SNK Parent Update Email 7.08.26
Hello SNK Families!
Happy July! This month we are continuing our Kingdom Quest adventure as we learn more about God and His Kingdom. One of the greatest gifts of His Kingdom is that we are invited to be a part of God’s family!
Summer is one of my favorite seasons for many reasons, including the special moments it tends to bring. I love being a part of, and hearing about, family vacations, camps, opportunities to serve, and cookouts with family, friends, and neighbors. What fun! These simple moments often can become some of our sweetest memories.
Simultaneously, we know that family life is something we’re all continually learning about. It can be joyful, challenging, and full of opportunities to grow. The same is true as members of God's family! As we follow Jesus together, He teaches us how to love one another, forgive one another, and grow in faith.
This month, our young disciples in training will discover more about God's Kingdom family during our Sunday morning Bible lessons in both our preschool and elementary ministries through 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.
Thank you for partnering with us as we encourage all of the children to grow in the love and fellowship of Jesus in His Kingdom! Please keep reading for upcoming events and more information on Sunday morning lesson topics in Kidz Ministry!
Mark Your Calendars! SNK Special Events:
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 of 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, you can pick up your 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
Parents of soon-to-be Kindergarteners: We want to support you as you begin this next milestone and have a picnic together with you after church August 9th! After our picnic, the children will go with an SNK adult to the playground to play (or an indoor space if raining). As the kids play, we will enjoy conversation together providing tips on how your family can start the school year off right, from both practical and spiritual perspectives. We will end our time together again with the kids, enjoying popsicles! Please RSVP to Patsy Moses (pmoses@stillnaz.com) by August 2nd. We are looking forward to celebrating this milestone with you!
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!
Mark Your Calendars for these Mid-Atlantic District Events:
MAD Kids Camp – July 20 to 24 – More info 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
It is a joy living in God’s Kingdom with you and your family. We continue to keep you in prayer as you grow together in Christ. Looking forward to seeing you all again soon!
With Joy & Appreciation,
Pastor Tara & the SNK Team