Kingdom Kids is our children’s ministry at St. John’s. Kingdom Kids is relational, formative, and fun!
Our goal is to create a greater impact in the lives and faith journeys of our children by intentionally reiterating lessons learned at home in church and vice versa.
Nursery, Children's Sunday School, and Wednesday Night meetings are currently not offered, but our Kingdom Kids are finding creative ways to stay connected.
Stacey Shafer, Children’s Minister would love to answer any questions you have.
stacey@stjohns-salisbury.org
First Look is for our Birth to 4 year olds. We want our youngest Kingdom Kids to take a First Look at who God is and understand these three basic truths: God made me, God loves me, and Jesus wants to be my friend forever. Parents, look for “First Look” to identify materials specific to this age group.
All parents with children, birth to school age, are encouraged to download the Parent Cue App. In addition to following along with the church curriculum, this app is designed to help every parent do something each week to help move their child toward a deeper faith and a better future.
“FOR I KNOW THE PLANS I HAVE FOR YOU SAYS THE LORD.” JEREMIAH 29:11, NLT
This month in First Look, birth to 4 years old, we will answer the question: Who has a plan for you? God has a plan for me! When we put all of the parts of Joseph’s story together—just as with an ice cream sundae—it gives us a sweet reminder that we can trust that God has a plan for me, and it is always best. We just have to wait until God is done putting all of the parts together.
Sept. 13, 8:45-9:15 am—Sunday School Facebook live & Zoom
Sept. 22,8:45-9:15 am—Sunday School Facebook live & Zoom
Sept. 20, 3:30-5 pm —First Look @ church *ICE CREAM SUNDAYS*
Sept. 27, 9:45-10:40 am—Sunday School Facebook live & Zoom
Each week, all ages will receive a power point that families may watch together at their convenience with songs, bible story and fun ways to focus on the “bottom line” and bible verse. If you would like to sign up for emails or to be added to the Kingdom Kids Facebook group contact stacey@stjohns-salisbury.org.
Nursery is currently not offered during worship.
On Sept. 13, we kick off our new season of Kingdom Kids with First Look on Facebook Live and Zoom , 8:45-9:15 am!
Be sure to stay connected with Stacey and through our Orange Curriculum via our Kingdom Kids Facebook Group and weekly email! Learn more.
Children attending our 9:27 am worship are invited to remain in worship with their families.
252 Kids is for our kids from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. What does 252 represent? It’s not our street address or the number of questions a 2nd-grader can ask in 20 minutes. Instead, everything we teach in 252 Kids is based on one of the three basic, but powerful, truths modeled by Jesus in Luke 2:52. I need to make the wise choice, I can trust God no matter what, and I should treat others the way I want to be treated.
All parents with children, birth to school age, are encouraged to download the Parent Cue App. In addition to following along with the church curriculum, this app is designed to help every parent do something each week to help move their child toward a deeper faith and a better future.
“A FRIEND LOVES AT ALL TIMES. THEY ARE THERE TO HELP WHEN TROUBLE COMES.” PROVERBS 17:17, NIRV
In September, our 252 Kids, K-5th graders, will learn that with God’s help, we can show friendship by using our words and actions to show others we care. It’s a real celebration when everyone’s invited to the party!
Sept.. 13, 11 am—1st Communion make-up date from March
Sept. 13, 3-4:30 pm—4th grade Milestone “Baptismal Partners”
Sept. 27, 3:30– 5 pm-K-5th graders @ church *BLOCK PARTY*
Each week, all ages will receive a power point that families may watch together at their convenience with songs, bible story and fun ways to focus on the “bottom line” and bible verse. If you would like to sign up for emails or to be added to the Kingdom Kids Facebook group contact stacey@stjohns-salisbury.org.
Children attending our 9:27 am worship are invited to remain in worship with their families.
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EPIC (3rd-5th Grade)
EPIC (Energetic Peeps in Christ) is still around, too. This is our junior youth group. Keep your eyes open for quarterly meetings.
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Milestones
Milestones are moments in your child’s faith journey for them to explore a particular part of our faith, from prayer to worship to communion. Every milestone includes hands-on teaching, a parent component, and a tool/gift that will help the child carry that faith milestone into their daily life.
The Lord’s Prayer: 1st Grade Milestone
My Pot of Gold: 2nd Grade Milestone
March with Thanksgiving: 3 & 4 Year Old Milestone
Seasons of the Church Year: Kindergarten Milestone
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Camps
St. John’s offers summer camps for all kingdom kids.
Hands and Feet Camp is a day camp for our rising 3rd to 5th grade kingdom kids. Each year, we partner with local organizations in our own neighborhood to serve those around us. Your kids will get to know our high school youth, who help lead this camp.
Music and Arts Camp is a free camp open to rising kindergarten through fifth graders in the community. Children are engaged in choir, movement, arts and crafts, playing instruments, and games. This camp is in collaboration with St. Luke’s Epicopal, First Presbyterial, First Baptist, and Sacred Heart Catholic.
Discover more of God in the midst of the summer heat at Vacation Bible School! This growing ministry reaches out to children in our neighborhoods, schools and community to share the love of Christ with others.