“Making and Maturing Disciples of Jesus Christ” Home Contact Connections Upcoming Events Calendar Live Stream St. John’s Family Ministry St. John’s Family Ministry We know the holidays are a busy time for you and your family, so let’s get straight to the point. Here’s everything you need to know about our minis-try this month! Here are a few things coming up in our ministry… November 7th- Hardin County Collective @Walnut Grove 5-7pm (wear black for Church Commando) November 14th- Youth Fundraiser- Poinsettia Orders are due November 24th- NO Wednesday Kids, due to Parent, Teacher Conferences November 28th- No Sunday Youth due to Thanksgiving Sunday School each week with Miss Hope (grades K-2nd) and Miss Natasha (3rd-5th grade) at 9am before Church. What we’re Teaching this month… Wednesday Kids- A 4-week series from the Old Testament about Prophets. Kids love to be in the kitchen. They may even love helping prepare something delicious! Having a plan or a recipe usually helps, too. Just like having a plan in the kitchen helps the meal we hope to enjoy, the stories of the Old Testament prophets are like a cookbook that helped people prepare for the Savior that God would send one day. Even though there’s no exact recipe, kids will find that they can prepare themselves for a loving relationship with God when they 1) trust God, 2) talk to God, 3) listen to God, and 4) leave the results to God. Sunday Youth- They will be Finishing up the series “With you” and then mid- November starting a new series from the Old Testament and Gospels on Christmas. They will be on this series through Christmas break. Christmas is almost here! Which means there’s a lot for us to look forward to — sometimes impatiently. But you know the saying, “good things come to those who wait”? It’s true for Christmases now, but it was true on the very first Christmas as well. You see, the day Jesus came to earth wasn’t a sudden surprise. It was the first step in a long-awaited plan. In this 4-week series, we’ll hear the Christmas story from the perspective of the prophets in the Old Testament, who foretold and then waited for the good things God had in store. Christmas is a reminder of what the prophets proclaimed: that God has always had a plan, that Jesus completes God’s plan, that God’s plans bring joy, and that God’s plans require sacrifice. Tip of the Month Sometimes being a parent can be difficult and scary. The good news is that in tough situations you are never alone. There are strategies in place and a whole team here to help you and the kids you love whenever a situation becomes dangerous or scary. Please know that you can always reach out to us! Resource for the Month We’re always trying to better understand what it’s like to raise kids, today. So, here’s what we’re wondering: What’s the BEST thing about raising kids, right now? Family Ministry Schedule Kids & Youth Wednesday Kids: 5:00 -7:00 PM Volunteers welcome! Children’s Choir: Wednesdays at 5:00 PM Sunday School (K-Grade 5): Sundays at 9:00 AM Miss Hope: K—Grade 2 Miss Natasha: Grades 3-5 Youth Group (Grades 6-12): Sundays from 5-7 pm Recent Posts Preaching Series December 2021 Christmas Eve Service: University of Findlay Traveling Worship Team Women’s Celebration Decorating the Church © 2021 St. John’s Evangelical Church Organized Themes