SNK Volunteer Update Email 7.08.26
Hello SNK Team!
We feel so blessed to get to serve together with you in discipling Jesus’ youngest disciples. This July we continue our Kingdom Quest adventure teaching more about God and His Kingdom. Sunday morning Bible lessons in both our preschool and elementary ministries have the following Bible story themes:
Week 1 - God’s kingdom grows when you hear and do what He says.
Week 2 - God’s kingdom grows when you use what He’s given you.
Week 3 - God’s kingdom grows when you forgive.
Week 4 - God’s kingdom grows when you pray and don’t give up.
Let’s continue to keep our families in your prayers throughout this summer season. Please keep reading for upcoming events and more information on Sunday morning lesson topics in Kidz Ministry!
Important Updates &Reminders:
Kidz Ministry has volunteer needs across all age levels. If you feel God may be leading you to serve an additional Sunday, or if you know someone who has a heart for investing in the next generation, we would love to hear from you! Having enough caring adults in each classroom helps us provide a safe, loving environment where every child can experience the love of Jesus, build meaningful faith-based relationships, and grow in their faith. Thank you for prayerfully considering how you can be part of what God is doing in the lives of His children!
2.. Also, please take a moment to click “accept” or “decline” on your Planning Center invites, and be sure to put in your Block-out dates for the summer. This helps us know what areas are filled and need filled for each Sunday. (Thank you!)
3. Please remember to check tags before allowing children to leave with an adult.
4. As we shepherd these precious children our God has entrusted to us, let's remember to pray with them before dismissing small groups to Kid-Connect time. One simple phrase I often use when leading small groups is, "We're going to pray, then play," and you're welcome to use it as well. You're encouraged to begin your small group time with prayer too. When we intentionally begin and end our time with God, we remind our children that He is at the center of everything we do. These simple moments of prayer help cultivate hearts that look to Jesus, create space for the Holy Spirit to work, and model a life of faith for Christ's young disciples in training. Let us live out our faith that God can use prayers to encourage, comfort, and shape a child's walk with Him.
Please keep reading for details on events and Sunday morning lesson topics coming up in Kidz Ministry! 😊
Mark Your Calendars! SNK Special Events:
Preschool Preview Sundays – 7/19, 7/26, 8/2
To help make the transition to Elementary Kids Ministry feel more comfortable and familiar, we are planning a few "Kindergarten Preview" Sundays before Move-Up Sunday (August 9). During the 9:00 a.m. service time on the following dates, our soon-to-be kindergarteners will walk with Trudy Gunnet to the Elementary Worship Space for worship and/or the opening activity before returning back to their preschool class.
Mid-Atlantic District (MAD) Kid & Preteen Camp - 7/20 to 7/24
5th Grade Graduation - 8/9
Current 5th graders (moving up to 6th grade) will be dropped off at the Elementary worship space for one last time. They will be celebrated and prayed over during the 9:00am service. Then, during the 10:30am service, Nikki Stocker (Middle School/Bridge Director) will transition them to Youth Group.
Move Up Sunday - 8/9
Upcoming Kindergarteners will be dropped off at Preschool for one last time during both the 9:00am and 10:30am service times. Trudy Gunnet (Preschool Director) will move them into the Elementary worship space during service times after they celebrate with and say good-bye to their preschool leaders and friends. Parents will pick up their upcoming Kindergarteners from Elementary after the service.
All children should have the grade they will begin this Fall on their check-in tags starting 8/9.
Back to School Sunday and Kindergarten Event - 8/9
You’re invited to Sign-up for these Stillmeadow Church-wide Opportunities:
Rise Against Hunger – July 19 – Signup to serve at this JTAG event here!
July Day2Pray and Night2Pray is July 28. – Signup to join your community in prayer here!
Sunday Morning Lesson Topics:
Preschool:
Memory Verse – “Put God’s kingdom first.” (Matthew 6:33 NIrV)
Key Question – Who teaches you about God’s kingdom?
Bottom Line – Jesus teaches me about God’s kingdom.
Elementary:
Memory Verse – “God’s kingdom is not about eating or drinking. It is about doing what is right and having peace and joy. All this comes through the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 14:17 NIrV)
Weekly Lessons –
Week 1: (July 5)
Lesson – The Story of the Farmer; Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23
Week 2: (July 12)
Lesson – The Parable of the Bags of gold; Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30
Week 3: (July 19)
Lesson - The Servant who had no mercy; Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35
Week 4: (July 26)
Lesson - The Story of the Widow who would not give up; Scripture: Luke 18:1-8
You all are amazing, and we are so, so very grateful for you!
With Joy & Appreciation,
Pastor Tara and the SNK Leadership Team