Children
"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, New International Version)
Our Vision
To provide a joyful, caring, educational environment in which God's children can grow in their relationship with Christ and love of others, and better recognize God's presence in their lives and the world around them.
Springwood does this by providing an intergenerational family environment. There are classes and activities just for the children. But there are also many opportunities for parents, children, and other members of the congregation to all have fun and interact together. And we welcome children from the community to all of our events, whether you attend Springwood Church or not.
We love our children!
On-going Children's Ministries
Parent's Night Out
Parent's Night Out is a program that serves both the children and the parents. Always on a Friday evening from 5:30 to 9:00 pm, it gives caregivers a much-needed break. Go ahead, watch a movie, go out to eat, or catch up on some errands. And don't worry, your kids will be well cared for and have a great time. The children receive dinner, play games, do crafts, and wind down the evening watching a movie. The cost? Free. Check out our Calendar of Upcoming Events for the next Parent's Night Out.
Vacation Bible School
Summer Camp! Each summer we host Vacation Bible School for children of all ages, as well as our teenagers. It is built around a theme and includes Bible lessons, crafts, songs, snacks, and recreation. Stay tuned for more information about this year's Bible School. Check out our Calendar of Upcoming Events for more details.
Christmas Program
The children are an integral part of our church-wide Christmas program every December. It always features singing, food, costumes, and drama. And of course, it focuses our hearts towards the birth of the Christ-child.
For more information about any of our children's ministries, please contact Ann Jennings.
by Reverend Dale Walker | 02/15/10
Lent begins Wednesday, February 18: Ash Wednesday. Traditionally, Christians have used the six weeks of Lent to prepare for the grace of Christ’s resurrection. Fasting, penitence, prayer, scripture reading, acts of sacrifice and service are some of the disciplines we may use to reflect on our relationship with God and to stretch ourselves spiritually. If you have a special way of keeping Lent, would you let me know? I’d like to be able to share those ideas with the congregation—your anonymity protected, of course—to encourage others to deepen their relationship with God during these weeks (Read more)
by Reverend Dale Walker | 02/28/10
“Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!”, Isaiah trembled in his sandals overhearing the seraphs praise God. The dictionary defines “holy” as characterized by perfection and transcendence.” Do you expect—even hope--to meet the Holy when you come to church? Annie Dillard writes that when we go to church, we should wear crash helmets, be given life preservers, and be lashed to the pews, in case God does show up! [“Teaching a Stone to Talk”] Isaiah’s vision is as terrifying as the earthquakes in Haiti and Chile: the foundations shaking, the air filled with smoke. I wonder if we want that much holiness!
Perhaps we need an encounter with the Living God to shake us up, transform us, heal us, and bring us into God’s circle of holiness. Perhaps that would help us recognize the holy in all things—even in ourselves. But be warned: expect to be changed, just as Isaiah was changed and empowered to speak for God to a troubled country—as Peter was changed from a simple fisherman to be able to follow that strange, nonconformist teacher. If you are willing to be changed from just rocking along in your faith, strap on your crash helmet, grab a life preserver, immerse yourself in God’s word in scripture, and ask what God, through a particular passage, is asking of you. Soak yourself in prayer, opening your heart to listen to God’s words of comfort and words of challenge. Hear and receive God’s forgiveness of you, freeing you from the paralyzing guilt about sin and freeing you to follow Jesus. For us, forgiveness comes not by a burning coal on our lips, but by hearing the good news of God’s great love
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