A VOICE IN THE NIGHT
Start your day by praying to God, and talk and listen to Him ALL DAY LONG! Even if you go really far away or visit other places, He’s always listening. This month we will learn about Samuel. His story will teach kids that God is always ready to talk with us.
IN HERE, OUT THERE: We Work Together
God’s love is meant to be shared everywhere! As the Church, or God’s family, we take our love for Jesus into the world! We love others, we do acts of service, and we work together as the body of Christ, God’s Church.
When you hear the word “church,” you might think of a building you visit on weekends. But the Church is more than a building. It’s you! When you choose to follow Jesus, you become part of the big family of God, called the capital “C” Church. We love Jesus everywhere we go. We use what we have to share Him with others. And we work together to make sure everyone knows they’re welcome in God’s family.
When you hear the word “church,” you might think of a building you visit on weekends. But the Church is more than a building. It’s you! When you choose to follow Jesus, you become part of the big family of God, called the capital “C” Church. We love Jesus everywhere we go. We use what we have to share Him with others. And we work together to make sure everyone knows they’re welcome in God’s family.
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".
