Growing in Faith
Ministries with Children and Their Families
Growth as our children deepen their faith and reach developmental milestones, growth as we begin the BCD renovation, growth as we continue to learn how God reaches our world meeting us in our daily life and calling us to follow Christ into new challenges and commitments.
Colossians 1:10 speaks of the growth we share as we root and ground ourselves in the way of life Christ offers:
The way you live will always honor and please the Lord,
and your lives will produce every kind of good fruit.
All the while, you will grow
as you learn to know God better and better.
As we grow together this fall, we encourage families not to overwhelm your schedules by doing everything here, but to recommit and reconnect to a source of fellowship, faith formation, worship, or mission so that together we can grow in faith, hope, and love.
Blessings,
Lisa Nichols Hickman, Associate Pastor for Children & Their Families
Brianna Bamberg, Children’s Ministry Coordinator
Follow Children’s Ministry at MPPC!
Sunday School
Sundays, 9-9:45 a.m., Ground Floor of B Building
Join us as we joyfully learn about Biblical practices for faithful living!
Nursery
Sundays, 8:45-11:15 a.m., First Floor of B Building
Nursery care is available during Sunday School and worship services for children ages 0-4.
Faith Milestones
Join us for our Milestone programs where children and parents explore & learn together about foundational aspects of our faith: Worship, Communion, Prayer, Bible, Mission, and more.
Outreach for Kids
Encourage your children to get their hands in the mud of missions as they learn tangible ways to show compassion to others.
Come GROW with us! – God Reaches Our World through our hearts and hands for service. Come join Sprouts and Mission Kids as we connect to our neighbors near and far.
Sprout Outreach
Join in with other young families with children ages three through third grade as we learn to serve together.
Projects for 2023-2024
Every Month: Birthday Bags
Each month we will have a group (max 8 people, maybe 2 families) take the Birthday/Celebration bag and cake to Charlotte Family Housing to celebrate the monthly birthdays. Watch for more details. If interested, reach out to Gail Fischer or Brianna Bamberg.
August: GROWing into a New School Year, Sunday, August 20, 4 p.m., Lower Playground
CFM Leadership Uniform Sorting Event – Church-wide uniform drive and supplies for teachers. Uniforms benefit the children and families at The Learning Collaborative (TLC).
September: GROW through Friendship, Sunday, September 17,3 -5 p.m., Outreach Center Parking Lot
Join the community of TLC for their “Green Apple Gig” fall fair and fellowship event.
October: God Reaches Our Entire World, Sunday, October 1, 9-9:45 a.m.
Global Missions Fair hosted by Outreach in celebration of our global partners. Come learn more and connect!
November: GROW through Kindness, Sunday, November 12, 4-5 p.m.
Room In The Inn Prep. As we prepare to provide shelter for our neighbors this winter, come make placemats and create toiletry kits and blessing bags.
December: GROW with Children, Sunday, December 3, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
We will pack nourishing snacks and meals for the TLC community over winter break.
January, February, & March: GROW through Serving Our Neighbors
Dates: January 11 & 25, February 8 & 22, March 14 & 28 – watch for more details!
Sprouts will pack to-go lunches and make beds. Mission Kids will serve dessert to our neighbors.
February: GROW through Nourishment, Sunday, February 11, 4-5 p.m.
Pack home-cooked meals to deliver to McCreesh Place.
April: GROW in Addressing Global Hunger, Sunday, April 28
Rise Against Hunger – Church-wide event
May: Celebrate GROWth, Sunday, May 5
Celebration of our Sprouts and Mission Kids in their hearts and hands for service this year.
Mission Kids
This program equips third through fifth graders to serve our church family as well as the greater Charlotte community.
Projects for 2023-2024
Every Month: Birthday Bags
Each month we will have a group (max 8 people, maybe 2 families) take the Birthday/Celebration bag and cake to Charlotte Family Housing to celebrate the monthly birthdays. Watch for more details. If interested, reach out to Gail Fischer or Brianna Bamberg.
August: GROWing into a New School Year, Sunday, August 20, 4 p.m., Lower Playground
CFM Leadership Uniform Sorting Event – Church-wide uniform drive and supplies for teachers. Uniforms benefit the children and families at The Learning Collaborative (TLC).
September: GROW through Friendship, Sunday, September 17,3 -5 p.m., Outreach Center Parking Lot
Join the community of TLC for their “Green Apple Gig” fall fair and fellowship event.
October: God Reaches Our Entire World, Sunday, October 1, 9-9:45 a.m.
Global Missions Fair hosted by Outreach in celebration of our global partners. Come learn more and connect!
November: GROW through Kindness, Sunday, November 12, 4-5 p.m.
Room In The Inn Prep. As we prepare to provide shelter for our neighbors this winter, come make placemats and create toiletry kits and blessing bags.
December: GROW with Children, Sunday, December 3, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
We will pack nourishing snacks and meals for the TLC community over winter break.
January, February, & March: GROW through Serving Our Neighbors
Dates: January 11 & 25, February 8 & 22, March 14 & 28 – watch for more details!
Sprouts will pack to-go lunches and make beds. Mission Kids will serve dessert to our neighbors.
February: GROW through Nourishment, Sunday, February 11, 4-5 p.m.
Pack home-cooked meals to deliver to McCreesh Place.
April: GROW in Addressing Global Hunger, Sunday, April 28
Rise Against Hunger – Church-wide event
May: Celebrate GROWth, Sunday, May 5
Celebration of our Sprouts and Mission Kids in their hearts and hands for service this year.
Mark Your Calendar
Children's Worship Arts
Wednesdays, September 6-November 8, 5-6 p.m.
Music & Movement
Wednesdays, September 6-November 8, 5:30-6 p.m.
Clergy & Staff
