First Look

When it comes to a relationship with Christ, many of us can't remember a time when we weren't a Christian. Sure, we all go through a time of making what was our parents' relationship our own, but our earliest experiences with Jesus and the church form us for a lifetime. That's why we're excited to begin using First Look during children's church on Sunday morning. It's for kids ages 18 months (or so) through kindergarten.

First Look teaches three basic truths:
1. God made me.
2. God loves me.
3. Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

While we won't start this until February 2011, take a look at this video now to get a basic overview.

If you want to be a part of giving a child their first look at their heavenly Father, we'd love to have you join us a couple times a month during the worship service. You're invited to be a part of making Sunday morning the best hour of a preschooler's week in one of the following ways:

1. Small group leaders who build relationships with kids through crafts and memory verses.
2. Hosts who introduce kids to the lesson for the day.
3. Puppeteers who "sing" with the worship and assist the storyteller in telling the story.
4. A worship coordinator who leads our younger elementary students in learning songs, because they will be the worship team for our preschoolers.
5. Storytellers who communicate the truth of Scripture in a meaningful way, with the puppets, for 10-12 minutes each morning.
6. True behind the scenes people who make copies, cut things out, and get all the activities ready for small group leaders each month.

You can talk to Pastor Josh for more details. I'll also be making phone calls this week to talk to you about joining us! Look back later in the week for information about 252 Basics, the companion curriculum for elementary students!