VBS 2026
Seeing Moses’ Life Played Out Vacation Bible School 2026 In the Book of James, we read that if you have faith, you will show it through your works. That is what happened during VBS this year. I started contacting leaders in January, then helpers, small group leaders, and others. It is like a tree that […]
Princess Ball
A Night to Will Remember On April 10, I walked into our gym and hardly recognized it. What usually felt ordinary had turned into an enchanted garden full of lights, color, and excitement. Everywhere I looked, little girls were arriving in beautiful dresses, many of them dressed like princesses, and the important men in their […]
Parents Night Out
A Night Out, A Little Breathing Room Parents Night Out always felt a little wild in the best possible way. I invited parents from our church and from Good News Club to drop off their kids for three hours. I told them not to worry about anything except to enjoy the break. I did not […]
God Shows up When You Least Expect Him
True North VBS After wrapping up another incredible year of Vacation Bible School at Community Church, I couldn’t help but reflect on the journey we had. It started a little underwhelming, meaning that I was expecting close to 100 children on the first night, only 70 kids showed up. I was pretty discouraged. I wondered […]
This Summer, Singers Found More Than a Stage
Show Choir Camp This past summer, I had the joy (and challenge!) of leading our annual Show Choir Camp. It’s kind of like Vacation Bible School met singing and dancing and then threw in a whole lot of energy. We welcomed 80 kids from ten different school districts, from kindergarten through sixth grade. Alongside 14 […]
Frozen Fruit, Water Balloons, and Friendship
Kids Splash Night Splash Night is what I like to call a “top of the funnel” event because it’s a fun, low-pressure way for people to encounter our church. Splash Night is a time for families to come, stick around, talk to staff like me, meet others, and get a feel for who we are. […]
Family Skate Night
A Simple Tradition That Opens DoorsFamily Skate Night I have always loved our Family Skate Night at the Springfield Roller Rink. Our church has been gathering there for fifty years, and this February’s event carried that same mix of laughter and quiet ministry that has made it a favorite tradition. Twice a year, we reserve […]
No School Play Day
A Simple Space to Play and ConnectNo School Play Day Ever since I stepped into ministry with families, I had been hearing the same request: we just needed a simple, safe place for kids to run and play. President’s Day, with no school and plenty of restless energy at home, felt like the perfect time […]
Mona Retirement
Quiet Faithfulness in Kids MinistryMona’s Retirement When I thought about Mona’s retirement this past December, I didn’t picture a big party. There wasn’t an official event or a big program. What came to mind instead was a quiet, steady presence in our church nursery and our twos and threes room that has stretched over more […]
Coventry Elementary Choir
Bridging School and Church together at ChristmasCoventry Elementary Choir For years, we’ve welcomed students from Coventry Elementary into our church at Christmas, but this past year felt uniquely special. It wasn’t just a concert; it was a beautiful blending of lives. Out of forty-two kids in the choir, forty joined us that Sunday morning. The […]