IDC Kids

08/31/2026

Parenting challenges are often glorified as opportunities for grace, but the narrative about King Ahab serves as a sobering reminder. His alliances and disobedience led to ruin despite God’s repeated offers of mercy. This suggests that reliance on divine patience may not always equate to eventual redemption. As parents, it can be tempting to mistake God's patience for approval or assume that we always have "more time" to address the posture of our hearts and homes. Ahab had front-row access to God's incredible power and mercy, yet he repeatedly chose his own wisdom and worldly alliances over genuine repentance. God’s warnings to Ahab were not meant to be ignored; they were gracious calls to turn back before it was too late. While we rest securely in the gospel, this story urges us not to take God's grace for granted. Let us use the quiet moments this week to examine our own hearts, lead our children with holy intentionality, and respond quickly to the Lord’s gentle prompts. His patience is an invitation to draw near, not an excuse to stay where we are! Important Calendar RemindersNo Discipleship Hour Next Week: There will be no Discipleship Hour this coming Sunday, as it is the first Sunday of the month.No Members' Meeting Next Week: Due to the Labor Day holiday weekend, our Members' Meeting is also postponed.Mark Your Calendars: Our Members' Meeting and Church Anniversary Celebration will take place the following Sunday alongside the return of Discipleship Hour! Enjoy the extra rest with your families over the holiday weekend, and rest up for a wonderful, full day of fellowship together soon.

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Parenting challenges are often glorified as opportunities for grace, but the narrative about King Ahab serves as a sobering reminder. His alliances and disobedience led to ruin despite God’s repeat…

08/24/2026

Navigating parenting while battling culture is like herding cats, kids, or, as I remember from my corporate days, engineers! Between kids echoing "6-7" and those tear-inducing signs of our littles’ budding faith, it is clear God has got our back through every wild moment.

When you are feeling frazzled, remember that even Elijah got a pep talk from above when he was completely drained. God did not push him away. He met him right where he was with quiet grace, gentle care, and fresh strength for the journey ahead.

So take a deep breath, lean on divine help, and embrace the madness with a smile today! You are not doing this in your own strength, and God is faithful to meet us in the middle of all the chaos.

What is one funny or sweet moment with your kids that brightened your week? Drop it in the comments below!

Navigating parenting while battling culture is like herding cats or kids or when I was still working in corporate, engineers! Between kids echoing “6-7” and the tear-inducing signs of o…

08/17/2026

Parenting through world distractions isn't easy, but you're not in this alone! Check out this week's lesson on Israel’s Evil Kings and see how Jesus provides the true security we need.

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Parenting presents challenges as we navigate distractions, but remember you’re not alone. Your efforts to guide your children are vital and seen. As we gather in Growth Groups, let’s up…

08/11/2026

A small update to our weekly posts. Grateful to align our Elementary, Accessibility, and Preschool Discipleships to make bring the Gospel Project lessons home a little simpler.

Hope to see everyone at Worship & Prayer night tomorrow.

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Hello IDC Families, So grateful to have everyone back in the building this week for Discipleship Hour. I hope that you are taking advantage of our adult classes, that one on Sabbath has me rethinki…

07/27/2026

Good morning, IDC Kids Families! ☀️

We hope you all had an incredible weekend! Yesterday in church, we looked at one of the most famous messages in history: Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7; Luke 6).

We learned that Jesus taught how people in God’s kingdom live. Life in His kingdom runs opposite to the world's wisdom, but Jesus showed us that when we follow Him, He changes our hearts so we can live in a way that truly honors and glorifies Him!

⛺ CONNECT CAMP IS HERE! 🎉
Connect Camp officially kicks off TODAY! Please join our entire ministry team in praying for an incredible week ahead:

🙏 Pray for Hearts: Pray that the gospel resonates deeply with every elementary schooler attending.

🙏 Pray for Leaders: Pray for energy, wisdom, and joy for our high school volunteers and adult leaders as they serve.

💡 Family Talking Points for the Week:

Preschool Point: Jesus taught about God’s kingdom.

Kids Point: Jesus taught how people in God’s kingdom live.

Big Picture Q&A: What did Jesus teach when He was on earth? Jesus taught about God and His kingdom. He taught that all Scripture is about Him.

Key Passage Verse: "Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven." — Matthew 5:16

👉 Parents: You can download this week's family worship guide and lesson materials directly right here: Jesus' Sermon on the Mount.

Have a wonderful week, and we can't wait to hear all the amazing stories from camp! ❤️

(Matthew 5-7; Luke 6) Dear families, The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most well-known and recognizable sermons in all of history. The truth it contains, however, is&nb…

07/20/2026

Good morning, IDC Kids Families! ☀️

We hope you all had a great weekend! Yesterday in church, we looked at how Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath (Matthew 12; Mark 2-3; Luke 6).

We learned that Jesus rules over all creation and cares deeply for our needs! While the Pharisees were focused on strict rules, Jesus showed us that God’s commands are meant to help us and point us to our ultimate need for a Savior.

⛺ Connect Camp is in JUST 7 DAYS!
The countdown is officially on! As we head into the final week of preparation, please join us in praying for the hearts of the kids and leaders. It’s not too late to get involved:

Elementary Schoolers: Secure their spot and sign them up to attend!

High Schoolers: We still need high school volunteers to help us lead and serve.

💡 Family Talking Points for the Week:

Preschool & Kids Point: Jesus rules over all.

Big Picture Q&A: What did Jesus teach when He was on earth? Jesus taught about God and His kingdom. He taught that all Scripture is about Him.

Key Passage Verse: "Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven." — Matthew 5:16

👉 Parents: You can download this week's full family worship guide and lesson materials directly right here: The Lord of the Sabbath.

Have a wonderful week, and we’ll see you next Sunday! ❤️

(Matthew 12; Mark 2-3; Luke 6) Dear families, Jesus rules over all creation and cares deeply for His people’s needs. From satisfying their hunger to healing their ailments, Jesus interve…

07/13/2026

Good morning, IDC Kids Families! ☀️

We hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Yesterday, we learned about how Jesus Chose Disciples (Mark 2-3; Luke 6).

We discovered that Jesus didn't pick perfect people—He chose everyday sinners, reminding us that He came for the lost, sick, and searching. As He says in Mark 2:17, “I didn’t come to call the righteous, but sinners.” What a beautiful picture of His grace!

⛺ Connect Camp is in TWO WEEKS!
Please join us in praying for Connect Camp as we count down the days! We still need your help to make it an incredible week:

Elementary Schoolers: There's still time to sign them up to attend!

High Schoolers: We would love to have them join us as volunteer leaders.

💡 Family Talking Points for the Week:

Preschool/Kids: Jesus invited twelve men to follow Him as disciples.

Big Picture Q&A: What did Jesus teach when He was on earth? Jesus taught about God and His kingdom.

👉 Parents: Want to dive deeper? Check out The Gospel Project At Home resources. You can download this week's lesson materials directly right here: Jesus Called Disciples.

Have a fantastic week, and we’ll see you next Sunday! ❤️

(Mark 2-3; Luke 6) Dear families, In the early chapters of Mark and Luke’s Gospels, we discover Jesus’ inviting His first disciples to join Him in ministry. Jesus …

07/08/2026

07/06/2026

Hey IDC Kids Families! 👋

We hope you all had a fantastic, fun-filled, and safe 4th of July last weekend celebrating with your families! 🎆🇺🇸

As we wrapped up the holiday weekend, we reflected on the incredible truth we learned in church on Sunday. We looked at the story of Jesus Forgiving and Healing the paralytic man (Matthew 9; Mark 2; Luke 5).

We talked about how Jesus didn't just heal the man's physical body—He showed His ultimate power as God by forgiving his sins!

💡 Family Talking Point for this week:

Preschool & Kids: Jesus showed His power by forgiving sin.

Big Picture Question: What did Jesus teach when He was on earth? Jesus taught about God and His kingdom.

As you head into the upcoming week, take a moment to remind your kiddos that the very same Jesus who healed and forgave the man in the story is the same Lord who loves them and desires to forgive and save them today.

👉 Parents: Don't forget to check out The Gospel Project At Home resources for this week's family worship guides and activities! You can also download the lesson resources directly here: Jesus Forgives and Heals.

Have a blessed week, and we’ll see you next Sunday! ❤️

Jesus Forgives and Heals (Matthew 9; Mark 2; Luke 5) Dear families, Jesus posed an intriguing question in today’s passage: “Which is easier: to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are f…

05/29/2026

This week in IDC Kids, we’re diving into John 4 and Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman. It’s a powerful reminder that Jesus knows our deepest needs and offers us "living water" that truly satisfies.

Check out this week’s family resources, talking points, and an exciting update about our upcoming Grace and Grills fellowship! 🍔 Register at https://idcraleigh.elexiochms.com/external/form/0827cf4f-fb05-4b15-87d1-b6d66f57acae.

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Dear families, (Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well reveals the omniscience of Christ and His kindness toward sinners. Just as Jesus pointed out the woman’s sin, so, too, does the Holy Spir…