Sarah Cristiano
“The Story” Is For Kids Too
“The Greatest Story Ever Told” for all ages, throughout all time, filled with intrigue, drama, conflict, romance, redemption, battles, poems, and more is of course…..you know it…..God’s Story. The Bible is the true word of God and we Share this with our kids every Sunday. The difference this Sunday has from previous Sundays is that…
Vacation Bible School is a Win, Win, Win.
Vacation Bible School is a Win-Win-Win! and here is why: We just completed the weeklong Vacation Bible School here at Pacific Church of Irvine in June and looking back there are so many wins about it. I will start with three: Win #1 – Here parents drop off their kids for three hours of safe…
A Kids Journey Into WorldViews
Kids are born for the purpose of loving God and loving people, just like us (adults). Kids have a purity and clear heart that Jesus sees and He even recommends that our hearts must become like a child to enter into the kingdom of God. It is us the adults, our culture and media that…
A Journey Through A Worldview
Journey through a worldview A worldview is sort of like how we experience life. In other words how we perceive and do life…what lens are we looking through and how, why we do what we do. We’re influenced by how we were brought up, values, experiences, who we admire, what stirs our emotions, culture, media…
Getting to Know Kids Church Teacher Mindy Gatchell
How long have you been a teacher? What ages/subjects have you taught? I’ve taught 22 years and ages kindergarten, 2nd, 3rd, 6th (Math), and Middle and High School English. What’s the most rewarding part of being a teacher? Investing in the lives of whole families, not only the kids. It’s great to help parents in…