Kids Church
He knows you
“O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away. You see me when I travel and when I rest at home. You know everything I do. You know what I am going to say…
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Family Fun Night
Fall is on its way. The weather is starting to cool off a little. The sun is setting earlier, and it actually rained the other day! I read a book recently called, “52 Creative Family Time Experiences,” and I wanted to share some of the ideas the book shares to bring faith into your home.…
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Respect, Kindness, Listen…
Respect, Kindness, Listen… I noticed Sunday during Kids Church that there were a couple of squirmy kids that were demonstrating a measure of disrespect to the teacher. Oh wait, I was the teacher….My helper who is a very experienced teacher decided it was time to give the kids an impromptu lesson on respect, kindness and…
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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…
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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…
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Palm Sunday at Kids Church!
Boys and girls, between first and fifth grade, file in excitedly as curiosity is in the air. Why the palm branches? Why lay them down before Jesus? Why the atmosphere of celebration? What’s praise and how do I do it? It’s Palm Sunday at PCI Kids Church and we, the teachers, are revved up to help…
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