Children

Advent and Christmas Highlights for MainKids and their Families

Christmas Celebration Kid's Day Out
Saturday, December 3, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
School-age children leave at 9:40 a.m. sharp to attend the AD Players production of the "Best Christmas Pageant Ever". Preschoolers celebrate Jesus' birthday with a special party with crafts, games, and birthday cake! Kid's Day Out is available for infants through 5th graders. The cost is $20 for one child, $30 for two children, and $40 maximum for three or more children (all immediate family) and includes lunch. Register and pay at:
https://public.serviceu.com/PaymentForm/9290/?OrgKey=0aecaf85-fa84-40e7-9122-f6a30dccfcd6

Youth Chorebuster Gift-Wrapping
Drop-Off at Youth Center
To schedule a time to drop presents off, email Kevin (kevin@smbc.org), starting Sunday, November 27 until Sunday, December 18. Pick up presents, neatly wrapped (with or without bows - your choice!) the following Sunday or Wednesday at the Youth Center. The last pick up day will be December 21. The cost for wrapping is $2 - $6 per item. It's a Christmas Miracle!

Cookies and Carols
Sunday, December 4, Noon - 3:00 p.m.
We'll meet in the Fellowship Hall for lunch, cookies, and cider before we depart with carols on our lips and love in our hearts. Bring the whole family for a very special time of bringing smiles to those in our congregation who are no longer able to get out or live in a care facility.

"Do You Hear What I Hear?" Children's Christmas Program
Wednesday, December 14, 6:30 p.m. in the Westmoreland Chapel
Do You Hear What I Hear? This is the theme of our children's choirs Christmas program. The celebration will move to Westmoreland Chapel this year. You'll see and hear angelic children sing and ring handchimes and handbells.

Children's Handbells and Handchimes Ring in Worship
Sunday December 18

Camels, Sheep and Donkey: A (Giggle-Filled) Journey to the Baby
Sunday December 18, 12:15 p.m. in the Great Hall/Front Lawn
Pet a baby lamb, ride a donkey, have your picture made with a real camel and the silliest wise men around. The anticipation and excitement in your child's eyes will proclaim the joy of Christmas as your family and friends make their way through a remarkable and giggle-filled journey to see baby Jesus! Join us in the Great Hall for a yummy lunch for children (and a light snack for adults) and to hear the magnificent story of a little mouse and his special journey with Clip Clop the donkey to prepare us for our own journey!

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 5:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
A joyous one-hour service of lessons and carols for the entire family.

Christmas Day Worship Service - 1:00 p.m.
Note the later start time to give families plenty of time to open presents, spend time together, and then change out of jammies and into church clothes to worship on Christmas Day.

New Year's Eve Kid's Night Out
Saturday, December 31, 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
It will be an around the world celebration as we ring in the New Year with stops in London, Nigeria, Antarctica, and Moscow! Parents enjoy a great evening out on New Year's Eve with friends or a quiet evening in together. As always, Kid's Night Out is available for infants through 5th graders. The cost is $20 for one child, $30 for two children, and $40 maximum for three or more children (all immediate family) and includes dinner.
Sign up no later than Thursday, December 29 at https://public.serviceu.com/PaymentForm/9290/?OrgKey=0aecaf85-fa84-40e7-9122-f6a30dccfcd6

Full SMBC Calendar

Regular Year Round Programming

Sunday School where children ages 2-5th grade learn the great stories and people of the Bible through hands on use and application:  Sunday mornings at 9:40

Play Days is a Parents Day Out program dedicated to parents and their children from birth to preschool:  Tuesdays and Thursdays

Little Church where preschoolers worship God with sweet song, thankful prayer, joyful Bible readings, and a teeny, tiny sermon. Sundays at 11:00

Regular School Year Programming

Missions where children ages 3-5th grade give their time and talents to local and international missions:  Sundays after worship and Wednesday nights

Children’s Choir is for children ages 3-5th grade.  Children present concerts and lead in worship multiple times during the year:  Wednesday nights

Bell Choir where children in 1st-5th grade learn to read music and ring handchimes and handbells: Wednesday nights

wowWonder of Worship is a time to prepare for the upcoming worship service, learn the fundamental elements of worship, and be introduced to hymns: Wednesday nights

Kid’s Night Out is a themed night of fun for kids (infant-5th grade) as parents enjoy an evening out:  One Friday night a month

Bible To Broadway (B2B) Junior where children K-5th grade participate in drama, set production, and everything it takes to put together a first class musical! Sundays after worship

Special Programming

Children’s Easter Celebration is an intergenerational event where the Easter story is shared and children hunt eggs:  Saturday morning before Easter

Preschool Saturdays are mornings filled with giggles and play with Miss Dolores and friends for toddlers and preschoolers:  2-3 Saturday mornings throughout the year

Camping and Lock-ins are specially designed for mothers and sons and fathers and daughters: One campout and one lock-in each year.

Grandparent Event is a unique time for grandparents and grandchildren to create memories and share a very special experience together:  Every other Spring

KidQuest is a day-long, week long summer camp for children ages 3-5th grade with bible study, crafts, music, and more:  Summer

Children’s Summer Camp is “go-away” camp for 3rd-5th graders.  Kids and adult sponsors travel for days filled with Bible study, worship, recreation, and fun:  Summer

Special Summer Days are themed days filled with bible study, music, games, field trips and fun time with friends for all ages:  Summer

Journey to the Baby is a giggle filled walk through Bethlehem with camels, Wise Men, donkeys, shepherds, sheep and baby Jesus:  Sunday before Christmas

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