The Village Church in Dallas, TX has created an awesome resource for parents looking to be intentional in teaching their kids about Christ this summer. The book contains activities for when families are at home, on the road, or just out in the community. Activities were created with Elementary students in mind but can be easily adapted for younger or …
2nd Annual March Madness Day at Northstar
On Sunday, March 25, immediately following the 11:00 a.m. worship service, you’re invited to a time of fun and food over at Kipps Elementary School (located next door to BHS). For a nominal fee, we’ll be serving hot dogs, chips, soft drinks and other concession items (money will go to missions!). Also, the Northstar leadership (staff and admin teams) will …
Preschool Theme for March- Jesus Loves Everyone!
Parents, This month your preschoolers (2-5) will be learning about how Jesus Loves Everyone. Please watch this short introduction video to get an idea of what we are teaching during the month of March. http://vimeo.com/33922948 Also, be looking for an email of the weekly Small Talks that will help you reinforce each week’s lesson at home. Not on the email …
Sit With Me Sunday
This Sunday parents of our Jumpstart kids (grades K-5th) are invited to sit in on a class! We want parents to get to know our awesome volunteers and have a chance to see what their kids are learning each week. Please plan to come along with your child at 9:00 and stay as long as you would like.
What A Year Its Been
Every year about this time I start thinking about how crazy it is that another year has come and gone. How is it that time can go by so fast? And it goes by especially fast now that I have kids. So in reflection I just wanted to put down some of the highlights in Children’s Ministry this year. We …
Free childcare for parents for Christmas
Need some childless time to shop or prepare for Christmas? Have the GAP Group watch your kids while you go Christmas shopping or prepare for the holidays. Northstar’s GAP Group (Graduate and Professionals) will be holding a free child care service on Saturday, December 10th from 9:30am-12:30pm at the Lancaster House. If you would like to reserve a spot for …
Truth in the Tinsel
I just came across this great resource for teaching your kids the true meaning of Christmas! It is called Truth in the Tinsel and is by Amanda White. I bought it and downloaded it within 5 minutes. Looks like a lot of fun and easy activities to do to get more scripture into your daily routine. It can be found …
Family Fun Day!
Mark your calendars for Sunday December 4th! We will be having a Family Fun Day at the Lancaster House at 10:00 am! (Remember we have December Nights, so services are held in the evenings.) We’ll have yummy snacks, carols playing, and we’ll be trying our hands at crafting our very own edible nativities. This we be a fun time to …
Happy Helpers- Nov. Theme
This month’s theme for our Toddler and Preschool class is “Happy Helpers”. Click below to see a little preview of what your child is learning this month! FL Preview : Happy Helpers (November 2011) from Orange on Vimeo.