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Kick-Off for Children’s Sunday School Groups is August 20

July 26, 2017 by cmadmin

Welcome! We hope the summer offered lots of opportunity to relax, travel, and renew. We’re ready to begin our communities of belonging with our children each Sunday morning. Groups age 3 through 6th grade study the Bible together and grow as disciples as they pray, serve, play, and care for each other. Babies and toddlers have a fun time in our loving Nursery playing and hearing a Bible story, too.

The Sunday School hour for children is 9:45-10:45 A.M. Families will receive an e-mail with their child’s group and room assignment prior to August 20. We ask that parents escort their children to their group on this Kick-Off day and offer a hello/thanks to the great group of leaders who will be journeying with your child for the next 10 months.

Starting at 10:00 A.M. we are hosting a breakfast for parents in Courtenay Hall. You’ll have time to visit with friends, make new friends, and enjoy Kim’s great cooking.

Relationships matter!

Faith is caught more than it is taught.

Relationships matter- Third graders meet our pastors

April 8, 2017 by trose

Several years ago, veteran Sunday School leader Burton Dietz asked if it could be arranged for the third graders to meet the pastors during Sunday School. His hope was that meeting the pastors in an informal way would help the children connect with them as trusted adults with whom they could approach with questions and wonderings. Our pastors responded with generosity of time and eagerness to meet our third graders. These meetings have grown into an annual event.

This year the pastors shared their favorite Bible verse and talked about their own walk with God. The third graders asked interesting questions that led to some great conversations.

Thanks to our pastors for reaching out to our third graders to connect with them and build relationships that matter. And many thanks to our Philippians and Colossians Sunday School leaders for helping these relationships grow.

August 14, 2016 will be a special Sunday School event for all ages

August 12, 2016 by trose

This is a special Sunday for Sunday school. Children ages 4 through grade 6 and their parents are invited to Grundy Hall for a special Sunday School activity: God Dwells with us. We will explore the many ways God is with us and blesses us. Our time together will include story, music, and activities for the whole family.

Children’s Sunday School and Choirs Kick-Off on August 21st

August 8, 2016 by cmadmin

Children in 6th grade and younger will meet with their new Sunday School group beginning on August 21 from 9:45-10:45 am! Parents will receive an email with specific details about their child’s class placement in the coming weeks – be on the look out!

Parents, once you check your child into their class, we invite you to a “Breakfast for Parents” in Courtenay Hall. Enjoy delicious food, fellowship with parents, and a few messages from Deb O’Brien, the Director of Ministry with Children & Their Families. There are a number of new and exciting ministries beginning this fall. We look forward to sharing the details and opportunities
with you!

Children’s Choir will Kick-Off is on Sunday, August 21st.
Rehearsal: 4:00 – 5:00 P.M. | Dinner: 5:00 – 5:30 P.M.

Children (ages 4 through 6th grade) are invited to join Choir. Click here for schedules, details, and registration.

Lenten Bedtime Prayers

February 10, 2016 by dobrien

Teach your child(ren) a new prayer (or two) over the course of the 40 days of Lent by taping it by their bed and praying it together every night at bedtime. Here are some suggestions and some simple directions to follow Also watch a short video clip that reviews some common ways we pray to God

Third grade Sunday School groups set dates to serve at Second Harvest

October 7, 2015 by trose

The Philippians and Colossians Sunday School groups (third graders), joined by their families will be serving at Second Harvest on

November 19, 2015
February 4, 2016

Families are invited to sign up for any of these dates.

Group members can bring an “offering” of Peanut Butter, Tuna Fish, & Boxed Macaroni and Cheese on Sunday.During group worship, the “offering” will be received and acknowledged, as the class includes Second Harvest in their weekly prayers. Donated items will be delivered to Second Harvest on our serving dates.

Milestone Celebration set for September 20

September 5, 2015 by trose

On Sunday, September 30, 2015 our Third graders will receive a gift Bible from the church during 8;30 worship. Following worship, parents and third graders will gather in the gym for Exploring the Word of God Milestone Celebration- 9:45-10:45 a.m.

Plan to join us as we celebrate this special Milestone with our third graders.

A new year of Sunday School

July 19, 2015 by trose

It’s not too late to join us join us in Sunday School as we Grow in Grace and Gratitude through Bible Study, service and practicing christian community.

Tons of Love, Rice packing project- Sunday, July 19, 2015

July 8, 2015 by trose

Children and Youth will pack ONE TON of rice into family-sized bags during the Sunday School hour in The Gathering Place on July 19. Adults, whose Sunday School class has taken a break for the summer, are invited to join in this family-friendly, multi-generational service activity. Rice packages will be donated to food pantries in rural Middle TN.

Please join us as we pack a Ton of Love on Sunday, July 19.

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