By The Reverend Christine V. Hides Even in the midst of uncertainty, the Holy Spirit brings unexpected gifts and moments of joy. It was delightful to have online Sunday school with families yesterday. Of course we would prefer to see you in person, but it felt so joyful to see one another and [...]
As we all find ways to work, learn, and connect online please know that Children’s Ministry and the third-grade teaching team is doing everything we can to support our amazing third graders in learning scripture by heart. A Beatitudes matching game is attached for those who still need to practice. The musically inclined might [...]
The bustle and joy of the world Jesus knew! By The Reverend Christine V. Hides Led by very smart and thoughtful fifth and sixth grade tour guides, the 10:30 a.m. Sunday school classes visited the Sea of Galilee, the Temple Mount, and an ancient well. To get a taste of local [...]
Vacation Bible School
June 24–28
Wonders of the Universe
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Children's Day By Christine V. Hides I was apprehensive about the answers I would receive when I asked the third graders what Bible passage I should memorize for Children’s Day, this Sunday, June 2. Would they suggest something too long for me to learn? Or a passage from the Old Testament that would be [...]
By Christine V. Hides “When you answer a question at church, you will be right 90% of the time if you say 'God' or 'Jesus.'” This is a joke I have heard pastors tell children many times over the years. While they usually aren’t wrong, they should be. If our goal is [...]
By Christine V. Hides Future dogs, rainbows, “when the sun sets down in the sky,” music, moms and dads, brothers and sisters…these are just a few of the things children answered when we have asked, “what makes you say, wow!?” We use this question as part of our prayer time, as a way to [...]
By Christine V. Hides Do not be surprised if older children begin to question the Easter narrative about the disappearance of Jesus’ body. As pre-adolescents develop abstract thinking and reasoning skills, they may seek more scientifically plausible explanations. They may tell us they do not believe this part of the story. Our answers [...]
By Christine V. Hides “Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!” Yesterday’s Palm Sunday Parade and Art Chapel were an exciting way to begin Holy Week, when we observe the events of Jesus’ last [...]
By Christine V. Hides Is the Bible an old book or an instruction manual for life? The short answer is: “the Bible is so much more.” The preschoolers, after an important wondering time where we layed out many of the Bible stories, said, “you are trapped in the story!” Calming their fears, I [...]