January 2017

Blessings for the New Year!
The New Year is an ideal time for Christians to celebrate with prayers and songs as they reflect on the past and make plans for the coming year. It's time to start singing the traditional song, "Go Tell It on the Mountain". As you sing the words, think about the way your words and actions tell others about the Son of God,
whose birth you have celebrated.

 Blessings,
NextGen Kids Team
Pam Lange, Missy Salzer, Connie Doyle and Katie Mese
Fun Events

There's "Snow" God like our God
Jump back into January
January 7 and 8 at NextGen Kids

Come kick off the New year with us in NextGen Kids.  We will gather in the Life Center for songs, snow games, a "cool" Bible lesson and dig into a yummy wintery treat! Don't miss the fun,  and be sure to bundle up and bring a friend!   
Bible
Bible Memory Presentations
First to Fifth Grade Classes

During NextGen Kids Time, we have a fun program to encourage kids to learn some biblical foundations: The Lord's Prayer, Books of the Bible, Ten Commandments, and the Apostles' Creed. The purpose is to instill God's Word into children's hearts. Bible memorization helps us find comfort, fight sin, and know our God. During NextGen Kids each grade will plan a way to present their Bible memorization as a class. The following dates are when their class will do their presentation. 

January 15 - 5th Grade: Apostles' Creed 
January 22 - 4th Grade: Ten Commandments  
January 29 - 3rd Grade: Books of the Bible(Old Testament)
February 5 - 2nd Grade: Books of the Bible(NewTestament)  
February 12 - 1st Grade: The Lord's Prayer
Fifth Grade 
'Duck & Dive' Day
Sunday, Jan 29, 12:15-1:30 p.m.

Join us for an afternoon of fun and fellowship. Fifth graders will meet in the Life Center for some good-old-fashioned dodge-ball and enjoy pizza after the games.
INVITE A FRIEND! Parents are welcome to join in the fun too.  
NextGen Kids Christmas Service
South Fort Collins  

A huge thank you to all of the children in NextGen Kids who retold the Christmas story and shared with us God's Recipe for love. God's gift of love, simple as it came, was the gift of Jesus, and we are all called to tell the story. We have hope, joy, peace and love because of Jesus. We hope you take time this Christmas to share Gods Recipe for love by delivering a plate of cookies to a neighbor, a friend or someone in need. A special thank you to the numerous volunteers who helped with the service.

Greeley Christmas Presentation
Christmas Presentation
Greeley NextGen Kids

A special thank you to all of the children who participated in the NextGen Kids Christmas Presentation at the Greeley site. It was a wonderful way for the children to celebrate and share the joy of Jesus' birth. A huge thank you to all of the teachers and volunteers who helped make it all happen. 
Greeley NextGen Kids 
Site Coordinator Change
 
Welcome Aboard Katie Katie Mese
We would like to welcome Katie Mese, Greeley's new NextGen Kids Site Coordinator. Katie, is an early childhood teacher and works for Head Start of Weld County.

Tobi Vegter
Thank You Tobi 
We would like to Thank Tobi Vegter who is stepping down as our NextGen Kids Site Coordinator in Greeley. She has done an awesome job of connecting kids to Jesus. And we appreciate her faithfulness in serving with a heart-like Jesus! 
Live Out Your Faith
Vacation Bible School 
June 5-9

Looking for lead positions already!
Our VBS theme for 2017 is MAKER FUN FACTORY, created by God built for a purpose! Every year more than 400 children participate in our VBS, so volunteers are a huge asset to running our Vacation Bible School. In order to plan for such a large event, we need to get organized early. Please consider joining our MAKER FUN FACTORY VBS Team to share God's mighty power of love, hope and grace. We are currently looking for lead positions for the following areas:

-Volunteer Coordinator
-Craft Lead
-Decorations 
-Games
-Bible Adventure 
-First Aid
-Preschool Lead
-Snacks

Contact: Pam Lange or call her at (970) 225-9020 ext. 104
Greeley 
Vacation Bible School 
June 27-29

Our VBS theme for 2017 is MAKER FUN FACTORY, created by God built for a purpose! Save the date and look for more information about it as the months draw closer. 
 
Questions or interested in volunteering contact:
Katie Mese at katie@redeemerconnect.com
Angel Giving Tree
Fifth Grade Angel Tree
Packages wrapped & Delivered


The South Fort Collins fifth-graders adopted a family from Redeemer's Angel Tree mission event.   Fifth-graders shopped for and wrapped gifts for the family of 7. This event was such a blessing for the fifth grade kids and families who received the gifts.
5th Graders make a difference in the life of a young boy 

Our 5th grade class is sponsoring a four year old boy from Nagpur India this year through World Vision. Our sponsorship commitment will help provide Raj Nitin and his community with improved health through access to clean water and training in nutrition and hygiene. Each week our class will pray and support Raj through offerings brought to this class.

Jesus said, "Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me."
-Matthew 18:5
volunteer Want a mission? Want to connect with kids & families?

Children ages Preschool through 5th Grade need someone who cares, knows their name, encourages them, makes them feel important-someone they can count on. Above all, kids need someone who has a desire to help teach them about God. If you are interested in Subbing, helping or teaching Saturdays or Sundays please let us know. 

For more information contact:
South Fort Collins - Missy Salzer  
Greeley - Katie Mese  
Family Connect 
Family Connect Parent Pages
Connect with your kids weekly. Stay in touch with what the kids are learning in NextGen Kids Saturday night and Sunday mornings each week with our online Parent Pages. They will encourage meaningful discussions that help strengthen your relationships with each other and with God. 
January Parent Pages
Young Family
Resources for Growing in Faith at Home

Parents, you have the honored task of helping your children grow in the grace
and love of God! We come alongside to
help you. 


1. Bring your kids to NextGen Kids Time on Sunday mornings or Saturday nights. 
2. Do devotions at home
 - Parent Pages - follows NextGen Kids curriculum
 - Family Devotions - Weekly Life Group Guides 
3. Pray with your children. 
4. Teach them to watch for God at work in their lives. 
5. Teach them to be like Jesus. 
6. Serve together as a family. 
Adventure Bible Family Devotions
Every Monday you'll receive an exciting fun and inspirational devotion perfect for reading aloud with your kids. Devotions are taken from the NIV Adventure Bible Book of Devotions, helping your kids see life as an exciting adventure with God actively involved in every part of it!
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Prayer ideas for families 
Everyday ideas to build lasting faith in your kids
Each weekend our NextGen Kids are spending time in prayer and we are encouraging kids to write down or say their personal prayer requests. You can do this at home too, sharing in prayer time is a wonderful way to grow in your faith as a family. 

Prayer Ideas:
  • Keep prayers simple so that you can think about those prayers throughout your day.
  • When teaching children to pray, always thank God first.  (thank God for his love, thank God for what he has done for us)
  • Keep your prayers specific so that when God answers, you will clearly see His work in your life. 
  • Encourage children to say prayers of praise. (blessings, thanks for, answered prayers)
  • Prayer for family, friends, and anyone that God puts on your heart.
prayer journal ideas:
  • Record prayers of praise: blessings, thoughts of gratitude and answered prayers 
  • Record prayers for your family members
  • Record prayers for friends
  • Record prayers for anyone else that God puts on your heart to pray for. (teachers, coaches, neighbors, our country's leaders, even your enemies)
Fun Family Resources family walk

Book -"Power of a praying Mom" by Stormie O'Martian 
www.AdventureBible.com - Bible games & activities for computers & laptops.
Family in Faith App - Videos, Faith talk, Prayers & Blessings, 101 questions for the car, for mealtime, conversation starters, Daily Bible verses to read, etc.
Bible App - Perfect for kids and parents. Downloadable via Google or Apple store.
Get Connected
Kids Activities Communication
Texting signup

NextGen Kids parents that sign up will receive texts for upcoming Preschool 3 through 5th Grade activities and events. Please sign up each child with their grade. 

NextGen Kids Team
Contact us

 

Pam Lange

Associate Director of

Next Generation Ministries

Children's Ministries

(970) 225-9020, ext. 104

pam@redeemerconnect.com

 

Missy Salzer

Next Generation Ministries

Children's Assistant

(970) 225-9020, ext. 132

missy@redeemerconnect.com

 

Connie Doyle

Next Generation Ministries

Saturday Night Coordinator

(970) 225-9020, ext. 132

connie@redeemerconnect.com

 

Katie Mese

Greeley Site 

Next Generation Ministries

Children's Coordinator for Greeley

(970) 673-8658

Katie@redeemerconnect.com

 

Kim Goetsch

SoFoCo Nursery Coordinator

kim@redeemerconnect.com