New McKendree Kids

04/05/2026

The Resurrection (Matthew 28: 1-10

Early on Sunday morning, as the new day was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went out to visit the tomb. Suddenly there was a great earthquake! For an angel of the Lord came down from heaven, rolled aside the stone, and sat on it. His face shone like lightning, and his clothing was as white as snow. The guards shook with fear when they saw him, and they fell into a dead faint.

Then the angel spoke to the women. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen. Come, see where his body was lying. And now, go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and he is going ahead of you to Galilee. You will see him there. Remember what I have told you.”

The women ran quickly from the tomb. They were very frightened but also filled with great joy, and they rushed to give the disciples the angel’s message. And as they went, Jesus met them and greeted them. And they ran to him, grasped his feet, and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, “Don’t be afraid! Go tell my brothers to leave for Galilee, and they will see me there.”

01/25/2026

Join Miss Paige for a snow edition of our children's discipleship hour lesson. This is week 4 of our Extra-Ordinary series, all about the early life of Jesu...

09/08/2025

🌎🌟☀️🌑Yesterday, our kids started a new series titled "In the Beginning." We read through the days of creation, discussed all the wonderful things God created, and then our elementary kids used their creativity to create their own earth ornaments!

08/30/2025

Hey kids, don’t forget to wear your spirit gear tomorrow! What’s your favorite team?

🎉We are closing out our month of celebrations with our Spirit Weekend! This Saturday or Sunday, wear something that represents your school colors, favorite sports team, or musician/band!

What/who will you be representing this weekend? Let us know in the comments! ⬇

08/26/2025

This past Sunday, our children and youth joined together during discipleship hour. We read "Couch Potato" and discussed how our devices can sometimes prevent us from spending time with others. Then, we divided into groups and used the "throw-and-tell" beach balls to learn more about each other.

08/21/2025

What an awesome weekend! Join us this Sunday for Discipleship Hour - our children and youth are joining forces once again to focus on spending time with each other and learning what it means to be a friend who brings others closer to Jesus!

08/14/2025

It's promotion Sunday for our children and youth discipleship groups! If you are not sure where the classroom is for your child's age group, you can meet Paige or Tylor in the fellowship hall between 9:30 & 9:45 and we'll be happy to show you the way!

It's our third week of August Celebrations and it's a BIG one!

🎒Blessing of the Backpacks - All students and school staff, bring your school bag with your backpack tags, if you have one, and join us for worship at 8:30am (High Street) or 11:00am (South Campus).

🚀Children & Youth Discipleship groups are blasting off into a new school year! It's promotion Sunday and you don't want to miss our rocket launch!

🍔🌭 All Church Picnic at South Campus, starting at 12:00pm. Join us for food, fun, and fellowship as we celebrate one year of our United Discipleship Hour and ring in a new school year! Bring your lawn chairs and swimsuits for the waterslide!

06/02/2025

This summer, we are challenging our kids in discipleship hour to learn the books of the Bible. This song is one we introduced to our kids yesterday for the Old Testament. Add this to your favorite playlist and the kids will have it memorized before you know it!

Slugs & Bugs presents the Old Testament Song from the Sing the Bible Just Kids album. Can you name all the books? We bet you'll be able to after you learn th...

05/28/2025

This Sunday we are kicking off our new summer series for children's discipleship hour: Rooted in God's Word! We are challenging our kids to learn the books of the Bible through games and song. We will also spend a few weeks focusing on the Fruits of the Spirit and Armor of God!

04/20/2025

Wishing you all a blessed and happy Easter! Rejoice! He has risen! ✝

04/10/2025

🌴All kids are invited to join us for our Palm Parade during either service this Sunday. Kids wanting to participate can gather at the back of the sanctuary before service. During the first song, they will parade through the aisles, waving their palm branches.

Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem is found in each of the four gospels. Choose one to read with your child as preparation for this Sunday.
1️⃣Matthew 21:1-11
2️⃣Mark 11:1-11
3️⃣Luke 19:28-40
4️⃣John 12:12-19

"The next day, the news that Jesus was on the way to Jerusalem swept through the city. A large crowd of Passover visitors took palm branches and went down the road to meet him. They shouted, 'Praise God! Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hail to the King of Israel!'" - John 12:12-13