KID CONNECTION is a PS-5 program designed to meet the needs of the children of our congregation and the community.  It is a program which makes learning biblical stories enjoyable, builds a sense of community for elementary students, and is highly relevant to today's kids.  In short, it CONNECTS!

A typical session begins with snacks at 3:25 P.M. on Wednesdays, followed by music, Bible story, crafts, and games in a large group. Then kids gather in small groups to connect with their leaders and dive deeper into the lesson.

What is special about KID CONNECTION? 

Connects kids to God with lessons that are thoroughly biblical and Reformed in their integration of head, heart, and hands.

Connects church to community through lessons that work in outreach ministries.



Kid Connection meets on Wednesday afternoons during the school year. The children are served a snack at 3:30-3:45. There is a large group story, singing, games, and small group time. 

 Note: If Hancock School has an early out for weather or PLCs, we will not meet.

Kid Connection Schedule, 2022-2023

November 23:

No Kid Connection (No School).

November 30:

The Walls Came Tumblin’ Down

Joshua 5:13-6
The Israelites learned how to trust in God’s power, not their own.

December 7:

A Cycle of Sin

Judges 6-8, 13-16
God raises up judges like Gideon and Samson, yet his people keep sinning.

December 14:

Jesus is born!

Luke 1 and 2
The Son of God is born in Bethlehem.

December 21 and 28:

No Kid Connection. Merry Christmas!

January 4:

I’m With You!

Ruth 1
God led Ruth to join God’s people.

January 11:

From Other to Mother

Ruth 2-4
God blessed Ruth and Naomi in many ways.

January 18: Y

es, Hannah

1 Samuel 1
God heard and answered Hannah’s prayers.

January 25:

Listen Up, Samuel

1 Samuel 3
When God surprised Samuel with a message, Samuel listened and obeyed.

February 1:

Saul, Come on Out!

1 Samuel 8-10
God chose Saul to become the first king of God’s people.

February 8:

Shepherd Boy, Come on Down!

1 Samuel 16:1-13
God chose David, a shepherd boy who loved God, to be Israel’s next king.

February 15:

David and the Really Big Bully

1 Samuel 17
David trusted God, and God helped David win an amazing battle.

February 22:

The Wise Guy

1 Kings 3
God gave Solomon the wisdom he asked for.

March 1:

No Kid Connection (Early Dismissal).

March 8:

Dinner is Served

1 Kings 17
God took care of Elijah and the widow in amazing ways.

March 15:

Baal, Meet God

1 Kings 18:16-39
God is real.

March 22:

Gulp! Jonah and the Big Fish.

Jonah 1-2
Even though Jonah disobeyed God, God never gave up on him.

March 29:

Second Chances

Jonah 3-4
Jonah learned that God is eager to forgive all who repent.

April 5:

Three Friends and a Furnace

Daniel 3
God rescued Daniel’s friends when they chose to obey God rather than the king.

April 12:

The Braggy King

Daniel 4
Bragging rights are God’s alone.

April 19:

Jesus’ Death and Resurrection

John 18-20
Jesus died on the cross for our sins and was raised again on the third day!

April 26:

Between the Lions

Daniel 6
God rescues Daniel when he continues to pray even though he is forbidden to do so.

May 3:

Foiled Again

Esther
Through Esther’s courage, God protected his people.



Staff

Linda Shank is the director of Kid Connection. She is the first person to greet your child. She also does large group meetings with snacks, crafts, games, and telling Bible stories.

Lorrie Joos is a team member for small group meetings with the upper elementary grades, during which time she applies biblical truth to real-life situations. She also enjoys music. She adds her keyboard and vocal abilities to every meeting.
 

 Betty Noordmans is a team member for small group meetings with the lower elementary grades, helping young students participate fully in the learning. She also has a servant's heart. She enjoys greeting students and serving them delicious snacks, helping them transition from their school day to the social engagement during snack and game time.

Kid Connection also has helpers from junior high who are eager to help students participate by being assistants to Linda.