Pastor(s):
Heidi Regier Kreider, Pastor
Ruth Harder, Associate Pastor
The Sunday school material for children age 3 through 8th grade is "Gather Round: Hearing and sharing God's good news." This Anabaptist-Mennonite curriculum follows the historical and biblical foundations of Mennonite and other peace churches. It invites children to grow in their relationship with Jesus. A Bible story is at the heart of each lesson.
Children’s classes are organized in the following groups:
NurseryDuring the worship service nursery care is provided for infants and toddlers.
Toddler play groupDuring Sunday school child care and activities are provided for 1- and 2-year-olds.
PreschoolTeachers engage preschool children in the Bible story, creative activities and play.
Kindergarten, Grades 1 and 2 Children in kindergarten and 1st and 2nd grade are involved in educational activities that acquaint them with God, Jesus, the Bible, God’s love and the importance of loving others.
Grades 3, 4 and 5At this age children begin to read and study the Bible. They focus on the Bible story in different ways. Ideas such as helping others as Jesusdid, valuing peace, maintaining fairness in relationships and loving all of God’s people are introduced.
Grades 6, 7 and 8Students ask questions about the interaction of Christian values with American culture and behavior. As they review the basics of faith, they explore how to make wise choices as they grow older.
High School Sessions throughout the year will include Bible study and current issues.
Worship: Sundays 9:30 a.m. unless noted otherwise Fellowship time: 10:30 to 10:50 a.m. Christian Education hour: 10:50 to 11:45 a.m.
Special Events
August
3 Bring Food for Salvation Army
9:30 a.m. Worship with sermon by Lou Gomez 10:30 a.m. Fellowship and refreshments in foyer and under balcony 10:50 a.m. Sunday
school for children grades K-8 in Fellowship Hall. Youth in Room 22
(Youth Room). Christian education for all ages. Noon Creation Care Committee potluck - Fellowship Hall 1:00 p.m. Creation Care Energy Efficient Transportation Show -- East end of 25th Street
6 7:00 p.m. Youth Adult Gathering - KIPCOR Meeting Room, 2515 College Avenue, North Newton, KS
10 9:30 a.m. Worship with sermon by Ruth R. Harder - Music by Diane Fast 10:30 a.m. Fellowship and refreshments in foyer and under balcony 10:50 a.m. Christian education for all ages. Youth will meet in Room 22 and Children's Sunday school will be in Fellowship Hall 17 9:30 a.m. Christian Education Sunday - Worship with
sermon by Heidi Regier Kreider in the second in a series on gifts
discernment, "Jesus calls us to share his ministry as disciples", and
music by Jesse Graber and friends. 10:30 a.m. Fellowship and refreshments in foyer and under balcony 10:50 a.m. Christian education for all ages. Children's Sunday school begins for Fall. Noon Potluck for children, youth, their Sunday school teachers and families in Fellowship Hall. 24 9:30 a.m. Worship with sermon by Heidi Regier Kreider
with the third in a series on gifts discernment. "The Spirit gives a
variety of gifts for the common good", prelude by Erich Boschmann and
music by the Mosaic and Belayers Sunday school class. 10:30 a.m. Fellowship and refreshments in foyer and under balcony
10:50 a.m. Christian education for all ages. 31 9:30 a.m. Worship with sermon by Ruth R. Harder and music by Marty Warkentine on bells
September
3 Choir Rehearsals and Staff Meetings Begin 7 Bring food for Salvation Army 9:30 a.m.Worship with sermon by Ruth R. Harder and music by the Chancel Choir 10:30 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. Fellowship and refreshments time followed by Christian education for all ages. 7:00 p.m. Dessert reception on the church lawn for Bethel College students 14 9:30 a.m. Worship with sermon by Heidi Regier Kreider and music by Chancel Bells 10:30 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. Fellowship and refreshments time followed by Christian education for all ages. Noon Mentor-mentee luncheon outside (place to be announced) - in Fellowship Hall if rain 21 9:30 a.m. Worship with sermon by Heidi Regier Kreider and music by the Chancel Choir 10:30 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. Fellowship and refreshments time followed by Christian education for all ages. Noon Golden Agers potluck 28 9:30 a.m. Worship with sermon by Heidi Regier Kreider and music by Youth Bells and Junior Choir 10:30 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. Fellowship and refreshments time followed by Christian education for all ages. 2:00 p.m. CROP Walk