Thank You for another Fantastic Sunday at Mosaic! I was away this weekend attending The Mosaic Refresh Retreat!! This was an awesome time for many ladies and I came away refreshed and renewed.
Over the course of the next year, our children will hear a sequential view of God's Story from the Bible. "In the Beginning " is an excellent curriculum developed by Willow Creek and used by thousands of children's ministries across the country.
We have just purchased "Jumping into God's Story". If you have been a volunteer in the Family ministry at Mosaic for a year or more you will recognize the format. During the next four weeks the format will stay the same. Each teacher will review the lesson section for your scheduled week and modify to teach the basics to your kids.
In five weeks we will take it up to the next level! Now that we are back in the cafeteria and have a large group area, we are kicking into high gear. Gary, a set up team volunteer, has agreed to design sets for each of the units. We will have similar props and stage design described in the curriculum. We want to create an environment for story time that is interesting and captures the attention of our great Kids. We will use props, drama, sound effects, and music to introduce great stories from the Bible that share the message of God's great love for us!
Do you love the teaching experience? I am searching for creative enthusiastic teachers to lead each unit and story time during your scheduled class. The basics will stay the same but the environment and activities will strengthen. Our main goal is to share the love of Jesus through stories from God's word that show and tell of his great love for us! The lesson is the most important part of our kids experience.
You can learn much more about the Mission/Vision and Guiding values here.
http://www.willowcreek.com/children/curr/kits/InTheBeginning/#home
Be sure and check out this site! Whether you are a teacher, volunteer, nursery or Hub Team member it is a great idea to know all about what we desire for the families of Mosaic and their kids. Check It Out
Jump Into God's Story with us!
Who's in your circle? At Mosaic church you have the opportunity to be a part of a small group. Many of you already attend a small group on a weekly basis. 
Our New Unit for Discovery Lane starts this week!
I know you'll enjoy sharing the love of God with the children and families of Mosaic Church. We even have some surprises planned for the kids to make this the Best hour of our Kids week!
Classroom Helps for Volunteers (Activities, Songs, Finger plays)
Will you be a friend of Mine?
Sung To " Mary Had A Little Lamb" Will you be a friend of mine, Friend of mine, friend of mine? Will you be a friend of mine and (choose an action) around with me?
The Volunteer Staff of Mosaic make it Happen! Without you we would not exist. Your hard work, relationship building, and dedicated service make us who we are. That's why we are shinning the spotlight on you!
Spend five minutes in the M. Kids hallway and you will see David and Alycia Barrino at their best. With smiling hearts they greet new families, introduce them to classrooms and teachers, and get them started in The Discovery Lane Experience.
David and Alycia along with their 2 children, James age 11, and Hailey age 7, have lived in the Charlotte area for 15 years. You will often find their children hard at work too! Making friends in Kidscape and serving with their parents in set up and break down. James is a part of the Kidscape Drama Team and attends the Mix.The Barrino Family has been serving together in our Family Ministry for nearly 2 years.
As a family the Barrino's enjoy spending time with one another. Playing games and growing together in relationship with Christ. "We like that Mosaic church is so family oriented," Alycia said. "It's the atmosphere, the love that we see here that makes this a great place to serve." Alycia serves as the Hub Team Leader for Discovery Lane.
Each Weekend the Barrinos work together as a team along other volunteers like you. They give of their time, skills, smiles, and hearts to create fabulous environments for the Families and Children of Mosaic Church. Thank you for your dedicated service, and awesome leadership. You guys set the standard!
Everyday we send many messages to the children we come in contact with.
Jesus Loves children Mark 10
This story touches my heart in a special way that leads me to spend time with children. Once there were some mothers who were bringing their children to Jesus for him to touch and bless them. The disciples shooed them away so as not to bother Jesus. But of course our Lord invited the children to come and sit with him. I can imagine that he got down on the ground and sat near them. Touching and praying for their owies, and admiring the cool rock a little boy pulled from his sack. I have often wondered about the impact those few moments had on the children who were present. I imagine they grew up to have families of their own and to retell the story of how one day Jesus had taken the time to play with them and bless them with physical touch.
We have that same opportunity each weekend! To be the smile, and warmth of Jesus to the children at Mosaic. We can, by our actions, words, and kindness share with kids that God is an awesome God who wants to be their friend! We can encourage and strengthen families one hour at a time. We can partner with parents to introduce our children to a lifelong devotion to Christ Jesus.
Why have you chosen Family Ministries as your area of service?
