Children's Ministry Weekly Newsletter 3.13.26
Let's Get Ready to Worship!
On Resurrection Sunday (April 5th), there will be no CORE classes or 4REAL Worship (the Family Room, Nursery & Toddler care will be available). Why? Because we want to celebrate Jesus' resurrection as one big family! Our kids also have a special job that Sunday: to help us with worship! All kids ages 2-12 are invited to join the worship team on stage to sing Psalm 8 on Resurrection Sunday. We'll be practicing the next few weeks during CORE and 4REAL, but we invite you all to practice at home too! Play the song in the car or get out the wiggles by trying out the moves a home. We are so excited to worship with you!
Upcoming Events
Sparta Church will be hosting the Healthy Kids Running Series this Spring. HKRS is a 5 week program that aims to engage communities and families by providing a youth running experience, inspiring kids to believe in themselves and lead an active healthy lifestyle. We are excited to open up our beautiful church property to our church family and the community for 5 fun-filled kids races!
Race Dates: 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17 at 2pm.
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Race Dates: 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17 at 2pm.
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Save the date and invite your friends and neighbors! Our annual Easter Egg Hunt will be on Saturday March 28th from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m, rain or shine! We are excited to invite our community come celebrate the joy of Easter with us!
Registration is not required but is appreciated!
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Want to help? Sign up to serve here!
Registration is not required but is appreciated!
Register Here
Want to help? Sign up to serve here!
Hey dads! We have a really great opportunity to connect and grow with your son(s) this May! Join other dads and sons for a Father Son Weekend at Camp Orchard Hill May 15th-17th. Erwin Morales will be coordinating a group from Sparta Church.
For more info and to register click here.
For more info and to register click here.
Discipleship & Serve Opportunities
We have an opportunity to serve kids and families in need! 4REAL Worship will be collecting Easter baskets for kids in Newark from now until Palm Sunday. If you would like to donate a basket, please fill a basket with gospel-centered gifts and some treats (no weapons/violent toys). Please wrap your basket in cellophane (so no objects fall out!). Baskets can be dropped off at the table in the church hallway on Sundays.
Want to get your kids involved? Have them help you pick out a Bible or pick book that shares the Gospel. Go to a dollar store, Walmart or craft store to choose some items they think another child would like to receive!
Want to get your kids involved? Have them help you pick out a Bible or pick book that shares the Gospel. Go to a dollar store, Walmart or craft store to choose some items they think another child would like to receive!
This Sunday at CORE
Children's CORE Classes run from 9:00 to 10:00 am on Sunday mornings. Classes are available for ages 2-4years, Grades K-1, Grades 2-3, and Grades 4-5. The heart of CORE classes is to teach our kids to know God and know His word. Join us this Sunday!
This Sunday at 4REAL Worship
This month, we want kids to discover how the Bible defined success—through humility and service. We explore how John the Baptist pointed people to Jesus, rather than to himself, and meet the Roman Commander who, despite power and position, bowed to the authority of God. We take a look at how Jesus taught us to love our enemies and—through the story of Martha and Mary—how it’s important to give our time to Jesus first, before doing things for Him. Finally, we wrap up the month with Jesus’ humble entry into Jerusalem, and how He washed the feet of His disciples, instructing them to serve one another in the same way. Through it all, kids will discover that being first is less important than putting others first.
WEEK 2 - A Roman Commander Has Faith - In Week 2, meet a Roman commander who comes to Jesus for help. Instead of asserting his power and status, the man humbly asks Jesus to heal his servant. The commander even trusts that Jesus is so powerful that He only needs to speak and the boy will be made well. This week's Bottom Line, "Remember God is most important."
WEEK 2 - A Roman Commander Has Faith - In Week 2, meet a Roman commander who comes to Jesus for help. Instead of asserting his power and status, the man humbly asks Jesus to heal his servant. The commander even trusts that Jesus is so powerful that He only needs to speak and the boy will be made well. This week's Bottom Line, "Remember God is most important."
Resources for Home
Are you looking for a way to lead your kids in celebrating this season? There are free materials available from Zondervan, publisher of the Jesus Storybook Bible, to help your family celebrate Easter together! The Jesus Storybook Bible is a great resource for kids ages 2-12. Click the button below to sign up for the free downloads.