SPARK Children’s Ministry SPARK is the new name for Children's Ministry at Incarnation. At every baptism we hear Jesus say, "Let your light shine before others that they see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven (Matthew 5:16)." SPARK Children's Ministry is designed to spark and nurture faith in children from birth through 5th grade in partnership with parents. ![[IMAGE]](images/690_backpack.png) SPARK Children's Ministry is committed to providing the foundation for children to grow in God's grace and love through worship, learning, building relationships, and service. SPARK Children's Ministry is also committed to equipping parents to live out the promises they made that their child's baptism--a promise to help their child know the presence and love of God in their life. If your child is not yet baptized, don't worry--they are absolutely welcome to participate in all of these opportunities. To learn more about baptism for your child, contact Shawna Berg or Pastor Jeanne Hartfield. ![[IMAGE]](images/783_facebook_logo.png){kind=logo} ![[IMAGE]](images/786_1061260918.png) Upcoming Events For a listing of all SPARK Opportunities, check out the SPARK 2011-2012 Calendar. High Hopes Pizza Fundraiser Here is a fun and creative way to help pay for summer camps. There will be an information meeting on February 7 at 7 pm in the Youth Room for all those interested in selling pizzas! Pizza Making Day is April 14 at Christ Lutheran in Blaine. Pizzas will be sold here at Incarnation after all worship services on February 19, February 26, and March 4. Pizza pick up will be Sunday, April 15. Lenten Family Activities Coming up in February and March we have Family Ministry opportunities for you to celebrate Lent together! February 29, March 7, March 14, March 21, March 28 we will be offering family lent activities from 6:15 – 6:45 that we invite you to take part in. Each week there will be activities (like hearing a special story, sharing in a devotion and learning about advent) that your family can participate in together. If you choose, you may stay and participate in our Lent worship that takes place from 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. The recommend free will offering for participating in these activities is $5 to offset cost of materials for the Lent projects. There is also a Lenten Soup supper served each week that you are welcome to participate in beginning at 5:30 p.m. Soup Supper is $4 per individual or $12 per family payable at the door. Thanks for considering meaningful ways to celebrate Lent with your family! When: Feb. 29 and Mar. 7, 14, 21 and 28, 6:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. BUCK-A-CHICK Incarnation is hosting a “Buck-a-Chick” sale. For $1.00, you can purchase and decorate a paper chick. The money raised will be given to ELCA World Hunger to purchase chicks for families in need. Visit the tables located in the commons to purchase your Chicks. Completed chicks can be turned in to the Incarnation main office. When: Kick-off is March 4 and Wednesday evening March 7 Vacation Bible School OPERATION OVERBOARD: Dare to go deep with God! June 18 - 22 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Ages: 4 years of age through 5th Grade (must be potty trained) Cost: $30.00 per child Maximum per family $80.00 Registration Deadline: June 11, 2012 This summer, kids will Dive in and discover God’s underwater universe! Swim with humpback whales and seahorses, scuba through a vibrant coral reef, and take a personal submarine to the ocean floor, where eels and octopi play. Kids will plunge into Bible stories of people with deep faith and learn to trust a God whose love is bigger than the sea. WAPO – Seeds Weekend* July 6 – 8 (2nd and 3rd graders) This action packed weekend for our youngest campers begins with Friday registration at 7:00 pm and concludes with worship at 1:00 pm on Sunday. Families and friends are welcome to attend the closing worship. $100.00 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit is due with registration. Cost: $140.00 * Camp WAPO registrations are available at the Information Center and must be turned in to the Incarnation Office. Fees and payments are due at time of registration. WAPO - Youth Camp* July 8 - 13 (4th grade – 9th grade) The week is packed with a variety of activities that are meant to impact kids for eternity. Each day includes Bible study, chapel, cabin activities, free time, field games, campfire. Cost: $390.00. $100.00 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit is due with registration. Registration deadline for WAPO CAMPS is March 5, 2012 by 4:30 pm * Camp WAPO registrations are available at the Information Center and must be turned in to the Incarnation Office. Fees and payments are due at time of registration. Serve and Play Cost: $25 per date or $60.00 if you attend all three. Ages: 3rd – 5th grade (last completed) 9:00 – 3:30 Registration Deadline: July 10, 2012 July 17th – 363 and Sky Zone About 363: Each year, various organizations put together programs for Thanksgiving and Christmas to help feed, clothe and take care of those less fortunate. What happens the other 363 days of the year? 363 was established with the other days in mind. Today, 2,000 people are being served each day. July 24 – Feed My Starving Children & Brunswick bowling July 31 – Primetimers and Children & Bunker Beach Incarnation Family Camp July 26 – 29 Cost: $240 per adult $120 per child This cost covers programming, meals and lodging during your camp time Children who are not yet in school are FREE! Registration deadline: May 1st, 2012 Incarnation will be taking a group of interested families to Camp House (a camp run by Green Lake Bible Camp Ministries) located north of Two Harbors. Families interested in attending can reserve a spot with a $150 deposit per family. Bonus VBS! ROCKY POINT LIGHTHOUSE! Where Kids Shine God’s Light! August 6 – 8, 2012 9:00 – 11:30 Kids 4 years of age – 2nd grade Cost: $20.00 Maximum per family $50.00 Registration deadline: August 1, 2012 Ages 4 years of age through 2nd Grade (must be potty trained) Seagulls screech, waves crash, salty mist sprays your face. Incarnation will be kicking off Rocky Point Lighthouse VBS…where kids shine God's light! Kids will connect to God, create change in their hearts and provide them with actionable ways to share God's love with others. Register Online for 2012 Summer Camps!
SPARK Learning Opportunities SPARK Registration forms are listed by age range. The forms include registration materials for SPARK Sunday, SPARK Wednesday, and Music opportunities. Download the appropriate form, complete it and return it to the Incarnation Office as soon as possible. For more information about registering for SPARK Sunday and SPARK Wednesday, contact Rebecca Christiansen by email or at 651-484-7213. Registration for SPARK Kids Club begins on September 13. SPARK Sunday SPARK VolunteersFormerly called Sunday School, SPARK Sunday offers kids ages 3 through 4th 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. SPARK Sunday uses the SPARK Lectionary Curriculum. When: Sunday mornings at 8:40 a.m., 10:00 a.m., or 10:40 a.m. SPARK Wednesday Formerly called Wednesday Church School, SPARK Wednesday 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. SPARK Wednesday uses the SPARK Rotational Curriculum for ages 3 through 4th grade. 5th graders will use Grapple, a curriculum designed especially for pre-teens to help them connect life and the Bible. When: Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. SPARK Kids Club SPARK Kids Club (formerly LOGOS) is a program for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders on Tuesday afternoons into the evening. SPARK Kids Club brings children and adults together in a fun-filled, camp-like
atmosphere. SPARK Kids Club gives children experiences that will
deepen their understanding of God's love through meaningful
relationships and activities. The four components of SPARK Kids Club are recreation/crafts, Bible Study, faith skills (including music), and family time where kids and caring adults eat dinner together and have the chance to build meaningful relationships. Kids are grouped together by age for the Bible Study portion of SPARK Kids Club. The rest of the program is multi-aged so that the older kids can get satisfaction from helping the younger ones, and the younger kids look up to the older kids. SPARK Kids Club is designed to be cooperative ministry supported by parent volunteers. Each household will need to volunteer a minimum of 4 times throughout the year. See the registration form for more details. Parent/Adult volunteers also needed that will make a weekly commitment to be a table parent and/or be part of Bible Study time. When: Tuesday evenings beginning October 25; 4:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Registration
FormCost: $170 Adult volunteers and teen leaders are the backbone of ministry with kids. In order to be responsible for the safety of kids and for the protection of adult volunteers, in 2004 the Incarnation Council implemented the Policy for Protecting Children and Youth. For many volunteer positions in SPARK Children's Ministry that work directly with children, adult volunteers need to submit a completed background check form at least one week prior to volunteering. Background checks are valid for 3 years. Parent Co-op Nursery Parent's Night Out Family Ministry Opportunities Faith Stepping Stones Worshiping with Children The Changing Face of Children & Youth Ministries at Incarnation |
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Incarnation Lutheran Church * 4880 Hodgson Road, Shoreview, MN 55126 * Office Phone: 651-484-7213
