Families are messy. And I’m not just talking about the awkward conversations at the Thanksgiving table when politics or parenting styles come up. Our families see the best and worst in us, and throughout the Old Testament, God’s family was no different. This month we are looking back in history at the creation of God's family and how, in His endless mercy, God didn’t merely take this messy family and redeem it. He made this family the very vehicle through which He brought redemption to the world. He made them His family. And through Jesus—a son of Abraham and the Son of God—we too are a part of the family. So when our loving Father looks at you and me, it isn’t the worst in us He sees. He just sees His kids.

The journey of faith is about so much more than managing behavior; it is an invitation from God to walk with Him in wonder. God invites every person into His big story, for it is only there that His sons and daughters discover who they are. From a young age, the question “Who am I?” is wired into each of us, and God alone can provide the answer. In this series, kids will discover that God knows them, Jesus loves them, and the Holy Spirit leads them. They will discover that they cannot find the answer to the age-old question by looking within but by looking into the eyes of the God who sees them. Who am I? I am known, I am loved, I am led. Because of Jesus, I am a child of God.

Reading the Bible with your child is one of the most meaningful and lasting ways to shape their spiritual foundation. It plants seeds of truth, invites honest conversation, and teaches them to see God’s Word as a source of wisdom, comfort, and guidance. But if you’ve ever wondered where to begin, how much to read, or what to say, you’re not alone!

This ministry is more than just music — it’s about growing in relationship with Christ and with each other. Kids who join the worship team will develop their voices and confidence in a safe, Jesus-centered environment. It’s a space where they can learn to worship freely, surrounded by their peers, and be encouraged to use their gifts to lead others in praise.

What does it mean to really worship God? While worshiping through music and song may be the first thing that comes to mind when we consider worship, we’ll start this series by learning through the Shema, which means “hear,” that we can listen to God and worship Him with our whole selves. We’ll discover that we can worship unashamed with our whole hearts, explore how God is worthy of worship, and hold close the truth that God is with us when we worship.

This summer, we’re inviting families to step into kindness like never before with our “Live It Out” Kindness Challenge — a fun and intentional way to love like Jesus every day. Our SummerRama theme this year focused on how we can live out our faith by loving others the way Jesus does. From cheering on teammates to praying for neighbors, we explored what it means to be the hands and feet of Jesus in everyday moments. And now, we're taking it beyond the walls of church.

At church this month, our kids are diving into a series called Rooted from Wonder Ink — and it’s all about helping them understand that when our lives are rooted in God’s truth, we can grow strong, steady, and full of life.

We often use the word helper to describe someone who is well-meaning but not that powerful, like the sidekick to a superhero. But when Jesus told His disciples in John 16:7 that He was sending a helper, He was promising someone so much more than a sidekick! The Holy Spirit is the very fullness of God—fully powerful, fully wise, fully loving. The Holy Spirit is God, and just as Jesus promised, the Holy Spirit is with us! In this series, we’ll see the Holy Spirit work through Paul, move in prison-breaking power, help us pray, and unite the church. The Holy Spirit isn’t merely a sidekick; He is God, our helper!