Grace Kids Weekly Update
April 23rd
Happy Friday! We hope you had a great week--spring is here! Please join us on Sunday at 9:00 (masked service) or 10:30am! If you can't worship at Grace Church, join us online! Click Here: Grace Kids Online
This week:
What We Are Learning in GraceKids
Lesson: Jesus Talks to the Samaritan Woman (John 4:1-42)
Bible Point: Jesus loves everyone...and wants us to believe in him.
Memory Verse: "So now I am giving you a new commandment. Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other." John 13:34
IMPORTANT UPDATES
Please let me know if your family is planning to come to the GraceKids & Grace Student Ministries Gathering on Saturday, April 24th at 4:30pm!! Please bring a dessert or side dish to share!
Interested in hearing more about the future of Grace Church? Click HERE to sign up for a Town Hall Meeting.
Future Happenings in GraceKids
APRIL 24: GraceKids AND Grace Student Ministries Family Night, 4:30pm @ Elizabeth Township Park, north of Lititz. Pizza, play, fellowship and more! Let us know you are coming! (116 E 28th Division Hwy, Lititz)
MAY 21 & 22: Father/Son Campout at Grace Church! Please register HERE.
May 23: Church Picnic and Baptisms! If your child is interested in baptism, please click HERE to sign up or contact Alli Swords for more information!
June 5th: Family Day at Camp Conquest! Register for this Free Event! Family Fun Registration Link
June 10: Grace Church Family Event! Sky Zone from 6-8pm! Enjoy two hours for FREE to jump with your family!!
June 20: Child Dedication Sunday. Interested in having your child dedicated? Please click HERE to register or contact Alli Swords for more information and to sign up.
June 27: Grace Church 50th Celebration--it's going to be AWESOME!
JUNE 28 - JULY 2: Camp Conquest Day Camp! A bus will be coming to Grace Church to take kids to Day Camp this week! Click here to sign up and view other events!
JULY 19 - JULY 23: VBS @ Grace Church-- Mark your calendars now!!
April 18th
Happy Friday! We hope you had a great week--spring is here! Please join us on Sunday at 9:00 (masked service) or 10:30am! If you can't worship at Grace Church, join us online! Click Here: Grace Kids Online
This week:
What We Are Learning in GraceKids
Lesson: Jesus Welcomes Children (Luke 18:15-17)
Bible Point: Jesus loves everyone and pays attention to us.
Memory Verse: "So now I am giving you a new commandment. Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other." John 13:34
IMPORTANT UPDATES
Please let me know if your family is planning to come to the GraceKids & Grace Student Ministries Gathering on Saturday, April 24th!! Please bring a dessert or side dish to share!
Interested in hearing more about the future of Grace Church? Click HERE to sign up for a Town Hall Meeting.
Future Happenings in GraceKids
APRIL 24: GraceKids AND Grace Student Ministries Family Night, 4pm @ Elizabeth Township Park, north of Lititz. Pizza, play, fellowship and more! Let us know you are coming!
MAY 21 & 22: Father/Son Campout at Grace Church! More Details coming! (Ages 4ish-12ish)
June 5th: Family Day at Camp Conquest! Register for this Free Event! Family Fun Registration Link
JUNE 28 - JULY 2: Camp Conquest Day Camp! A bus will be coming to Grace Church to take kids to Day Camp this week! Click here to sign up and view other events!
JULY 19 - JULY 23: VBS @ Grace Church-- Mark your calendars now!!
April 11: House of Champions Sunday
Happy Friday! We hope you had a great week--spring is here! Please join us on Sunday at 9:00 (masked service) or 10:30am! If you can't worship at Grace Church, join us online! Click Here: Grace Kids Online
This week:
EXCITEMENT is brewing around here! THIS SUNDAY we have kids singing on stage, pies being thrown around all morning, a special kids surprise in the lobby, experiments involving baking soda and vinegar, and helium balloons. Most of all, we are excited to share a vision for GraceKids and Grace Students that will propel us into the future. You don't want to miss it!!
IMPORTANT UPDATES
Please view important dates below and mark them on your calendar!
Interested in hearing more about the future of Grace Church? Click HERE to sign up for a Town Hall Meeting.
Future Happenings in GraceKids
APRIL 24: GraceKids AND Grace Student Ministries Family Night, 4pm @ Elizabeth Township Park, north of Lititz. Pizza, play, fellowship and more!
MAY 21 & 22: Father/Son Campout at Grace Church! More Details coming! (Ages 4ish-12ish)
JUNE 28 - JULY 2: Camp Conquest Day Camp! A bus will be coming to Grace Church to take kids to Day Camp this week! Click here to sign up and view other events!
JULY 19 - JULY 23: VBS @ Grace Church-- Mark your calendars now!
april 2nd
Happy Friday! We hope you had a great week--spring is coming! Please join us on Sunday at 9:00 (masked service) or 10:30am! If you can't worship at Grace Church, join us online! Click Here: Grace Kids Online
This week:
Easter Sunday services are at 9:00 (masked) and 10:30 (masks optional). In addition to a DONUT WALL and FREE COFFEE, we be running a FREE photo booth with an awesome floral backdrop!! Please note: We have care available for our nursery (0-23 months) and toddlers (2s/3s). We will have "praise bags" for children to enjoy during this family service!
IMPORTANT UPDATES
Praise Team Rehearsal on April 7th from 5:45-6:45. If you didn't receive the email or wish to sign up, please contact me as soon as possible! alli.swords@gracelititz.org!
Does your child want to throw a pie in the face of Pastor Tim (big stage), Mr. Mitch and Mr. Nevin (Grace Kids Room) on April 11th to celebrate reaching our tithing goal??!! Please let me know if your child is interested! We will pull names out of a hat early next week!
Impossible, Possible
One Thing Remains
Future Happenings in GraceKids
April 4: Easter Sunday (Childcare for ages 0-3 only)
April 11: House of Champions Sunday! Please mark your calendars for this morning NOW! Children will be singing for both services and participating in a kid and youth-led "big" church Sunday!
NEW: April 24: GraceKids and Grace Student Ministries Family Gathering! 4pm @ Elizabeth Township Park, north of Lititz.
May 21st & 22nd: Father/Son Campout at Grace Church! More Details soon!
June 28-July 2: Summer is coming! And so is Camp Conquest Day Camp! A bus will be coming to Grace Church to take kids to Day Camp this week! Click here to sign up and view other events!
July 19-July 23: VBS @ GRACE CHURCH: Mark your calendars now!
August 14: Sports-A-Palooza at Grace Church! Mark you calendars now!
March 26th
Happy Friday! We hope you had a great week--spring is coming! Please join us on Sunday at 9:00 (masked service) or 10:30am! If you can't worship at Grace Church, join us online! Click Here: Grace Kids Online
This week:
What We Are Learning in GraceKids
Lesson: Jesus Rides into Jerusalem on a Donkey (Matthew 21:1-11)
Bible Point: We Celebrate Jesus because He's our forever friend!
Memory Verse: "For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only son." John 3:16
IMPORTANT UPDATES
We are trying to raise $300 for the G.R.O.W home. Bring in your tithes and offerings on Sunday!
Monthly Challenge Boards are due for a prize THIS SUNDAY!
Please practice the following songs for our House of Champion Sunday! Please SIGN UP outside the Grace Kids Elementary Room or email alli.swords@gracelititz.org! (Ages K-4)
Impossible, Possible
One Thing Remains
Future Happenings in GraceKids
April 5: Easter Sunday (Childcare for ages 0-3 only)
April 11: House of Champions Sunday! Please mark your calendars for this morning NOW! Children will be singing and participating in a kid and youth-led "big" church Sunday!
May 21st & 22nd: Father/Son Campout at Grace Church! More Details soon!
June 28-July 2: Summer is coming! And so is Camp Conquest Day Camp! A bus will be coming to Grace Church to take kids to Day Camp this week! Click here to sign up and view other events!
July 19-July 23: VBS @ GRACE CHURCH: Mark your calendars now!
August 14: Sports-A-Palooza at Grace Church! Mark you calendars now!
March 19th
Happy Friday! We hope you had a great week--spring is coming! Please join us on Sunday at 9:00 (masked service) or 10:30am! If you can't worship at Grace Church, join us online! Click Here: Grace Kids Online
This week:
What We Are Learning in GraceKids
Lesson: Jesus Dies and Comes Back to Life (Mark 15:16)
Bible Point: We Celebrate Jesus because He's our forever friend!
Memory Verse: "For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only son." John 3:16
MEET Olivia!
Bible_Story_Poster_Easter.pdfJesus Has Risen!
IMPORTANT UPDATES
March 20: Grace Kids Outdoor Hike @10:30 (Meet at the Pretzel Hut for the Eagle Rock Hike). Pretzel Hut is located at 2224 Furnace Hills Pike, Newmanstown. Eat at the Pretzel Hut afterwards!
We are trying to raise $200 for the G.R.O.W home. Bring in your tithes and offerings on Sunday!
Please practice the following songs for our House of Champion Sunday! Please SIGN UP outside the Grace Kids Elementary Room or email alli.swords@gracelititz.org! (Ages K-4)
Bible Buddy Olivia
Impossible, Possible
One Thing Remains
Future Happenings in GraceKids
March 28: February/March Prize Boards Due! Fun Easter Craft by Miss Sandy!
April 5: Easter Sunday (Childcare for ages 0-3 only)
April 11: House of Champions Sunday! Please mark your calendars for this morning NOW! Children will be singing and participating in a kid and youth-led "big" church Sunday!
June 28-July 2: Summer is coming! And so is Camp Conquest Day Camp! A bus will be coming to Grace Church to take kids to Day Camp this week! Click here to sign up and view other events!
July 19-July 23: VBS @ GRACE CHURCH: Mark your calendars now!
August 14: Sports-A-Palooza at Grace Church! Mark you calendars now!
March 12th
Happy Friday! We hope you had a great week--spring is coming! Please join us on Sunday at 9:00 (masked service) or 10:30am! If you can't worship at Grace Church, join us online! Click Here: Grace Kids Online
This week:
What We Are Learning in GraceKids
Lesson: Jesus Befriends Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10)
Bible Point: Jesus loves everyone, and sees our potential.
Memory Verse: "So now I am giving you a new commandment. Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other." John 13:34
BibleMemoryBuddy_Posters_Decker.pdfMEET DECKER!
BibleStory_Poster_Q1_Unit3_Week2.pdfJesus Befriends Zacchaeus
IMPORTANT UPDATES
It's POP-TARTS and PAJAMAS this Sunday, March 14th!!
We are trying to raise $100 for the G.R.O.W home. Bring in your tithes and offerings on Sunday!
Please practice the following songs for our House of Champion Sunday! Your child will have the opportunity to lead the congregation in worship! It's going to be a great day!
Future Happenings in GraceKids
March 20: Grace Kids Outdoor Hike @10:30 (Meet at the Pretzel Hut for the Eagle Rock Hike)
April 5: Easter Sunday (Childcare for ages 0-3 only)
April 11: House of Champions Sunday! Please mark your calendars for this morning NOW! Children will be singing and participating in a kid and youth-led "big" church Sunday!
June 28-July 2: Summer camp is coming! And so is Camp Conquest Day Camp! We will have a bus coming to Grace Church to take kids to Day Camp this week! Interested in more events at Camp Conquest this spring and summer? Click here
July 19-July 23: VBS @ GRACE CHURCH: Mark your calendars now!
March 5th
Happy Friday! We hope you had a great week--spring is coming! Please join us on Sunday at 9:00 (masked service) or 10:30am! If you can't worship at Grace Church, join us online! Click Here: Grace Kids Online
This week: missions sunday!
Elementary: Mike and Joan McCracken will be coming to share two "far away" ministries that Grace Church helps to support--G.R.O.W in Thailand and a church and school in the CAR (Central African Republic)
Pre-K & Toddler: Children will learn that God is My Shepherd using Psalm 23.
G.R.O.W
G.R.O.W
G.R.O.W
G.R.O.W
Central African Republic
Central African Republic
Central African Republic
Central African Republic
IMPORTANT UPDATES
Click HERE to view our March Newsletter!!! Do you know the volunteer and kids in the "Spotlight?"
Would you like to know that someone is praying for your child? Sign up to have your child receive a Prayer Pal!! Form (Gmail users) OR Form (non-gmail users)
Pop-tarts and Pajamas! MARCH 14! Daylight Savings Weekend = Pajamas to Church!
Please practice the following songs for our House of Champion Sunday! Your child will have the opportunity to lead the congregation in worship! It's going to be a great day!
Future Happenings in GraceKids
March 20: Grace Kids Outdoor Hike @10:30 (Meet at the Pretzel Hut for the Eagle Rock Hike)
April 5: Easter Sunday (Childcare for ages 0-3 only)
April 11: House of Champions Sunday! Please mark your calendars for this morning NOW! Children will be singing and participating in a kid and youth-led "big" church Sunday!
June 28-July 2: Summer camp is coming! And so is Camp Conquest Day Camp! We will have a bus coming to Grace Church to take kids to Day Camp this week! Interested in more events at Camp Conquest this spring and summer? Click here
July 19-July 23: VBS @ GRACE CHURCH: Mark your calendars now!
February 26th
Happy Friday! We hope you had a great week--spring is coming! Please join us on Sunday at 9:00 (masked service) or 10:30am! If you can't worship at Grace Church, join us online! Click Here: Grace Kids Online
This week:
What We Are Learning in GraceKids
Lesson: The Shepherds Hear About Jesus' Birth
Bible Point: Jesus loves everyone, even if we feel like outsiders.
Memory Verse: "So now I am giving you a new commandment. Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other." John 13:34
**Simply Loved Curriculum explores the Old and New Testaments chronologically, and this week we are starting the New Testament--which is why it's Christmas-themed!
BibleMemoryBuddy_Posters_Decker.pdfMEET DECKER!
shepherds hear about jesus' birth
UPDATES
Miss Marlene, our beloved Toddler Teacher, is getting shoulder surgery today! Will you please join me in praying that Miss Marlene has a safe, successful surgery, and fast recovery. If you or your child wishes to send her a card, it would mean so much to her. Please contact me for her address.
Please note: Children being dropped off for the 10:30 service, will start arriving at 10:15am. Please pick up your child from the 9:00 masked service by 10:15 (if you wish them to remain in a fully masked environment).
Right Now Media: Have you signed up?! AWESOME resource for parents and kids! Grace Church's gift to YOU!
February Challenge Board--Due MARCH 28
If you have not yet done so, please sign the Photo/Video E-Signature Release Form
Future Happenings in GraceKids
March 7: Missions Sunday! Joan McCracken will be coming to share with our Pre-K and Elementary classes about three ministries we support at Grace Church. One of those ministries is G.R.O.W.--a foster home that rescues children in Thailand. www.grow-worldwide.com.
March 20: Grace Kids Outdoor Hike @10:30 (Meet at the Pretzel Hut for the Eagle Rock Hike)
April 5: Easter Sunday (Childcare for ages 0-3 only)
April 11: House of Champions Sunday! Please mark your calendars for this morning NOW! Children will be singing and participating in a kid and youth-led "big" church Sunday!
June 28-June 2: Summer camp is coming! And so is Camp Conquest Day Camp! We will have a bus coming to Grace Church to take kids to Day Camp this week! Interested in more events at Camp Conquest this spring and summer? Click here
You are all a blessing to me and the staff at Grace! Please reach out with any questions, concerns, ideas, or praises! We want to hear from you!