Sunday School and Parent Resources
APRIL THEME
From retro toys to fashion trends, we all love a good throwback. (Especially for grown-ups because it reminds us of being young again.) There are things that remind us of a moment in time, but other things feel timeless and like they’re always in style. In this series, kids will travel through the decades and see that the teachings of Jesus in the Gospels are always trending. As we hear from Jesus, we’ll see it’s always good to be humble, we can always forgive, Jesus is always fair, and love always needs action.
From retro toys to fashion trends, we all love a good throwback. (Especially for grown-ups because it reminds us of being young again.) There are things that remind us of a moment in time, but other things feel timeless and like they’re always in style. In this series, kids will travel through the decades and see that the teachings of Jesus in the Gospels are always trending. As we hear from Jesus, we’ll see it’s always good to be humble, we can always forgive, Jesus is always fair, and love always needs action.
SCHOOL YA UP!
Check out our latest Sunday School lesson video and see what we're learning about.
Check out our latest Sunday School lesson video and see what we're learning about.
THINK ABOUT IT!
Read this week's scripture and talk as a family. Use these conversation starters to get the discussion going.
Read this week's scripture and talk as a family. Use these conversation starters to get the discussion going.
BUFFALO GROVE CAMPUS
Children's Sunday School...9:00am most Sundays
At 9:00am, the Nursery team is ready to take care of babies and learn alongside preschoolers up through 4 years old.
Our Kindergarten through 5th grade students start out together and then break off into classrooms of K-2 and 3-5.
**The Nursery is open for families to use together on their own during our 10:30am service.**
2nd Sunday of Each Month
The 2nd Sunday of each month, children begin in the Sanctuary with their family, then head to Sunday School with teachers after the Children's Sermon.
Periodically...
On occasion, we will not have Sunday School at the Buffalo Grove campus, in order to give families a chance to worship together. It's SO IMPORTANT for kids to learn how to be in the service. Books and coloring activities will be available.
Check out this article about why.
Children's Sunday School...9:00am most Sundays
At 9:00am, the Nursery team is ready to take care of babies and learn alongside preschoolers up through 4 years old.
Our Kindergarten through 5th grade students start out together and then break off into classrooms of K-2 and 3-5.
**The Nursery is open for families to use together on their own during our 10:30am service.**
2nd Sunday of Each Month
The 2nd Sunday of each month, children begin in the Sanctuary with their family, then head to Sunday School with teachers after the Children's Sermon.
Periodically...
On occasion, we will not have Sunday School at the Buffalo Grove campus, in order to give families a chance to worship together. It's SO IMPORTANT for kids to learn how to be in the service. Books and coloring activities will be available.
Check out this article about why.
April 7
Kids will hear Jesus teach about the speck and the plank.
BIG IDEA: It's always good to be humble.
BIBLE: Matthew 7:1–5; John 20:19–31
April 14
Children will begin in the Sanctuary with their families, and after the Children's Sermon, will head back to Sunday School.
**3rd-5th graders will help in the Food Pantry this morning!**
Kids will hear Jesus share a parable about the unforgiving servant.
BIG IDEA: We can always forgive.
BIBLE: Matthew 18:23–35; 1 John 3:1–7
April 21
Kids will hear Jesus tell a story about the workers in the vineyard.
BIG IDEA: Jesus is always fair.
BIBLE: Matthew 20:1–16; John 10:11–18
April 28
**SSSHHHH...Kids and youth will work on surprises for volunteers!**
Kids will hear Jesus share a story about a rich man and a poor man named Lazarus .
BIG IDEA: Love always needs action.
BIBLE: 1 John 4:7–2
Kids will hear Jesus teach about the speck and the plank.
BIG IDEA: It's always good to be humble.
BIBLE: Matthew 7:1–5; John 20:19–31
April 14
Children will begin in the Sanctuary with their families, and after the Children's Sermon, will head back to Sunday School.
**3rd-5th graders will help in the Food Pantry this morning!**
Kids will hear Jesus share a parable about the unforgiving servant.
BIG IDEA: We can always forgive.
BIBLE: Matthew 18:23–35; 1 John 3:1–7
April 21
Kids will hear Jesus tell a story about the workers in the vineyard.
BIG IDEA: Jesus is always fair.
BIBLE: Matthew 20:1–16; John 10:11–18
April 28
**SSSHHHH...Kids and youth will work on surprises for volunteers!**
Kids will hear Jesus share a story about a rich man and a poor man named Lazarus .
BIG IDEA: Love always needs action.
BIBLE: 1 John 4:7–2
DEERFIELD CAMPUS
Children's Sunday School...10:00am most Sundays
At 10:00am, children who are preschool aged through 5th grade begin in the Sanctuary with their family, then are dismissed to Sunday School after the opening prayer.
Periodically...
On occasion, we will not have Sunday School at the Deerfield campus, in order to give families a chance to worship together. It's SO IMPORTANT for kids to learn how to be in the service. Books and coloring activities will be available.
Check out this article about why.
Children's Sunday School...10:00am most Sundays
At 10:00am, children who are preschool aged through 5th grade begin in the Sanctuary with their family, then are dismissed to Sunday School after the opening prayer.
Periodically...
On occasion, we will not have Sunday School at the Deerfield campus, in order to give families a chance to worship together. It's SO IMPORTANT for kids to learn how to be in the service. Books and coloring activities will be available.
Check out this article about why.
April 7
Kids will hear Jesus teach about the speck and the plank.
BIG IDEA: It's always good to be humble.
BIBLE: Matthew 7:1–5; John 20:19–31
April 14
Kids will hear Jesus share a parable about the unforgiving servant.
BIG IDEA: We can always forgive.
BIBLE: Matthew 18:23–35; 1 John 3:1–7
April 21
Kids will hear Jesus tell a story about the workers in the vineyard.
BIG IDEA: Jesus is always fair.
BIBLE: Matthew 20:1–16; John 10:11–18
April 28
**SSSHHHH...Kids and youth will work on surprises for volunteers!**
Kids will hear Jesus share a story about a rich man and a poor man named Lazarus .
BIG IDEA: Love always needs action.
BIBLE: 1 John 4:7–2
Kids will hear Jesus teach about the speck and the plank.
BIG IDEA: It's always good to be humble.
BIBLE: Matthew 7:1–5; John 20:19–31
April 14
Kids will hear Jesus share a parable about the unforgiving servant.
BIG IDEA: We can always forgive.
BIBLE: Matthew 18:23–35; 1 John 3:1–7
April 21
Kids will hear Jesus tell a story about the workers in the vineyard.
BIG IDEA: Jesus is always fair.
BIBLE: Matthew 20:1–16; John 10:11–18
April 28
**SSSHHHH...Kids and youth will work on surprises for volunteers!**
Kids will hear Jesus share a story about a rich man and a poor man named Lazarus .
BIG IDEA: Love always needs action.
BIBLE: 1 John 4:7–2
What's Happening Outside of Sunday School?!
(all events open to children and families from BOTH campuses!)
3rd GRADE GOD SQUAD and CLUB 45
We just wrapped up our 3rd through 5th grade gatherings for the 23-24 school year. Congratulations to our 5th graders who graduated up to Youth Group!
We look forward to gathering our newest 3rd through 5th graders again in the fall, beginning September 2024. Watch for our new schedule coming soon. We'll continue to gather for food, fellowship, and fun once or twice a month on Sunday evenings from 5pm-7pm. $3 per evening.* Friends are ALWAYS welcome!
*Scholarship money available!!! Just reach out to Miss Jenn.
We just wrapped up our 3rd through 5th grade gatherings for the 23-24 school year. Congratulations to our 5th graders who graduated up to Youth Group!
We look forward to gathering our newest 3rd through 5th graders again in the fall, beginning September 2024. Watch for our new schedule coming soon. We'll continue to gather for food, fellowship, and fun once or twice a month on Sunday evenings from 5pm-7pm. $3 per evening.* Friends are ALWAYS welcome!
*Scholarship money available!!! Just reach out to Miss Jenn.
KINGSWOOD ON THE MOVE!
Here's the scoop! Even though we have finished up this school year's 3rd through 5th grade events, our Kingswood Kids and Students have lots of sweet fun in store for this summer!
Don't melt before checking back here soon to get all of the info, including dates, times, and locations, of our exciting summer events for the whole church!
I scream, you scream, we all scream for our new summer series!
Here's the scoop! Even though we have finished up this school year's 3rd through 5th grade events, our Kingswood Kids and Students have lots of sweet fun in store for this summer!
Don't melt before checking back here soon to get all of the info, including dates, times, and locations, of our exciting summer events for the whole church!
I scream, you scream, we all scream for our new summer series!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!
Save the dates for Sunday, June 23 through Wednesday, June 26.
Rising kindergartners through rising 5th graders are invited to join us each evening from 5pm-7:30pm...with dinner included! We will also have a 2-night Nursery/Preschool program.
Registration for volunteers will open May 1st.
Registration for Wild Life Explorers (campers!) will open June 1st.
Think about the weirdest animals you know. What noise does an aardvark make? Is an axolotl really smiling? Are
glass frogs made of real glass? Is a wombat a type of bat? It’s wild that God helps each animal grow and thrive . . . and us, too! Wild Life is 4-day adventure where kids discover how special they are to God and how wild it is that they can share their story, use their gifts, spend time with God, and spend time with others.
Save the dates for Sunday, June 23 through Wednesday, June 26.
Rising kindergartners through rising 5th graders are invited to join us each evening from 5pm-7:30pm...with dinner included! We will also have a 2-night Nursery/Preschool program.
Registration for volunteers will open May 1st.
Registration for Wild Life Explorers (campers!) will open June 1st.
Think about the weirdest animals you know. What noise does an aardvark make? Is an axolotl really smiling? Are
glass frogs made of real glass? Is a wombat a type of bat? It’s wild that God helps each animal grow and thrive . . . and us, too! Wild Life is 4-day adventure where kids discover how special they are to God and how wild it is that they can share their story, use their gifts, spend time with God, and spend time with others.
What KIDS asked for on their webpage!
Service Opportunities to Help Others
Did you know that Gratitude Generation is a local nonprofit organization that is making generational waves?! And...they are housed in our Deerfield site campus at 815 Rosemary Terrace in Deerfield, IL.
They do a tremendous amount of compassionate work in our community, for others,
teaching the next generation of children and families how to serve.
We've been thrilled to partner with them at events we've held, and we support their mission to
support neighbors in need while building a new generation of service-minded leaders.
Check out the many opportunities they have for kids and teens.
Seriously...they're amazing!
Parent Tips & Opportunities
YOU are rocking this parent gig, we know! But just in case you're wondering, check out this parent resource for all kinds of GREAT info. Parent Cue is one of our favorite resources for parenting.
Ever wonder what activities you can do with your kiddos to strengthen their faith? Group's childrensministry.com has all kinds of fun articles and activities for kids at church and at home!
The Stewardship Team is offering a study for those looking to strengthen their financial well-being and future as people of faith. Participants will address issues like saving, giving, expenses, long-term planning, eliminating debt, and planning for retirement. Those who have taken the course in the past benefited from the learning and grew in faith and knowledge. If you would like to participate, please attend an online informational meeting at 7 pm on Tuesday, May 14. The study schedule and dates will be set at that meeting. Please sign up for the informational meeting so we can send the ZOOM link before the meeting.
Sign up HERE!
Sign up HERE!
Do you love pumpkins?
Love to organize, connect with people in our community, and serve others?
Check out our Pumpkin Patch Coordinator/Supervisor position(s) and see if God is calling you to help here.
Love to organize, connect with people in our community, and serve others?
Check out our Pumpkin Patch Coordinator/Supervisor position(s) and see if God is calling you to help here.
