Hello C2 Kids’ Families,
April is here! The flowers are blooming, and the grass is growing again! It really is a wonderful month for families to make special memories. When my boys were little, we made Empty Tomb Rolls. They are so easy and delicious AND a great opener for a conversation that has eternal rewards. You could also share some with your neighbors to start a Jesus conversation with them too. It could lead to an invitation to join us at C2!
Check-In Hours Changing!
As of April 2, 2023, C2 Kids Check-in will close at 10:15 each Sunday. This is a safety procedure that gives us an accurate count of children in all our areas in case of an emergency. If you arrive after 10:15, your child can sit through service with you in the main auditorium, or you can watch from the Venue. Also, please make sure that your child is checked in each Sunday through our system and is given a printed name tag to ensure a more secure dismissal. Children need to be taken to their assigned room and are not allowed to leave that room without prior approval. If changes need to be made to your child’s information, please see the C2 Kids Check-In Volunteer or contact Pastor Jennifer at jenniferd@c2church.com. Thank you for your help!
Speaking of joining us at church, have you signed up to host a trunk for our Easter Trunk Hop Along? April 2nd is the last day to do sign up . Then after Easter service, all the kids can bring their baskets and enjoy the Hop-along to all the trunks for Easter treats!
KIDS CAMP Registration is open until May 1st!!! Please fill out the online form and turn in your paper form before the May 1st deadline. There is also a place online to donate if you would like to help with scholarships, so more of our C2 Kids and Youth can attend camp. It is a powerful week for the campers! There will be a short Parent information meeting on April 16th following service in Surge for anyone interested in going to camp.
Brynn serves as one of our head teachers in Zoom! She is amazing with the preschoolers. Brynn loves Proverbs 3:5-6. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and He will make your path straight.” The preschoolers have taught her to “Lead with flexibility!”She says that if you and the kids are going to have fun, you just can’t control everything! Brynn loves Starbucks coffee and snacks of all kinds!! If you spot her around C2 Kids, let her know how much you appreciate her faithfulness and love for our C2 Kids.
Our Rec Crew is our new middle school ministry. Our Rec Crew Bible study begins April 16th at 9:15 a.m. These 5th and 6th grade students along with their student leaders will be diving into God’s word before church starts every Sunday. Then, they will be serving all over our C2 Kids ministry; in our nursery, preschool, check-in, elementary school worship, and leading our groups! Many times, these transitional years are really hard, but we are locking arms with our middle schoolers and helping them find a place to grow, serve and connect with C2 Students as they transition into youth
group.
Surge Parents,
In March, our lessons were about the Inner You, learning about feelings and how sometimes our feelings lead us off course, but God can correct our steps. This month, we are tackling God’s grace. I heard someone describe His love and grace as scandalous! His love was so lavish that the religious people in his day thought his expression of kindness and grace toward sinners was outrageous and in opposition to the law. Oh that we could learn to love and show grace like He has shown us! He died for us when we were still his enemies. Let’s be people known for His scandalous love. Each week we have a Bible verse to learn and a parent conversation starter for you to engage your child in a God-centered conversation at home. Remember the verses are listed for the week we learn them so they are recited the following week. You can also find them on our C2 Kids Facebook page.
April 2, 2023 – My heart doesn’t measure up, but God’s grace can clean it up
“Everyone has sinned. No one measures up to God’s glory. Romans 3:23
Parent Conversation: Some people say, “Follow your heart.” When do you think that’s good advice and when do you think it’s bad advice?
April 9, 2023 – Jesus makes me God’s friend when I choose to follow Him.
“Say with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord.’ Believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead. Then you will be saved.” Romans 10:9
Parent Conversation: God shows grace to you. How do you think you can show grace to others?
April 16, 2023 – Everyone Sins, but God’s grace wins.
“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23
Parent Conversation: What do you think God’s grace does for us when we choose to follow Jesus?
April 23, 2023 – God’s grace sets me free, and His Holy Spirit Changes me
“…live by the Holy Spirit’s power. Then you will not do what your sinful nature wants you to do.” Galatians 5:16
Parent Conversation: What do you want God’s Holy Spirit to help you change in your heart? Pray about it together.
April 30, 2023 – 5th Sunday Chi Alpha Interactive Worship Experience
It is designed to bridge the gap between knowing and doing to bring true worship to life. We will go deeper into seven of the most common Hebrew words for praise and apply them in the moment. Get ready to experience worshipping God in some new ways!
If you would like to follow along with the Bible study we are doing in Surge, join us for the God’s Grace (click here) devotion. It is an 11-day plan on the YouVersion Bible App. These devotions are great ways to help kids establish a daily devotion time. Walking through them with your child can be the starter for awesome faith talks at home!
Zoom Parents,
If you would like to follow along at home with the devotions your preschoolers are doing during Zoom, click this link to join the “It is Finished” plan on YouVersion. This month, we are learning to love like Jesus. This 6 day plan has songs and a memory verse for your preschooler to enjoy as they learn God’s truth.
Our Zoom memory verse for this month is, “…Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.” John 13:34
Sprout Parents,
It has been awesome having Michelle Crutcher, our new nursery coordinator, welcoming our volunteers and families in nursery. I know that some of you have mentioned that it is refreshing having a familiar face to greet you at drop off. I am super thankful that she has stepped up to help us make our nursery better. If you would like to join our ministry team and help hold babies once a month, please talk to Michelle. There is no greater gift to parents of little ones than to be able to worship knowing their baby is safe and loved.
Liz Curtis Higgs has written a great book on forgiveness called “The Parable fo the Lily.” I have enjoyed her books for years and was very excited to read her children’s books to my kids. She won me over with “Bad Girls of the Bible.” Finally, someone I could identify with! She has quite a few seasonal children’s books, and they are great for starting faith conversations in your home.
I shared Candace Cameron Bure’s Podcast on the C2 Kids Facebook page, and I wanted to add it here too. This season, her co-host is Heather MacFadyen from the “Don’t Mom Alone” podcast. I am confident the conversations these two moms share will be a great encouragement to the rest of us. I will continue to share event reminders and parenting resources on our Facebook page, so I encourage everyone to follow it!
We have a few Fundraising opportunities coming up this month to help send C2 Kids and Youth to Camp this Summer. Panera will donate 20% of our purchases on Wednesday, April 12th from 4-8 pm. Noodles and Company will donate 30% of our purchases all day on Saturday, April 22nd. Finally, Wendy’s will donate 15% of our purchases all day on May 3rd. All you have to do is show the fundraising flyer below at each location before placing your order. Please feel free to distribute the flyers, and make plans to invite some friends to join you!
Jennifer Daack
Children and Families Pastor