To stay up-to-date with Children’s news, join the “Parents of Children” group on the Table. If they are in Pioneer Clubs, join that group as well!
Moms-n-Kids Morning Out: Join other moms and kids for a regularly-scheduled fun morning out! Kids can run and play while moms gab! Bring your own snacks and juice. Friends, guests, and community invited! Thursday mornings 9:30-11:00. Location varies. Contact Alicia Stuckey (616-633-0723) for details.
Cry Room: The cry room is available in the back of the church sanctuary for nursing mothers and parents of fussy infants. The sermon from the sanctuary can be heard through a speaker. Blinds can be adjusted to view the service or be closed for privacy.
Keys for Kids is a daily devotional for children that you can pick up free at the information table in the back of the sanctuary, the Caravan counter, and the information area in The Well.
Sermon Notes Children ages 8-12 are encouraged to take a Sermon Notes form (by the children’s bulletins) and take notes during the morning service. Then turn the cards in at the info desk to earn treats!
VBS 2013
Click here to register!
Vacation Bible School
Monday, June 17 – Friday, June 21, 6-8pm
Join us this summer for an epic adventure that empowers kids to stand strong. Here, God’s victorious power isn’t a fairy tale—it changes kids forever! At Kingdom Rock VBS, kids will experience God’s Word in fun and unforgettable ways. Don’t forget to invite your friends!
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Wednesday Activities Canceled 02/27/13
All Wednesday Evening Activities Canceled. This includes Simple Supper, Pioneer Clubs, Youth Group, and Adult Bible Studies. It is our policy that if Rockford Public Schools are closed, then all activities are canceled. Thank you!
Jesus Storybook Bible
New In the Church Library:
The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name
This is the Bible recommended by Pastor Rick at a recent baptism. The Jesus Storybook Bible is designed to be read to children. It is short stories from the Old Testament that all point to Jesus.
If you find this special Bible a “keeper,” stop by Kregel Parable Christian stores for a copy for yourself. It is currently 50% off!
Love from your librarians.
Children’s Ministry Sunday Recap 02-17-13
What did we study in Caravan today?
Current rotation: Feeding the 5000 (John 6:1-14)
We will focus this rotation on Jesus accepting the simple gift of a young boy and blessing thousands of people.
What did we talk about in Children & Worship today?
Luke 18: 15-17 • Today your child heard the story of Jesus and the Children. At the end of the lesson, the teacher asked some “wondering” questions to engage the children in the story and to encourage them to continue thinking about what they heard even after they leave. There is not always a right or wrong answer; they are meant to be a time of reflection and wondering, a way to connect the Word of God to their lives. Ask your child a few and see how they respond. Be sure to share your thoughts with them too!
- I wonder how the children felt on their way to see Jesus?
- I wonder what the children said to Jesus?
- I wonder what Jesus said to the children?
Easter Egg Hunt 2013
Easter Egg Hunt and Family Breakfast
Saturday, March 30 • 9:30am
Join us for a morning of family fun! The Egg Hunt will begin at 9:30am on the front lawn of RRC. Immediately following the Egg Hunt, there will be a family pancake breakfast in the Family Life Center (gym).
Bring your friends! All kids ages birth through 5th grade are invited to participate! Suggested donation for breakfast: $3 for adults, $2 for kids, $10 family max.
Kids Food Basket
We have a great opportunity to get the kids of RRC involved with serving children through a local organization. Kids Food Basket is a non-profit organization based in Grand Rapids. Their mission is to ensure that children in our community do not go to bed hungry. They currently serve nearly 5,000 kids each day.
We have already begun to help by decorating extra-large lunch bags during Sunday School. You are welcome (and encouraged) to join with us and purchase extra-large bags and decorate them at home!
Starting now, we are collecting portable snack items (which can be placed on the stage in the Old Fellowship Hall or by the fireplace in the Youth Room):
- Granola bars
- 100% juice boxes
- Cracker packs
- Individual fruit cups, pudding cups, gelatin cups
- Peanut butter
- Cheerios (plain)
- 100% fruit packs
Caravan Only
On Sunday, April 28, a group of us will be going to help fill “sack supper” bags from 4:30-6pm. This is for both Caravan kids (K-5th) and their parents. We can have 25-30 in our group. There is a sign-up sheet at the Caravan counter, or you can sign up on the Table in the “Parents of Children” group. If you have any questions, please contact Beth Jennings.
WAVE Only
On Saturday, April 27, a group of us will be going to help fill “sack supper” bags from 2-4:30pm. We can only have 25-30 in our group so you will need to sign up by contacting Trisha ASAP at tvsatrrc@gmail.com.
Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who helped by donating or packing sack lunches for Kids’ Food Basket. We donated over 700lbs of food! Below are notes from kids who received those lunches:
Children’s Ministry Sunday Recap 02-10-13
What did we study in Caravan today?
Current rotation: Feeding the 5000 (John 6:1-14)
We will focus this rotation on Jesus accepting the simple gift of a young boy and blessing thousands of people.
What did we talk about in Children & Worship today?
Matthew 13: 45-46 • Today your child heard the Parable The Great Pearl. At the end of the lesson, the teacher asked some “wondering” questions to engage the children in the story and to encourage them to continue thinking about what they heard even after they leave. There is not always a right or wrong answer; they are meant to be a time of reflection and wondering, a way to connect the Word of God to their lives. Ask your child a few and see how they respond. Be sure to share your thoughts with them too!
- I wonder what could be so great that the merchant would exchange everything he had for the great pearl?
- I wonder how someone could ever give away the great pearl?
- I wonder what the great pearl might really be?
Children’s Ministry Sunday Recap 02-03-13
What did we study in Caravan today?
Current rotation: Feeding the 5000 (John 6:1-14)
We will focus this rotation on Jesus accepting the simple gift of a young boy and blessing thousands of people.
What did we talk about in Children & Worship today?
Matthew 12:31-32 • Today your child heard the parable of the mustard seed. At the end of the lesson, the teacher asked some “wondering” questions to engage the children in the story and to encourage them to continue thinking about what they heard even after they leave. There is not always a right or wrong answer; they are meant to be a time of reflection and wondering, a way to connect the Word of God to their lives. Ask your child a few and see how they respond. Be sure to share your thoughts with them too!
- I wonder if the birds were happy to find a place to make their nest in the tree?
- I wonder how many birds could really live in this tree?
- I wonder what Jesus meant when He said the kingdom of God is like a mustard seed?
Children’s Ministry Sunday Recap 01-27-13
What did we study in Caravan today?
Current rotation: Celebration Sunday! (How the Bible came to be)
New rotation: Feeding the 5000 (John 6:1-14)
We will focus this rotation on Jesus accepting the simple gift of a young boy and blessing thousands of people.
What did we talk about in Children & Worship today?
Matthew 13:33 • Today your child heard the parable of the leaven. At the end of the lesson, the teacher asked some “wondering” questions to engage the children in the story and to encourage them to continue thinking about what they heard even after they leave. There is not always a right or wrong answer; they are meant to be a time of reflection and wondering, a way to connect the Word of God to their lives. Ask your child a few and see how they respond. Be sure to share your thoughts with them too!
- I wonder why the person put the leaven in the loaf?
- I wonder what the person was doing while the loaf was being leavened?
- I wonder what the leaven might really be?
Adventures in Odyssey – The Imagination Station Series
Our library has a new book series designed for young readers ages 7 and up: Adventures in Odyssey – The Imagination Station. So far, we have books 1-10, which can be found on the children’s shelf (under the teen books). The books do not have to be read in order. They are a combination of history and adventure involving a boy and his girl cousin who travel into the past by way of a time travel machine called the Imagination Station.
- Flesch-Kincaid system rates it as a reading grade level 2.1
- Books will by on the shelf by January 27
- Book 11 is due out in May 2013
Book 1: Voyage with the Vikings
Book 2: Attack in the Arena
Book 3: Peril in the Palace
Book 4: Revenge of the Red Knight
Book 5: Showdown with the Shepherd
Book 6: Problems in Plymouth
Book 7: Secret of the Prince’s Tomb
Book 8: Battle for Cannibal Island
Book 9: Escape to the Hiding Place
Book 10: Challenge on the Hill of Fire
