Mission, Vision & Values of Children & Family Ministry
Mission: Welcome… all children to experience the love of Jesus; Encourage… all parents to be faith centers of their home; and Guide…families to shine the light of Christ in their daily lives.
Vision: Equipping parents to confidently be the faith center of their home and walking with their children and growing faithfully together!
Therefore, we believe that God has given the first responsibility of children to parents, and their home is the faith center for spiritual growth. We see our role in Children’s Ministry to partner with parents as they lead their children through a lifelong relationship with Jesus. We provide an environment to encourage and teach children to live out Christian values such as honesty, integrity, hope, love, grace and faith in Jesus Christ. We will aid leaders and volunteers as they grow in service using their spiritual gifts to glorify God’s Kingdom.
Values:
· Provide a nurturing, safe, and fun environment for all children.
· Creatively use multi-intelligence and multiple learning styles in Kids' Adventure Klub to help children grow in their faith.
· Help children understand Biblical concepts, Scripture and Christian values relevant to their lives and equipping them to share the good news of Jesus.
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul. Love him with all your strength. The commandments I give you today must be in your hearts. Make sure your children learn them. Talk about them when you are at home. Talk about them when you walk along the road. Speak about them when you go to bed. And speak about them when you get up. Write them down and tie them on your hands as a reminder. Also tie them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses. Also write them on your gates. Deuteronomy 6:5-9 NIrV
Vision: Equipping parents to confidently be the faith center of their home and walking with their children and growing faithfully together!
Therefore, we believe that God has given the first responsibility of children to parents, and their home is the faith center for spiritual growth. We see our role in Children’s Ministry to partner with parents as they lead their children through a lifelong relationship with Jesus. We provide an environment to encourage and teach children to live out Christian values such as honesty, integrity, hope, love, grace and faith in Jesus Christ. We will aid leaders and volunteers as they grow in service using their spiritual gifts to glorify God’s Kingdom.
Values:
· Provide a nurturing, safe, and fun environment for all children.
· Creatively use multi-intelligence and multiple learning styles in Kids' Adventure Klub to help children grow in their faith.
· Help children understand Biblical concepts, Scripture and Christian values relevant to their lives and equipping them to share the good news of Jesus.
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul. Love him with all your strength. The commandments I give you today must be in your hearts. Make sure your children learn them. Talk about them when you are at home. Talk about them when you walk along the road. Speak about them when you go to bed. And speak about them when you get up. Write them down and tie them on your hands as a reminder. Also tie them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses. Also write them on your gates. Deuteronomy 6:5-9 NIrV
Children & Family Ministry @ Joy!
A Letter from the Director…
Dear Parents,
Welcome to Children & Family Ministry at Joy! I am so excited to be a part of your child’s faith journey and partner with you in ministry! As Jesus said…”Let the children come to me…” (Mathew 19:14). We open our hearts and doors to every child who walks into Joy! Lutheran Church. Through our Kids’ Adventure Klub (Sunday School) program and special events we will help you and your child discover, explore and learn the Scripture stories that share God’s love for us. Your child will participate in activities and prayer that will enrich Scripture stories in a way that is developmentally appropriate for his or her age. We know that learning about God’s love is the greatest adventure upon which your child will ever embark!! Feel free to contact me anytime or stop by the Church office if you have any questions regarding this ministry. Many blessings to you as you train your children up in God’s ways and the love of Jesus.
God bless you,
Cheryl O'Neill
Director of Children & Family Ministry
Joy! Lutheran Church
847-362-4569
cheryl.oneill@ joylutheran.org
Dear Parents,
Welcome to Children & Family Ministry at Joy! I am so excited to be a part of your child’s faith journey and partner with you in ministry! As Jesus said…”Let the children come to me…” (Mathew 19:14). We open our hearts and doors to every child who walks into Joy! Lutheran Church. Through our Kids’ Adventure Klub (Sunday School) program and special events we will help you and your child discover, explore and learn the Scripture stories that share God’s love for us. Your child will participate in activities and prayer that will enrich Scripture stories in a way that is developmentally appropriate for his or her age. We know that learning about God’s love is the greatest adventure upon which your child will ever embark!! Feel free to contact me anytime or stop by the Church office if you have any questions regarding this ministry. Many blessings to you as you train your children up in God’s ways and the love of Jesus.
God bless you,
Cheryl O'Neill
Director of Children & Family Ministry
Joy! Lutheran Church
847-362-4569
cheryl.oneill@ joylutheran.org