CPC Children's Ministry

This Week

Only 2 more weeks until Promotion Sunday!

Here is what we are learning this Sunday at CPCKids:

Early Childhood:We continue with Daniel and this week he gets thrown into a pit with lions! Daniel chose to do what was right and it wasn't an easy choice.  It almost cost him his life. 

It won't always be easy to do the right thing. If we could talk to Daniel about his experience in the lion's den, I'm sure he would agree! In our story this week Daniel has to choose whether he will continue to pray to God or be thrown into a den of lions. Daniel chooses to trust God and do the right thing.

I encourage you to read the story of Daniel in the lions' den with your kids at hom ethis week. You can find it in the Bible in Daniel 6:1-28. Talk with your child about how God wants us to do the right thing even if it's scary.

Element: This week we are discovering the Greatest Commandment (found in Matthew 22:34-37).  Whe we love God more than anything, the other responsibilities are easier to live out.  When you get the relationship part right, the responsibility part is a natural expression of our love.

This week we are focusing in on "I can be trusted when I put God first.  We will tie the previous weeks together with the key ingredient of love and recap the month. We’ll discuss all of our different responsibilities and the one Jesus said was most important to remember.

Download Element take home 5.27.12

 

Meet the Team

 

Kirstin Vlodica is the Foster City Campus' Element Coordinator. Kirstin, her husband Tyler, and their daughter Avaree have been attending CPC since spring 2011. She is a graduate of Seattle Pacific University and has experience working with kids in both a church and school setting.  She joined the CPCKids staff this April. She's only been with us for a month, but has jumped in with both feet.  

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When you see Kirstin on Sunday morning make sure to introduce yourself!

 

Saying "Thank You" to Children's Ministry Volunteers

Each Sunday a dedicated team of leaders show up to help your child love God more.  They come along side and get to know what your child likes and doesn't like.  These leaders give of their time and talents to help your family grow sprititually.  

CPCKids is giving you a chance to say “THANK YOU!” to the leaders that served in your child’s room and the ones that served behind the scenes this past school year. We are providing the cards and it's up to you to provide the message.

You can write a note to the people who show up week after week to to introduce your kids to a really big God who loves them. Your kids can also write a note or draw a picture to show their gratitude.  

There will be envelopes in the CPCKids Welcome Area for you to drop off the finished cards (Be sure to write the leader’s name on the note) 

All notes are due by Sunday June 3rd

Don't know the leaders name? No problem we have you covered.   Download CPCKIDS 2011-2012 leader

Complete your family's Thank You cards at home then drop them off this Sunday. Download Spring thank you 2012 

Church Nursery Rooms part 2

If you haven't checked out the new Nursery, you need to this Sunday.  It is awesome!

We still have some finishing touches to go, but here are some photos to whet your appetite.

The Before:

The After:

Kindergartners!

Are you entering 1st grade this fall?  

If you answered, "Yes" then you will be a part of Element starting June 10.

Element is hosting a special gathering for the families of kids entering 1st grade.  We want to introduce ourselves and share our vision for our 1st-4th grade ministry.  This is a great opportunity to get to know the other families that have kids the same age as yours.

Don't miss out! RSVP today!

Download the flyer for more details Download Element Preview Event 6.12

This week

Only 3 more weeks until Promotion Sunday!

Here is what we are learning this Sunday at CPCKids:

Early Childhood: This week Daniel's story will teach the kids that God will help them choose to do the right thing. Daniel had to decide if he would eat all the king’s favorite food or the food that God wanted him to eat. 

Each week during the story we ask, “Did he cry? Did he whine?  Did he say, ‘No, no, no’?  Or, did he say, ‘One, two, what should I do?" The kids are learning to stop, think and make good choices.

Keep working on this month's memory verse at home.  The kids love to do it with us on Sundays and they are so proud of themselves when they can do it all on their own.  Download EC May memory verse

Element: This week we have a game show during for our Bible story.  We will be taking at look at the parable of the Good Samaritan.  Download Element take home 5.20.12

Consider making room for new families at CPC.  Each week there are families that are coming to CPC for the first time.  If you have made CPC your home church, make space for our guests by attending the 4pm service.

 

This week

Here is what we are learning this Sunday at CPCKids:

Early Childhood: The first week in our new 2's room was a great success! What a joy it was to hear the kids say, "I can do it!" when we asked them, "Can you do what God says?" It's so much fun watching the kids enjoy learning that God loves them. This week in the nursery and preschool the kids will continue to learn how Joseph choose to do what God wanted him to do.  Joseph forgives his brothers for being mean to him and shares lots of food with them.  He didn't just say, "I forgive you", he showed it with his actions.

I encourage you to review your child's memory verse with them. They'll love showing you what they're learning.  Download EC May memory verse

Element: This week we will still be learning RESPONSIBILITY. Our biggest and first responsibility is to love God. We are learning that loving God means you care about what He cares about, and He cares about people. Our story highlights that we can use our words to help heal people who have been hurt by unwholesome words. When we use words that encourage, inspire, and build up others we are joining God in His mission to positively influence our families, friends, and neighbors. 

Continue the conversation at home Download Element take home 5.13.12

FRIDAY NIGHT: At the North Campus (300 Piedmont San Bruno) from 7-9pm everyone is invited to a CPC Night of Worship.  All ages are welcome : )

 

See you Sunday!

This week

There is a lot happening this Sunday:

1.Phase 1 of a nursery face lift

2.a room just for 2 year olds

3. a new theme for Preschool

4. a new virtue for Element

5.the return of pizza every week after the 4pm service.
The pizza dinner is $3 a person which includes a drink, salad, and 2 slices of pizza. 

New Nursery Space

Last week I told you to keep an eye on our Nursery because exciting things are happening. Well right now we are in the middle of some very exciting things.  

We are giving our Infant and Toddler Rooms a face lift and we can't wait for all of you catch your first peak at what we are working on.  It will take a few weeks until all the work is finished, so each Sunday you will get to see something new. The rooms are kid friendly even when they are in transition.  

Starting this Sunday the Infant and the Toddler Rooms will be in a different location. We have created a new room just for 2 year olds. The Infant Room is for newborns through walking and the Toddler Room will now be for kids walking-23 months.  On the Sunday after their second birthday, kids will be able to join the 2's Room.

Infants will now be dropped off where the toddlers used to be and the toddlers will use a new enterance closer to the auditorium.

If you need help finding your child's new room location ask for help at the CPCKids Welcome Area.  We will be happy to walk you to the room.

A room just for 2 year olds!