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There are a lot of resources that teach children spiritual practices of prayer, devotional reading (quiet time with God), and Bible reading. Here are a few suggestions.

Blessings, My Child by Ginger Payne

This book shares a brief scripture below an illustration followed by a quick "note from Jesus" and some question to ponder or discuss.

Notes from Jesus: What Your New Best Friend Wants You to Know by Mikal Keefer

Good for a little older elementary child, this book if full of "I want you to Know..." and topics such as, "It's okay to have questions about me" and "I don't care if you pray with your eyes open." There is scripture on each 2-page spread and a suggestion on how to become "even better friends."

The Beginners Bible (published by Zondervan) As much as I don't love these illustrations, children adore this very reader-friendly and page-turning Bible. This is an excellent resource for developing a Bible reading practice! Great for K-2nd grade. This Bible is in our worship bags, located at the sanctuary and chapel entrances.

Growing in God's Love: A Story Bible (Westminster John Knox Press)

This Bible has beautiful illustrations, more detail in the stories, and finishes with "Hear: See: Act:" questions. These are Bible stories with a devotion or conversation extension.

Bless This Way by Anne E. Kitch

There are lots of prayer books out there! This one is catching some attention during Kids Club this month during our prayer unit. Children can learn to pray by using others' prayers. I like that each prayer is coupled with a brief scripture and joyful illustration in this book.

Vacation Bible School

June 10-13, 2019

You're invited to join Paul on his missionary journey to Greece!!

This is a step back into Bible times to the book of Acts. We will experience the marketplace and learn of Paul's work with the early churches.

Registration is OPEN and church members are encouraged to sign up early to secure spaces. Click here today. Registration closes May 20.

We have a VBS committee, and more are welcome to join. This group meets 6 times (once/month Feb-April, twice in May) and requires project work at home. If you are interested in decorating, registration/data processing, organizing, or planning, this is the committee for you. This is a great way to support children's ministry, get to know some others in the congregation, and serve God. Contact VBS Co-Director Megan May to sign up!

Art with Nicaraguan Guest Artist Gerardo Arias

Children are in for a treat on February 27th!

This is the artist who painted the Congregation House mission partnership piece.

We will spend our Kids Club time in Jetton Hall doing an art project. All are welcome, but please rsvp here (if you're not a Kids Club regular) so we will have enough snacks and supplies for all children. Grades K-5 are welcome! Children will meet at 3:45 for play on the playground/Jetton Hall in case of rain, followed by a snack and the art class. There will be no Way of the Child class or handbells that day.

Weekly Faith Formation

Children are invited to learn the stories of our faith and life-long Christian practices of prayer, service and compassion through our faith formation classes. We offer Sunday School at 9:45 am every Sunday for ages 3 and up. Wednesdays are another opportunity as we gather after school at 3:45 for Kids Club (play & snack) then divide into classes 4:15-5 pm. If you'd like more information about these options, contact Jenny Alexander anytime. We spend about 7 house a DAY in school learning math, language and science... we need at least an hour a WEEK of faith forming education to launch us into a lifetime of faith!

Dates for your calendar

February- 24 2nd Grade Prayer Class leads Lord's Prayer at 11 am worship

March 6- Ash Wednesday

March 24 Sunday School open house

March 30- 5th Gr Faith & Sexuality: Created in God's Image

June 10-13 Vacation Bible School

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.

Volunteer Opportunities in children's Ministry click here