6.5.26

Summer is Coming! 

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.

Summer Updates:
  • Our final kids9 am  CORE classes are on June 14th; 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 toe 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 Welcome desk and pick a small reward (ex. small candy, 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 7/6 and 9/6)
  • Nursery and 2-4 year old rooms are available at both services (except 7/6 and 9/6)
  • The Family Room is available both services

That's a Wrap of HKRS 2026!

Thank you to all who served and participated in our first season hosting the Healthy Kids Running Series! We had 120 kids participate and it was a blast! We look forward to hosting the fall season this September!  

This Sunday at CORE 

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.
Our last CORE classes for the 25/25 school year are 6/14!

Story and Scripture:
Matthew’s Dinner

 Mark 2:13-17; Luke 5:27-32

Story and Scripture:

Dinosaurs, Dragons, & the Age of the Earth

Story and Scripture:

Stewards of God's Creation

Genesis 1:26, 2:15, 8:22, Romans 1:22-23

Story and Scripture:

Stewards of God's Creation

Genesis 1:26, 2:15, 8:22, Romans 1:22-23

This Sunday at 4REAL Worship


Following Jesus and carrying out the good work He left for us to do is an epic quest—a journey that none of us can complete on our own. That’s why this month’s theme is “Trek: Don’t stop, don’t give up God’s with you,” so kids can remember that God will help them on this grand adventure, every step of the way.

Meet Saul, now called Paul. After many years of traveling and starting new Paul has been arrested and sent to Rome for trial. Along the way, Paul faces a two-week storm at sea, shipwreck, and snakebite. But through it all, he continues to trust and listen to God. 

This Week's Bottom Line: "Don’t give up on God when bad things happen." 
 

Upcoming Events

NEW DATE AND TIME!
 
On Sunday, July 12th from 12:00-1:30, we're having a Family Rock Painting Party and Picnic. We'll be painting rocks to create a rock garden around our Children's Ministry Wing. All supplies are provided!
Pack a picnic lunch, bring your creativity, and enjoy a an afternoon with your kids and other families at church.
Registration is not required but is appreciated!
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.

Father Son Retreat Recap!

What a great weekend at Camp Orchard Hill! The Huddle Up: Father Son Retreat provided the dads and boys with lots of intentional time to bond with one another and God. They were challenged to do as Paul directed in 1 Corinthians 16:13-14: "Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.  Let all that you do be done in love."
And, of course, they had a lot of fun!
Check out the video recap of the weekend below!

Do  you have a son? Are you looking for more opportunities and  resources to parent and disciple them? Stay tuned! We have an exciting new program for boys (and dads!) starting this September! 

Resources for Families- 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!


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.  
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!