It is time to take the NEXTstep...are you ready?

It is time to kick off the new year and we want YOU to be a part of it all. We have planned a special event this Sunday just for the entire family. This will be a Sunday of celebration, class promotion, and worship! We may even take a peak at the recent construction in the preschool hall. Grab a friend and come for the fun this Sunday... 9:00 AM Re:Creation Contemporary Worship Service 9:45 AM Free food is served 10:00 AM The “NEXTstep” 11:00 AM A Service of Affirmation for Families

To help make things interesting we want everyone to...

wear or bring your favorite shoes to church on Sunday!

It doesn’t matter what kind...just have them here!

See you there!!

September Sunday School Resources for Parents!
We know the key to what we teach at College Park is making it stick at home. So we want to provide these resources for the entire month. Check out the month overview for both the preschool division and the elementary division. Also, be sure to download the home resources to to keep the learning going on all month at home!! Enjoy!!

Preschool Focus for September
Basic Truth: God loves me.

Key Question: Who loves you no matter what?
Bottom Line: God loves me.
Memory Verse: “Not even the highest places or the lowest, or anything else in all creation can do that. Nothing at all can ever separate us from God's love because of what Christ Jesus our Lord has done.” Romans 8:39, NIrV

Be sure to download the "at-home" resources to go with what we are teaching each Sunday. For kids between ages 2 and 5, download the weekly "Small Talk" listed below each lesson overview. For kids under age 2, download the "Parent Talk" below.

Week 1 Acts 16:16-34 Bible Story Focus: Paul and Silas in Jail		Week 2 1 Samuel 17:1-50 Bible Story Focus: David defeats Goliath		Week 3 1 Samuel 20:3-42 Bible Story Focus: David and Jonathan are best friends.		Week 4 2 Samuel 6:14; Psalm 149 Bible Story Focus: David praises God, dances in the streets
"Small Talk" devos are weekly, "at-home" resources for parents of kids, ages 2-5. Download them for each week!
A Play Time Devotional		A Car Time Devotional		A Bath Time Devotional		A Cuddle Time Devotional
Parent Talk is an "at-home" resource for parents of kids under 2 years old. Download it and use it all month!

Elementary Focus (September) - Respect
Virtue: Respect—showing others they are important by what you say and do.
Verse of the month - “Show proper respect to everyone.” 1 Peter 2:17, NIV

Week 1 Bible Story: Who’s the Boss? (Showing respect for authority) Romans 13:1-7		Week 2 Bible Story: Actions Speak Louder (David spares Saul’s life) 1 Samuel 18:28-29; 19:1-12; 23:14; 24:1-22		Week 3 Bible Story: What You Say (taming the tongue) James 3:9-12		Week 4 Bible Story: Chain of Command (the faith of the centurion) Matthew 8:5-13
Bottom Line: You respect God when you show respect for people in charge.		Bottom Line: You can show respect with your actions.		Bottom Line: You can show respect with your words.		Bottom Line: Show respect to God because He’s in charge of everything.
Download your "at-home" resources here...
Fridge Card God Time Card		Fridge Card God Time Card		Fridge Card God Time Card		Fridge Card God Time Card
What are these resources good for anyway?
Great discussion starter ideas around the big idea!				Daily devotion ideas for you and your child!

Did you see what we did at VBS this summer?

Here is a great video that shows you how much fun we had making a difference at VBS this year...