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

ADD YOUR OWN DATES: THE JOY JAM
This month, we're getting kids and families together for a fun night of jam sessions, jam tasting, and rockin' those jammies! (Are you sensing a theme?) Mark your calendars!

ADD YOUR OWN DATES: VOLUNTEER MEETING(S)
It's time for another volunteer meeting! We have some great things planned to close off the year. We hope to see you there as we learn about [add your own topic(s)] together.

SING: A 5-WEEK SERIES ON THE PSALMS
WEEK 1 BIG IDEA: I AM WONDERFUL BECAUSE GOD MADE ME

SERIES OVERVIEW:

People say music is the universal language, something everyone loves in one form or another, and a way we can communicate shared emotion and experience even across generations, culture, location, backgrounds, and traditions. Much of what is expressed in the book of Psalm are things we experience and feel today. Because of that, we can learn a lot about God and ourselves in these Psalms. When kids can claim these five things – I am wonderful because God made me; I am safe because God watches over me; I am confident because God leads me; I am forgiven because God loves me; I am not afraid because God can be trusted – they will be unstoppable in their life with God!

We know you got into this kids ministry thing because you wanted to see and help kids grow spiritually . . . but sometimes you wonder how, exactly, you're supposed to do that. Here's one really important way you can disciple a student: serve others, together. 

If you're subscribed to Grow Your Ministry, now would be a good time to link to Volunteer Tip Video #10 from your Volunteer section.

We're always trying to better understand what it's like to be a parent. So whether you're a parent or not, here's what we're wondering: what do you think is the BEST thing about parenting right now? Reply to this email and let us know!