For those of you who are new to Hillside and those of you who are returning after a summer away - here are a few things that you may want to know. For the rest, it is a friendly reminder.
- 9:30 we continue to offer Waumba Land (Birth-PreK/Transitional K), UpStreet (K-2nd Grade) and Avenue252 (3rd-5th Grade) using our amazing small groups to help children grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
- 11:00 we now offer Waumba Land (Birth - PreK/Transitional K) and a modified UpStreet (K-5). Volunteers are still needed.
- Music is being incorporated into the first 15 minutes that will lead toward the kids sharing in a regular worship service in December.
- On the go? Then you will want to download the ParentCue app and help keep your kids growing during the week. App is available at the App store for a low one-time cost. Many families are using it and are so excited to have it. It is for both Elementary and Preschool ages.
- Reminder: All of our environments close to incoming children (exception is 1st time visitors who do not know our policy) so please be timely in your arrival.
- Pick up of children is IMMEDIATELY following the end of the service. Please return name tag and pick up/parent tag before you leave the HillsideKids area.
- Sign in when you drop off AND out when you pick up. We have parents who are forgetting to sign their children in and out. In the event of an emergency, we need to know who is with us. Because of this, please do not sign your kids in and out at one time. It could lead to a child being left in the building because we think they are already with their parents.
- We have an amazing team that serve the children and their families here at Hillside. They occasionally need some time away to tend to their own family’s needs or to refresh and renew themselves. Please note that we expect parents of children in an age-level group to step up when asked to sub when a dedicated leader needs some time off. While we do not mandate parents to serve in children’s ministry like other churches do, we do ask that out of thanksgiving and compassion, you occasionally give up your own corporate worship experience to bless someone else. Thank you.
- FORMS: In order to keep the most up to date information on your child and family, every child will need to have a new registration form completed. By September 30th, if you haven’t filled out a form, one will be required for each child. This will help update our new database and allow for greater communication between us. We have intentionally not done this at the same time that you are filling out packets of papers for the school. Forms will be available each Sunday in the Registration area between now and the 30th for anyone who wants to get ahead of the crowd either before or after services. We thank you in advance for time the time.
- Mission Project for HillsideKids: A welcome basket for incoming families of Gilead House. We collect every week items to put in a collapsible hamper for a single mom and her children who are entering the 18 month program at Gilead House. Items needed are anything personal to set up a rest room or a bedroom. They like a mix of practical (towel sets, bath room items like loofa, shampoo, soap) but also a few less practical items (nail polish, cologne, satin pillow cases) are welcome. For the kids, we look for DVDs, books for the ages of the children as well as towel sets, and kid friendly shampoos & soaps. So we collect items (new preferred) and then pull the appropriate age level items as we put the baskets together. HillsideKids provides a Bible for each family member. Then the entire hamper is delivered to Gilead House and are in the room when families arrive. It sends a beautiful message of support and love to a young family coming out of a crisis situation.
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For more information please feel free to contact me directly!
Terri Woodard
415-924-2297 x104
