Significant moments and events shape our lives from important milestones such as baptism, starting school, and getting a driver's license to everyday moments such as blowing bubbles, taking walks, and reading Bible stories. These are stepping stones of life; opportunities to shape our being as growing individuals in the world around us and as individuals growing in our relationship with God.
Stepping Stones Children's Ministry is intentional about what we want children to learn and experience every step of their faith formation journey. Our mission is for each child to know, love, and serve Christ. Our purpose is to support and encourage parents in the nurturing of your child's faith formation journey.
“BeAtitudes for Living” is a special Lenten series for children and youth through 6th grade. “BeAtitudes for Living” will replace our Akaloo curriculum in February and March.
This series is grounded in the blessings that Jesus taught us in his Sermon on the Mount. Each week we will focus on one of the beatitudes to learn more what our ATTITUDE should BE, instead of our selfish ME attitudes.
On Sundays we will introduce the “BeAtitude” of the week and how to live it each day.
STEP OUT on Wednesday nights is an opportunity for youth K thru 6th grade to take a closer look at each BeAtitude. We'll enjoy a skit with Harvey and his friends, play games, make a craft and other fun activities. STEP OUT immediately follows the Wednesday night Lenten services starting February 24.
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Easter Egg Hunt - March 27, 11 am
Ages 2-2nd grade - Egg HuntJ
3rd & 4th grade - Scavenger Hunt
Join us for a special Easter story, activities, a craft and then hunt for eggs. |
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Palm Sunday Children's Procession - March 28
All children are invited to participate in the procession of palms during the 10:45 worship service. Check-in your child first. Children K and older may be dropped off in the chapel by 10:40. Younger children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Easter Sunday, April 4
Childcare is provided for infant through Preschool at 9:30 and 11:00 services. All other children are invited to worship with their families. A special Children's Message will be included in the service. |
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Stepping Stones Nursery Care
Nursery care is available during all Sunday services
8:45 service - infants through 5 yr. olds not in Kindergarten
10:45 service - infants through young 3 yr. olds
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Sunday School - Are you ready to Akaloo?
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Worship
Worship is at the heart of our Christian life together. Children attending Sunday School (except Nursery Care and 10:45 3&4 year olds and Pre-K/Kindergarten classes) join their parents for the beginning of worship and are escorted to Sunday school after a prayer for them. Please check your child in prior to the service.
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Club ROCK
ROCK stands for Radically Outrageous Christian Kids and is a new group for 3rd & 4th graders. Club ROCK meets once a month on Thursday nights to make friends and grow faith.
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Roots
For 5th & 6th graders, Roots meets on Thursday nights from 6:30-8:00 pm. We begin by connecting with friends, then have organized games and end with a talk and prayer. Come be a part!
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Thursday Night Live
Nursery care for infants through pre-K and special activities for K-4th graders is offered at Thursday Night Live. A parent must be registered for a class or study for their child to participate.
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WoW
Several times a year and during the summer when traditional Sunday School is not in session, K-4th graders are invited to attend WoW! (Worship our Way) for children's message and activities.
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ADVENTures Together - midweek Advent service and family activities
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Christmas Eve Nativity Service - 3 p.m.
A family-friendly Christmas Eve service with children and youth recreating the Christmas story with a live Nativity scene.
Preschool thru 4th grade will be animals, shepherds, angels and such. 5th-8th grade will be readers and/or sing in a Christmas Eve youth choir. More information on how your child can participate. |