Oak Crest Kids

“For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face, 2 that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God's mystery, which is Christ, 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. “ Colossians 2:1-2

Discipleship and Fellowship

Our primary goal in children’s ministry is discipleship. When parents and grandparents place their children in our hands, they do it with the confidence that they will be led in theologically sound discipleship!  I feel that we are on the right path at Oak Crest where children’s discipleship is concerned.  The secondary goal is fellowship.  As our children grow, I pray that they will come to rely on one another and hold each other accountable…that they encourage one another “being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of Christ.”   I pray that their friendships will grow, and as they transition into their teenage years when so many difficult decisions are made, that they will turn to each other within our covenant community of believers for counsel and insight…that these brothers and sisters in Christ will also be friends.  And cherish that friendship.  So, as we start to add opportunities for fellowship beyond our regular discipleship, will you join us in praying that these are moments that will foster those friendships and our children will be knit together in love?

Sunday School and Wednesday Night

Tonight, we will continue our study of the Armor of God in Ephesians 6:10-20 by focusing on the helmet of salvation.

In Sunday school this week, The Gospel Project is focusing on Luke 1:57-80, John is born!

Big Picture ?: Why was John the Baptist special?
Big Picture Answer: John the Baptist told people about Jesus.  
Christ Connection: As prophesied in Isaiah 40:3 and Malachi 3:1, John the Baptist prepared the people for the coming Messiah.                                                                                                                                                                                                   
 Key Passage/Memory Verse:  Luke 1:76.

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE…

*We will begin Children In Action in September and need numerous volunteers                                                                  *Would you consider being a part of our Sunday School team?

MARK YOU CALENDARS!

CHILDEREN’S TEAM MEETING, JULY 22ND @ 7:00PM

PROMOTION SUNDAY, AUGUST 3RD

Please be in prayer about serving in children’s ministry at Oak Crest!

In Christ,

Stephenie

PS…Don’t forget to get your Oak Crest Kids t-shirt!