THE BIG PICNIC
Throughout this month, kids will learn that no matter how big their problems are, God is bigger! They can trust God to take care of their problems with His big, strong power.
* Video is the same throughout the month but Adventure Book worksheets/Parent Questions change weekly.
* Video is the same throughout the month but Adventure Book worksheets/Parent Questions change weekly.
MADE TO MOVE: Move the Neighborhoods
Big faith can move impossible mountains.
Faith in Jesus helps us see how we can change our world, our neighborhoods, and our relationships with Him! Faith isn’t just a word we use to sound good. It’s a word that shows a deep belief in and connection to Jesus. We might believe in and act on (put “faith” in) a lot of things we can’t see, but the faith that matters is the faith we have in Jesus. When we believe in our hearts what the Bible says about Christ, and we admit our belief with our mouth, our faith is born. Once our faith is born, we can choose to let it grow and bring glory to God by putting it into action and being generous with what He’s given us.
Faith in Jesus helps us see how we can change our world, our neighborhoods, and our relationships with Him! Faith isn’t just a word we use to sound good. It’s a word that shows a deep belief in and connection to Jesus. We might believe in and act on (put “faith” in) a lot of things we can’t see, but the faith that matters is the faith we have in Jesus. When we believe in our hearts what the Bible says about Christ, and we admit our belief with our mouth, our faith is born. Once our faith is born, we can choose to let it grow and bring glory to God by putting it into action and being generous with what He’s given us.
Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me..."
Matthew 19:14
At Mill Creek, one of our greatest joys is leading and loving on our next generation. Our mission is building real life disciples connected to God, people, purpose and compassion. That begins at birth here at Mill Creek. We strongly believe in guiding, encouraging and supporting parents as they facilitate connection and build on what they teach at home.
- Nursery: Our loving volunteers begin that connection to God as a channel through which His love flows. Our babies - 2 years old learn 1 John 4:8, "God is love".
- Toddler/Pre-school: Our 2's through 4/5 year olds learn how Jesus wants us to connect to people. Kind words and actions are taught as they learn Matthew 7:12, "Do to others what you would want them to do to you".
- Pre-K/Kindergarten: As children enter Preschool through Kindergarten, we begin helping kids learn the pursuit of worship and how they fit into the big God story. To reinforce their connection to God and others they learn Matthew 22:37, 39, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart...soul...mind and love your neighbor as yourself" and Proverbs 16:24, "Kind words are like honey, sweet to the soul and healthy to the body".
- Konnect: Our elementary students (1st-5th grade) begin each service with the adults in "big" church. We start to reinforce the idea that they have a purpose in this world through Ephesians 2:10, "We are his masterpiece, created anew in Christ Jesus". And that purpose for all of us is to love and serve as Romans 12:10 says, "Love each other deeply. Honor others more than yourselves".
