Fall programming is around the corner! Check out the following important news to learn how to stay connected: 

• Sherwood Kids! Prayer Sunday is on August 7. Prayer is one of the most important things we can do as followers of Jesus. We want to talk with Jesus first in every situation, good or bad. So, in every SK! area on August 8 during the 9:30 and 11:00 services, the kids and volunteers will spend the entire service hour learning about and practicing the spiritual discipline of prayer. If you have any questions, please email us at  .
• AWANA and Kids Choir begins on August 24. This program will meet in the gym every Wednesday from 6:00pm-7:30pm. During this time the kids will participate in a dynamic, gospel-centered program and prepare for several choir performances. The registration fee is $30 per child, and it covers all the expenses for the 9-month program--the musical t-shirts, the choir CDs, the AWANA uniform, the AWANA child handbooks, the AWANA CDs, and more. (The registration fee is waived if a parent or guardian volunteers on Wednesday evening.) To learn more, to register a child and/or to volunteer, visit socc.org/kids. 
• Joining God's Family class will begin on Sunday, September 4, during the 11:00 service. This four-week class will take place in room 040. To register, visit www.socc.org/kids.
• Interested in joining the Sherwood Kids volunteer team for the fall semester? Every SK! area is looking for more volunteers who will spend one hour every week or every other week for the fall semester (August-December) building relationships with a small group of kids and helping them grow in their relationship with Jesus. No prep time is required, and there is a variety of roles to suit people's interests and skill sets. (To learn more about the different roles, check out the descriptions in the attachment.) To join the team, contact Stephen Figert ( ) or fill out the following form: https://socc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/748/responses/new. 

If you would like more information about the goings-on in Sherwood Kids!, please feel free to visit our webpage (socc.org/kids), follow us on Instagram (@sherwoodkids_east), and join our Facebook page (Sherwood Kids!). As always, please don't hesitate to contact us at  if you have any questions or concerns.

A lot of things happen in Sherwood Kids during this time of the year! Check out the following information to stay updated:

• Promotion Sunday is on June 5! This day is an exciting time when kids graduate from one age group or grade to the next. Please see the attachment below to learn more about these changes. (Also, for 5^th graders who move to the middle on June 5, the middle has programming in the Fellowship Hall during the 9:30 service only.)
• We're looking forward to hanging out with so many friends a the VBX Block Parties next week! There are morning and evening sites all over town, and it's not too late to register at socc.org/vbx. Feel free to invite your friends to join, too! Hope to see you there!
• The Kids’ Summer Kick-Off is on June 10 from 3:00pm-5:00pm! This year we'll kick off the summer with free admission to Bryan Park Pool from 3:00pm-5:00pm. So, invite a friend and/or neighbor to join us at the pool for free fun and fellowship.
• Upward Soccer registration is open! Evaluations will occur from 10:00am-12:00pm on June 11 and July 9. During the evaluation you will be able to verify jersey sizes, and the kids will run through drills to assess their skill levels so that we can create balanced teams for the league. To learn more and to register, please visit socc.org/upward.
• Christian Camp is a wonderful opportunity for kids to build relationships with each other and grow in their relationship with Jesus.Click here to learn more about some near-by Christian camps that we recommend.
• The Sherwood Kids! staff has two new team members! Erin East has accepted the position as the Sherwood Kids Administrative Assistant, and Rhonda Michael has accepted the position as the Early Childhood Ministry Leader. We are thrilled to have such organized, creative, and caring leaders in these roles. When you see them in the halls, give them a big welcome.

If you would like more information about the goings-on in Sherwood Kids!, please feel free to visit our webpage (socc.org/kids), follow us on Instagram (@sherwoodkids_east), and join our Facebook page (Sherwood Kids!). As always, please don't hesitate to contact us at  if you have any questions or concerns.

To learn what's happening in the children's ministry at Sherwood Oaks Christian Church Blooming East, check out the information below:

• Share your feedback! The Children’s Ministry staff is constantly evaluating our regular programs and special events in an effort to better minister to kids and their families. By Friday, May 6, please take a few minutes to fill out the Children's Ministry Feedback Form. You can access the form by clicking here. The feedback is anonymous.
• VBX Block Parties 2022 registration is open and sites are posted on the website! This event will take place all around Bloomington June 6-10. Times and locations will vary. For more information, visit socc.org/vbx. Hope you can join us!
• Upward Soccer registration is open! Evaluations will occur from 10:00am-12:00pm on June 11 and July 9. During evaluations you will be able to verify jersey sizes, and the kids will run through drills to assess their skill levels so that we can create balanced teams for the league. To learn more and to register, please visit socc.org/upward.
• Promotion Sunday is on June 5! This day is an exciting time when kids graduate from one age group or grade to the next. (Also, for 5^th graders who move to the middle on June 5, the middle has programming in the Fellowship Hall during the 9:30 service only.)
• All 5th graders visit "the middle" in the Fellowship Hall during the 9:30 service on May 15. This means that there will be no programming for 5th graders during the 11:00 service on those dates, so please plan accordingly. For more information about the transition from children's ministry to student ministry, visit socc.org/kids.
• Family Five is a five-minute devotional for the whole family...delivered right to your phone! It consists of a short video and conversation starters that reinforce the Core 52 lessons that the adults and children learn on Sunday mornings. Receive a new devotional every Monday at 3:00pm via text messaging and share it with your kids in the car, during a meal, during Life Group, before bedtime...whenever! To sign up, text this message "@familyfive" to 81010 or use this link https://www.remind.com/join/familyfive.
• Sherwood Kids has some job openings! If you are interested in taking the next step in helping kids grow in their relationship with Jesus, please contact Stephen Figert at  . 

If you would like more information about the goings-on in Sherwood Kids!, please feel free to visit our webpage (socc.org/kids), follow us on Instagram (@sherwoodkids_east), and join our Facebook page (Sherwood Kids!). As always, please don't hesitate to contact us at , if you have any questions or concerns.

Happy Spring! To learn what's happening in the children's ministry at Sherwood Oaks Christian Church Bloomington East, check out the information below:

• Family Five is a five-minute devotional for the whole family...delivered right to your phone! It consists of a short video and conversation starters that reinforce the Core 52 lessons that the adults and children learn on Sunday mornings. Receive a new devotional every Monday at 3:00pm via text messaging and share it with your kids in the car, during a meal, during Life Group, before bedtime...whenever! To sign up, text this message "@familyfive" to 81010 or use this link https://www.remind.com/join/familyfive.
• Sherwood Kids! will have Easter services for children of all ages at 9:30 and 11:00 on Sunday, April 17. Ages 0-24 months will meet in the Nursery, ages 2-3 in the Early Childhood Area, preschool through kindergarten in the Early Childhood Area, and 1st-5th grade in the gym.
• VBX Block Parties 2022 will take place all around Bloomington and Bedford on June 6-10. Times and locations will vary. Online registration is open at socc.org/vbx. Trainings for site leaders will take place at the beginning of April and May, so please register as soon as possible if you're interested in hosting a site. For more information, visit socc.org/vbx.
• All 5th graders visit "the middle" in the Fellowship Hall during the 9:30 service on April 24 and May 15. This means that there will be no programming for 5th graders during the 11:00 service on those dates, so please plan accordingly. For more information about the transition from children's ministry to student ministry, visit socc.org/kids.
• Sherwood Kids has some job openings! If you are interested in taking the next step in helping kids grow in their relationship with Jesus, please contact Stephen Figert at . 

If you would like more information about the goings-on in Sherwood Kids!, please feel free to visit our webpage (socc.org/kids), follow us on Instagram (@sherwoodkids_east), and join our Facebook page (Sherwood Kids!). As always, please don't hesitate to contact us at , if you have any questions or concerns.

To learn what's happening in the children's ministry at Sherwood Oaks Christian Church, check out the information below:

• Family Five is a five-minute devotional for the whole family...delivered right to your phone! It consists of a short video and conversation starters that reinforce the Core 52 lessons that the adults and children learn on Sunday mornings. Receive a new devotional every Monday at 3:00pm via text messaging and share it with your kids in the car, during a meal, during Life Group, before bedtime...whenever! To sign up, text this message "@familyfive" to 81010 or use this link https://www.remind.com/join/familyfive.
• Beginning on Sunday, March 6, masks will be optional for everyone (i.e., children, adults, volunteers, etc.) while in the church building. Please take time to prepare your children for the change, especially knowing that some of their peers or leaders will not longer be masking at church. Also, my guidance to the kids and volunteers will be that we should all have Jesus' attitude when interacting with people, regardless of whether or not they wear a face covering. As always, we encourage you not to criticize or demean someone for making a different decision than you. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Stephen Figert at
• Sherwood Kids! Pajama Sunday is on March 13. Set your clocks to Daylight Savings Time and plan to let your kids wear their pajamas to church.
• Save the date! VBX Block Parties 2022 will be on June 6-10. Times and locations will vary. Trainings for site leaders will take place at the beginning of April and May. For more information or to register to be a site leader, visit socc.org/vbx. (Child and volunteer registration will open on April 3.)
• Sherwood Kids! Palm Sunday is on April 10. Join us in the Worship Center during the 9:30 or 11:00 service see the kiddos wave palm branches. (There will be regular programming for kids of all ages.)
• "What's Next?" Junior High Parenting Workshop at Bloomington East on Sunday, March 27, from 11:00am-1:30pm. This parenting workshop is one of 4 workshops designed to encourage intentional, Christ-centered parenting in each phase of a child's life (i.e., Nursery, Early Childhood, Elementary, and Jr. High). If you have kids about to enter the Junior High Phase, please join us on March 27 as we look ahead to this phase and work together to prepare for it. Lunch will be provided. To learn more or to register, visit socc.org/kids. (Note: The other 3 workshops focus on the other three phases respectively. The Nursery workshop will be offered in October, Early Childhood in August, and Elementary in May.)
• Sherwood Kids is currently looking for a part-time Early Childhood Coordinator. To learn more about this position, check out the job description in the attachment. (This position also has potential to be full-time.) If you know someone who would excel in this role, please encourage them to send a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to Stephen Figert at . We will accept applications until the position is filled.
• Sherwood Kids is currently looking for a part-time Elementary Small-Groups Coordinator. To learn more about this position, check out the job description in the attachment. (This position also has potential to be full-time.) If you know someone who would excel in this role, please encourage them to send a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to Stephen Figert at . We will accept applications until the position is filled.

If you would like more information about the goings-on in Sherwood Kids!, please feel free to visit our webpage (socc.org/kids), follow us on Instagram (@sherwoodkids_east), and join our Facebook page (Sherwood Kids!). As always, please don't hesitate to contact us at , if you have any questions or concerns.