Children
Children are a gift from the Lord, and Our Savior’s Family Ministry is blessed to partner with parents in ministering to their children. It is our goal to equip and provide resources for parents to be the primary spiritual leaders of their children. On Sunday mornings, we have several opportunities for children of all ages and their parents to grow in faith and Biblical understanding.
Please scroll to the bottom of this page for additional resources to use at home this month.
MINISTRY FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, & PRESCHOOLERS
Our goal is to provide caring Christian environments and to support families in teaching children that “God made me, God loves me, and Jesus wants to be my friend forever”. Recognizing that ministry to young children includes supporting parents, a variety of family support programs are offered throughout the year including a mother’s support group, a Cradle Roll parent information mailing program, Sunday School resource materials available online to parents, and a weekly parent Bible Study. Here’s what’s happening on Sunday mornings:
“Early Bird Nursery”
From 8:30-9:45 every morning in the nursery next to the sanctuary. Childcare is available for children birth to age 5 (pre-K) in a safe and caring Christian environment with professional caregivers.
“Infant & Toddler Nursery”
From 9:45-12:00 every morning in the nursery next to the sanctuary. Childcare is available for children ages 2 years and under in a safe and caring Christian environment with professional caregivers. Age-appropriate Sunday School lessons and activities may be offered during this time.
“Preschool Sunday School & Nursery”
From 9:45-12:00 every morning in Room C107 in the preschool hallway. Sunday School lessons and activities are offered beginning at 9:45 for all children ages 3 through 5 (pre-K). Parents have the option of picking children up at 11:00 to attend the church service or allowing children to stay for any portion of time to participate in additional Sunday School activities and recreational time until 12:00.
MINISTRY FOR FAMILIES WITH ELEMENTARY CHILDREN
Our goal is to support parents in helping children to develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as their Savior and to learn how God wants them to live their lives. We strive to provide parents with the necessary tools to teach children about Jesus, important Biblical values, and “to trust God, to make wise choices, and to treat others the way that they want to be treated”. Here’s what’s happening on Sunday mornings:
“Family Life LIVE”
Weekly family worship and Bible lessons for elementary age kids and their parents begins at 9:45 in the Woodlands multipurpose room. The purpose of the Family Life LIVE program is to present the Bible lesson in an entertaining way for kids and parents to learn together how to apply Biblical values in our families’ lives today. After the opening program, kids break up by grade level for “Catch On” small group activities which demonstrate further how to apply the Bible lessons in their lives. Parents are invited to stay and participate in a parent Bible study discussing the day’s topic from a parent perspective. Parents and children receive a variety of take home materials to assist in continuing Biblical education as a family during the week.
“Power Up Kids Worship”
During the 11:00 service, kindergarten through 3rd grade students are invited to participate in a short children’s worship program reinforcing the Bible lesson of the day. Kids wishing to participate will be dismissed as a group prior to the sermon and will return as a group prior to the end of the service.
“5th Sunday Outreach Trips”
Every 5th Sunday of the month, parents and elementary children are invited to participate in an outreach trip to a local nursing home to share the love of Jesus with the residents through songs and encouraging cards. There is no Family Life Live program on these Sundays.
Cub Scouts
All boys entering 1st – 5th grade are invited to join Our Savior’s Cub Scout Pack. An informational meeting will be held on Sept 17th at 6:30 pm in the Woodlands Room at Our Savior. Please contact Alison Kieschnick with any questions.
Please click on these links to print additional resources to use at home this month.
March 2010 Small Talk Card for Preschoolers
Elementary Refrigerator Door Card for March 7
Elementary Refrigerator Door Card for March 14
Elementary Refrigerator Door Card for March 21
Elementary Refrigerator Door Card for March 28
Elementary God Time Cards for March 7
Elementary God Time Card for March 14