by Jocelyn Van Heest, Children’s Ministry Director

Ask any worshipper from the Children in Worship centers, and they will tell you that it is the beginning of the church year. As we enter a new church year, it’s a good time to remind those of you who remain in the sanctuary that the stories that are being told in each worship center are listed in the bulletin each week. We encourage you to engage a child in conversation about their worship experience. We also encourage anyone who is interested to join the children in worship on any Sunday. This is an excellent way to show your interest in the children and let them know that their worship is also an important part of Hope Church.

The Church School children will participate in special Advent activities through the season. They will be hearing wonderful stories about the birth of Jesus and doing lots of activities celebrating the coming of the Christ child.