APRIL 2025
AT THE HOME // Vol 3 Issue 4
Hello, FORM KIDS Fam!
It’s April and the weather is wonderful! If you have not joined us for Messy Church, join us every 4th Wednesday of the month for family fun activities and dinner. Last month we celebrated Jesus’ resurrection by solving an escape room. You can register online to help us plan food, but registration is not required. This month we will celebrate Jesus’ resurrection during Children’s Church. This spring, take time to read the resurrection story with your family and discuss what this story means to you and your family. Share your testimony with your children and how the cross defines your life. Keep reading below to see what else is happening this month in Children’s ministry at Arlington SDA Church. Be sure to stay connected to the events happening with Children’s ministry by registering to receive texts updates.
Please see below for upcoming events!
+ What’s happening
FORM KIDS REGISTRATION//
As we move into a new year, it’s time to re-register for FORM Kids to receive updates and newsletters. Stay connected to calendar events through Instagram, Facebook, the church website, or receive text updates.
text @formkids to 81010
SABBATH MORNING//CHILDREN’S CHURCH
APRIL 12//CHILDREN’S ANNEX @11:25-12:45PM
This children’s church we will look at the death and resurrection of Jesus. We will walk through the events that took place and discover why this is important for us today. The world may celebrate the Easter Bunny, but we celebrate our risen Savior who has promised to return! If your child would like to participate in our program, please contact Tonya Herman.
Children’s church is during Mosaic service, immediately following Sabbath school. Parents do not need to pick up children between the services. Pick up is immediately following the end of Mosaic Service, approximately 12:45.
KIDS PRAISE // SABBATH
April 12 @6:30PM-7:30PM
Kids Praise is a time for kids to participate in worship through song, scripture, a poem or a game. Register on the link below to sign up for a time to participate in the Kids Praise program. If you are not participating, please plan to join us as we worship together!
FAMILY CONNECT// APRIL 12 @8:00pm
Join us for a family sports-night! Come ready to exercise and move with your family as we have friendly competitive games! We will meet at Burton Academy Gym at 8:00 pm. Light dinner will be provided. Register to help us plan food.
MESSY CHURCH// APRIL 23
CHILDREN’S ANNEX @6:00
Messy Church is a fun way to worship in a relaxed setting with your family. This month we will look at the life of Esther and learn how her bravery saved her people. We will end the evening with a simple, already prepared meal for your family. Registration is not required but allows us to plan food, special dietary needs, and supplies.
FORM KIDS//VBS 2025
DATES//June 23-June 27// 9:00am-12 pm
PARTICIPANTS//Students entering PreK3—5th grade in the Fall 2025
REGISTRATION// April 5-May 18-Registration is REQUIRED
VBS is almost here! Be sure to secure your student’s spot this summer for VBS True North! This summer we will explore how Jesus is our True North, he is unchanging, unmoving, reliable and resolute. We can trust Him as we navigate a world gone wild.
We need lots of volunteers in order to have VBS, so please register today, as there are many ways we could use your help! Follow the link to register your child in our VBS program this summer. Space is limited.
WHAT we’re teaching +
Spring is the season for new beginnings! Whether you’re cleaning out parts of your home or watching the flowers bloom in your garden, it’s a time for new life and growth. Like a good gardener, Jesus wanted to help cultivate the seeds of faith in his friends so they could all grow closer to God. In this 4-week series, kids will learn all about the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus as he sowed the seeds of new life in the world. Kids will discover that God sent Jesus to save us, Jesus understands when we’re hurting, He makes all things new, and Jesus connects us to God.
**Parents, click here for our Grow At Home weekly discipleship to carry the conversation home with your kids.
CRADLE ROLL A
(Birth - 2 year olds)
CRADLE ROLL B
(2 year olds)
CRADLE ROLL C
(3 year olds)
+ Parent devotional
WEEKLY FAMILY DEVOTIONALS +
Weekly devotionals are a great way to keep your children talking about what they are learning in Sabbath School class but to also engage the family in worship. Each week, read the Bible verse together, then complete the hands-on activities together. You can use these activities Friday evening before Sabbath School class or Saturday afternoon to review their lesson. Enjoy playing, laughing, and hopefully listening to lots of giggles as you lead your family in meaningful worship.
WAYS TO GIVE +
Looking for ways to further the mission of children and family discipleship? We invite you to support @formkids financially. As you bless our ministry, our volunteer and leadership team overflow that blessing into our large children and family ministry community and world. Your tax-deductible donation helps FORM KIDS grow. Click the above icon or here for ways to give. Thank you for your generosity!
+ JOIN OUR FORM KIDS FAM
As our ministry keeps growing, we’d love to have you join our team and be a part of our FORM KIDS fam where we have over 95+ members in our community helping in various ways. Please click here to see openings.
Our immediate needs are:
- 4 year old Sabbath School teacher to teach every 5th Sabbath
- 3rd grade Sabbath School teacher
-3 year old Cradle Roll teacher to teach once a month
- 5th Sabbath teachers- teach 4 times a year!
Contact Tonya @ Tonya@arlingtonadventist.com for more information. We’d love to have you join our team and be part of our FORM KIDS fam!
