Sunday School and Parent Resources
SEPTEMBER THEME
In the jungle, every day is an unpredictable adventure! But to safely navigate the vines, animals, and tricky terrain, we’ll need a guide to help lead us. This four-week series follows the life of Moses and his journey to leading the Israelites out of Egypt. Through his story, we’ll discover how God teaches us how to lead, and learn how to follow God’s lead as God leads us to safety, and to what we need.
In the jungle, every day is an unpredictable adventure! But to safely navigate the vines, animals, and tricky terrain, we’ll need a guide to help lead us. This four-week series follows the life of Moses and his journey to leading the Israelites out of Egypt. Through his story, we’ll discover how God teaches us how to lead, and learn how to follow God’s lead as God leads us to safety, and to what we need.
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.
September 3
NO Sunday School...Happy Labor Day weekend!
Nursery will be open and run as usual.
September 10...Welcome Back Sunday!
All children start in the Sanctuary, and after the Children's Sermon, we'll follow teachers to Sunday School.
Kids will see how God protected the Israelites during the ten plagues and the Passover.
BIG IDEA: We follow God’s lead.
BIBLE: Exodus 7:14–10:29, 12:1–14
September 17
Kids will see how God helped Moses lead the Israelites out of Egypt and through the Red Sea.
BIG IDEA: God leads us to safety.
BIBLE: Exodus 13:17–15:21
September 24
Kids will see how God provided food and water for the Israelites in the wilderness.
BIG IDEA: God will lead us to what we need.
BIBLE: Exodus 15:22–25, 16:1–16
NO Sunday School...Happy Labor Day weekend!
Nursery will be open and run as usual.
September 10...Welcome Back Sunday!
All children start in the Sanctuary, and after the Children's Sermon, we'll follow teachers to Sunday School.
Kids will see how God protected the Israelites during the ten plagues and the Passover.
BIG IDEA: We follow God’s lead.
BIBLE: Exodus 7:14–10:29, 12:1–14
September 17
Kids will see how God helped Moses lead the Israelites out of Egypt and through the Red Sea.
BIG IDEA: God leads us to safety.
BIBLE: Exodus 13:17–15:21
September 24
Kids will see how God provided food and water for the Israelites in the wilderness.
BIG IDEA: God will lead us to what we need.
BIBLE: Exodus 15:22–25, 16:1–16
DEERFIELD CAMPUS
Children's Sunday School...10:00am select Sundays
At 10:00am, children begin in the Sanctuary with their family, then join up front for the Children's Sermon. On select Sundays, preschool through 5th grade children will follow teachers to Sunday School (check schedule here).
**The Nursery is open for families to use together on their own during our 10:00am service.**
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 select Sundays
At 10:00am, children begin in the Sanctuary with their family, then join up front for the Children's Sermon. On select Sundays, preschool through 5th grade children will follow teachers to Sunday School (check schedule here).
**The Nursery is open for families to use together on their own during our 10:00am service.**
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.
September 3
NO Sunday School...Happy Labor Day weekend!
Children will remain in worship with their family.
September 10...Welcome Back Sunday!
All children start in the Sanctuary, and after the Children's Sermon, we'll follow teachers to Sunday School.
Kids will see how God protected the Israelites during the ten plagues and the Passover.
BIG IDEA: We follow God’s lead.
BIBLE: Exodus 7:14–10:29, 12:1–14
September 17
NO Sunday School. Children will remain in worship with their family.
September 24
Kids will see how God provided food and water for the Israelites in the wilderness.
BIG IDEA: God will lead us to what we need.
BIBLE: Exodus 15:22–25, 16:1–16
NO Sunday School...Happy Labor Day weekend!
Children will remain in worship with their family.
September 10...Welcome Back Sunday!
All children start in the Sanctuary, and after the Children's Sermon, we'll follow teachers to Sunday School.
Kids will see how God protected the Israelites during the ten plagues and the Passover.
BIG IDEA: We follow God’s lead.
BIBLE: Exodus 7:14–10:29, 12:1–14
September 17
NO Sunday School. Children will remain in worship with their family.
September 24
Kids will see how God provided food and water for the Israelites in the wilderness.
BIG IDEA: God will lead us to what we need.
BIBLE: Exodus 15:22–25, 16:1–16
What's Happening Outside of Sunday School?!
(all events open to children and families from BOTH campuses!)
WELCOME BACK!!
Summer's been fun and busy, but with a new school year starting, it's time to get back to a normal routine...including church!
Join us for worship on Welcome Back Sunday, September 10, as we kick off the fall season and welcome back our regular music groups. Bibles will be presented to our 3rd graders (and some of our newer 4th and 5th graders!), on both campuses.
The Deerfield campus will hold a special brunch in the Fellowship Hall at 11 am. The Buffalo Grove campus will host a FREE ice cream truck after both services and the United Methodist Men will offer their annual Chicken Dinner (donations welcome!) in the Activity Center.
Summer's been fun and busy, but with a new school year starting, it's time to get back to a normal routine...including church!
Join us for worship on Welcome Back Sunday, September 10, as we kick off the fall season and welcome back our regular music groups. Bibles will be presented to our 3rd graders (and some of our newer 4th and 5th graders!), on both campuses.
The Deerfield campus will hold a special brunch in the Fellowship Hall at 11 am. The Buffalo Grove campus will host a FREE ice cream truck after both services and the United Methodist Men will offer their annual Chicken Dinner (donations welcome!) in the Activity Center.
CLUB 45...and...3RD GRADE GOD SQUAD
Club 45 is our 4th and 5th grade fellowship that meets once or twice a month at our Buffalo Grove campus during the school year, on Sunday evenings from 5:00pm-7:00pm for dinner, lessons, and fun fellowship games. $3 per evening.*
NEW THIS YEAR!!...3rd Grade God Squad! We're starting a group for our 3rd graders. Same time, same place.
We have a theme this year...Journey of Faith, based on Hebrews 11:1.
This fall, we'll be meeting September 17, October 8 & 22, November 5, November 19 (Friendsgiving @ our Deerfield campus!), December 3, January 21.
Sign-up HERE.
*Scholarship money available!!! Just reach out to Miss Jenn.
Club 45 is our 4th and 5th grade fellowship that meets once or twice a month at our Buffalo Grove campus during the school year, on Sunday evenings from 5:00pm-7:00pm for dinner, lessons, and fun fellowship games. $3 per evening.*
NEW THIS YEAR!!...3rd Grade God Squad! We're starting a group for our 3rd graders. Same time, same place.
We have a theme this year...Journey of Faith, based on Hebrews 11:1.
This fall, we'll be meeting September 17, October 8 & 22, November 5, November 19 (Friendsgiving @ our Deerfield campus!), December 3, January 21.
Sign-up HERE.
*Scholarship money available!!! Just reach out to Miss Jenn.
HARVESTFEST
Our annual fall festival will be on Saturday, October 14 from 10:00am until noon at the Buffalo Grove campus. Trunk or Treat, games, pumpkin decorating, petting zoo, FREE lunch for kids 12 and under.
Admission is FREE!
Mark your calendars and we'll see you there!
Our annual fall festival will be on Saturday, October 14 from 10:00am until noon at the Buffalo Grove campus. Trunk or Treat, games, pumpkin decorating, petting zoo, FREE lunch for kids 12 and under.
Admission is FREE!
Mark your calendars and we'll see you there!
Children and Youth Choirs
Our Buffalo Grove campus Children's Bell/Chime/Xylophone Choir (preschool-5th grade) and our Youth Praise Band (4th-12th grade) will start up again on Sunday, September 10.
Children will practice twice a month during 9:00am Sunday School.
Youth will practice twice a month from 10:00am-11:00am
If you're interested in joining us, please give us some information HERE!
Questions? Please contact Miss Jenn or Felicia Patton.
Looking for one-on-one piano lessons? Contact our Organist, Dr. Michael Fritsch.
Looking for one-on-one voice, guitar or other lessons? Contact our Minister of Music, Felicia Patton.
Children will practice twice a month during 9:00am Sunday School.
Youth will practice twice a month from 10:00am-11:00am
If you're interested in joining us, please give us some information HERE!
Questions? Please contact Miss Jenn or Felicia Patton.
Looking for one-on-one piano lessons? Contact our Organist, Dr. Michael Fritsch.
Looking for one-on-one voice, guitar or other lessons? Contact our Minister of Music, Felicia Patton.
Parent Tips & Tricks
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