2020-2021 Registration is OPEN!
What does that mean?! Well, we have been busy brainstorming and visioning options for meaningful ministry as we journey through these unprecedented times. This is an evolving process and in some ways will continue to be until September, but most likely we will begin Sunday School through a Zoom platform in 20-30 minute classes. Curriculum is being evaluated for successful application to an online medium. Volunteers still needed!
Limitless! involves busing and even larger numbers of children, so plans are in the works for a video Chapel session (see our Virtual VBS opening videos for springboard potential into a virtual chapel offering). This would be followed by one activity per grade level on a Zoom platform. Previous curriculum is being reviewed for transfer possibilities as well as brand new suitable options. There will be a Doodle poll in mid-August asking for feedback on best time options, given all the new variables for families. Volunteers still needed!
We miss seeing your kids in person, and we greatly look forward to gathering and hugging again. In the meantime, your family's health and the consideration of our staff and volunteers are top priorities as we seek to offer meaningful and fun ministry endeavors throughout the pandemic.
Click here for our Children's Ministry Roadmap Information Packet.
Click here to Register Online.
What does that mean?! Well, we have been busy brainstorming and visioning options for meaningful ministry as we journey through these unprecedented times. This is an evolving process and in some ways will continue to be until September, but most likely we will begin Sunday School through a Zoom platform in 20-30 minute classes. Curriculum is being evaluated for successful application to an online medium. Volunteers still needed!
Limitless! involves busing and even larger numbers of children, so plans are in the works for a video Chapel session (see our Virtual VBS opening videos for springboard potential into a virtual chapel offering). This would be followed by one activity per grade level on a Zoom platform. Previous curriculum is being reviewed for transfer possibilities as well as brand new suitable options. There will be a Doodle poll in mid-August asking for feedback on best time options, given all the new variables for families. Volunteers still needed!
We miss seeing your kids in person, and we greatly look forward to gathering and hugging again. In the meantime, your family's health and the consideration of our staff and volunteers are top priorities as we seek to offer meaningful and fun ministry endeavors throughout the pandemic.
Click here for our Children's Ministry Roadmap Information Packet.
Click here to Register Online.
Children's Homily Videos
Missed our Virtual VBS?
No problem...enjoy it all ON DEMAND
VBS 2020: PANdemic Edition
Theme: The Victory is Won!
See daily activities and video links below.
Explore with us times where God has been faithful to bring his people through seemingly impossible situations. Celebrate hope, faith, and victory with us!
Invite your friends and neighbors! There's room for everyone. All ages welcome!
No problem...enjoy it all ON DEMAND
VBS 2020: PANdemic Edition
Theme: The Victory is Won!
See daily activities and video links below.
Explore with us times where God has been faithful to bring his people through seemingly impossible situations. Celebrate hope, faith, and victory with us!
Invite your friends and neighbors! There's room for everyone. All ages welcome!
VBS: Monday
MOSES AND THE RED SEA
Opening Message from Facebook Live (9:30AM): Click here
Bible Story Skit: Click here
Neighborhood Blessing Activity: Use sidewalk chalk to decorate “Jesus Loves You” on your sidewalk or driveway.
Let’s remind our friends, neighbors, and delivery persons that they are loved!
Imagination Station: Create the scene of the day out of Lego, clay, playdoh, wooden blocks, pipe cleaners, cardboard, etc.
Recreate the Red Sea divided with the pathway God provided for the Israelites to claim their freedom.
Backyard Olympics: Put up two goal posts (or chairs, ladders, etc.) and grab a soccer ball or other rubber ball. Mark a start line and see how many tries it takes to kick the ball in between the goal posts. Adjust the distance from the posts and spacing between posts for the ages of your children. Remember how the Red Sea blocked the Israelites’ path out of slavery and into freedom, but God created a path forward.
VBS: Monday
MOSES AND THE RED SEA
Opening Message from Facebook Live (9:30AM): Click here
Bible Story Skit: Click here
Neighborhood Blessing Activity: Use sidewalk chalk to decorate “Jesus Loves You” on your sidewalk or driveway.
Let’s remind our friends, neighbors, and delivery persons that they are loved!
Imagination Station: Create the scene of the day out of Lego, clay, playdoh, wooden blocks, pipe cleaners, cardboard, etc.
Recreate the Red Sea divided with the pathway God provided for the Israelites to claim their freedom.
Backyard Olympics: Put up two goal posts (or chairs, ladders, etc.) and grab a soccer ball or other rubber ball. Mark a start line and see how many tries it takes to kick the ball in between the goal posts. Adjust the distance from the posts and spacing between posts for the ages of your children. Remember how the Red Sea blocked the Israelites’ path out of slavery and into freedom, but God created a path forward.
VBS: Tuesday
JOSHUA AND THE BATTLE OF JERICHO
Opening Message from Facebook Live (9:30AM): Click here
Bible Story Skit: Click here
Neighborhood Blessing Activity: Make a sign or poster to hang in your window saying “Be Strong!”
Imagination Station: Create the scene of the day out of Lego, clay, playdoh, wooden blocks, pipe cleaners, cardboard, etc.
Recreate the walls of Jericho .
Backyard Olympics: Grab and OLD pillowcase. Mark out a circular pattern in the yard. Run a sack race around the circle in your pillowcase. Think of how Joshua and his friends went around Jericho many times, trusting that God had a plan for their victory. (For young children, they can hop or skip without the pillowcase.)
VBS: Wednesday
THE RESURRECTION
Opening Message from Facebook Live (9:30AM): Click here
Bible Story Skit: Click here
Neighborhood Blessing Activity: Create a hop-scotch pattern on your sidewalk for neighborhood walkers to use. Feel free to add hearts, flowers, smiley faces, etc to the design. Let’s give our friends, neighbors, and delivery persons something to smile about!
Imagination Station: Create the scene of the day out of Lego, clay, playdoh, wooden blocks, pipe cleaners, cardboard, etc.
Recreate the empty tomb from Easter Sunday.
Backyard Olympics: Create a cave with chairs and blankets in the backyard. Make a starting line on the opposite side of the yard. See how fast you can run to look inside the cave and come back to start yelling “He’s not here!” (You may create a relay race with teams if you have several participants.) Remember that death could not hold Jesus. Jesus has won the victory for us!
VBS: Thursday
RUNNING WITH VICTORY
Opening Message from Facebook Live (9:30AM): Click here
Neighborhood Blessing Activity: Make or buy a treat (cookies, candy, etc.) and place them on your neighbor’s doorstep with a note that says, “You are Loved”.
Imagination Station: Create the scene of the day out of Lego, clay, playdoh, wooden blocks, pipe cleaners, cardboard, etc.
The cross- symbolizing our source of hope and victory; Design your very own victory medal that you can wear during our Victory Lap at 5pm in Bethel’s Parking Lot.
Backyard Olympics: Create an obstacle course with chairs, toys, etc. Use a blindfold and have your partner talk you through the obstacle course to get to the other side. For younger children, the partner can lead them by the hand. We walk by faith, not by sight!
During this time of social distancing as we work to slow the spread of COVID-19, here are some resources we hope will bless your family.
How to Talk with Your Kids about Uncertain Times
Friends, we are living in uncertain times. Planning has changed by the day if not the hour. So, what do we tell our children who are scared, confused, or just plain bored?
- First, we remind them that our God is faithful, trustworthy and he alone is our hope (Hebrews 10:23). While life can sometimes dish out more than it seems we can handle, remember that it’s never more than God can handle. God never promised us an easy life or to take away all our hardships (John 16:33), but He does promise to be with us every step of the way (Matthew 28:20). We are called to walk by faith, not by sight (2 Cor 5:7).
- Be honest with your children about what is going on and the uncertainty of when things will be "back to normal", but remember to keep it at their age level. There is a virus that many people are getting right now and we need to be apart to help stop sharing those germs with others. For some people who get sick, it is like a bad cold. Other people do get really sick and we need to do our part to protect everyone.
- Future planning? We don't know right now about sports teams, summer camps, and vacations. Encourage children to just make the most of today. Join them in that endeavor. Regret and worry are twin thieves that rob us of the joy we can find in today. We do not live in the past nor the future, so help your children find something to be grateful for in the present.
- Now is a time to lean in closer to the God who holds the whole world in his hand, a time to be the hands and feet of Jesus by calling people who are unable to leave their homes, and by giving money to help others like we do through our Community Action Center.
- Pray together. Pray for the healthcare workers, pray for those who are sick, for those who cannot work right now, for those who work in grocery stores and truckers, for scientists as they work to develop treatments and vaccines, and for our leaders at every level. Listen for what God will reveal, and embrace his peace which passes all understanding. In the rest of John 16:33, Jesus tells us to “take heart, I have overcome the world.” As we look to the promise of Easter, let’s remind our children that we serve a mighty God and the battle has already been won. There is nothing left to fear.
Notes from the Nursery: stay connected here on our Bethel Nursery Facebook page
What has Sammy the Sloth has been up to now?!
What has Sammy the Sloth has been up to now?!
Children are free to live fully
when they know they are created by
and loved unconditionally by God through Jesus.
We aim to bridge the kids’ church, school and home lives with Biblical teachings and a hands-on approach to living out God’s promises that “with God all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26), and He “works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose” (Rom 8:28).
By allowing God to be Lord over our lives, rather than an activity we check off on Sundays or Wednesdays, we unleash His limitless power do amazing things in and through our lives.
when they know they are created by
and loved unconditionally by God through Jesus.
We aim to bridge the kids’ church, school and home lives with Biblical teachings and a hands-on approach to living out God’s promises that “with God all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26), and He “works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose” (Rom 8:28).
By allowing God to be Lord over our lives, rather than an activity we check off on Sundays or Wednesdays, we unleash His limitless power do amazing things in and through our lives.
The 2019-2020 Children's Ministry calendar is available now: click here!
Bethel's Children's Ministry Programming:
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Sunday School
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Nursery
The mission of the Bethel Nursery is to provide a safe, loving, fun and comfortable beginning for a child’s faith formation.
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Limitless!
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Retreats
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Bethel Children & Youth Ministries Mission Statement
To help our children/youth Be the Light of Christ in the church and the world we will:
To help our children/youth Be the Light of Christ in the church and the world we will:
- Help our children/youth find their place in the church and in our world by providing connections with other youth, children, and adults of faith;
- Involve our children/youth in the life of the church through worship, evangelism, learning, fellowship, and service as a path toward discipleship;
- Provide experiences that will allow them to develop and explore their faith so, as they move into adulthood, they will have a faith that will go with them and grow with them;
- Equip and empower parents as partners on the journey of faith development for their children
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Our Children's Ministry programs are led by Brenda Atzinger. For more information click here, to register please click here or contact Brenda with questions or to become involved!
batzinger@bethelnorthfield.org Director of Children's Ministry 507-786-8878 |