9.11.26

Cliff Notes for September

Phew!
If your family is anything like mine, you've had a busy week and the month ahead probably doesn't look much calmer. If scrolling through all the updates and newsletters is getting exhaisting, here's the quick "Cliff Notes" version of what's going on in Children's Ministry at Sparta Church:

  • This Sunday is an "All Together Sunday"! There are no kids programs this week* so that all ages are gathered to worship together during our 9am and 10:30 am services (Note: Nursery for ages 0-24 months and the Family Room are always available). 
  • There is a picnic after church! Bring a side or dessert to share and stay after the 10:30 service to enjoy some burgers and dogs as well as time with your church family.
  • Registration is open for 2 programs kicking off in a few weeks: Rangers and Healthy Kids Running Series. Rangers kicks off September 23rd and HKRS begins September 20th, so register soon! Scroll down below for more info on both!
  • It may barely be Fall, but Upward Basketball has already got us thinking about January! Registration for Upwards basketball (kids kindergarten-6th grade) opens September 7th!
  • CORE classes start next week!!!! CORE kids classes are for ages 4 years old-5th grade and meet at 9am.  

Sign Up this Fall!

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! Registration is open and closes October 1st!
Register for Rangers
Interested in helping? Click here!

HKRS is Up and Running This Fall!

Healthy Kids Running Series is back for the Fall! Join us for 5 fun-filled races for kids ages 2-14! This is a great program for kids in our church and the community! The HKRS' goal is to motivate kids to lead a healthy and active lifestyle through a positive introduction to the world of running.
Races are Sunday at 1pm.
Dates: 9/20,9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18. Rain date 10/25

Want to help?  Click the button below! 
Register your runner here
Help with Healthy Kids
Upward Basketball runs from January-March 2027 grades Kindergarten-6th.
Registration is now open!
Love to work with kids? We need coaches, Referees and snack shop 
REgister for Upward

This Sunday at 4REAL Worship

In September, school and schedules take off like a bullet train. That’s why it’s so vital for all of us to learn how to pause, take a deep breath, and tune our hearts to Hear from God. Our faith is living and active. We serve a God who wants to speak to us and who designed us to hear from Him every day! For many of us, though, hearing from God feels complicated. Where do I start? How do I know if it’s God or my own thoughts? God loves when we ask those questions—and we’re excited to help kids ask those questions, too, as we explore FREQUENCY - Learning to hear from God. The story of Samuel shows you don’t have to wait until you are older to hear from God! Our world is so full of noise and anxiety that learning to hear God’s voice is vital. It’s a rescue. When kids learn to stay close to Jesus and hear directly from God that they are loved and valuable, they can walk through a chaotic world with a growing peace and confidence.

How to Read the Bible - This lesson explores how the best way to listen for God’s voice is to read His Word. We discover how Scripture is God-breathed and valuable for every part of life. We’ll land the week with a fly over of what the Bible is—and isn’t—as well as a quick tour through the different parts of God’s Word. This week's Bottom Line, "I can learn to know God through the Bible."

CORE Classes Resume September 13th!

Children's CORE classes are for ages 4 years old to 5th grade. Offered during our 9am Worship Service, CORE classes are meant to teach our kids the truths found in Scripture. They will be reading the Bible and memorizing Scripture. All ages follow the Answers in Genesis Curriculum and are synchronized (meaning your 5 year old and your 10-year-old will be covering the same portion of the Bible each week).  

CORE age groups and locations:
PreK (4-5 years old): Room 304
Kindergarten/1st Grade: Room 303 
2nd/3rd Grade: Room 306
4th/5th Grade: Multipurpose Room

Nursery And Toddler

Have you heard?!? Our Toddler classroom is BACK this Fall!

Starting September 13th, we will be restarting our 2-3 year old classroom for both 9:00 and 10:30 service. During this time, your toddler will play, hear a Bible story, do an activity, sing songs and be loved on by our wonderful Toddler Team.

Love working with babies or  2-3 year olds? We need more helping hands to our Nursery and Toddler Room! Email [email protected] for more info!
Email Katie to Help in Nursery or Toddlers!

Rhythms to Grow Spiritually this Fall

While we can truly enjoy the rest of Summer, many of us are missing the routine and structure that Fall often brings. If you're needing some ideas on creating healthy rhythms for your family, give this podcast from Rebekah Lyons and Justin Earl Whitley a listen: both are Christian writers who have written recently about the importance of rhythyms in our homes and for our spiritual growth. The conversation starts at the 7:40 minute mark.


Listen to the Podcast