Kids are Almost in Church - June 19

Check www.emmanuelbaptist.com/blog tomorrow to see how days like this help us fulfill our mission.

This Sunday, June 19th, the 1st  through 3rd graders are going to
almost be in Church!



What does almost in church mean?
Every Sunday children gather with the Church, the body of believers even if they are not in the auditorium.
But this Sunday is a training time for the kids.
We will be watching the sermon in the back.  I will help the kids learn how to listen and take notes during Pastor Duke's sermon.
You and your family are more than welcome to come back to the children's chapel and watch the sermon with us.
OR you can have your child sit with you during the service in the auditorium.
Actually, I would strongly encourage you to either 
come back and watch the sermon with your child and the rest of us
OR have your child sit with you in the auditorium.

This will be helpful for your child in his/her active participation in the sermon and for you parenting and discipling.
We will go over some very practical ways for your child to be actively involved in the sermons.
We will talk about some of the specific points from this upcoming Sunday's message.

There are three reasons we are doing the Kids Almost in Church Sunday.

1. A major part of our EKIDZ ministry is helping children understand their role in our church.  We don't want to entertain and babysit children until they are a certain age.  We want remind children that if they have been saved by grace they are part of the His church.
2. At the beginning of June the kindergartners moved into the 1st - 3rd grade class.  This Sunday is a great time to begin training them and continue training the others on how to be appropriately and actively involved in a Sunday service.
3. I am scheduled to preach on July 3rd. This will be a kids in church Sunday and I am preparing the message with the idea of helping children and parents listen to and talk about the sermon.  This Sunday will help them be more prepared for the Kids in Church Sunday on July 3rd.

As usual we will be in the service during the music and announcements.

Know that it is our goal to help you disciple your child or children.
That is why we do the things we do.

ONE ADDITIONAL NOTE:
Next Sunday night, June 26, is Free Family Fun Night at Emmanuel Christian School.
This is a night to come down to the school, bring your favorite family game or games (We are bringing Kan Jam) and hang out with other families.
This is not a drop your child off event.
This is a spend time with your family and other families playing games event.
The gym will be open and weather permitting some grassy areas for all kinds of game that you want to bring and play.