daddy4ms

Promotion Sunday is one of my favorite days of the year because it signals the beginning of our year in Go Deeper Hour.  On this day, we introduce new teachers for all of our classes for kids, youth and adults.  We give Hesston MB bags filled with goodies to our 1st graders because they promote out of Children's Church and we give Bibles to our 3rd graders. Adults, which class are you attending this year?  There is something for everyone.  Try one and if it is not what you are looking for, try another one.  I believe we have classes with a variety of topics and variety of teaching styles.  If you have questions about the classes, please let me know. I look forward to celebrating Promotion Sunday with you today!

It's that time again!  It's Promotion Sunday.  I love this day as we kick off our new Go Deeper Hour classes.  For kids, they could be moving to a new room and a new teacher.  It is also the day we recognize our teachers/helpers as they "make disciples who make disciples."  We also take time to give gifts to our new First Graders (who receive a bag full of goodies) as they promote out of Children's Church and we give Bibles to our new Third Graders.  It is also a day of fellowship including a brunch for our adults after all the class/teacher introductions.  Pastor Brad also gives his "State of the Church" address during the worship service .  In the evening this year, we are gathering all of our Big Groups together for an evening of fun through games, cold treats, and a pool party.  Times and locations are listed below: 9:00 a.m.-Promotion Sunday-All ages please gather in the sanctuary 10:10 a.m.-Worship Service 6:30 p.m.-Big Group...

It's that time again!  It is one of my favorite Sundays of the year as we kick off our year of Go Deeper classes.  For our kids, we use The Gospel Project for Curriculum.  Watch the video to learn more about this great curriculum that always points to Jesus. I love this Sunday because there is excitement as kids promote into new classes.  In addition, teachers are ready as they have had a little break.  We also give out a few gifts on this Sunday. Since 1st graders are moving out of Children's Church, we give them a Hesston MB bag with some things to help them make the transition to being in the worship service the entire time.  For our 3rd graders, we give them a new Bible. Looking forward to a great year of discipleship together!

Today is one of my favorite Sundays at Hesston MB Church.  It is the day we introduce new teachers for our Sunday School classes, present small gifts to 1st Graders as they promote out of Children's Church, and present Bibles to our 3rd graders.  We also host a brunch for our youth and adults after all the teachers from children through adults have been introduced.  It is a great kickoff to our year together in "Making Disciples who Make Disciples." But even more than all of these great things, it is a reminder of my calling and the faithfulness of God.  It was on Promotion Sunday in 2008 that I interviewed for the ministry position I now serve in.  Bethany and I sat in the Promotion Sunday activities and were blessed by the stories of leaders sharing how they were called to teach children and youth. We joyfully participated in worship as God confirmed to us that this was where we were to be.  So, if you are looking for a church home, join us today....

This week, we have Promotion Sunday at Hesston MB. It is one of my favorite Sundays.  I loved this day before I even came on staff.  When we interviewed for this job, we came on Promotion Sunday and were blessed by that time together. Anyway, it is a great kickoff to the new school year.  All ages gather in the sanctuary.  We then introduce teachers and send children out to their new classes.  We also give Hesston MB bags to 1st graders which include lots of fun stuff.  They receive this because they are now moving out of Children's Church and expected to stay in sanctuary for entire service.  We also present Bibles to 3rd graders.  This is followed by introduction of youth and adult teachers.  I am busy today getting ready for Sunday, but it is always worth it!