Those two simple words make me sad.

When I saw them they said to me: “Go away! You are not welcome here!”  Certainly, this is not a message we would want communicated inside our church. After all, the church is an inviting place where all are welcome, including children.

But as seen in the picture, this is a recent photo of our Children’s Ministry Hallway inside our church.  From mid-March until September 27th, our Sunday School classes that our young ones have attended for years (in fact, since 2003 when we moved into the building), were cancelled.

Whether it has been a lack of experiencing our Sunday large gatherings together or being unable to see those we love the most in person, NO ENTRY describes much about the COVID pandemic that has been challenging for us all.

But there is HOPE!  We worship a God who has the opposite and renewing message: You are welcome here… with Me.

Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.

Romans 15:7

This invitation is true for children. Jesus vividly illustrates this for his disciples when he rebukes them for attempting to turn away the seemingly inconvenient little ones.

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

Matthew 19:14

“Do not hinder them.”

That wonderful phrase, in contrast to the relational challenges of the pandemic, should resonate in each of our hearts. Our Savior invites each of us to come to Him with open arms, even the littlest and weakest among us.

We have a new opportunity! Sunday School has returned after months of NO ENTRY.  We can, if we so choose, unite as a church to teach young hearts and minds about our amazing and welcoming God!

I believe there is no higher calling. I’ve personally experienced spiritual growth and change in my own heart – and seen it in the hearts of my children – as we’ve invested in teaching and helping in Sunday School. Our kids are worth it!

During the months of November through January, we will begin a new Summitview Kids Sunday School rotation. There will be four classes spanning ages 0 through 12. 

Will you pray and consider investing in our children? Through your service, you will welcome the little children the way Jesus did so long ago.

Click here to sign up to serve in Sunday School >>  

Learn more about the vision of Summitview Kids >>

Chad Schneider 
Summitview Kids Deacon
chad@summitview.com

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CHECK-IN:

Please pre-screen your child at home for any COVID symptoms (cough, fever, etc.)

Arrive for check-in between 9:20 a.m. and 9:25 a.m. Check-in is at a table near the main children’s ministry hallway (in the lobby near the door to the gym bathrooms).

Please form a socially-distanced line while waiting.

Pick up your child’s pre-printed name tag from the table. Note that when you RSVP for the service in advance of Sunday, select the Sunday School “add-on” for each child so we can pre-print their tag ahead of time. Summitview Kids staff will be present to assist you as needed.

CHECK-OUT:

Pick-up your child after the service (around 10:30 a.m.) at the same location as check-in.

In order to allow for social distancing, we are limiting those walking down the hallway to one family at a time.

PAGING:

In the event you need to come pick up or attend to your child, we will page you. If you are in the auditorium, we will put your child’s number on a small screen to the right of the stage. If you are in the gym, we will send you a text message.

OTHER DETAILS TO NOTE:

Masks are required for participants as determined by the overall church policy for Sunday mornings.

Classrooms are cleaned before Sunday morning in keeping with health standards.

There are masks and hand-sanitizer available in each of the classrooms, as well as extra cleaning supplies for the volunteers to use as needed.

We may be utilizing the playground outside for some of the older classes to get more fresh air and spread out. On cooler days, please bring a light jacket for your child so they can feel more comfortable outdoors.

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Bible Lesson Passage: 1 Samuel 1 – 1 Samuel 2:10
Mother’s Day Questionnaire, Coloring Page and Activity Booklets

Verse of the day:

“I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him. “

1 Samuel 1:27

Craft: Homemade Mother’s Day Card
Supply List:

• Construction Paper or Card Stock: 2 sheets, different colors
• Glue or Tape
• Kid Scissors
• Markers and Coloring Supplies
• Pencil
• Ruler

Bonus Craft: Handprint Flower Pot
Supplies and Instructions

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Watch Loren’s Magic videos for the lesson and read the passage in the Bible or a children’s Bible.

Activities

Print Activity booklets for 3+ and 7+

Older child activity (3rd grade+): learning the coloring book trick

Video and Printable Coloring Book Pages
(PW = LightEntertainment)

Younger children activity: “Bread of Life” craft

Supplies:

• Print out the template
• Coloring supplies
• Glue
• Kid scissors
• Yarn or ribbon

Upload pictures of your house church doing these activities to the church photo album.

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Bible Verses:
Ephesians 2:4-5
2 Corinthians 5:17

Activity: Watch Seeds family Worship Service 5 

Craft: Caterpillar into Butterfly Craft

Supplies

• Print Craft Template Pdf
• Coloring supplies
• Glue or Glue stick
• Kid Scissors

Activity booklets
House Church Photo Album

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Bible Lesson passage: John 20:19-31
Activity Booklets

Verse of the day:

“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.”

Hebrews 11:1 (NIV 1984)

Craft: Hands of Jesus Supplies

• Glue or Glue stick
• Pencil
• Kid Scissors
• Construction Paper: Red, White, other background page (any color)

Activity: Blindfolded obstacle course

Email jokes to: chad@summitview.com
Action Bibles on Amazon

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The Triumphal Entry bible references:
Matthew 21:1-11 Luke 19:28-40

Verse of the Day:

“Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!”

Matthew 21:9b

Activity Booklets
Craft Instructions

Supply List:

• Bible or Kids Bible
• Kid Scissors
• Glue Stick
• Green (4x pages per person) construction paper
• Brown construction paper and ruler (1x per person), or ice-cream/Popsicle sticks for handle

Note: If you do not have construction paper, you can use white paper and color it green and brown.

Submit a Dad joke to: chad@summitview.com

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Activity Template and Booklets

Email a Dad joke to: chad@summitview.com

Abraham and Sarah Bible References: Genesis: 15:1-6, 18:9-15, 21:1-7

Verse of the day:

“Look toward heaven and number the stars, if you are able to number them… so shall your offspring be.”

Genesis 15:5b (abbreviated)

Supply List:

• Kids Bible Activity Verse Template (See link above)
• Coloring supplies
• Kid scissors
• White paper

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Supplies:

• Bible or Kid’s Bible
• Kid Scissors
• Paper 2x per child
• Stencils
• Glue or Glue Sticks
• Coloring Supplies: Crayons, Markers, Colored Pencils, etc.

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