Monday, July 1 – Wednesday, July 3, 2019 9:00am-3:00pm** (drop-off begins at 8:45am) AHOY! Mates, We’ll soon be setting sail for GOD & ME @SEA VBS and registration is now open! Come dive into the waters and explore God’s Word through the theme of the sea from July 1-July 3 9:00am-3:00pm (drop off begins at…
Jesus is the Way to Heaven Death is a tough topic, especially for children. It’s challenging to explain why people die and what happens to them after they die. Some kids have little experience with death, while others may have had their world turned upside-down by a loved one’s passing. Death is sin’s ultimate “sting,”…
Easter Reveals Jesus’ Strength and Power To share Easter’s good news-and Jesus’ power-with your children, emphasize that Jesus wants us to be his friend and live with him forever, too. In this month’s newsletter, you’ll find fresh ideas to enhance your family’s Easter celebrations. Highlights of this issue include: Insights, ideas, and activities that illustrate…
Jesus Always Forgives and Forgets People of all ages often have a tough time forgiving others-or asking for forgiveness. Letting go of our hurt and anger when we’ve been wronged can be challenging. And admitting when we’ve messed up is rough on the ego. Thankfully, Jesus provides us with complete forgiveness and also shows us…
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.” (Psalm 51:10 KJV) Begin the Lenten journey with us! We welcome you to worship with Trinity, Redeemer East Side, and Resurrection Life NYC as we spend time in song, reflection, remembrance, and prayer at our Ash Wednesday service…
How to Delight in God’s Loving Laws Throughout the Bible, it’s clear that disobedience is serious and has big consequences. Yet our loving God longs to forgive us, restore us, and reconcile us to himself. He created loving laws that help keep us safe and healthy. In this month’s newsletter, you’ll find high-impact ways to…
God Created YOU with a Purpose Children are usually intrigued by the creatures God fashioned to fill the air, water,and land. Most children’s Bibles colorfully depict the variety of marvelous animals God made. Yet it’s also important to emphasize God’s final creative act before resting: making people in his own image. In this month’s newsletter,…
December 2018: Make Christmas Come Alive for Children When we tell kids Bible “stories,” the line between fact and fiction can sometimes get blurry. Use these ideas to emphasize the real-life, real-person aspect of Christmas with your children this year. In this month’s newsletter, you’ll find tons of ideas to explore the most wonderful and…
November 2018: Help Your Kids Develop a Heart for Service Serving is a privilege – one people of all ages can engage in daily. Major projects and trips aren’t required! When we teach children to serve, we’re also teaching them to become servants for life. That’s because kids who serve become adults who serve. Use…