Kids & Families November Preview
FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL
Thanks so much to all who joined us for the Family Fall Festival on October 22nd. 40-50 people came and had a great time carving pumpkins, face painting, eating and having conversations. To see photos of the event, click here.
Special thanks to Heidi Kane and Deena Berger and their families and friends who helped them run this event.
A spring event is in the works!
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN NOVEMBER
November not only brings a change in season and weather but also an opportunity to really connect on Sundays. In Family Ministry, Ryan and I take our responsibility to create meaningful experiences for children and students seriously. We strive to make our hour with the kids and our volunteers the best hour of the week.
Children learn by repetition so getting your children in front of their small group leader as often and as regularly as possible is critical to the growth as Christians.
Please take time before November 1 arrives and make attending a priority. Consistency builds trust and comfort for all of us, but it is especially important for our children and students.
Waumba Land: Birth through PreKindergarten
In November, Waumba Land will be diving into “Happy Helpers” Month. We will be teaching a different aspect of helping each week. Our Memory Verse is Ephesians 4:32 “Be kind and loving to each other.” (NCV) as we unpack that God made people who help me. So look for your child to be doing some special helping this month at home and at school!
UpStreet: Lower Elementary (K-2 grades)
UpStreet in November is all about the virtue of Gratitude. It’s all about slowing down and showing gratitude for both the big and the little things of life. We remember that because of what God has done for us, we have a reason to be grateful. Our theme for November is: Pitstop: Pull over for a Gratitude Adjustment. So if you have Nascar gear to wear this is the month to break it out and show it off!
Avenue252: Upper Elementary (3-5 grades)
We love our new environment for older elementary kids called Avenue252. While this group does the same lesson as UpStreet, they do it with a whole different attitude - this is more of preteen youth group. So this group is getting ready to do some special events. We are working on one for November....so keep an eye on the HillsideKids page on Facebook (Parents: go there and “like” or “subscribe” to it so you stay in the know). Since our theme is “Pitstop” for the month - I can guarantee you it will be a race for pure fun and something to be grateful for after you have been with us!
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:
Family Ministry happens at Hillside because of volunteers. The volunteer team makes what we do at each age level such an amazing experience for the children and their families. We are looking beyond our current families and those who worship with us on a regular basis. If that’s you, then please prayerfully consider serving in one of the following ways:
Currently we have the following openings:
- Host Team (greeting, registration)
- Assistant Small Group Leaders (K-2 grades)
- Mentors (3-5 grades)
- Registrar (to set up attendance data base and input weekly attendance, make name tags, parent tags, etc.)
- Graphic artist to work with me on different elements within each environment
- Publicity Coordinator to help us get the word out of our activities
- Photographer/Videographer for occasional Sundays and events
If you are able to serve, even if in a limited way, please contact me.
STAY CONNECTED
Please take a minute and go to these two website and join them through “like” or “subscribe”. This is not only a way for us to communicate to you but for you to give us feedback and get your questions answered.
For parents of kids birth through 5th grade: click here
For parents of Middle School and High School Students: click here
