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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. A.
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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