Hello C2 Kids’ Families, 

I can’t believe it is March and that Spring is finally here!  March is filled with so much fun…Our first ever C2 Belong Party and the Rec Crew Kick-off on March 5th after Sunday morning service, St. Patrick’s Day, Spring Break, the all-church work day and KIDS CAMP Registration opens!!! It is going to be a great month!

Have you ever read the  real story about St.  Patrick (click here) to your kids?  It has pirates, snakes, repentance, tons of prayer, missions and a really cool story about the trinity and a clover. Your kids will love it! Maybe you could make a bowl of potato soup or try some corned beef and read about him. We would love to have you and your kids join us on March 25th for the All-Church Brunch followed by a work day to get our building ready for our Easter guests. (Register Here)

Rec Crew is our new middle school ministry. All 5th and 6th graders are invited to join us on March 5th. We will attend the C2 Belong Party for lunch and then head back to Surge for a fun middle school gathering. We will wrap up around the same time.

Mya Hudson is our Spotlight Volunteer.  Mya began serving in C2 kids as a 6th grader after she graduated from Surge. She faithfully serves our preschoolers with her bestie, Brynn. Mya loves Hebrews 13:6  “So we can confidently say, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man  do to me?” Mya is thankful that serving in Zoom helped her connect to families and develop trustworthy relationships.  A fun fact about Mya is that she interns for Pastor Ryan and can often be spotted in NexGen office making things beautiful. She is artistic, and she makes amazing desserts! She likes Mr. Pibb and Peach Red Bull! If you spot her around C2 Kids, let her know how much you appreciate her energy and love for our C2 Kids.

Surge Parents, 

Our last unit was Peer Relationships and learning to be a good friend. This month, we are dealing with our feelings. It is such an important lesson to teach your kids that truth and feelings can be very different. Each week we have a Bible verse to learn and a parent conversation starter for you to engage your kids in a God-centered conversation at home. Remember the verses are listed for the week we learn them so they are recited the following week. You can also find them on our C2 Kids Facebook page.

March 5, 2023 – When I feel sad, God comforts me.

  • “He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. … “ 2 Corinthians 1:4
  • Parent Conversation: What do you think God does to comfort someone when they’re sad?

March 12, 2023 – I can ask God to give me grace when I feel guilty.

  • “… if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us …” 1 John 1:9 
  • Parent Conversation: How do you think Jesus helps a kid who feels guilty?

March 19, 2023 – If I’m angry and I want to fight, God can help me do what’s right.

  • “When you are angry, do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.” Ephesians 4:26 
  • Parent Conversation: When you feel angry, how can God help?

March 26, 2023 – Lots of things might make me happy, but only God can give me joy.

  • “Are any of you happy? You should sing praises.” James 5:13 
  • Parent Conversation: What good things about God can give you joy when you aren’t happy?

If you would like to follow along with the Bible study we are doing in Surge, join us for the Dealing with Feelings (click here) devotion. It is an 16-day plan on the YouVersion Bible App. These devotions are great ways to help kids establish a daily devotion time. Help them set a goals to complete this one.

Zoom Parents,

If you would like to follow along at home with the devotions your preschoolers are doing during Zoom, click this link to join “The Brave and Beautiful Queen” plan on YouVersion. This month, we are learning that we can do really brave things with Jesus. This 6 day plan has songs and a memory verse for your preschooler to enjoy as they learn God’s truth.

Our Zoom memory verse for this month is, “…Be strong and brave…I will be with you everywhere you go.” Joshua 1:9

Sprout Parents, 

I am excited to introduce you to Michelle Crutcher, our new nursery coordinator. She will be the friendly face you see around the nursery. Her role will be to care for our wonderful volunteers and to make sure that we have enough helpers each Sunday so that all of our Babies are being cared for. If you would like to join us and serve one Sunday a month, we would love to have you. Michelle will be around before service and after, so introduce yourself and your little one to her.  

Max Lucado is one of my favorite authors. I was gifted “No Wonder They Call Him Savior” for graduation and loved how Max explained concepts so practically.  His book “3:16” is one I am reading this month in preparation for Easter. 

Jennifer Daack
Children and Families Pastor