January 2025
AT THE HOME // Vol 3 Issue 1
Hello, FORM KIDS Fam!
Happy New Year! Whether the start of your year has been amazing or less than what you hoped for, I pray that 2025 is a great year for you and your family. As many people make resolutions in December and then break them in January, let’s continue to strive towards new habits that are attainable. This year, let’s commit to being present with our families, engage with our loved ones, disciple our families, and treasure each day we are blessed with. Children’s ministry wants to partner with your family to make this happen even with our busy schedules and limited time. Use the resources available on this website and at our church to help engage your family in the activities and events throughout this year. If you would like to be a part of Children’s ministry, please contact Tonya Herman and we would love to get you plugged in. What a privilege we have to be stewards of our families, our money, and our time that God has given us.
As your year is filled with laughter, tears, heartache, celebrations and anniversaries; may God be present with your family through it all. May He be your comforter, your healer, your refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble.
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
MESSY CHURCH// January 22
Messy Church has resumed for January. Come join us as we worship corporately every 4th Wednesday of the month. We will play games, make crafts, and worship together. End the evening with a simple meal prepared for your family. Registration is not required but allows us to plan food and supplies.
CHILDREN’S CHURCH // JANUARY 18
SABBATH JANUARY 18
Children’s Church is back! Join us after Sabbath school from 11:30-12:45. School aged children PreK-5th grade are welcomed to join in the classes. Students may be picked up by parents following Children’s Church service.
If you are available to help teach or pass out snacks, please contact Tonya Herman. We would love for you to join us as we prepare this special service for our children!
KIDS PRAISE // SABBATH
February 1// 5:00-6:00p
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// FEBRUARY 1 @6:15pm
Join us for a family game-night! Bring your favorite board game or card game and going us in the Fellowship Hall! We will play games and enjoy a Saturday night snack of Nachos!
4 YEAR OLD// SABBATH SCHOOL
COMING SOON
4 Year old Sabbath School will open soon! If you are interested in teaching this class please contact Pastor Tonya. If you have a 4 year old or Pre-K child, please plan to transition your child into this classroom this fall. We are excited for this classroom to open and serve our 4 year olds!
WHAT we’re teaching +
People love camping, and for good reason! You can take in nature, practice special skills, or just take time to relax in a new evnvironment. And when it comes to camping, no one loves it as much as John the Baptist. In this 4 week series, kids will hear about John the Baptist’s special role in preparing the way for Jesus and his ministry. John’s story will help kids to say their camp Moto, “I believe God gives me purpose. I believe God can speak to me. I believe God is powerful. I believe God’s words are true.”
**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 once a month
- 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!
