Oct. 22 / 10:00 am / CHILD 203/205

Families of 3 years - 1st grade, we have a great way for you to get together and build friendships and memories! Join us for a Build-a-Bear workshop, where your child will hand-stuff their own pal, then tuck a special star inside their new friend. They will name their new friend, print a birth certificate, then take it home.

There will also be fun games and snacks. This is a family event, at least one parent will need to attend with their child. Cost to build your own bear is $10 (pay at the event).

Parents,

What is your biggest fear when it comes to your children? If we asked a group of parents, the answers were vary. Even though all of concerns are legitimate, the greatest fear is your child not knowing the Lord.

We started the Kids Next steps class this past week with parents joining us. My heart was so happy to see parents that are their kid’s spiritual leaders participate. These are parents that want their children to understand who Christ is and what He did for them as their Savior. Parents and Kids leaders need to be intentional about sharing the gospel, helping children come to repentance and trust Him as Lord of their lives.

They need to learn that God is a God of justice and mercy. There are many stories in the Bible where God provided protection to people such as David from Saul and Daniel from the lions. Remember that Timothy’s grandmother and mother knew the Lord and taught him scriptures starting when he was very young. Parents, I continue to encourage you to bring your children to our Hope Group Childcare on Sunday mornings, where they will learn at a young age about Jesus.

Blessings,

Cathy Smith