Children's Church Schedule of Readings for 2022-2023
/2022-2023 Children’s Church Bible Stories
Each Children’s Church session should follow this pattern:
1. Children share best and worst parts of the week (or previous day)
2. Read the Bible Story out of the Spark Bible
3. Create something that reinforces the message of the Bible Story
4. Pray aloud for the children and anything they mentioned during the time that you think needs prayer
Schedule:
9/18/22 Two Masters (Luke 16:1-13) 384
9/25/22 Parable of the Rich Man (Luke 16:19-31) 386
10/2/22 A Seed of Faith (Luke 17:5-10) 394
10/9/22 Ten Men Healed (Luke 17:11-19) 390
10/16/22 Jacob Wrestles (Genesis 32:22-31) 46
10/23/22 The Pharisee and the Tax Coll… (Luke 18:9-14) 396
10/30/22 Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10) 400
11/6/22 The Beatitudes/All Saints (Matthew 5:1-12) 264
11/13/22 God’s Love Is Forever (Luke 21:5-19) 408
11/20/22 The Day Jesus Died (Luke 23:33-43) 476
11/27/22 God Will Bring Peace (Isaiah 2:1-5) 164
12/4/22 God’s Peaceful World (Isaiah 11:1-10) 172
12/11/22 John the Baptist (Matthew 11:2-11) 234
12/18/22 Angels Visit (Matthew 1:18-25) 196
12/25/22 Jesus Is Born/Shepherds (Luke 2:1-20) 214
1/1/23 Escape to Egypt (Matthew 2:13-23) 224
1/8/23 Jesus’ Baptism (Matthew 3:13-17) 242
1/15/23 The Lamb of God (John 1:29-42) 246
1/22/23 The Disciples (Matthew 4:12-23) 258
1/29/23 The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12) 264
2/5/23 Salt and Light (Matthew 5:13-20) 268
2/12/23 Jesus Teaches About Anger (Matthew 5:21-37) 272
2/19/23 The Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-9) 358
2/26/23 The First Sin (Genesis 3:1-27) 14
3/5/23 Abram’s Call (Genesis 12:1-4a) 26
3/12/23 Woman at the Well (John 4:5-42) 420
3/19/23 Pool of Siloam (John 9:1-41) 432
3/26/23 Lazarus (John 11:1-45) 440
4/2/23 Holy Week (Matt. 21:1-11, 26:14-27:66) 454
462
468
474
476
4/9/23 Easter Day – No Children’s Church
4/16/23 Doubting Thomas (John 20:19-31) 492
4/23/23 The Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35) 488
4/30/23 The Lord is My Shepherd (Psalm 23) 160
5/7/23 God’s House (John 14:1-14) 448
5/14/23 The Promise of the Holy Spirit (John 14:15-21) 450
5/21/23 The Ascension (Acts 1:6-14) 498
5/28/23 The Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-21) 502
Children’s Church Is Done Until The Fall
Children's Church Schedule of Readings for 2017-2018
/2017-2018 Children’s Church Bible Stories
Each Children’s Church should follow this type of pattern
1. Children share best and worst parts of the week (or previous day)
2. Read the Bible Story out of the Spark Bible
3. Create something that reinforces the message of the Bible Story
4. Pray aloud for the children and anything they mentioned during the time that you think needs prayer
Schedule:
9/17/17 Joseph Helps His Family (Genesis 45:1-15; 50:15-21) 60
9/24/17 The Vineyard Worker (Matthew 20:1-16) 298
10/1/17 The Chief Priests (Matthew 21:23-32) 460
10/8/17 Parable of the Vineyard (Matthew 21:33-46) 302
10/15/17 The Wedding Banquet (Matthew 22:1-14) 304
10/22/17 Paying Taxes (Matthew 22:15-22) 306
10/29/17 The Greatest Commandment (Matthew 22:34-46) 308
11/5/17 Be Humble (Matthew 23:1-12) 312
11/12/17 Ten Bridesmaids (Matthew 25:1-13) 314
11/19/17 Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30) 316
11/26/17 Sheep and Goats (Matthew 25:31-46) 318
12/3/17 Be Ready (Mark 13:1-8, 24-37) 346
12/10/17 John the Baptist Prepares the Way (Mark 1:1-8) 234
12/17/17 John the Baptist Proclaims Jesus… (John 1:6-8, 19-28) 234
12/24/17 Angel’s Visit (Luke 1:26-38) 196
12/31/17 Simeon and Anna (Luke 2:22-40) 226
1/7/18 Jesus’ Baptism (Mark 1:4-11) 242
1/14/18 God Calls Samuel (1 Samuel 3:1-20) 122
1/21/18 Jonah and the Big Fish (Jonah 1-4) 190
1/28/18 Teaching and Healing (Mark 1:21-28) 254
2/4/18 Jesus Heals (Mark 1:29-39) 256
2/11/18 The Transfiguration (Mark 9:2-9) 358
2/18/18 Noah’s Ark (Genesis 6-9) 20
2/25/18 Abraham and Sarah’s Visitors (Genesis 17, 18, &21) 34
3/4/18 The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17) 94
3/11/18 The Light of the World (John 3:14-21) 416
3/18/18 Serve and Follow (John 12:20-33) 446
3/25/18 Holy Week (Mark 11:1-11, 14:1-15:47) 454, 468, 476
4/1/18 The Empty Tomb (Mark 16:1-8) 482
4/8/18 Doubting Thomas (John 20:19-31) 492
4/15/18 The Great Commission (Luke 24:36-43) 496
4/22/18 The Good Shepherd (John 10:11-18) 436
4/29/18 Philip and the Ethiopian (Acts 8:26-40) 510
5/6/178 The Holy Spirit Comes Down (Acts 10:44-48) 524
5/13/18 Matthias the Apostle (Acts 1:15-17, 21-26) 500
5/20/18 The Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-21) 502
Children’s Church Is Done Until The Fall
February/March Worship Assistants
/Serving us in worship:
The Rev. Jira A. Albers, presiding minister
Altar Guild
February: Maureen Engelhard & Carol Cunfer
March: Cindy Estelle
February 5, Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
Acolyte – Emily Chilson
Lector – Cathy Bellanca
Communion Assistant – Cathy Bellanca
Ushers – Ron and Ruth Russell
February 12, Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
Acolyte – Satchel Manchester
Lector – Bill Serfass
Communion Assistant – Bill Serfass
Ushers – Janet Seaberg & Peggy Cranmer
February 19, Seventh Sunday after Epiphany
Acolyte – Delaney Carrington
Lector – Mary Lou Vanderpool
Communion Assistant – Mary Lou Vanderpool
Ushers – Thelma Allis & Nate Chilson
February 26, Transfiguration of Our Lord
Acolyte – Kate O’Connor
Lector – Cindy Estelle
Communion Assistant – Dave Estelle
Ushers – Lois & Duane Carrington
March 5, First Sunday in Lent
Acolyte – Rachel Champluvier
Lector – Cathy Bellanca
Communion Assistant – Cathy Bellanca
Ushers – Doreen Secor & Cindy Estelle
March 12, Second Sunday in Lent
Acolyte – Tanner Kunkle
Lector – Bill Serfass
Communion Assistant – Bill Serfass
Ushers – Paul & Aggi Cook
March 19, Third Sunday in Lent
Acolyte – Emily Chilson
Lector – Mary Lou Vanderpool
Communion Assistant – Mary Lou Vanderpool
Ushers – Janet Seaberg & Peggy Cranmer
March 26, Fourth Sunday in Lent
Acolyte - Kate O’Connor
Lector - Cindy Estelle
Communion Assistant – Dave Estelle
Ushers – Lois & Duane Carrington
October/November Worship Assistants
/Serving us in worship:
The Rev. Jira A. Albers, presiding minister
Altar Guild– October
Thelma Allis & Peggy Cranmer
Altar Guild– November
Maureen Engelhard & Carol Cunfer
October 2—Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost
Acolyte– Olivia Champluvier
Lector– Cathy Bellanca
Communion Assistant– Cathy Bellanca
Counters– Cassidy Estelle & Chris Griffith
Ushers– Ron & Ruth Russell
October 9—Twenty-first Sunday After Pentecost
Acolyte– Tanner Kunkle
Lector– Bill Serfass
Communion Assistant– Bill Serfass
Counters—Maureen Engelhard
Ushers– Thelma Allis & Nate Chilson
October16—Twenty-second Sunday After Pentecost
Acolyte– Brock Champluvier
Lector– Mary Lou Vanderpool
Communion Assistant– Mary Lou Vanderpool
Counters—
Ushers–Bill Serfass & Doreen Secor
October 23—Twenty-third Sunday After Pentecost
Acolyte– Emily Chilson
Lector– Cindy Estelle
Communion Assistant– Cindy Estelle
Counters—Dave & Cindy Estelle
Ushers– Lois & Duane Carrington
October 30– Reformation Day
Acolyte– Allie Champluvier
Lector– Dave Estelle
Communion Assistant– Dave Estelle
Counters– Cathy Bellanca
Ushers– Paul & Aggi Cook
November 6—All Saints Sunday
Acolyte– Kynlee Kunkle
Lector– Cathy Bellanca
Communion Assistant– Cathy Bellanca
Counters– Chris Griffith & Cassidy Estelle
Ushers– Dave & Cindy Estelle
November 13—Twenty-six Sunday After Pentecost
Child’s Faith Service
Acolyte– Rachel Champluvier
Lector– Bill Serfass
Communion Assistant– Bill Serfass
Counters–
Ushers– Janet Seaberg & Peggy Cranmer
November 20-Christ the King Sunday
Acolyte– Delaney Carrington
Lector– Mary Lou Vanderpool
Communion Assistant– Mary Lou Vanderpool
Counters-Cathy Bellanca
Ushers– Ron & Ruth Russell
November 27– First Sunday of Advent
Acolyte– Kate O’Connor
Lector– Cindy Estelle
Communion Assistant– Dave Estelle
Counters-Cindy & Dave Estelle
Ushers– Lois & Duane Carrington
Eucharistic Bread Recipe
/Eucharistic Bread For Worship
Anyone is invited to provide bread for communion Sunday mornings. Just bake some, and bring it to church with you. Though any bread is acceptable, the following recipe is especially appropriate.
2 1/2 c whole wheat flour
1 c white flour
2 T melted butter
2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
5-6 T honey (to taste -- be generous)
1 1/2 c milk
1 T sugar
extra flour for kneading
olive oil
Mix all dry ingredients together. Mix together honey, milk, and melted butter. Stir well. Mix with four mixture. Knead well. Dough will be cookie consistency by sticky. Divide into 4 parts. Roll flat (no more than 1/4" thick). Place in greased round pans (if possible) or cookie sheet. Score into bite size pieces and brush well with olive oil. Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown. Makes 4 loaves. Serves 100-150 people (depends on scoring).
Children's Church Schedule of Readings
/If you are a Children's Church leader, please see this list of dates and readings that you will be teaching for each Sunday.
2016-2017 Children’s Church Bible Stories
Each Children’s Church should follow this type of pattern
1. Children share best and worst parts of the week (or previous day)
2. Read the Bible Story out of the Spark Bible
3. Create something that reinforces the message of the Bible Story
4. Pray aloud for the children and anything they mentioned during the time that you think needs prayer
Schedule:
9/25/16 The Parable of the Rich Man
(Luke 16:19-31) 386
10/2/16 A Seed of Faith
(Luke 17:5-10) 394
10/9/16 Ten Men Healed
(Luke 17:11-19) 390
10/16/16 Jacob Wrestles
(Genesis 32:22-31) 46
10/23/16 The Pharisee and the Tax Collector
(Luke 18:9-14) 396
10/30/16 Zacchaeus
(Luke 19:1-10) 400
11/6/16 The Beatitudes
(Matthew 5:1-12) 264
11/13/16 God’s Love is Forever
(Luke 21:5-19) 408
11/20/16 The Day Jesus Died - Thieves
(Luke 23:33-43) Only 476-479
11/27/16 God Will Bring Peace
(Isaiah 2:1-5) 164
12/4/16 God’s Peaceful World
(Isaiah 11:1-10) 172
12/11/16 John the Baptist
(Matthew 11:2-11) 234
12/18/16 Angels Visit
(Matthew 1:18-25) 196
12/25/16 Jesus is Born
(Luke 2:1-20) 212
1/1/17 Escape to Egypt
(Matthew 2:13-23) 224
1/8/17 Jesus’ Baptism
(Matthew 3:13-17) 242
1/15/17 The Lamb of God
(John 1:29-42) 246
1/22/17 The Disciples
(Matthew 4:12-23) 258
1/29/17 The Beatitudes (Repeat)
(Matthew 5:1-12) 264
2/5/17 Salt and Light
(Matthew 5:13-20) 268
2/12/17 Jesus Teaches about Anger
(Matthew 5:21-37) 272
2/19/17 Love Your Enemies
(Matthew 5:38-48) 274
2/26/17 The Transfiguration
(Matthew 17:1-13) 358
3/5/17 The First Sin
(Genesis 3:1-24) 14
3/12/17 Abram’s Call
(Genesis 12:1-9) 26
3/19/17 Woman at the Well
(John 4:5-42) 420
3/26/17 Pool of Siloam
(John 9:1-41) 432
4/2/17 Lazarus
(John 11:1-45) 440
4/9/17 The Day Jesus Died
(Matthew 27:27-66) 476
4/16/17 The Empty Tomb
(Matthew 28:1-10) 482
4/23/17 Doubting Thomas
(John 20:19-31) 492
4/30/17 The Road to Emmaus
(Luke 24:13-35) 488
5/7/17 The Lord Is My Shepherd
(Psalm 23) 160
5/14/17 God’s House
(John 14:1-14) 448
5/21/17 The Promise of the Holy Spirit
(John 14:15-21) 450
5/28/17 The Ascension
(Acts 1:6-14) 498
Children’s Church Is Done Until The Fall