Keep Praying for Breakaway Day Camp!
It's "Breakaway Season" here at Sparta Church! Today will wrap up Week 3 and there is one more week to come. Please keep praying for all the kids, staff and volunteers at camp; God has entrusted us with a HUGE opportunity to love, serve and share the Gospel with kids! Pray for wisdom and endurance for the admin team. Pray for joy and patience for our counselors. Pray for discernment and creativity for all the teacher and leaders preparing and leading lessons and activities.
THANK YOU to the team of people it takes to make camp happen; we're so grateful for each of you!
We look forward to watching God work!
THANK YOU to the team of people it takes to make camp happen; we're so grateful for each of you!
We look forward to watching God work!
Summer Sundays Are Full Swing!
With the change in temperature comes a change of schedule! At Sparta Church, lot of our regular programs take a break, but there are lots of special gatherings and opportunities.
Summer is from June 21st- September 6th.
Watch the video above to get the scoop on Summer Sundays!
Summer Updates:
Summer is from June 21st- September 6th.
Watch the video above to get the scoop on Summer Sundays!
Summer Updates:
- There are no CORE classes for the summer!
- Are you nervous about your kids sitting in the Worship Center? We have a new resource for you: a kids sermon note sheet. This worksheet is a tool to help our kids learn to listen to a sermon. Worksheets will be available to take as you walk in to the Worship Service. This will begin Sunday, June 21st. At the end of each service during the summer, kids can show their worksheet to the Children's Ministry team at the front Info desk and pick a small reward (ex. small toy, sticker). We love having all ages in worship together and hopefully this encourages our kids to participate in the Worship Service alongside the adults! Check out the worksheets here
- We will have "All Together Sunday" Multigenerational Worship services on July 5th and September 6th. These are Sunday services that are intentionally geared towards having our kids in the Worship Center service with us. There will be sermon-based activity sheets available, and some special moments geared towards our younger church family members. On these Sundays, only the Nursery and Family Room will be available. We encourage families with kids ages 2 and up to have them join us in the Worship Center!
- 4REAL Worship continues during the summer at 10:30 (except 7/5 and 9/6).
- Nursery is available both services every Sunday
- The 2-4 year old rooms are available at both services every Sunday except 7/5 and 9/6.
- The Family Room is available both services every Sunday
Coming Soon...
Rangers: A New Ministry for Boys
Rangers is an activity-based, small-group program for boys and young men in grades Kindergarten and up with a mission to evangelize, equip and empower the next generation of Christlike men and lifelong servant leaders. Registration will open in Augst 2026 and meetings will begin in September. Rangers will meet every other Wednesday evening from 6:30- 8:00pm, beginning September 23rd. Please complete all the applicable information below. Our Ranger Leaders will be in touch with more information on the program and registration!
Ch-Ch-Changes for Fall!
This Fall, there will be a few cahnges in our Children's Minisry Wing:
Return of the 2-3 year old and 4-5 year old room! Starting Septmeber 13th, we will have the following age groups in our CM wing: 0-24 months, 2-3 year olds, 4-5 year olds, K-1st grade, 2-3rd Grade, 4-5th grade.
Return of the 2-3 year old and 4-5 year old room! Starting Septmeber 13th, we will have the following age groups in our CM wing: 0-24 months, 2-3 year olds, 4-5 year olds, K-1st grade, 2-3rd Grade, 4-5th grade.
CORE Classes Take a Break for Summer!
This Sunday at 4REAL Worship
God has given each one of us an epic quest—a giant mission. We are called to push back the darkness and usher in the light of Jesus and His love. When we live like Jesus and show His love to the people around us, God’s kingdom grows! That’s why our theme for the summer is “Kingdom Quest: Living the Greatest Adventure.”
This Week: The Servant Who Had No Mercy
Like the king in this parable, God has forgiven each one of us of a huge debt— one created by our sins. And because we’ve been forgiven, we are called to pass that forgiveness to the people who have wronged us.
This week's Bottom Line is, "God’s kingdom grows when you forgive."
This Week: The Servant Who Had No Mercy
Like the king in this parable, God has forgiven each one of us of a huge debt— one created by our sins. And because we’ve been forgiven, we are called to pass that forgiveness to the people who have wronged us.
This week's Bottom Line is, "God’s kingdom grows when you forgive."
Thoughts on Making Summer "Core Memories"
If you are feeling the pressure to make summer special for your kids, consider reading the following article from Amy Payne at the Gospel Coalition. Her article encourages parents that perhaps our job isn't to be the "chief memory maker." She points us to scripture and reminds us that God calls us to remember His faithfulness.
"When I look to Scripture, I find that a particular type of memory is highly valued. Again and again, God’s people are called to remember his works.
This is at odds with my natural memory-making efforts, which can turn into stressful attempts to provide “core memory” opportunities. The value I place on these opportunities starts to feel silly as I dig into what the Word says about remembering. When God’s people remember his works, the Lord uses this recollection to quell our fears, deepen our trust, and align our focus on him..."
"When I look to Scripture, I find that a particular type of memory is highly valued. Again and again, God’s people are called to remember his works.
This is at odds with my natural memory-making efforts, which can turn into stressful attempts to provide “core memory” opportunities. The value I place on these opportunities starts to feel silly as I dig into what the Word says about remembering. When God’s people remember his works, the Lord uses this recollection to quell our fears, deepen our trust, and align our focus on him..."
Sing the Scriptures
This summer, when you're doing chores around the house or riding in the car, lift the mood and redeem the time by memorizing scripture with your kids! Studies show that it's easier to memorize words when they're set to a melody. Below are just a few samples of music that have paired scripture with song. Everybody's musical tastes are different, so check them out and see which suits your family best!
Worship in the Word
Shane & Shane
Long time worship artists Shane & Shane have created a series of albums to help teach kids scripture. If you enjoy their music, you will find this to be a great resource for your family!
Sing the Bible with Slugs & Bugs
Randall Goodgame
Do you kids love all things fun and silly? Slugs & Bugs comes from the imagination of Randall Goodgame. Some albums are all scripture songs and others are a mixture of scripture and good old silly songs. Perfect for the family who loves to laugh while they learn!
Randall Goodgame
Do you kids love all things fun and silly? Slugs & Bugs comes from the imagination of Randall Goodgame. Some albums are all scripture songs and others are a mixture of scripture and good old silly songs. Perfect for the family who loves to laugh while they learn!
Seeds Family Worship: Trust
Seeds family worship has created over 200 scripture songs for kids and families! They have even created songs in partnership with Answers in Genesis, the curriculum we use in CORE classes.
Seeds family worship has created over 200 scripture songs for kids and families! They have even created songs in partnership with Answers in Genesis, the curriculum we use in CORE classes.
Hide 'Em In Your Heart
Steve Green
This one's a throwback for all you 90s kids! Thanks to streaming, you can relive your childhood scripture songs with your kids even if you wore out your cassette tape!
Steve Green
This one's a throwback for all you 90s kids! Thanks to streaming, you can relive your childhood scripture songs with your kids even if you wore out your cassette tape!