Archive for the ‘fpKids – Elementary’ Category

Choosing Grace, Choosing Friends

Choosing Grace, Choosing Friends

(This post was written by Gina McClain, Director of Children’s Ministries) We’ve spent the past month talking to our 4th & 5th graders about Forgiveness.  It’s been an interesting journey and I’m always intrigued by a young person’s perspective on the topic.  This last week hits home in a specific way for me.  You see, [...]

Always Present

Always Present

(This post was written by Gina McClain, Director of Children’s Ministries) God is always with me. Using the stories from the life of Moses, we are focusing on this truth in preschool this month.  It’s a basic truth that we easily take for granted as adults. God is always with me.  He never leaves me. [...]

fpKids Parent Connection

fpKids Parent Connection

Preschool This weekend, our puppet team will present the story of Moses speaking to Pharaoh [Exodus 5:1-6:8] The key question our small group leaders will ask is: “Who is always with you?” The answer is that “God is always with me.” God asked Moses to do an incredibly hard thing. He wanted Moses to go [...]

Transitions

Transitions

(This post was written by Gina McClain, Director of Children’s Ministries) When I consider all the things that come with the fall season, the word that rolls through my mind is transitions.  Lots of them. If your kids are in school, then they have new teachers, new classrooms, and possibly a new school.  Schedules transition.  [...]

August Transition

August Transition

(This post was written by Mia Hannahs, PromiseKids Director) August is a bittersweet time in preschool ministry.  Sweet because we see how our five-year-olds have grown and blossomed. Bitter because it is time to wave farewell as they enter a new chapter in children’s ministry. However, this year our transition was better than ever been [...]

Back to School = Back To Normal

Back to School = Back To Normal

(This post was written by Gina McClain, Director of Children’s Ministries) I don’t know about your family, but when it comes to the Back to School season it’s really more of a Back to Normal season. The summer is filled with so much activity that late nights and random dinner times prevail.  Back to School [...]

Parent Connection: Children, August 7-8

Parent Connection: Children, August 7-8

PromiseKids Aug 7/8 Pre-weekend: Each month, our preschool ministry focuses on one scripture verse. Each weekend, this verse is illustrated through engaging Bible stories and is repeated during our small group times. Preschool children love repetition, and adding hand motions helps in the memorization process. You can give them a head start by doing this [...]

Parent Connection – August 4, 2010

Parent Connection – August 4, 2010

Focus: The Worship Labyrinth tonight is an “awakening of the soul” that will give children, students, and families a chance to worship God together in a unique and powerful setting.  Come ready to sing your heart out and connect with God in a new and fresh way as we tell Him how awesome He is! [...]

Summer Recap: Children

(This post was written by Gina McClain, Director of Children’s Ministries) Everyone says summer speeds by faster than we want.  That never seems to change.  But they don’t seem as lazy as they did when I was a kid.    Personally, my family has had fun exploring eastern Tennessee and all the outdoor fun it [...]

Parent Meeting

Parent Meeting

Are you a parent of a child who is going into Kindergarten? If so, we want to meet with you to talk about the ways we can partner with you during your child’s formative years. There are two times to choose from: – July 31st 5:30 pm – August 1st 10:20 am Children will attend [...]