While We Wait - 5/15/22

Bible Video

Discussion Video

Big Story Circle Video

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Family Guide

1. Watch the BIBLE video!  Use the pictures above to discuss the Bible story.  Ask some questions:

• What does the story teach me about God or the gospel?
• What does this story teach me about myself?
• Are there any promises in this story to remember?  How do they help me trust God?
• How does this story help me live on mission better?

2. Watch the DISCUSSION video!  Ask, "What are situations we often have to wait for?  What makes waiting easier or harder?"  Think about that as you watch the clip.  Discuss how the kids in the video seemed to feel about waiting.  When might waiting be good?  Ask your kids if they would wait in line for a movie they did not want to see or to buy a toy they were not interested in.  Is it easier waiting when you know the thing you are waiting for is good?  When Jesus returns, He will restore the earth to be perfect again.  Nothing will be better than that, so we can eagerly look forward to Jesus' return!
3. Practice the MEMORY VERSE, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, posted in the slides above.
4. Worship as a family with your favorite songs or using the ones on this page!
5. Pray together and connect while enjoying some of the activities from this week's download link!  

Click to download activities!

Worship

Here’s what we’re doing for 3RW Kids!

Sunday Family Worship 10AM

Here's the scoop:

• 3Rivers Kids has "reopened." 
• Kids aged 3-12 dismiss to the kid's worship room after family worship time for a whole group lesson (Bible lesson, games/craft, songs) in a combined-age setting. 
• Kids aged 3 and younger may play in the Wiggle Room.
• Praise Packs are available with activity pages and other fun surprises kids can keep.  

Kid's Series

• “God's Galaxy” series runs April 14-May 15. Have you ever had to prepare for something difficult? ​Astronauts train their bodies and minds to be sure they can handle their space mission. Followers of Jesus need to train, too!  Each week kids will go on "training missions" that help us to remember God's truth, grow in godliness, and spread the gospel.
• The online family resources will help equip you as your child’s personal spiritual trainer and coordinates with the same weekly themes and scriptures that we're using for live church!​​ Check out the videos above!

Families with Little Ones

Here are some plans to help you worship if you have little ones!

• The Walk-In Nursery is open for infant care-givers that shows the service live-stream.
• A Wiggle Room is open to for kids, age 3 and under with supervised nursery care!  Stop at the kid's desk to check in.
• Infant changing stations are located in the Walk-in Nursery, Wiggle Room, and Family Restroom.

Click the video below for a look inside 3RiversKids!

The Vision

Three Rivers children's programming is offered Sunday mornings during our service at 10:00am for children age 3 to 5th grade. Children learn about God in large group and small group settings while our volunteers use a variety of creative tools for teachings, Bible stories, and life application principles. If you have any questions about our children's ministry please use the contact tab to email Pastor Sarah.  

Dedicated Children's Space

A few years ago we completely renovated half of our church building into an amazing new children's wing! The goal was to create a space that is safe, exciting and designed specifically with our kids in mind! The new wing features a designated children's worship center, a parent-check-in station, several age specific classrooms and children's restrooms. We hope that it will be a place your kids are excited to come to every week!

Nursery

We have a fully staffed nursery with trained volunteers who view serving you and your children as a ministry opportunity. We also have a  "walk-in" nursery immediately off the main worship center that is available for parents who would prefer to have their young children with them but might still need a quiet place with a changing table or rocking chair! We love kids and can't wait to connect with your family!