🍂 Happy November MCCkids families! We’re excited for cooler days and a new month full of learning and fun as we discover more about God together— Even though it's November I thought we'd start with our upcoming❤️Christmas dates💚 for your calendars!!!! 🌟 Then, keep reading to hear about our current teaching series- what we are LEARNING at Church in MCCkids this month plus lots of other helpful reminders. 🍂 |
🎄 Upcoming MCCkids CHRISTmas Dates — Mark Your Calendars and keep reading for MCCkids RETREAT date too!🗓️ |
🎶🌟Sunday, November 30th – A big Christmas performance practice for ELEMENTARY only- more details to come but plan for 4-6pm and bring the family!! 🎶🌟 |
🎵 Sunday, December 7th – Elementary (K–5th) will perform a special Christmas song during all three services. 🎵 Sunday, December 14th – Preschool kids will perform a special Christmas song during the two services that day at 9:30 and 11:15. 🎠 Christmas Carnival Dates: These will be FAMILY SERVICES with your elementary children IN the Sanctuary with you for shortened services and the Nursery and Preschool provided for the littlest MCCers. 🎠 Sat., Dec. 13th@6pm & Sunday, Dec. 14th@9:30 and 11:15 🎠 Sat., Dec. 20th@6pm & Sunday, Dec. 21st@9:30 and 11:15
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❤️💚🙏 We can’t wait for you to see what’s in store for these special performances! Feel free to click the links below to hear the special songs and practice them with your little ones. We have some special surprises in store! Also, your children don't need to practice any movements this time. No extra practice here at church for preschoolers but trust us that you are in for a TREAT!❤️💚🙏 |
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🗓️Further out SAVE THE DATE information🗓️
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📣📣MCCkids RETREAT date is set!! Please plan to sign up your elementary age kiddos for an all day MCCKids Retreat on Saturday, February 7th from 8:30 am-2:30 pm📣📣 More information to come along with the Registration very soon!
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🌟 MCCkids Elementary Teaching Series — November:
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📖 November MEMORY VERSE – 1Samuel 16:7 The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. |
Nov. 2~ We finished up our Pirate Squirrels vs. Space Ninjas unit all about the JUDGES and enjoyed our monthly trip to the KID SHOP where our 1st place teams earned an extra $50 to spend and our 2nd place teams earned an extra $20!!! The kids had a blast! Our new unit begins THIS SUNDAY👇 |
Nov. 9th~David is Anointed King Key Verse: 1 Samuel 16:7b. |
Big Idea: God sees what’s in our heart, so we should seek to be beautiful on the inside. |
Bible Basis: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 |
Nov. 16th~David Fights Goliath Key Verse: Isaiah 41:10a |
Big Idea: God is with us and gives us strength, so we can stand up to our fears. |
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Nov. 23rd~David Spares Saul’s Life Key Verse: 1 Thess. 5:15 |
Big Idea: God is just, so we can refrain from taking revenge on others. |
Bible Basis: 1 Samuel 23-24, 26, 31 |
Nov. 30th David Sins Key Verse: Psalm 103:12 |
Big Idea: God is merciful, so we can go to Him for forgiveness. |
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As you talk with your child this month, try asking: |
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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! 🌟 |
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✨ See below for a few updates and reminders from our MCCkids Ministry: |
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! |
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💵 $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!
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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: |
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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) |
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Volunteers must match your child’s tag number with the parent/adult tag before release. 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!
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The Church Center app also displays your digital tag and can be shown at pick up. |
🤩 MCCkids Notes: Please remember...
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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!🙏
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Children's Ministry Director |
Mechanicsville Christian Center |
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