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| Children’s Ministry So Jesus called the children over to him and said, "Let the children come to me! Don't try to stop them. People who are like these children belong to God's kingdom.” --Luke 18.16
Children are an active and vital part of Incarnation. Children’s Ministries is committed to providing the foundation for children to grow in God’s grace and love through worship, education, fellowship and service. It is Incarnation’s way of partnering with parents to help them live out the promises they made at their child’s baptism—a promise to help their child know the presence and love of God in their live. If your child is not yet baptized, it’s okay—they are absolutely welcome to participate in all of these opportunities. For more information about Baptism at Incarnation, click here. If you are an adult volunteer, click here to read Incarnation’s Policy for Protecting Children and Youth. Click here to view the background check form. Current & Upcoming Opportunities Family Helping Hands provides opportunities at Incarnation for families with school age children to serve together. Vacation Bible School for 3 years old - 6th grade: June 14 - 18 *passed* Music Camp for 1st - 9th grades: June 20 - 24 *passed* Camp WAPO for 2nd & 3rd grades: July 9 - 11 *passed* Camp WAPO for 4th - 8th grades: July 11 - 16 *passed* Camp Serve for 1st - 6th grades: July 26 - 29 *canceled due to lack of registration* Incarnation offers a variety of experiences and opportunities for children and parents. Some are focused more on learning and others are designed to help kids experience the love of God. There are opportunities for kids alone, for kids and parents together or for whole families. While Christian education is an important part of living out the baptismal promises, worship is also an essential element of faith formation so parents are encouraged to worship regularly with their children beginning a lifelong journey of faith together. For some helpful tips on having a good worship experience with your child, click here. Nursery Nursery care is available for infant children up to three years of age during Sunday worship. Children who are 2 have the opportunity to attend Sunday School music when Sunday School is in session, if parents choose that option. The Incarnation Nursery is a parent cooperative. To learn more about the nursery, click here. Sunday School Incarnation’s Sunday School offers kids ages 3 through 5th grade, the opportunity to connect with God, friends, and caring adults in an engaging environment. Each week, children grow in their faith as they explore God’s Word and learn to connect their faith with their daily lives. To learn more about Sunday School, click here. LOGOS LOGOS is a program for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders on Tuesday afternoons into the evening. LOGOS gives kids a chance to have fun, learn worship skills, understand the Bible, and enjoy a meal together. For registration information and to learn more about LOGOS, click here. Faith Stepping Stones  Faith Stepping Stones are a series of programs designed to build “Faith in the Family” starting from the time a child is an infant and continuing through their graduation from high school. It is a program that recognizes the incredible impact parents have on the faith life of their children, and works to partner with parents on the faith education of their children. Parents learn practical, effective ways to live and share the love of Jesus in their homes and will gain valuable insight into the spiritual development of their children. In Children’s Ministries, some of the Faith Stepping Stones are built into the Sunday School Calendar and are a part of the Sunday morning experience. The First Communion Stepping Stone is Incarnation’s version of First Communion Preparation and is offered on a Saturday morning twice a year. Here are the upcoming Stepping Stones: Baptism Stepping Stone The first stepping stone, this class is an expectation before baptism for first time parents and those who have come from a non-Lutheran background. We encourage you to take the class before the baby is born. This class is an opportunity to learn more about the meaning of baptism and about how parents and the church will partner together through the years on their children's faith journeys. Parents will learn about faith development, choosing a sponsor and the gift and blessing of baptism. When: TBA Please register for this Stepping Stone through the Incarnation Office by calling 651.484.7213. Pre-School Stepping Stone/Pre-School Sunday School Preview Parents will meet while your child attends a preview of Sunday School. This is a great opportunity to introduce your child to Sunday school while you get to meet with other parents and Children’s Ministry staff to talk about how you honor the promises made at your child’s baptism! This will also work on helping you answer those questions your preschool student can begin to ask about faith topics. When: Fall 2010 Kindergarten Stepping Stone Parents will meet while your child is in Sunday School. This is our opportunity to recognize the milestone of your child’s entrance into kindergarten and also to talk about where they are in their Spiritual Development so we can continue to partner on their faith journey. When:Fall 2010 Third Grade Bible Stepping Stone Third Grade students and their parents are invited to be a part of a 3-week Bible class that will end with 3rd graders receiving Bibles during worship. Parents and students will attend class together in lieu of normal Sunday School classes. When: Fall 2010 Fourth Grade Old Testament Stepping Stone Fourth Grade students and their parents are invited to be a part of a 3-week Bible/Stepping Stone class that will focus on the Old Testament. Parents and students will attend class together in lieu of normal Sunday School classes. When: Winter 2011 First Communion Stepping Stone Each year there are two opportunities for First Communion preparation, in the fall and in the spring. Fifth Grade/Transitioning to Adolescence Stepping Stone During the month of May we will be offering a Faith Stepping Stone course designed for 5th graders and their parents to help prepare you for middle school and confirmation! Sunday School classes for 5th graders will conclude in April to allow you to participate in this important milestone. Parents’ Night Out Parent’s Night Out is an exciting cooperative ministry offered on the First Friday of every month from October – May from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. Families interested in participating, are asked to register their families, and will be required to serve one month out of the year in this ministry. Children 7 and under can participate in this ministry. During the time that they are here they will participate in gym time, free play, games, dinner and a craft. In addition, each night will have a bible lesson and story time and movie! Children age 8-10 can participate as “helpers” during the evening and will be given special tasks to help with the younger children during the evening. Incarnation is excited about this opportunity to provide you with a night out, and an opportunity to connect with other members of this faith community. For more information about Children’s Ministry Opportunities or to register, contact Julie Tollander at jtollander@incarnationmn.org or Eileen Matson at ematson@incarnationmn.org or Shawna Berg at sberg@incarnationmn.org or by calling the Incarnation Office at 651-484-7213. |
