so Big (The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything VBS Music CD, www.thomasnelson.com; Superhero, Hillsong Live 
Worship for Kids, www.hillsongmusic.com; Great Big God, Nigel Hemming and Jo Hemming, 2001 Vineyard Songs; and Every Part of Me, FamilyWise Music, www.rethinkgroup.org.
During the week, our mission was Hannah’s Socks. We collected over 400 pairs of socks to give to her mission! Hannah’s Socks is a non-profit organization focused on providing clothing necessities to the less fortunate in Toledo, Ohio; Cincinnati, Ohio; and their neighboring communities. With all of your help, many children will have socks to wear this winter.
Thank you to all who helped in making this event a huge success! Amanda Nolasco and Connie Caton did a great job organizing and recruiting volunteers who made it possible for all to have an exciting week. And to Laura Wells and Beth Dodson who organize all of the registrations and helped all of the boo-boos feel better.
Thank you for sharing your children with us and allowing us to have a time of worship and fun! We had lots of smiles, giggles, and excitement as we worshiped, studied, and played together. Moments such as these are why we are passionate about serving Christ to the children!
Family fun event and week long event for elementary kids has been postponed for Summer 2008. We are taking off a year to focus on new programming for Sunday mornings. SNL will be back next year! Mark your calendar for the week of June 21, 2009.
6th Grade Crossover
Congratulations to all of our 6th graders who moved up to Student Ministry! We are excited for you to move up and begin a new chapter in your lives. When God created you, he created you for a purpose. He has a special plan designed specifically for you and Him. It will be exciting to watch you grow and mature into the person God created to serve for His purpose. You have been a joy to teach, nurture, and encourage. You all are very special to us and we’ll miss you in children’s ministry!
This summer in Kids InC worship, “See-Do” curriculum series will be featured. See-Do is a series based on the theme verse of James 1:22, “Do what God’s Words says. Don’t merely listen to it, or you will fool yourselves”. We’ll explore different Bible stories that teach us how to live out our faith in practical ways. We will learn to, “See the need and Do the deed” to help out others and to please God.