September 2025
AT THE HOME // Vol 3 Issue 10
Hello, FORM KIDS Fam!
Cooler weather is on the way! I hope you can feel the chill in the air as you take advantage of early morning walks or evening walks with the family. October is a busy month and we have so many things planned for this month including Messy Church, Kids Praise, and a Friday night vespers at the end of the month. We hope to see you at these events as we enjoy the change in weather and the change in seasons.
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. We have updated our communication system so please be sure to register even if you have recently registered.
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.
KIDS PRAISE//October 11
6:00-7:00pm
Do you have a song in your heart or memory verse you’d like to share? Join us as we have an evening of Kids Praise! All kids are welcome to sign up to lead us in worship through song, prayer, and any type of praise. Register for your slot. This is a great time for family worship! Even if you do not sign up as a participant, we would love to see you! We will have an evening of interactive worship. Following Kids' Praise we there will be a Family Connect activity.
Location// Fellowship Hall
Time: 7:00 or immediately following Kids Praise
FAMILY CONNECT
October 11
Join us for a little friendly family competition! Bring your favorite board game, card game or any other game you would like to share. We will have an evening of games, snacks, and drinks to share. If you would like to bring your family’s favorite Saturday night snack to share, you are welcome to, but this is not required. Come ready to laugh, play and enjoy a good time with family and friends.
MESSY CHURCH// October 22, 2025
This year for Messy Church we will look at the character traits many people in our Bible possessed. We will look at how we can strengthen the good character traits God has blessed us with and how to strengthen those we may not display as easily. Through our study, we hope your family shares these character traits with each other and with your greater community. Don’t forget to bring your previously completed Bingo card for a prize!
Children’s Church
October 25, 11:20-1:00
PreK4-5th Grade
Join us for Children’s Church October 25 during Mosaic service. We will begin Children’s Church immediately after Sabbath school. Students checked in for Sabbath school will be walked to the annex common area for Children’s Church. Parents can pick up students immediately after Mosaic service at 1:00 pm. If students are not attending Children’s Church, parents should pick them up at the end of Sabbath School class at 11:15.
FALL FRIDAY NIGHT VESPERS//OCTOBER 31
Join Arlington Adventist church as we enjoy the cooler weather around a fire. We will roast hotdogs, marshmallows, enjoy S’mores and bring in the Sabbath together with a family worship. Bring your lawn chairs and hopefully a light sweater as we enjoy an evening together filled with fellowship and worship. Registration today!
Children’s Choir
If your child is interested in singing and becoming part of a children’s choir follow the link below for more information. The children’s choir will begin after the international Sabbath Children’s choir performance. Register below!
WHAT we’re teaching +
People often say, “It’s about the journey, not the destination,” when their travel plans don’t work out how they expected. This phrase couldn’t have been more true for Job, who went through a shocking journey. In this 4-week series, kids will hear from Job’s story as he learned to navigate loss and trust God’s itinerary every step of the way. Through the story of Job’s perseverance and faithfulness, kids will learn that God is with them no matter what they go through, they can show God’s love in small ways, God is bigger than they could ever understand, and they can trust God will make everything right. This month, take time as a family to understand that our walk with God is a journey. There are ups and downs in life, but God is walking with us every step of the way. We can live in peace knowing that God will never leave us and He wants to go on this journey called life with us!
**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!
