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Resurrection Celebration!

On Resurrection Sunday (April 5th), there will be no CORE classes or 4REAL Worship (the Family Room, Nursery & Toddler care WILL be available). 

Why? Because we want to celebrate Jesus' resurrection as one big family! Our kids also have a special job that Sunday: to help us with worship! During the announcements,  all kids ages 2-12 will be  invited to join the worship team  on stage to sing Psalm 8 this Sunday. We are so excited to worship with you!
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Thank you for an Amazing Egg Hunt!

Thank you to all of you who made this year's Egg hunt a success! We had a a beautiful (chilly!) day to share the joy of Jesus! IT was wonderful to celebrate with you all from our church family as well as those from our community. Please pray for the families for our community who joined us- that the Holy Spirit would use their time with us to draw hearts to Jesus. 

Upcoming Events

Sparta Church will be hosting the Healthy Kids Running Series this Spring! HKRS is a 5 week program for kids ages 2-14 years old . It aims to engage communities and families by providing a youth running experience, inspiring kids to believe in themselves and lead an active healthy lifestyle. We are excited to open up our beautiful church property to our church family and the community for 5 fun-filled kids races!

Ages 2/3: 50 yard dash
Ages 4/5: 75 yard dash
Kindergarten/1st: 1/4 mile
2nd/3rd: 1/2 mile
4th/5th: 1 mile
6th/7th/8th: 1 mile
Challenger (adaptive race for children with disabilities and special needs. ): 75 yard dash
 
Race Dates: 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17 at 2pm.
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Breakaway Day Camp is our 4 week summer day camp for kids ages 6-12 in our church and community! Each week (register up for as many as your like) is full of activity, energy and a daily Bible lesson. Find out more here.

Discipleship & Serve Opportunities

Hey dads! We have a really great opportunity to connect and grow with your son(s) this May! Join other dads and sons for a Father Son Weekend at Camp Orchard Hill May 15th-17th. Erwin Morales will be coordinating a group from Sparta Church.
For more info and to register click here.
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This Sunday at CORE & 4REAL

Children's CORE Classes run from 9:00 to 10:00 am on Sunday mornings. Classes are available for ages 2-4 years, Grades K-1, Grades 2-3, and Grades 4-5.   T
he heart of CORE classes is to teach our kids to know God and know His word. Join us this Sunday! 

Bibles for Your Baskets

Are you looking to add some substance to your Easter baskets this year? Check out some of the different Bibles below. There are options for all ages and stages of kids.  

Note that the first 3 recommendations are Bible storybooks; they have taken selected stories from the Bible and paraphrased them to make them very readable and understandable for kids. The pros of this format is that they are often engaging and a great way to introduce the characters and themes of Scripture to our younger kids. The negative is that they do not often contain the nuances and depth of Scripture. They may skip or simplify challenging parts of Scripture.
 
The next three Bibles are the complete  66 books of the Bible. These Bibles are formatted in a way to appeal to kids, provide helpful context, and engage them as readers. If your child can read, or your family is reading from the Bible together, these are great options.
 
(Want help getting your child to read Scripture more? Send them to CORE class at 9am! One of the main goals of our CORE classes is to help kids read and understand the Bible!)

Jesus Storybook Bible

The Jesus Storybook Bible helps show how every story of Scripture points us to Jesus.  This Bible has lots of online activities and resources to help you further the conversation with your kids.

Bible Gems to Remember

Recommended for ages 4 to 8 years, Bible Gems has 52 different stories from the Bible. Each story ends with simplified verses or "gems" for memorization.  Descriptive language and colorful illustrations make this Bible Storybook engaging for young kids. 

The Biggest Story Bible Storybook

Looking for a Bible storybook that goes in depth for older kids? The Biggest Story Bible Storybook is geared for ages6-12 years old.  It covers over 100 stories from the Bible and doesn't skip the harder stuff!

NIV Adventure Bible

The NIV Adventure Bible is great for new and older Bible readers alike. The color illustrations and extra information are engaging and helpful. The NIV translation is helpful to encourage understanding. 

CSB Explorer Bible

The CSB Explorer Bible for Kids is an interactive and educational Bible for kids ages 6-12.  This Bible comes in a variety of cover choices to appeal to kids while still giving "grownup Bible" vibes.  Charts, color illustrations, photos, timelines and more help kids dive into the story of the Bible. https://www.christianbook.com/explorer-bible-leather-light-teal-mountains/9781430082637/pd/0082637?event=AAI

Grace Bible for Kids

Do you have a child with dyslexia or another reading challenge? The Grace Bible was created in partnership with 2K/DENMARK and Cambridge University, and  is designed to enhance readability for kids with all levels and varieties of dyslexia and other reading challenges. 

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