July Children's Ministry News

VBS Reunion Ice Cream Social
Yoga Prayer & Bible
Family Summer BINGO
Worship with Children
Children's Ministry Leadership
Save the Dates
Resources

Vacation Bible School Reunion Ice Cream Social

What a wonderful VBS! Thanks for those who contributed their time, talents, and energy to the week. We are so thankful for every child who attended and hope the love they experienced makes a difference for their summer and faith.

Join Jenny Alexander, Staff Associate for Children's Ministry, and whoever’s in town for ice cream at Carolina Cones this Wednesday June 26 at 1:30 pm. Come for a cool treat and bring a friend (even who didn’t attend VBS) for extra fun. Yes, leaders too! No rsvp needed.
Yoga, Prayer & Bible

Children and a parent or caregiver are invited to a yoga-active Bible story time Thursday July 11 at 3:00 p.m. Bring a yoga mat (if you have one) and join Jenny Alexander in Jetton Hall for yoga, prayer, and a story of Jesus.Let’s try something new, get some exercise, and enjoy time together.
Family Summer BINGO

Join this Children's Ministry game, and "win" in summer faith formation this summer.

Summer can be wild. Getting to church (at least in Davidson) may be less frequent due to travels and camps. Stay connected to
God and your church family by participating in this game! Click here for your own BINGO card to print, complete tasks, and declare BINGO! Familes are encouraged to hear Bible stories, memorize short scriptures, talk about faith, and reach out to others with fun activities. Post BINGO on our Facebook DCPC Parent Page to share and connect with others near and far this summer. DCPC, let's PLAY!

BINGO cards are also available in the church office.
Worship is learned through experience

This summer, embrace the challenge of teaching your children how to worship! Yes, it's a challenge, but the lifelong benefits outweigh the struggle. Attend a couple of different services (and churches during your travels) and discuss with your children the unique styles of praise and prayer. Guide your child through worship with cues ("now is the time to tell God your 'sorry's' quietly). Start worship training as early as age 3 or 4. Preschool children can attend the beginning of worship then go to childcare during the sermon.

For more worship support and ideas/resources, feel free to contact Jenny Alexander or a pastor. We do recommend "A Children's Guide to Worship" which is given to our 1st Graders during Worship class in each Fall. Additional copies are available. DCPC also offers worship bags and children's bulletins weekly at all three services.
Children's Ministry Opportunities

We are on the hunt for 2019-2020 Faith Formation teachers!

DCPC offers classes for children on Sunday mornings at 9:45 and Wednesdays at 4 pm. Will you prayerfully consider teaching or assisting in one of our classrooms?

Please contact Jenny Alexander for additional information.
Dates for your calendar

All Summer - Family Summer BINGO
June 26- VBS reunion ice cream social
July 11- Yoga & Bible
August 18 & 24 Teacher Training events
September 8 Rally Day / First day of Sunday School
September 8 Teacher dedication
September 11 Wednesday Kids Club, Choirs, and dinner resume



Resources
Free Tutoring K-12 Grades through the public library: Click here
Exceptional Children Support: Click here
Stephen Ministry (one-to-one confidential Christian caregiving): More Info or Contact
Interested in baptism or membership at DCPC? Contact Pastor John Ryan
Want to be added to this Children's Ministry mailing list? Contact Rhonda Boggs with your children's ages or grades. We send grade-level specific emails as events are offered.Otherwise, this is a monthly mailing.

Volunteer Opportunities in children's Ministry click here
Davidson College Presbyterian Church 704-892-5641  www.dcpc.org