Wednesday night Classes!

Hello, Shartel families!

I hope you and your family had a wonderful summer together and that your kiddos have settled back into the rhythm of school. On September 3, we will resume our Wednesday night classes here at Shartel, and I hope you will make attending a priority for your family. In the midst of the busyness of life, it is always a blessing to come together mid-week to refresh and reset our focus on what really matters, which is our relationship with the Lord.

We offer dinner in the fellowship hall from 5:00- 6:15 PM. The cost is $3/adult, $1/child, and max $10/family. College students eat free.

We have some great classes lined up for your kiddos! Classes run from 6:30-7:30.

Age 0-2 - Nursery
Our youngest children are loved, cared, and prayed for by Mrs. Carol!
Ages 2-5 - PreK Green Room
This year our preschoolers will be exploring God’s Word with Mrs. Mitra! Through monthly themes like Creation and Noah’s Ark to Joseph’s coat, Jesus’ miracles, and the joy of Easter, children will learn, through age-appropriate activities, that God made them, loves them, and has a plan for their lives.
K-2nd Grade - Elementary Green Room
Our K-2 class will reinforce the "Dig In" Sunday lesson and memory verse with Mrs. Connie through stories, videos, worship, crafts, science experiments, and games!
3rd-4th Grade - Shartel Kidz Club Room
Our 3rd and 4th graders will work through the "Faithweaver Now" curriculum with Mrs. Sandra. Kids will explore the Bible through interactive lessons which takes the Bible from "head knowledge" to "heart knowledge"!
5th-6th Grade - Elementary Blue Room
Our 5th-6th graders will be studying the "Be Bold" curriculum with Ms. Shamra and Mrs. Jennifer! Be Bold gives pre-teens the chance to search the Bible to answer their biggest questions about faith, such as "Is it okay that I sometimes doubt God?",  "If God loves the world, why does he let bad stuff happen?", and "Does God care how I use my time?" You won't want to miss this opportunity for your pre-teens to deepen their relationship with God!

Check in will begin at 6:15 -- I look forward to seeing you there!
✝️ Pastor Erin

Happening in September

On Sept. 7, Shartel Kidz Club (K-4) will be singing "Come to Me" from VBS in second service only. Please meet in the Shartel Kidz Club room at 10:15. Kids will sit with leaders throughout the music portion of the service, and then be dismissed back to Kidz Club.

Be sure to invite your grandparents!


We will be having a baptism service on September 24. If your child is interested in being baptized, they must attend the baptism class, which will be held on September 7 and 14 (make-ups on the 21st). If your child is interested in being baptized, please contact Pastor Erin or fill out the insert in the Sunday bulletin.

Policy Reminder

As we resume our classes, just a reminder that phones are not permitted in our classrooms. If a child has a phone, it will be put on silent and held until the end of class. Thank you for your cooperation in this!

this month in prek

Play and Worship

Story:  Creation (Genesis 1-2)
Bible Point:  God Made Everything!


This month in elementary

September 7

Story: Jesus commits to God's will (Matt. 26:26-46)
Bible Point:  Jesus does hard things, so we're willing to do hard things.

September 14

Story:  Jesus forgives His enemies (Lk. 23:26-43)
Bible Point:  Jesus forgives when it's hard, so we forgive when it's hard.

September 21

Story:  Jesus passes on His power (Ps. 68, Acts 1)
Bible Point:  Jesus is powerful, and he gives us power.

September 28

Enrichment/Review

ministry leader Spotlight

Name: Sandra Clarkson
Where do you serve? I teach 3rd-4th grade on Wed. nights, and have worked in Children's Ministry for over 20 years!
What blesses you about serving in Shartel Kidz? I love it when I can tell the kids really enjoy the lesson and want to come back! That blesses my heart and helps me know I am making a difference.

Thank you, Sandra, for serving in children's ministry!