December Children’s Ministry
Newsletter 2024
Hello Heritage KIDS and Families!
It’s time! The holiday season has arrived.We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and got to spend quality time with family and friends. We are super excited that Christmas is right around the corner. As the busy season descends I extend prayers of peace, patience, grace and guidance through all of the chaos that comes with the joy of the holidays.
We have a lot of exciting activities to be on the lookout for in December. Our Drive Thru Nativity is starting December 7th with set-up and commencing on the 12th-13th. Please sign up if you want to join in the Drive Thru Festivities. We will also be having our Cocoa & Carols with our Music Sunday service on December 8th. Children's Ministry will be having our Christmas Party on December 15th at 12:30 with pizza, reindeer games and so much more! Please RSVP and we can’t wait to see you there! Mentioned below is our Christmas Eve service times. We will have a Modern Service with a Children’s Presentation at 5PM on Christmas Eve. More details about this service will be out soon.
As we dive into this festive and exciting holiday season I hope to remind you of the celebration this time of year is about. As our students learn how God loved us so much He sent us Jesus to learn the importance of love and connection, let's bring that into focus. Lean on each other as we have been through this year and celebrate the wonderful gift of Jesus together.
Upcoming Events
December 1st- Nursery Only, No Heritage KIDS (K-5th)
December 7th - Drive Thru Nativity Set Up
December 8th - Cocoa and Carols at 9AM - Fellowship Hall/ Combined Service-10AM- Sanctuary*
December 12th-13th - Drive Thru Nativity
December 14th - Drive Thru Nativity Tear Down
December 15th- Children’s Ministry Christmas Party- 12:30-2PM- Fellowship Hall
December 29th- Combined Service- 10AM
*On December 8th we will be having Cocoa and Carols at 9AM and our Music Sunday Service at 10AM. Due to this, we will only have Nursery care available. No Heritage KIDS (K-5th) on December 8th.
**On the first Sunday of each month elementary children are asked to worship with their families, then after the children's message and communion parents will bring their children to their small group space. Younger children are welcome to attend service to receive communion with their families or they may attend Nursery as normal. Please see the Communion Schedule list below for more information.
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Nursery Jobs Available
Would you like to work in our Nursery. Great part time opportunity, sharing the Love of God with our children.
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Christmas Kid's Party- December 15th
Fellowship Halls - 12:30- 2:00PM
Enjoy some pizza, decorate adorable Christmas cookies and play some fun Reindeer games! We hope to see you there!
Christmas Eve Services
Modern Service w/ Children’s Presentation - 5PM
Traditional Service - 7:30PM
Communion Service- 11 PM
Sunday Morning Programing
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Elementary Heritage KIDS Curriculum
SERIES DESCRIPTION
The best gift God ever gave was Jesus. Because of Jesus, it’s possible for us to have a relationship with God that will last forever. As we remember the Christmas story, we take time to celebrate the greatest gift the world has ever known.
CORE QUESTION
Why is Jesus so important in God’s story?
CORE INSIGHT
God’s Love/ Connection
MEMORY VERSE
“[Mary] is going to have a son. You must give him the name
Jesus. That’s because he will save his people from their sins.”
(Matthew 1:21, NIrV)
Week One: In the Beginning Was the Word (John 1:1-5, 14)
Bottom Line: God always had a plan to send Jesus.
Week Two: Gabriel Appears to Mary and Joseph (Luke 1:26-38,
Matthew 1:18-25)
Bottom Line: Celebrate because God is with you.
Week Three: Jesus Is Born (Luke 2:1-7)
Bottom Line: Celebrate because God sent a Savior.
Week Four: Shepherds and Angels (Luke 2:8-20)
Bottom Line: Celebrate Jesus with others.
Week Five: Wise Men (Matthew 2:1-12)
Bottom Line: Never stop celebrating Jesus.
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Heritage Little KIDS Curriculum (Nursery and Preschool)
THEME
Show & Tell
SERIES DESCRIPTION
Why should we follow Jesus? What makes Jesus so special? Jesus is special because Jesus is God’s Son. God loves us so much that God sent Jesus for us. Because of Jesus, we can be with God forever! This incredible gift is a gift that we can show and tell others so everyone can follow Jesus.
CORE INSIGHT
God’s Love/ Connection
BOTTOM LINE
Jesus is God’s Son.
Week One: The Angel and Mary (Luke 1:26-33, 38)
Week Two: Jesus Is Born (Luke 2:1-7)
Week Three: The Shepherds (Luke 2:8-20)
Week Four: Happy Birthday, Jesus!* (Luke 1:26-33, 38; 2:1-20)
Week Five: The Wise Men (Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11)
MEMORY VERSE
“God has given a son to us.” Isaiah 9:6, NCV