Kids Ministry
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Connecting children, faith, and learning in the Greater Kinnelon Area
Ages Birth - Grade 5
WELCOME PASTOR LISA!
Please join us in welcoming Lisa Nopachai as the brand-new Pastor of Family Ministry at The Community Church.
Curious to learn more about Lisa and her vision for family ministry? Check out the short video clip from yesterday's service where Lisa and I share all the exciting details. It’s an incredible story!
We want YOU to celebrate with us this Sunday, March 10, immediately following the service at our Pastor of Family Ministry Welcoming Party. It’s going to be a blast with games, activities for the kids, and of course, coffee and cake for the adults.
Weekly Review // Sunday, May 1st
We start the month with Psalm 119:105, where David wrote, “Your word is like a lamp that shows me the way. It is like a light that guides me.” When we read what the authors of the Bible wrote, we can find out how God wants us to live. It’s like we’re listening to God. God offers us wisdom throughout the pages of the Bible that can guide us to not only discover more about ourselves, but also how to love God, trust Jesus, and treat others well.
Bottom Line: Practice hearing from God. Part of growing in our faith includes learning about what God has planned for our lives. In order to do that, we need to take time to listen to what God is telling us through the Bible, and through those who’ve read the Bible who can help us understand what it means for our life. While kids might not be able to read and understand everything they encounter in the Bible, we still pray that, through this lesson, they’ll get the foundation they need to navigate and personalize the Bible. On top of that, we hope they will eventually make reading the Bible a regular part of their faith journey as they grow in their relationship with Jesus.
Nursery!
Because of the recent and wonderful baby boom at The Community Church we have made some very important improvements to the Nursery. We’ve added new equipment, updated toys, and designed a new sign-in procedure. The worship service will stream live to a tv screen in the Nursery for parents and nursery volunteers to view. On Sunday morning, a Kids Ministry staff member will be waiting in the Nursery to receive the children. Kids Ministry staff members and volunteers have undergone background checks. We take introducing Jesus to the next generation seriously. We believe that Kids Ministry should be faith-filled and fun-filled for even the youngest children!
Monthly Focus
Commitment is part of God’s nature and how God interacts with us, keeping promises and putting plans into action. God’s commitment to us is just one of the many reasons we can trust God no matter what. And because God’s promises and plans came true in Jesus, we can be with God forever. We reflect God’s character when we make a plan and stick to it. This month, we’ll help kids discover that one of the best plans they can make is to commit to an ongoing relationship with Jesus. We hope they commit to practicing their faith by reading God’s Word, praying to God honestly and consistently, talking about God with others, and living for God in how they show love throughout the everyday.
Family Faith Building
Ever wanted to open up the conversation of God at the dinner table with your family but wasn’t sure how? Well, problem solved! Every week a new question will be posted here that opens up the conversation of faith to the entire family for all ages to talk and discuss!
Question: Why is it hard to give up what you think is fair?
Kids Camp 2024
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Kids Camp 2024 〰️
Join us for an under-the-sea adventure this summer starting July 29 to August 2 for kids Pre-K4 to 5th!
Registration is OPEN! CLICK HERE!
Want to be a part of our team? Message us here!
FAMILY MINISTRY TEAM
Meet our Pastor of Family Ministry, Lisa Nopachai!
Lisa grew up in Kinnelon, NJ, and recently moved back after over a decade of living in and around Pasadena, CA. She loved the sunshine and beaches, but really missed north Jersey’s beautiful nature and good Italian food!
With a BA in psychology from Amherst College, and a master’s degree from Fuller Theological Seminary, Lisa has over 15 years of ministry and non-profit experience. She has served as a hospital and hospice chaplain, and in leadership in multiple multiethnic, intergenerational church congregations. She's also worked in the field of child advocacy and as a researcher at the Fuller Youth Institute, which focuses on Christian youth ministry. Throughout her life, she's always loved being around kids and always found ways to be working with them: as a Sunday school teacher, camp counselor, mentor, or tutor.
Lisa and her husband have been married since 2011 and have two girls who love singing, dancing, and playing together. Lisa loves hiking, rock climbing, yoga, and dance. She’s currently in training to become a spiritual director and loves creating spaces for people to rest in God’s presence and pray together. Lisa’s favorite scripture passage is Ephesians 3:16-19, about the vastness of God's love.
Meet our Family Ministry Coordinator, Amanda Garcia!
Amanda grew up in Wayne, NJ, and moved to Kinnelon with her family in 2019. She started her college journey at Ramapo College, graduating in 2020 with a BA in International Studies. Soon after, she found her passion for community and kids at The Community Church, where she helped start the Kids Ministry program. Alongside her job, she earned her Masters in Global Affairs from Rutgers University in January 2024.
Amanda enjoys walking, listening to podcasts, and discovering new coffee shops. Amanda’s favorite scripture is Psalms 139:14, that references the love of God and individuality.
Here at The Community Church we understand that the safety of your children is a serious matter. All staff and volunteers have undergone background checks and are fully vaccinated. Our new check-in and check-out system is designed with customized security codes for each child using secure and innovative technology. For any questions or concerns, please contact Pastor Lisa Nopachai at Lisa@CommunityChurchSR.org.