Currently we're learning...............

Do you have a nursery aged child? We have a wonderful resource to share with you, called "Baby's First". There is helpful parenting info in this resource, and well as ways to connect even our youngest children to God. The section called "Watch Me Grow" has infomation on a different developmental milepost each month. Enjoy!

Our preschool kids are studing the story of Joseph. They can really identify with a guy who's experiencing sibling rivalry, jealousy, and anger! As our children sing and listen and play, they'll have the chance to learn about sharing, telling the truth, and forgiving.

Our school-aged kids are in the middle of a study of the character of God.They are learning that God has many names, and that each one gives us a clue about who God is and what He can do. This week, we learned that God is our Peace (Jehovah Shalom). In previous weeks, we've also learned that He is our Provider and Battle Fighter. It is our prayer that as our kids take in these facts about God's character, they will begin to experience His nature within their own lives. The children will be bringing home "Fast Track" each week, a paper that will give you the chance for a more in-depth review, and some ideas for family interaction.

Kids Ministry Update

This will be our last Sunday for our VBS, Power Lab. The kids have just had a wonderful time, and learned more about God’s awesome power that lives in us through Jesus. Thanks to all of our wonderful kids and teachers!


Please remember, we will be having one gathering this Sunday, at 10:00.

On September 7th, we will begin a new curriculum with our school- aged children. Hopefully everyone had a safe and fun summer! If you have any fun vacation stories to share, please feel free to post them!

Weekly Lesson Update June 15th

Lesson Goal: The purpose of this lesson is to teach the ids how to recognize and choose good friends.
Main Point: I Will Choose Good Friends!
Memory Verse: Proverbs 18:24 "There are 'friends' who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother."

This weekend in our "Shipwrecked" series we looked at how to recognize and choose good friends. Good friends were important to Paul, as we learned in our Bible story. Paul chose friends who helped him when he needed it, who were loyal, and who were generous with their belongings. In Acts chapters 9, 16, and 18 we saw what kind of friends Paul chose. Friends like Barnabas, who stood up for Paul when the disciples didn't trust him: Timothy and Silas, who stood by Paul in his journeys no matter what happened: and Priscilla and Aquila who shared with Paul everything they had. Paul knew that good friends were very important and that he should be wise in whom he chose to be his friend.

Also this week, Aaron and Jamie helped show the kids what a good friend looks like. By playing out several scenes twice, one showing what a bad friend does and one showing what a good friend does, the kids got to see the difference between being a good friend and being a bad one. Good friend help you when you need it, stand y you no matter what, and are generous.

As parents, it is important to know who your kids friends are. Take the opportunity this week to talk to them about their friends. See what makes them a good friend to others. Make sure they see how important choosing friends is and also how important it is for THEM to be a good friend to others.

Coming Soon................................

Hey everyone! Here is an update on some exciting things that are coming soon!

The New Hope Stewardship team has volunteered to give the Son City Team a month off in July! They will be teaching our kids an awesome curriculum about being wise with their money. It will be a fun and exciting adventure!!!! More information about this will be posted soon.

Also, we are doing something new and exciting for Vacation Bible School this summer. We will spend the month of August running though the five day lesson. We will take one day each Sunday during regular scheduled services (there are 5 in August). We will still be having the same theme and the same exciting program! This is a really cool way to do VBS and we hope the kids will just have a BLAST each week! A perfect way to wind down the summer! We could still use some extra hands, so please see Jeanne or post if you are interested in helping!

What's up?

Hey Kids! Tell me what's up! We would LOVE to hear what you are doing this summer with your family! Ask your Mom or Dad to post some exciting things that you are up to. Win a soccer game? Go to the beach? Having a picnic? Hope you are having tons of summer fun!!!!!

Weekly Lesson Update June 8th

Lesson Goal: The purpose of this lesson is to teach the children that they should give God the credit for the good things they do.
Main Point: I will Give the Lord the Credit for the Good Things I Do!
Memory Verse: 1 Corinthians 4:7b
"What do you have that God hasn't given to you? And if everything you have is from God, why boast as though it were not a gift?"

Our kids learned that it is God who gives them the ability to do good things and God who should get the credit. In our Bible story, Paul and his friend Barnabas went to the town of Lystra where they were telling others about Jesus. While they were there Paul healed a man with crippled feet. The people of the town wanted to worship Paul and Barnaba. But Paul was quick to point out that they were just people, and that God, not Paul, should get the credit and worship for healing the man.

On the island, Aaron and Jamie decided to hold a contest to see who could light a fire first. Aaron used the method of rubbing two sticks together. Jamie tried to bang two rocks together to get a spark. While looking for a good rock, Jamie found a backpack with a match in it. The match had been left behind to help someone who might be on the island later. Jamie used the match to light the fire and then took credit for winning the competition. Aaron had to do a lot of ridiculous things because Jamie won. But, when the fire blew out, Jamie had to confess that it was the person who left the match, not Jamie, who really deserved credit for the fire.


This week, you can talk to your kids about the good things that they do. Have them talk to you about why God gets credit for it. We discussed some things that we can brag about; good grades, a new car, having toys, and we talked about how easy it is to brag. We also talked about why God should be the one to get credit for those things.

Elevate Shipwrecked~ New Children's Curriculum

Our kids are enjoying our new Shipwrecked Curriculum! A journey of discovery through the life of Paul. Trapped on an island they think is deserted, two castaways, Aaron and Jamie, face hunger, weather, sibling rivalry, and the sound of something they can't even see. Will they survive? Will they be rescued? Will they ever learn to get along? Find out as we learn some valuable lessons from the life of Paul.

Check the blog weekly for an update on the lesson! This is a great way to get ideas for talking with your children about what they are learning! Please feel free to post any stories you have in relation to the lesson.