US 252 Kidz Small Groups
Purpose: Discovery

Ages 1st-6th Grade
When: During all Adult Services

This is built around three basic truths every child should embrace according to what modeled in Luke 2:52 "And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men."

1. I need to make the WISE choice .
2. I can TRUST God no matter what.
3. I should treat OTHERS the way I want to be treated.

Each basic truth is amplified by a weekly bottom line and systematically taught over a three-year track. This includes weekly stories and is based on a core virtue and memory verse as the framework for each month.

A Typical US 252 Session...:

Welcome: Each child is greeted at their table by their small group leader. Kids participate with their small group in an activity meant to introduce the one TRUTH, or bottom line, we want kids to walk away with and remember that morning.

Large Group Environment: Shortly after arriving, kids are moved to their large group environment where they hear the Bible story.  We use costumes, props, and characters from the story - anything that makes the Bible come to life. We also carve out time each week for kids to sing as loud as they want and tell God how much they love Him.

Small Group Environment: After participating in worship, kids travel back to their small groups where their leaders help them understand how the day's bottom line can fit into their everyday life. Small group leaders on US 252 are serious about having fun with kids and passionate about teaching the TRUTH.  We want kids to see how God's Word fits into their lives, to learn how to talk to Him, and to build friendships that will last.  Every Sunday they connect with the same small group of kids and the same small group leader.  That way they get connected and we have the best chance to establish a relationship that's going to matter when they need it most.

We then encourage parents to attend the Family KonneXion Live, service at 10:35 am where the same TRUTH is introduced to the whole family. (see Family KonneXion Live description)

Every child must be officially enrolled. To enroll we ask that parents please fill out the entire Guest Registration form available at the check-in counter or online. 

STAYING CONNECTED

We will be sending home GodTime Cards, Refrigerator Door Cards and FamilyTime Cards. These are tools that will help you stay connected and provide opportunities to be part of your child’s spiritual development.

• GodTime Cards (for Kids)
  Four short devotions for children each week to focus their attention as they spend time reading the Bible and talking to God at home. Kids pick up their GodTime cards during small group time At US 252 to help them establish a lifelong habit of spending regular time with God.

• Refrigerator Door (for Parents)
  When you drop off your kids at their US 252 groups, we'll give you a printed piece that gives you the virtue and its definition, a monthly memory verse, the bottom line, a question to prompt discussion and a preview of what we'll be talking about next week.