Children's Ministries
at Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church

Karen Harmon
Director of Children's Ministries
Karen@shlc.org or 425.392.7799 x. 15

Sammamish Lutheran Church offers programming to children from birth through fifth grade. Each of our programs are designed to build up children's faith and relationship with God, to connect children and families into relationship with one another, and to offer opportunities of service to our local community.

Children's Ministry Mission: We believe that parents are the primary role models for their children’s upbringing in the Christian faith. Our mission is to support parents in this endeavor by giving them the tools and encouragement they need to raise children in the Christian Faith.

Forms:

2011-12 Sunday School Registration Form
2011-12 Medical Release Form (PDF)
Ministry Leader Background Check Form (PDF) (Parents! Please remember that we need EACH parent to fill out a Ministry Leader Code of Conduct form)
SHLC Family Retreat @ Camp Colman Form

What's Happening for Kids at Sammamish Hills?

LOOKING AHEAD:

April 1, 2012: First Communion Class: This spring we will be offering a First Communion workshop for children & their parents. We recommend this for kids in 2nd and 3rd grade, but older and younger kids are welcome if you feel your child is ready or if they might have missed this in the past. Please join us on Sunday, April 1st from 11:45 am -1:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall for the workshop. First Communion with take place either April 12 during the Maundy Thursday services or Sunday, April 15th. The service & date is your choice. Please contact Karen Harmon to sign your child up for this class. Karen@shlc.org

April 5 or April 15: First Communion (Date is your choice)

May 4-6, 2012: Family Retreat at Camp Colman: This is a FANTASTIC weekend of fellowship and fun with friends from SHLC. If you would like to attend, please fill out a registration form (accessible by clicking the retreat link above). After January 1, we will accept registrations as space is available. Please contact Karen Harmon (karen@shlc.org) with questions.

July 9-13, 2012: Vacation Bible School

SUNDAY SCHOOL: This ministry is for children ages 3-years through 5th grade, with parents participating on a regular basis. Registration forms are now available in the Narthex on the Children’s Ministry bulletin board, in the church office and online at www.shlc.org Please contact Karen Harmon (karen@shlc.org) if you have any questions!
SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHEDULE:

Saul to Paul           Acts 9:1-31

February 5         Story introduction & crafts

February 12       Bible Drama

February 19      Games & Activities

February 26      Outreach Sunday

*We ask that all parents of Sunday School children volunteer at least once per month. It is easy and fun! Please email Karen Harmon Karen@shlc.org with dates you are available to help.

Nursery Volunteers Needed! If you love playing with babies and toddlers we would love your help in our nursery. Teenagers welcome! Please contact Karen Harmon (Karen@shlc.org) to volunteer.

Our nursery is open each Sunday morning during the 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. services in the lower level of the Sanctuary. We welcome children ages birth-2 years. Please contact Karen Harmon Karen@shlc.org if you would like more information or would like to volunteer.

Sammamish Hills Open Play:

Tuesday mornings: 9:30-11:30 a.m.

All infants through 5-years-of-age are welcome! Come run, shout, join in a few songs and meet new friends!

In addition to our fun toys & activities we will be having special guests several times a month for story time, music and special events. Tell your friends & neighbors; this program is open to everyone!

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life". - John 3:16

Sunday School Kids Leading the Lord's Prayer During Worship

We know it isn’t always easy to talk about our faith, but we have found a great way to get families talking. Give the Faith 5 a try for two weeks and see what happens with your family!

The Faith 5: Every Night in Every Home

Share…your highs & lows of the day
Pray….for each other and the world
Read…a story/scripture from the Bible
Talk…about how this story connects to your highs & lows
Bless…each other
Infants: (Bless) You can begin the Faith 5 even at this young age by blessing your baby each night.
Toddlers: (Bless & Pray) Begin to teach them to pray with simple prayers that you repeat each night.
Preschoolers: (Bless, Pray & Share) Begin to share your highs & lows together. “What made you happy today? “What made you sad?”
Early elementary: (Bless, Pray, Share & Read) Share a story from the Bible together as part of your nightly routine.
Upper Elementary: (Bless, Pray, Share & Talk) At this age your children are ready to talk about the Bible story you read, help them connect how the story relates to their life and their highs & lows.

Children's Ministries at Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church

Karen Harmon Director of Children's Ministries Karen@shlc.org or 425.392.7799 x. 15