Update from the Director of Education Ministries -- Amy Grella - 412-801-3723
Sunday Morning Options for Children and Youth
Wonder for Preschool – 4th graders
Children preschool (potty-trained) through fourth grade will start in worship with their families. After a Time with Children, kids will be escorted downstairs to room 103 where children will participate in a unique student-led worship experience, learning Bible stories using Godly Play and Holy Moly. Kids are invited to see, hear, and wonder as they learn from and with each other. Parents may pick up their children in the classroom after worship ends.
Connect Sunday school for 5th – 8th graders
This Sparkhouse curriculum seeks to connect Bible stories with the way middle schoolers live and think. This class will occur during the entirety of worship service, so kids should go directly to room 110 on Sunday morning. Parents may pick up their children in the classroom after worship ends.
Last Call for Youth Fall Retreat December 1-3, 2023
Youth in grades 6-12 are invited for a weekend at Crestfield, meeting with other area churches for our annual fall Retreat on December 1-3. This retreat has separate tracks for middle and high schoolers, so we get the benefit of having a large group, but customized experiences for each age group. This is a fun, faith-filled event that you don’t to miss! To register, click here or go to the youth activities page on the church website.
Youth Group Activities
Did you know the church website in the best place to find info on all the current events for children and youth. Bookmark this link and check back regularly: https://www.bowerhillchurch.org/upcoming-activities. Here are the upcoming meetings by age group.
Middle school youth group
Middle school youth in grades 6-8 will meet in room 110 on Sundays from 6:30 -8:00 p.m. We will have a short lesson, snacks, and play some games. Once a month, tweens (3rd-5th graders) will be invited to join us for larger group games; no lessons will be done on these nights – just a chance for fellowship and games before our all-church family potluck dinners. Upcoming meeting dates are:
• 11/5 – 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. MS Youth Group in room 110
• 11/19 – 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. MS Youth Group in room 110
• 12/10 – 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. White elephant party for 3rd – 8th followed by all-church potluck at 6:00 p.m.
• 12/17 – 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. MS Youth Group in room 110
Tweens (3rd - 5th grades) will join older youth for a monthly group game night.
All meetings will be from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted We will meet in Room 110.
• 12/10 – 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. White elephant party for 3rd -8th followed by all-church potluck at 6:00 p.m.
High School (9th - 12th grades)
Senior high youth meet twice a month after worship. One meeting youth go out to brunch together at a local eatery. Then once a month Pastor Brian meets with youth for a theme-based topic and discussion. Each meeting will be immediately following worship and will end by noon. Here is the fall meeting schedule:
• 10/29 – Meet with Pastor Brian in room 105.
• 11/12 – Brunch out (location TBD). Bring money for lunch/snack and meet in Fellowship Hall.
• 12/3 – Meet with Pastor Brian in room 105.
Children’s Christmas Pageant
Bower Hill is excited to prepare for a Children's Christmas Pageant this year. The pageant will be performed during the Children's Christmas Eve service, which this year will be the 9:30 a.m. service on Sunday, December 24.. Kids will use the time in Sunday School during the weeks leading up to it to prepare. Older youth will be engaged to work on props. If you would like to help lead this effort, please reach out to Amy at amy.grella@bowerhillchurch.org.
Pie Sale Deadline to order Oct 31st
Bower Hill Youth are selling baked goods from The Pie Place in time for Thanksgiving to raise funds for our summer mission trip. There are pies (baked or frozen), cookie trays, cinnamon or pepperoni rolls, or $20 gift cards for future use. Orders can be placed in one of three ways:
• Print, complete and submit your individual order form using this link.
• Order on-line using this link (no printing required).
• Stop by the table after worship on Sunday October 29 , to order in-person.
Checks should be made out to Bower Hill Community Church. Orders are due by Tuesday, October