Hello C2 Kids’ Families,

It’s October, and we are “falling” in love with Jesus around here! Upward season wraps up on the 14th. Then, we begin prepping for our Chili Cook-off and BGMC Pie Auction on Sunday, October 29th. We need lots of pies and even more Pie eaters. Please sign up here to bake a pie or two or here to join the Chili cook off. Help us raise lots of money for BGMC!

C2 Kids Elementary Parents, 

This month we are stepping into a new series called “The Loop!” We are talking about having a Durable Faith and Suiting up! You will see our memory verse builds each week, so stay on top of it. We are going to try this out because I think we are all ready for this kind of faith stretching exercise.

We just celebrated our 3rd MVP Party. This time, we asked our students to learn 10 of the 12 Memory Verses. 32 of our C2 Kids met this challenge!!!  This Sunday, we started working toward our next MVP party on January 7th!!!

October 1, 2023 – Free Fall Faith: How can you put your faith into action?
“For if we are faithful to the end, trusting God just as firmly as when we first believed, we will share in all the belongs to Christ.” Hebrews 3:14
Parent Conversation:  What do you think we can learn from today’s verse? What does it look like to put your faith into action throughout an entire lifetime? Do you know anyone like that? If yes, what are they like?

October 8, 2023 – For your eyes only: How do you define the word supernatural?
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” Ephesians 6:10
Parent Conversation: Why do you think it can be so hard to fight lies, shame, and temptations?

October 15, 2023 – Classified Gear: How do you face your struggles?
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” Ephesians 6:10-11
Parent Conversation: We are learning about the invisible battle between good and evil. Share with your child about an invisible battle you have faced. 

October 22, 2023 – Spiritual Decoder: Who is the Holy Spirit?
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Our fight is not against human beings. It is against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly world” Ephesians 6:10-12
Parent Conversation:  When you’re struggling because you’re waiting for God’s plan to win out against evil… Where can you go for help? Who can you talk to about it?

October 29, 2023 – Nex-Gen Sunday
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Our fight is not against human beings. It is against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly world. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.” Ephesians 6:10-13
Kids will be joining us IN SERVICE at 10AM.

Please join us through the YouVersion Bible App Plans for “Durable Faith” (click here) and “Suit Up” to follow along in these devotions. There are 2 different plans this month. I am excited for our kids to study God’s word at home.  You can find the verses and devotion links on our C2 Kids Facebook page.

C2 Kids Preschool Parents,

This month we are saying, “Goodbye Fear! God is here!”  You can click this link to join the “Roaring Rescue” plan on the YouVersion Bible App. Shine and Emily teach our preschoolers a memory verse, a key truth, and a song to help our littles put fear aside and build up their faith in this 6 day devotional series. 

Our C2 Preschool memory verse for this month is, “The LORD your God…says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.”  Isaiah 41:13. Please work with your preschooler to learn this! We will go over it every week for the month of October.

We are looking for Buddies to volunteer in our preschool program. Our desire is for a consistent member with loads of love and patience to serve some of our preschoolers who may need more focused attention.  God’s desire is for all to know Him. Some people need us to show them Jesus in different ways so we are trying out a few news ways. If you would like to jump in and help out with our new special needs ministry, please let me know. 

C2 Kids Nursery Parents, 

This is the fastest growing ministry in our church. It is so fun watching all the growing baby bumps and feeling the anticipation of new little ones, but with all that joy comes the need for more volunteers. If you can give one Sunday a month to hold babies, we would appreciate it. Michelle Crutcher is our Nursery coordinator, and she would love to add you to the schedule.

If you want a great song to add to your song list, we are introducing  Evvie McKinney’s “Ephesians 6” to C2 Kids this week. Play it in your car, and see if you aren’t humming it all day long too!

Have a great month!

Jennifer Daack
Children and Families Pastor