⛄️Happy January MCCkids families! We’re excited for 2026 and seeing ALL that God has in store for His little ones, your children! We have a month full of learning and fun as we discover more about God AND enjoy together all things MCCKids!🌟 Take a peek at all we will be learning through our MCCkids Academy! We kicked off 2026 last week with a wonderful lesson and lots of fun! We shared our Memory Verse for the month, 📖 Matthew 11:28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.📖 See below for what our elementary and preschool age children will be learning each week in MCCkids!

MCCkids- Elementary

Week 1 – Jan. 4 🛏️
Paralyzed No More

  • Key Verse: Matthew 11:28

  • Big Idea: Jesus has power over sin, so we can give our sins to Him.

  • Bible Basis: Mark 2:1–12; Matthew 9:1–8

Week 2 – Jan. 11 🍽️
Dinner with Sinners

  • Key Verse: Romans 3:23

  • Big Idea: Jesus heals us from our sins, so we can follow Him even though we’re sinners.

  • Bible Basis: Matthew 9:9–13

Week 3 – Jan. 18 🤍
The Unforgiving Servant

  • Key Verse: Colossians 3:13b

  • Big Idea: Jesus forgives us, so we should forgive others.

  • Bible Basis: Matthew 18:21–35

Week 4 – Jan. 25 ❤️
Jesus Forgives the Sinner

  • Key Verse: Matthew 7:1

  • Big Idea: Jesus doesn’t look down on us for being sinners, so we shouldn’t look down on others who sin.

  • Bible Basis: John 8:1–11

MCCkids Preschool:

Week 1 – January 4
Anna and Simeon
📖 Bible Basis: Luke 2:21–40
Key Verse: John 3:16
Big Idea: Jesus is the special Son of God.

Week 2 – January 11
Young Jesus in the Temple
📖 Bible Basis: Luke 2:41–52
Key Verse: John 3:16
Big Idea: Jesus is the special Son of God.

Week 3 – January 18
The Good Samaritan
📖 Bible Basis: Luke 10:25–37
Key Verse: Mark 12:31
Big Idea: Jesus wants me to love everyone.

Week 4 – January 25
Dinner with Sinners
📖 Bible Basis: Matthew 9:9–13
Key Verse: Mark 12:31
Big Idea: Jesus wants me to love everyone.

🌟Feel free to stop reading here if you are familiar with all things MCCkids! We want to share with you each month all that your children are learning and growing in here at MCC. 🌟The following information is filled with reminders of protocols and procedures plus fun routines we follow in MCCkids-especially for newer families!

💬 Parent Connection

As you talk with your child this month, try asking:

  • “What amazing thing did God do in your story today?”

  • “How can we trust God’s power in our family this week?”

Let’s cheer on our kids as they learn to trust God’s power, obey His voice, and believe that He can use them in mighty ways! 🌟

Bible Bucks and Kids Shop! The kiddos had a great time using their well earned Bible Bucks this past Sunday in our Kids Shop! You can expect it the FIRST SUNDAY of every month! Each week your children can earn Bible bucks to save up for their next trip to the Kids Shop!

🤩 Here's how:

  • 💵 $5 – Bring their Bible 📖

  • 📘 $5 – Bring back their Take Home Guide

  • 👯 $10 – Bring their friend

  • ✨ $10 – Memorize the Bible Verse for the month

  • 🎉 And lots more $ for following MCCkids Values each week! Ask your kiddo if they can share what they are!

PARENTS! Have you ever considered jumping in and serving in MCCkids just like the volunteers you see with your kiddos each week? If you haven't considered it, ya should! We would love to have you join our team and will work with you and your family's schedule to find a time that would work best for you to jump in and SERVE! Simply reply to this email and I will share more about serving in MCCkids! I'd love to hear from you.❤️

ELEMENTARY DROP-OFF REMINDER 💯👏
To help make your Sunday mornings easier, drop-off is now in the FLC each week.
Pick-up will still be upstairs to allow for small group time after our large group lesson and activities. We also want to avoid long lines at the FLC after each service. Thanks for rolling with us!

🌊Water Baptisms- Water baptism is such an important step in a child’s faith journey — it’s a beautiful way to show their love for Jesus and their decision to follow Him! ❤️ If your child has been asking questions about baptism or you're wondering if they’re ready, I’d love to meet and talk with you about it. Just let me know!❤️

Upcoming Water Baptism Dates:

Important Safety Reminders:

🤩MCCkids safety policy — As a reminder, every child must be picked up using their matching safety tag sticker. This applies to all ages (infant through elementary). Your child’s safety always comes first! 

🤩At Check-In, You’ll Receive:
~Sticker tag for your child’s back
~Sticker tag for belongings (Infant/Toddler rooms only)
~Two parent stickers (one for each parent if needed)

🤩Pick-Up Procedures:

  1. Volunteers must match your child’s tag number with the parent/adult tag before release.

  2. Exceptions can only be made with the approval of Pastor Aaron, Joni Moore or me— this is to keep every child safe.
    If you have questions, please contact Pastor Aaron ([email protected]) or me ([email protected]) anytime!

The Church Center app also displays your digital tag and can be shown at pick up.

🤩 MCCkids Notes: Please remember...

  • All MCCkids volunteers are background checked before serving.

  • Please show patience and kindness if a volunteer needs to verify your tag.

  • Thank you for standing with us in keeping every child safe, loved, and protected.

    Thank you, Parents and families, for all of your support at home spiritually investing in your children that we get the honor and privilege of growing in Christ with each Sunday! Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions about MCCkids!🙏

All for Him,

Your MCCkids Leadership Team

Mechanicsville Christian Center

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