SNK Volunteer Update Email 10.12.26
Hello SNK Team!
How are you? How was your week? My hope is that you found moments to pause, notice our God’s great wonders, and thank Him.
His wonders are all around us! Waking up to a new morning, the beautiful Fall sunshine and cool breezes, the laughter and play of children, good news you didn’t expect to hear, a smile or kind word from a friend.
“Who is like you – majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders?” (Exodus 15:11b)
Our God works big wonders too, so “pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel” (Ephesians 6:18-19).
With wonder and prayer in mind, here are some highlights and important information pertaining to this ministry we share together with Christ:
The new Wonder Ink curriculum trial for preschool and elementary has begun! Please continue to join together in prayer for wisdom and discernment as we explore this potential change this season, keeping our same mission of “Jesus to all generations”. ❤️
If you’ve served in Preschool or Elementary this October, please take a few moments to complete this important survey as our trial comes to a close: SNK Ministry Team Survey
We welcome your honest feedback, including suggestions for improvement! Your experiences and insights matter, and we want to hear what’s working well and where we can grow. Your feedback will help us prayerfully discern how this curriculum is serving the kids and supporting their faith journey. Thank you for being a part of this adventure with us!
Mark Your Calendars! SNK Special Events:
· Family Night - Tuesdays
o An evening for ALL ages!
o 6:30-8:00pm
o Learn more and sign-up here: https://www.stillnaz.com/familynight
o Interested in serving with children’s ministry Tuesday nights? Contact Elaine Briggs, Bloom Coordinator or Pastor Tara
· Day2Pray/Night2Pray4York – October 27
o Sign up to join our church in praying for York County: PRAY4YORK
o We end the day of prayer by praying together as a church family at Prayer Night
6:30pm at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus
(There is no Bloom/Family Night on Prayer Nights)
· Fall Fest 2026! – October 31
YCC Impact and Stillnaz Kids Ministries are joining together again to bring an all-church Fall Fest! Join us at YCC on October 31st from 6:00 to 8:00pm for a fun-filled evening for the whole family!
Miss decorating and giving out candy for Trunk-or-Treat? You can sign-up to decorate a table at YCC and give out candy!
Sealed candy donations are now being accepted at both church locations.
We hope to see you there! https://www.stillnaz.com/serve
Please take time to attend to the following important reminders. 😊
Important Updates &Reminders:
1. Early Childhood (Nursery) & Preschool Volunteers – This is a friendly reminder that there should be no personal snacks or beverages (other than water bottles) in the rooms for the safety and well-being of these precious little ones. This reminder is also coming from the daycare. We want to make sure we are not leaving spills or hazards for the children in childcare. Thank you so much for your understanding and cooperation.
2. Elementary Volunteers – All beverages should have lids, and the children should only be allowed to bring in water. This prevents spills and stains. Water bottles and drinks with lids can be stored at the back table by the entrance. There should be no snacks in the elementary worship space Sunday mornings.
3. The daycare asks that we please remember to lock away all hand sanitizer due to the safety risk for the young children. Let’s be good stewards and share our space together with the grace and care of our Savior.
4. Please Read This: As the number of children joining us in kids’ worship continues to grow (praise the Lord!), we want to ensure every child is safe, seen, and loved while having opportunities to grow in their faith. To do this well, we need more caring adults to come alongside our children and help make each experience meaningful! Family Ministry has volunteer needs across all age levels. This month is particularly low in volunteers for Elementary. 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! (stillnaz.com/serve for new volunteers; contact Trudy or Pastor Tara to serve an additional Sunday).
5. Please remember to take a moment to click “accept” or “decline” on your Planning Center invites, and be sure to put in your Block-out dates. This helps us know what areas are filled and need filled for each Sunday. (Thank you!)
6. Please remember to check tags before allowing children to leave with an adult. The adult must have a tag to take a child out of a worship space or classroom. Older siblings under the age of 18 cannot pick-up their siblings.
7. As we shepherd these precious children our God has entrusted to us, let's remember to pray with them, listen to their stories, play, and remind them how amazing and wonderfully made they all are by our amazing and wonderful God!
Please keep reading for Sunday morning lesson topics coming up and feel free to check-out the included devo links to talk with our families about! 😊
October Lesson Topics for Preschool & Elementary
Week 1 Wonder Truth - Because God knows me, I am known.
Scripture: Genesis 2:7, 15, 22; Psalm 8
Week 2 Wonder Truth - Because Jesus loves me, I am loved.
Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23, John 3:16-17
Week 3 Wonder Truth - Because the Holy Spirit leads me, I am led.
Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-27, John 14:15-21, 25-26
Week 4 Wonder Truth - Because of Jesus, I am a child of God.
· Scripture: Galatians 3:5-7, 10-14, 3:26
· Family Devotional Video – Week 4
Wonder Ink Core Values:
· God knows me
· Jesus loves me
· The Holy Spirit leads me
· I am a child of God
We also welcome you to check out the Wonder Ink Spotify Music Link Here!
It truly is a gift to serve alongside each of you! Thank you, thank you, for continuing to be committed servants of Christ working together to disciple His young ones.
With Joy & Appreciation,
Pastor Tara and the SNK Leadership Team