Suzanne Reece, Minister to Children & Families.
PRESCHOOL CONNECT GROUP Ministry
Birth – Kindergarten
Sundays at 10:00 am
Preschoolers at Shades Crest participate in classes where active, hands-on learning takes place. Our youngest children feel safe and secure in an environment where they are lovingly cared for, quietly talked to and sung to about God’s love for them. As preschoolers grow and develop, Bible thoughts and stories are reinforced through activities such as Dramatic Play, Creative Art, Blocks, Nature and Puzzles or Manipulatives.
For preschoolers to face a changing and complex world, they will need a foundation of Biblical truths on which they can build their knowledge of God, Jesus and the Bible. A strong, Biblical foundation will enable them to begin to build their view of the world from a Biblical perspective. A building is only as strong as its foundation. Therefore, we believe a strong foundation is essential to the ability to make a decision regarding Christ in later years.
ELEMENTARY CONNECT GROUP Ministry
Grades 1-6
Sundays at 10:00 am
The childhood years are foundational years. Children should not be rushed but allowed to grow and develop as they are ready. Foundations in structures cannot be rushed and require time to get firm. Because children are in the process of becoming, our desire is to meet them where they are and challenge them to become all that God has designed them to be. It is our hope that each child will ultimately choose to accept and have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
We strive to help children embark on the journey to becoming spiritually transformed into the image of God. As children become more curious and grow in their faith, learning opportunities are provided for our 1st through 6th graders in weekly Bible study activities as well as month-long projects.
Child Care
Childcare is provided for all church functions involving the general membership.
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Children’s Week – February 9th – 13th
Sunday — Children’s Sunday (Children will take part in leading worship on this day. At 3:00 PM there will be a church-wide Family Painting Experience. Bring your whole family and join in creating a masterpiece together.)
Monday — After-school Mission Project (Community Food Bank — 3:00. We will provide pick-up after school. Sign-up by calling the church office or contacting Suzanne to be sure we have adequate transportation from all the necessary schools. Permission Form Required)
Permission Slip for Food Bank – February 10th
Tuesday — Family Dinner Night @ Vecchia 5:30 pm (Kids eat FREE!)
Wednesday — Beginning of Inside/Out and Wednesday Night Church activities.
Inside / Out Information & Permission Slip
Thursday — After School Ice Cream Party — Meet at the Bluff Park Ice Cream Shoppe immediately after school. The 7th child to walk through the door gets a FREE Ice Cream!
Activities for Preschoolers and Children
Wednesday Evening Schedule
4:45 – 5:55 Family Dinner
5:50 – 6:00 C -SALT Gathering for children in grades 1-6
6:00 – 7:00 Preschoolers – M&M’s (Music and Missions)
6:05 – 6:30 Children’s music and worship
6:35 – 7:00 Children’s missions
Enroll your children in these activities by clicking on the registration link below. Email your completed form to sreece@shadescrest.org. Please turn in this Wednesday Night Dismissal Form to your child’s leader by Wednesday, August 21. For a detailed calendar of events, click on link below.
What is Girls in Action?
An organization that teaches girls in grades 1-5 about missions, develops leadership skills & how they can share God’s love with others. It is also a group that has a ton of FUN, does crafts, and laughs A LOT! Come and join in!!
What is Royal Ambassadors?
An organization that teaches boys in grades 1-6 about missions, develops leadership skills & how they can share God’s love with others. It is also a group that has a ton of FUN, does lots of different activities! Come and join in!!
What is Acteens?
An organization that teaches girls in 6th grade about missions and provides them with a deeper understanding of God’s work in the world through mission studies, cultural experiences, and hands-on missions involvement. Girls have the opportunity to learn how God can use them to change the world around them. It is also a group that has ton of fun and laughs A LOT! Come and join in!!
What is M&M’s?
M&M’s is for preschoolers–
ages 2 through 5.
Preschoolers learn about music and missionsand sharing God’s love.