Children

Tina Gilbreath Marie Bitticks Susie Huseth Brianne Bergfeldt

Family Ministry Director: tinag@vpc.church Children’s Ministry Coordinator: marieb@vpc.church Children’s Ministry Assistant: susieh@vpc.church Nursery Coordinator: brianneb@vpc.church

SUNDAY MORNINGS Nursery & Toddler Room

Infant - 35 months

Here infants and toddlers are introduced to their church home. We provide them with a safe and enjoyable experience, giving you peace of mind while participating in church activities.

Sunday School

Three years old - fifth grade, 9 & 10:30AM Services

Each week children participate in lessons designed to help them grow as disciples of Jesus. They will play games, hear stories, make crafts, build relationships and have fun each Sunday.

Family Worship Sundays

Sunday, September 5 (Labor Day) & December 26

Parents, enjoy this special time with your kids. Feel free to: • Quietly explain the parts of the service to your children. • Guide them to stand, sing, or pray with the congregation. • Encourage them to come up for the Children’s Message. Childcare available for children 0-35 months.

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS FOR KIDS Oasis Kick-Off Carnival

Wednesday, September 8, 6-7:30PM Awaken Plaza, Free

Join us for dinner, inflatables, and loads of fun! Learn more about Oasis Community Wednesdays and everything available for the whole family.

OasisKids! (K-5th Grades)

Wednesdays starting September 15, 6-7:30PM Room C204 (415/416)

Register today! Oasis Kids! is a safe and fun environment to learn about the world in creative ways. Your child will build, draw, play, craft, sing, have fun and learn more about Jesus with staff members from our Children’s and Music ministries.

EVENTS & WORKSHOPS Families of 3rd Graders: How to read your Bible

September 19, following 10:30AM Children’s message, D201 (512) Email Tina to RSVP: tinag@vpc.church

This class is a precursor to the presentation of 3rd grade Bibles on October 24. Families will learn tips to support and encourage their children to spend time studying their Bibles.

Presentation of 3rd Grade Bibles

Sunday, October 24, 9 & 10:30AM Worship Services

We celebrate one of the significant milestones in the life of the church each year as we give personalized Bibles to each of our third grade kids. It is a great time to connect the whole VPC community together.

Trunk or Treat

Saturday, October 30, 5-7PM South Parking Lot & Kiva Elementary School Field

How will you decorate your trunk this year? Join hundreds of other costumed families to go from trunk to trunk in a fun, friendly, and safe environment. If you have any questions, feel free contact to Tina.

ADVENT.ure

Wednesday, December 1, 6-7:30PM Awaken Plaza

Join us for an evening of fun and fellowship! It’s a great way to kick off the Advent season as a family.

Nativity Pageant

Sunday, December 19, 9 & 10:30AM Worship Services Rehearsal: details TBA

This event is one of the highlights of the year, and there is a place for your kid to take part! Contact Tina to learn more about this Advent tradition.

OasisMinis! (3-5 years old)

Wednesdays starting September 15, 6-7:30PM Room C6

Register today! Oasis minis! is a safe and fun environment to learn about the world in creative ways just for your preschool age child. Children in Oasis Minis! will have fun drawing, building, crafting and playing each Wednesday.