Children’s Ministry
Children’s Ministry is for kids ages 3 through 6th grade and their families. For children younger than age 3, check out our Babies & Toddlers Ministry. We welcome children at each age and stage of their growing up to learn about God’s love for them and feel like they matter in our church community. When we say, “All are Welcome” we mean all. Our Neurodiversity Ministry is one of the many ways we live into this welcome. Michaela, our Children & Family Minister, is always willing to talk with families about how their children can feel at home at Abiding Presence.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MINISTRY - WINTER 2024
Sunday Morning Faith Formation (Sunday School)
Happy Holidays
November 3 - Decmeber 15 from 10:05-10:50 a.m.
*No Sunday School on December 1: Join us for our Advent Wreath Workshop for the whole family!
Psalm 100:1-2, 4 says, “Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth.
Worship the LORD with gladness; come into his presence with singing.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, bless his name.”
This winter we are getting in the holiday spirit while we learn about thankfulness in the Bible. We are going to explore how we can give thanks to God with our whole body, and prepare our hearts for our true light, Jesus! Through games, music, Minecraft and more, we will make a joyful noise while we give thanks to God.
All of our Sunday School workshops will be invited to participate in our Kids Christmas Pageant on Sunday, December 15 during our 9:00 a.m. worship service. Each workshop will be assigned a role and will help us bring the Christmas story to life! More details will come in early December.
At Abiding Presence, our Sunday morning faith formation follows a workshop model. Kids get to pick an age-appropriate workshop to engage in for the seven week session. Read more about our innovative approach to Sunday School in this article from The Living Lutheran magazine and scroll down the page to read our FAQs.
Registration is LIVE! While pre-registration isn’t required, it helps us out with planning and means you can jump right into the fun when you arrive. Questions, contact Michaela Putnam-Kwon, Children & Family Minister, at michaela@abidingpresence.net.
We hope you’ll join us for all the fun. Here’s a look at what we are offering this winter:
The Kindergarten Clubhouse
Paint the Beat (1st-2nd Grade Art/Music)
‘Tis the Season Gym Games (1st-2nd Grade)
Minecraft Mods: Thanksgiving & Christmas (3rd-5th Grade)
Grateful Gym Games (3rd-5th Grade)
Ukulele Crafting (3rd-5th Grade Art/Music)
6th Grade Hangout
*Please note that our two games workshops will rotate meeting on the Playground and behind the Patio, see Sunday School map each morning to know where to go.
6th Grade at Abiding Presence
Sunday Morning Faith Formation, 10:05-10:50 a.m.
Wednesday Night 6th Grade Hangout, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
6th Grade is an important year for students at Abiding Presence and we are taking advantage of every moment. From Sunday morning to Wednesday night, we are building life-long friendships, having fun, and growing our faith. You can sign-up for all our 6th Grade opportunities here. Questions? Email our Children & Family Minister, Michaela Putnam-Kwon.
PRESCHOOL MINISTRY - WINTER 2024
Sunday Morning Faith Formation (Sunday School) Beginning November 3 at 10:05 a.m.
This fall, Ms. Lori, Ms. Christina and Ms. Leslie are back to teach our youngest and brightest in our Preschool Workshop. The class will take place indoors in Classroom 5. All children who turned three prior to September 30, 2024 through pre-K are invited to participate. We can’t wait to learn about Jesus through Bible stories, activities, and play. Registration is open now! You only need to fill out the form once per school year. Questions, contact Michaela Putnam-Kwon at michaela@abidingpresence.net.
ABIDING KIDS MUSIC MINISTRY
Abiding Kids Music (Preschool-3rd Grade)
Rehearsals on Tuesdays through November 19*
from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.
Sing, Play, Move, and Pray with Ms. Nicole and Dr. Dave on Tuesdays this fall! Abiding Kids Music will be back fall 2024 for Preschool - 3rd grade students. If you have questions, reach out to our Music Minister, Dave Chávez.
*No rehearsal on November 5
Thanksgiving Eve Kids Choir (Preschool-6th Grade)
Wednesday, November 27
Rehearsal from 6:00-6:45 p.m.
Service at 7:00 p.m.
We are enthusiastically inviting our Preschool through 6th Grade kiddos to join our Thanksgiving Eve Kids Choir. We will join with kids from Temple B’nai Shalom to sing some songs during the service. If you’d like to join, please sign-up here. Questions? Email our Children & Family Minister, Michaela Putnam-Kwon.
ABIDING FAMILIES MINISTRY - FALL 2024
KIDS FOOD PANTRY THURSDAYS
Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Bailey Hall
Students of all ages are invited to join Sharon and participate in a service project for the Abiding Presence Food Pantry. On the Thursday before every Abiding Presence Food Pantry, you can come learn about how the food pantry operates, help pray over the produce and the people who are coming, and learn about service as a spiritual discipline. If you have questions or need any accommodations, please reach out to our Children & Family Minister, Michaela Putnam-Kwon. Sign-ups during the summer will be through our Sign-Up Genius here.
