“Well done, good and faithful servant!” Every believer, as a servant of Christ, has the task of serving God with his or her life. We do not sit idly by, afraid of failure, but we serve joyfully for Jesus’ sake. This was the lesson for kids ages Pre-K through 5th grade. The kids were also challenged to think of the gifts God has given them. In our 2 -3 yr old class, the October theme is "Only God is Big" and the lesson is from Genesis 3.
Read MoreThe pastors/elders at City on a Hill have so far said very little regarding the election. It’s a hard thing to talk about. I think that City on a Hill is one of those rare churches that’s probably a third “blue,” a third “red,” and a third “purple.” So, almost anything we say is bound to alienate and offend someone.
Read MoreToday in CoaH Kids our 2 - 3 year old class had their final lesson on the theme "God made Everything!" This truth is laying the foundation for a later understanding that God is Sovereign. Your kids will have fun telling you about some of the things God made. In our Pre-K though 5th grade ministry, the lesson was on the Parable of the Rich Man & Lazarus. This is a clear picture of life after death and a call for us to share the gospel with others.
Read MoreEach year our church takes a retreat to get away from every day life and focus on the things that are most important - our relationships with each other and the Lord.
Read MoreToday the older kids learned another parable of Jesus. The parable of the faithful servant exhorts us to be ready for the return of Jesus by continuing to faithfully serve Him. Your children were reminded that being respectful and helping around the house are good examples of being obedient to God's commands. In our younger kids, the lesson based on Genesis 1:1 reiterates that God made everything and we are thankful for His gift of life.
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