New Life welcomes everyone to worship with us! For young families, we have a children’s message near the beginning of the worship service. Then children ages 2 and up are dismissed to Children's Church for the remainder of the service. The curriculum focuses on Scripture-based lessons. We incorporate short videos, discussion, Bible teaching, and crafts to present these lessons in an engaging kid-friendly way. See more information below of current curriculum.
For more information contact Barb Hofstrom at her email at b.neuhard@yahoo.com.
LOVE IN ACTION: 4-Week Children’s Ministry Curriculum teaches a deeper, biblical concept of love beyond feelings and gifts. Over four weeks, it teaches children how Jesus exemplified love through actions that included everyone, forgave freely, and put others first. This course challenges common ideas of love and guides children through Jesus' teachings about true affection and kindness.
Main Idea: True love acts courageously and selflessly, following Jesus’ example to transform the world one heart at a time.
Gospel Connection: Jesus showed the ultimate love by dying for us, turning our hearts towards God. When we follow His steps, loving even those who are hard to love, we live out the Gospel, showing that Jesus’ way changes us and the world.
LOVE IN ACTION: 4-Week Curriculum Outline
Week 1: Mirror, Mirror?
● Bible Story: The Speck and the Plank - Matthew 7:1-5
● Main Idea: Before judging others, we must examine our own hearts and actions.
Week 2: Wait, Love Who?
● Bible Story: Loving Your Enemies - Matthew 5:43-48
● Main Idea: Love reaches out even to those who are hard to love.
Week 3: Losing Count
● Bible Story: The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant - Matthew 18:21-35
● Main Idea: Forgiveness is not just a one-time act; it’s a continual choice that mirrors Jesus’ forgiveness.
Week 4: No Limits
● Bible Story: Greater Love Has No One Than This - John 15:9-17
● Main Idea: True love means putting others first, even when it’s hard.
Call Barb Hofstrom at 570-220-9513 or email at b.neuhard@yahoo.com if you’d like to help with our children’s ministry.