We are so excited that Children’s Ministry at Ascension is growing and being re-imagined in many new ways and we cannot wait to launch into our fall programming! September is going to bring two new ministries that will help meet the changing needs of our children and their families. And we look forward to connecting and growing in exciting ways together this year!
Join us on Sunday, Sept. 7, for our Rally Day! Bring your backpack for a blessing during services and receive a keychain for the year. Immediately following worship, we will gather for some exciting kick-off activities between services. Also, check out the board by the toddler area with up-to-date information for upcoming events and pictures of recent activities.
A reminder that we are restructuring our schedule and will not be meeting weekly; however, we have added some big events that will occur throughout the year that we think you will find very exciting and fun.
Registrations for JAM (birth – 4k), BLAST (5k – 3rd gr.) & JUMP (4th & 5th grade) are still available. BLAST & JUMP registration can be found at https://tinyurl.com/BLASTJUMP and JAM registration is here https://tinyurl.com/JAM25-26.
Interested in how you can get involved and volunteer? Check out the sign-ups in the narthex or if you have questions or would like to help, please reach out to Pastor Tony or Ms. Sheri for BLAST, JUMP, or JAM, Amy Koenig for JUMP, and Kelly Schoon for JAM.
Important Dates
- Sunday, Sept. 7: Backpack Blessings. Bring your backpack, diaper bag, tote bag, string bag, or whatever you use!
JAM, BLAST & JUMP kick-off (between services) - Sunday, Sept. 14: BLAST & JUMP meet between services
- Sunday, Sept. 21: JAM meets between services
- Sunday, Sept. 28: BLAST & JUMP meet between services
JAM (Birth – 4K)
We are thrilled to announce our new ministry JAM (Jesus And Me). This is our new ministry for families and children ages birth-4k. Kelly Schoon is leading this ministry that will meet monthly. This is an opportunity for our youngest children to jump, shout, and sing our way through the Bible. This time will be filled with interactive activities for our energetic preschoolers and their families as we bring bible stories to life.
JAM will meet about once a month in the sanctuary. Following Jam, we invite you to take time to fellowship with each other alongside your children in the play area located in the narthex. JAM will meet on Sept. 7 in the sanctuary to kick off this ministry! JAM will also meet on Sept. 21 between services. Questions or interested in helping out feel free to contact Kelly Schoon.
BLAST (5K – 3rd Grade)
BLAST stands for Believing, Learning, And Sharing Together. This ministry is for children ages 5k to 3rd grade. We meet in small and large group formats in the sanctuary two or three times a month between services. See our important dates above. Reach out to Sheri Greger or Pastor Tony tony@ascensionelca.org for more information.
JUMP (4th & 5th Grade)
We are thrilled to announce our new ministry, JUMP (Jesus Understands Me Perfectly). This is for our 4th & 5th grade students who are ready to start taking new leaps in their faith journey. Amy Koenig has joined in to help us shape and launch this new opportunity for our students and their families. JUMP will be held at the same time as BLAST on Sundays between services. Questions or interested in helping out feel free to contact Amy Koening.
