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WHAT
HAPPENS ON SUNDAYS
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SUNDAYS
9:00 AM AND 10:45 AM AT THE GARDNER EDGERTON HIGH SCHOOL
COMMONS AREA
FirstLight opened its doors on Sunday March 20, 2005.
It is our vision to be not just a new church, but “a
new kind of church.”
This is what you can expect when you come to worship
with us:
• Relevant, Biblically based sermons that
communicate deep, Scriptural truths in everyday language
• Modern Christian songs and revived favorites
“Gone Acoustic."
• The Ancient Story coming alive for the
Here and Now.
• Children learning a Bible story with
other kids in their own area using assorted crafts, games,
and story telling.
• Holy Communion during every Sunday morning
that is open all people regardless of their age, gender,
race, denomination, or how close they feel like they are
to God. At FirstLight, ALL ARE ACCEPTED.
• Creative opportunities to connect with
God and with others
• A Café offering you the ability
to drink coffee and eat snacks during worship.
What Do I Do With My Kids?
On Sunday mornings, children are invited to take part
in one of two age specific areas. “FirstSteps”
is the name of FirstLight nursery open to children ages
Birth – Pre-school. “The Studio” offers
a special time of learning and fun for children grades
Kindergarten – 4th Grade. In each area, children
are taught how to grow in faith in their own ways, through
Bible stories which are learned through story time, participative
worship, and arts and crafts. The lessons the children
learn will be Biblical principles that they will be able
to use at home, school, and in the world.
Step 1 -Create Your Own Name Tag
After you and the other adults with you create your name
tag you will continue to walk straight ahead to a sign-up
table for our Children’s Ministries, FirstSteps
(Children Birth through Pre-School) and The Studio (Children
Grades K through 4th).
Step 2 - Sign-in Your Kids
At the sign-up table for FirstSteps and The Studio you
will be invited to fill out some information about yourself
and your child. This form requests important information
such as food allergies, healthcare provider, and special
needs.
Step 3 – Take Your Kids to the Marked Children’s
Area
At 9:55 am you can take your children to the Children’s
Area which is located to the left of our sanctuary space.
Signs will help direct you. If you arrive earlier than
5-10 minutes before worship begins, please feel free to
visit the Café and eat a snack with your children.
Step 4 – You Worship; They Worship
With your children worshipping and having a good time
at FirstSteps and The Studio, you join the others back
at your seat for worship.
Step 5 – Pick Up Your Kids
When the last song has been sung, you are invited to pick-up
your kids at the children’s area. There is a pick-up
system in place to ensure that the right kids go home
with the right parents.
Step 6 – Listen To Your Kids Tell You How
Much Fun They Had
This step pretty much explains itself … but be prepared
for it.
How Do I Go About Getting My Child
or Myself Baptized?
Baptism is one of the two Sacraments recognized by FirstLight.
A sacrament is a special kind of “grace gift”
that God gives humans and asks for us to accept it. Since
God “gives grace” to people of all ages, FirstLight,
as a United Methodist Faith Community, baptizes children
as well as adults.
If you are interested in learning more about Baptism and
would like to explore the possibility of having yourself
or your child baptized, email Pastor Steve at pastorstevenblair@yahoo.com.
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Location
The school’s address is: 425 N. Waverly Rd. Gardner,
KS 66030-8600.
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“And
where was I when
I
was seeking for you?
You
were there, in front
of
me; but I had gone
away
even from myself.
I could not even find
myself,
much less
find you.”
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