All 6th graders and their parents are invited to a brunch in their honor at 9 am May 22nd.
We will have muffins, donuts and a gift for your child. Pastor Steve will have info on the SURGE program of Junior High ministry.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Holy Week
If you do not have a home church, we invite you to spend Holy Week with our church family at Bethany Covenant Church!
Sunday, April 24, 2011 is Easter Sunday!
Worship at 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 am ( No childcare at 7:30)
At 9am children will have a special program just for them in the Lamb’s workshop rooms. Bring your child to Fellowship Hall to settle in at the start of service. We will hear the Easter story in an age appropriate way and make a craft, sing songs and have a snack.
At 10:30, we will have a nursery for ages 6months to age 3. All other children attend the Worship Service.
Also we have many Holy week events~
Tuesday, April 19
6:00 pm - Communion Training for children whose
parents want them to learn about communion at Bethany Covenant Church. Call 472-5545 to reserve a spot.
Thursday, April 21 - Maundy Thursday
7:30 pm - Maundy Thursday Communion Service
This is best for children who can sit still for a little over one hour.
A time of prayers and quiet singing . Communion will be served.
Friday, April 22 - Good Friday
6:00 am - 6:00 pm - All-day Prayer Vigil in Sanctuary
Stop in our Sanctuary any time today to pray alone.
7:30 pm - Service of Tenebrae
This service is best for children who can sit for about one hour.
A time of scripture reading by candlelight and music, ending in darkness. A reminder of the day Jesus died for our sins.
Contact Kelly Tibbitts, Children’s Pastor with any questions
KTibbitts@comcast.net May God bless you and your family this Easter!
(603) 424-4018- Home
Sunday, April 24, 2011 is Easter Sunday!
Worship at 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 am ( No childcare at 7:30)
At 9am children will have a special program just for them in the Lamb’s workshop rooms. Bring your child to Fellowship Hall to settle in at the start of service. We will hear the Easter story in an age appropriate way and make a craft, sing songs and have a snack.
At 10:30, we will have a nursery for ages 6months to age 3. All other children attend the Worship Service.
Also we have many Holy week events~
Tuesday, April 19
6:00 pm - Communion Training for children whose
parents want them to learn about communion at Bethany Covenant Church. Call 472-5545 to reserve a spot.
Thursday, April 21 - Maundy Thursday
7:30 pm - Maundy Thursday Communion Service
This is best for children who can sit still for a little over one hour.
A time of prayers and quiet singing . Communion will be served.
Friday, April 22 - Good Friday
6:00 am - 6:00 pm - All-day Prayer Vigil in Sanctuary
Stop in our Sanctuary any time today to pray alone.
7:30 pm - Service of Tenebrae
This service is best for children who can sit for about one hour.
A time of scripture reading by candlelight and music, ending in darkness. A reminder of the day Jesus died for our sins.
Contact Kelly Tibbitts, Children’s Pastor with any questions
KTibbitts@comcast.net May God bless you and your family this Easter!
(603) 424-4018- Home
Thursday, January 6, 2011
New Year Spiritual Formation Tips for families
As you make your New Year's Resolutions, here are some tips from the Christian Formation Department that will help you bring your child closer to Christ.
Tips for Parents
As parents, we ask ourselves if we can draw on the strength of God and find peace? Can we really know God? Can we talk to God and hear God? Can we lay our burdens on God? Can we have a personal loving relationship with God? Can our children?
As we look through the lens of scripture and our current culture, we believe there are three shifts that need to be made in order to be more effective in providing environments in which the Spirit can be at work to transform lives. These shifts are:
From primary focus on program to personal transformation
Our focus should always be to help our children connect with and grow closer to God.
From head emphasis to heart, head, and hands.
Growing closer to God involves more than just head knowledge.
We also grow closer by what we do. But knowing and doing mean little if our hearts are not open to change.
From primarily segmented to integrated and holistic
Spiritual growth can and should happen in all settings, not just at church.
The church and home are called to partner together to help children and youth grow spiritually.
You are called to be disciples, to be spiritual nurturers. God knows your name and the names of your children. Do not be afraid. Jesus says, “I love you! I am with you, and from now on you will be catching people.”
How do you begin?
Begin today
Being with one thing
Begin with prayer
Trust God
Remember that you can’t change everything at once
Listen to God
G.R.O.W. as parents
Tips for Parents
As parents, we ask ourselves if we can draw on the strength of God and find peace? Can we really know God? Can we talk to God and hear God? Can we lay our burdens on God? Can we have a personal loving relationship with God? Can our children?
As we look through the lens of scripture and our current culture, we believe there are three shifts that need to be made in order to be more effective in providing environments in which the Spirit can be at work to transform lives. These shifts are:
From primary focus on program to personal transformation
Our focus should always be to help our children connect with and grow closer to God.
From head emphasis to heart, head, and hands.
Growing closer to God involves more than just head knowledge.
We also grow closer by what we do. But knowing and doing mean little if our hearts are not open to change.
From primarily segmented to integrated and holistic
Spiritual growth can and should happen in all settings, not just at church.
The church and home are called to partner together to help children and youth grow spiritually.
You are called to be disciples, to be spiritual nurturers. God knows your name and the names of your children. Do not be afraid. Jesus says, “I love you! I am with you, and from now on you will be catching people.”
How do you begin?
Begin today
Being with one thing
Begin with prayer
Trust God
Remember that you can’t change everything at once
Listen to God
G.R.O.W. as parents
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Where do the children go?
Children meet for the following at:
9:00 am Nursery through 6th Grade. Please bring your children downstairs to the Children's programs between 8:50 and 9 am and pick them up 10:10.
10:30 am Nursery through 4th Grade.
For Nursery or Traditional Children’s Sunday School (Grades 1-4) please bring your children down by 10:30 am.
For Children’s worship,(ages 3-Kindergarten and Grades 1-4)..children begin in the service and then will be dismissed after the Children’s Sermon to go down stairs for Children’s Worship. Please pick your children up after the service ends.
9:00 am Nursery through 6th Grade. Please bring your children downstairs to the Children's programs between 8:50 and 9 am and pick them up 10:10.
10:30 am Nursery through 4th Grade.
For Nursery or Traditional Children’s Sunday School (Grades 1-4) please bring your children down by 10:30 am.
For Children’s worship,(ages 3-Kindergarten and Grades 1-4)..children begin in the service and then will be dismissed after the Children’s Sermon to go down stairs for Children’s Worship. Please pick your children up after the service ends.
10:30 Traditional Sunday School
At 10:30,
We offer Contemporary Children's Church for ages 3-5, Grades 1 & 2 and Grades 3 & 4,
We also offer two classes of Traditional Sunday School...Grades 1 & 2 or Grades 3 & 4.
The Traditional Sunday School classes are led by a consistent teacher and include Bible study, Bible verse memorization, Missionary time, and snacks/crafts/activities that reinforce the lesson. Our goal is for children to learn how to apply these Bible lessons in their life and to take steps closer to Christ.
The following is a schedule of lessons for the Fall and Spring.
Jan 9th The Boyhood of Jesus Luke 2:39-52
Jan 16th John Baptizes Jesus Mat 3; Mar 1:1-11; Luke 3:1-22
Jan 23rd Jesus Says NO to Satan Mat 4:1-11; Mar 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-13
Jan 30th Jesus Begins his Work at Cana John 1:35-2:11
Feb 6th Jesus and the Lost Coin & Lost Sheep Luke 15:1-10
Feb 13th Valentine’s Day Party
Feb 20th Nicodemus Talks to Jesus John 3:1-20
Feb 27th A Story of Seeds Matthew 13:1-30, 36-43
Mar 6th Jesus Raises Jairus’s Daughter Mark 5:21-43
Mar 13th How a Little Boy Helped Jesus - Mat 14:13-21; Mar 6:30-44; John 6:1-14
Mar 20th Peter Finds Money in a Fish Matthew 17:24-27
Mar 27th Forgiving One Another Matthew 18:21-35
Apr 3rd James and John Ask for the Best Place Matthew 20:20-28; Mark 10:35-45
Apr 10th A Richman Invites Jesus to Dinner Luke 14:1-24
Apr 17th Palm Sunday – Roman Road
Arp 24th Easter
May 1st Jesus Returns to Heaven Matthew 28:16-20, Acts 1
May 8th Philip the Missionary Acts 8: 1-25
May 15th Philip Preaches to a Stranger Acts 8:26-40
May 22nd The New Jerusalem 1 Corinthians 2:9; Rev 21, 22:1-5
May 24th Memorial Day Weekend
We offer Contemporary Children's Church for ages 3-5, Grades 1 & 2 and Grades 3 & 4,
We also offer two classes of Traditional Sunday School...Grades 1 & 2 or Grades 3 & 4.
The Traditional Sunday School classes are led by a consistent teacher and include Bible study, Bible verse memorization, Missionary time, and snacks/crafts/activities that reinforce the lesson. Our goal is for children to learn how to apply these Bible lessons in their life and to take steps closer to Christ.
The following is a schedule of lessons for the Fall and Spring.
Jan 9th The Boyhood of Jesus Luke 2:39-52
Jan 16th John Baptizes Jesus Mat 3; Mar 1:1-11; Luke 3:1-22
Jan 23rd Jesus Says NO to Satan Mat 4:1-11; Mar 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-13
Jan 30th Jesus Begins his Work at Cana John 1:35-2:11
Feb 6th Jesus and the Lost Coin & Lost Sheep Luke 15:1-10
Feb 13th Valentine’s Day Party
Feb 20th Nicodemus Talks to Jesus John 3:1-20
Feb 27th A Story of Seeds Matthew 13:1-30, 36-43
Mar 6th Jesus Raises Jairus’s Daughter Mark 5:21-43
Mar 13th How a Little Boy Helped Jesus - Mat 14:13-21; Mar 6:30-44; John 6:1-14
Mar 20th Peter Finds Money in a Fish Matthew 17:24-27
Mar 27th Forgiving One Another Matthew 18:21-35
Apr 3rd James and John Ask for the Best Place Matthew 20:20-28; Mark 10:35-45
Apr 10th A Richman Invites Jesus to Dinner Luke 14:1-24
Apr 17th Palm Sunday – Roman Road
Arp 24th Easter
May 1st Jesus Returns to Heaven Matthew 28:16-20, Acts 1
May 8th Philip the Missionary Acts 8: 1-25
May 15th Philip Preaches to a Stranger Acts 8:26-40
May 22nd The New Jerusalem 1 Corinthians 2:9; Rev 21, 22:1-5
May 24th Memorial Day Weekend
Friday, October 8, 2010
9:00 Sunday School
Sunday School is offered for nursery, ages 3 and 4 , age 5 and Kindergarten,
Grades 1-4 and Grades 5 & 6.
Preschool Programs teach one Bible lesson a week using the alphabet as a guide.
A is for Abraham, C is for Caleb, etc.. They study lessons on a two year schedule using the Beginner's Bible.
Connect 1234 is our Workshop Rotation program for grades 1-4. Our teaching method uses multiple workshops for learning a bible story. The same bible story is learned over a three to four week period but each week it is presented in a different format; drama, cooking, art, Science, storytelling, puppetry, games and drama are all used.. The story and the accompanying bible memory verse are emphasized each week to maintain a connection through the rotation.
The strength of this program is the shepherd teams who commit to serving each week. They get to know the children, pray with them and help them apply the Bible to their lives.
Our 2010-2011 rotations include 8 weeks on the Prophets of the Old Testament using "elevate" material by Creative Pastors. We will also study Abraham and Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Miracles, Parables, The 12 disciples, The Resurrection, and the Christmas story using this method. Each week the students go to a different room depending on the rotation. Drop off and pick up are always in Fellowship Hall.
Club 56 is our Sunday Morning program for 5th and 6th graders.we study the Old Testament and put it in chronological order this Fall and study scripture with a plan to "Take it Home" and learn Bible study and life discipleship skills.
This class is taught by a team of 4 families who have committed to teaching this entire year.
Grades 1-4 and Grades 5 & 6.
Preschool Programs teach one Bible lesson a week using the alphabet as a guide.
A is for Abraham, C is for Caleb, etc.. They study lessons on a two year schedule using the Beginner's Bible.
Connect 1234 is our Workshop Rotation program for grades 1-4. Our teaching method uses multiple workshops for learning a bible story. The same bible story is learned over a three to four week period but each week it is presented in a different format; drama, cooking, art, Science, storytelling, puppetry, games and drama are all used.. The story and the accompanying bible memory verse are emphasized each week to maintain a connection through the rotation.
The strength of this program is the shepherd teams who commit to serving each week. They get to know the children, pray with them and help them apply the Bible to their lives.
Our 2010-2011 rotations include 8 weeks on the Prophets of the Old Testament using "elevate" material by Creative Pastors. We will also study Abraham and Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Miracles, Parables, The 12 disciples, The Resurrection, and the Christmas story using this method. Each week the students go to a different room depending on the rotation. Drop off and pick up are always in Fellowship Hall.
Club 56 is our Sunday Morning program for 5th and 6th graders.we study the Old Testament and put it in chronological order this Fall and study scripture with a plan to "Take it Home" and learn Bible study and life discipleship skills.
This class is taught by a team of 4 families who have committed to teaching this entire year.
What we are learning in Children's Church at 10:30
Our Children will study one Bible lesson a week, and learn a scripture that helps them develop a Biblical Worldview. Our desire is that they would look to see how scripture helps them make choices that help them take steps closer to Christ.
Children's Church lessons are taught in a contemporary way with an understanding that all children learn differently. We apply scripture using games, crafts and snacks in our Preschool and elementary age programs. This Winter and Spring, Children in grades 1-4 will study the following Parables.
9 Choose to learn about Jesus
16 What is a parable
23 Lost Coin
30 Salt & Light
Feb 6 Wise & foolish builders
13 Sower
20 Lost sheep
27 Unforgiving servant
March 6 Good Samaritan
13 Persistent friend
20 Rich Fool
27 Great banquet
April 3 Prodigal Son
10 Pharisee & Tax Collector
17 Palm Sunday
24 Easter
May 1 Parable of the Talents
8 Mother’s Day
15 Confirmation Sunday
22 Children’s Sunday
29 Memorial Day
Children's Church lessons are taught in a contemporary way with an understanding that all children learn differently. We apply scripture using games, crafts and snacks in our Preschool and elementary age programs. This Winter and Spring, Children in grades 1-4 will study the following Parables.
9 Choose to learn about Jesus
16 What is a parable
23 Lost Coin
30 Salt & Light
Feb 6 Wise & foolish builders
13 Sower
20 Lost sheep
27 Unforgiving servant
March 6 Good Samaritan
13 Persistent friend
20 Rich Fool
27 Great banquet
April 3 Prodigal Son
10 Pharisee & Tax Collector
17 Palm Sunday
24 Easter
May 1 Parable of the Talents
8 Mother’s Day
15 Confirmation Sunday
22 Children’s Sunday
29 Memorial Day
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