Have we told you recently how grateful we are that you've decided to use your gifts to serve alongside us this year? We know how big of a deal that is. So thank you.

Here are a few things coming up in our ministry . . .

ADD YOUR OWN DATES: KINDNESS CLUB
This month, we're getting small groups to create an action plan for serving others. Can't wait to see what you all come up with!

ADD YOUR OWN DATES: VOLUNTEER MEETING(S)
It's almost time for our final meeting of the year! We hope to see you there as we learn about [add your own topic(s)] together.

ADD YOUR OWN DATES: MERRY MARKETPLACE
Next month, we're getting kids and families together to have fun creating together! Mark your calendars!

BREAKING NEWS: A 5-WEEK SERIES ON THE PROPHETS
WEEK 4 BIG IDEA:  WHEN I AM LOST, GOD GUIDES ME.

SERIES OVERVIEW:

Kids may not be absorbing the news cycle like adults are, but they are experiencing the news cycle through others around them. It’s tough to know what news is helpful and what news is true. This month, kids will have a chance to journey with a few prophets – Micah, Amos, Zephaniah, Ezekiel, and Isaiah – to discover news they can count on and  help them develop a strong identity in an ever-changing world. Kids will learn that when things go wrong, they can choose what’s right; when they worship God, they can be sincere; when times are tough, they can count on God; when they are lost, God will guide them, and that they can be faithful just like God is faithful.

DOWNLOAD THIS WEEK'S PRESCHOOL LESSON GUIDE
DOWNLOAD THIS WEEK'S ELEMENTARY LESSON GUIDE

No one predicted that church would change this drastically overnight. Okay, maybe some did, but we weren't prepared for it. It's okay -- I feel you. We all do! Remember we're in this together. Take a moment to read THIS ARTICLE to glean some helpful tips about adjusting your mindset for engaging kids even when we're not in the same physical space.
At least once this month, choose a volunteer to celebrate. Add their picture and a few sentences about what makes them awesome!

We'd love your opinion. If you were a parent dropping your kid off at our ministry for the first time, what would you think about it? Reply to this email and let us know!