myLife Explores Who “God is…”

Join us on Wednesday nights in myLife as we explore the character of God and what He wants us to know about Him.

This 4 week series will highlight aspects of God’s character like He is Real, He is Everywhere, He is Strong, and He is Love.

And don’t forget awesome high energy worship, games, prizes, candy and more!

Doors open at 6:30, service starts at 7. Get your kids here!

 

myLife

myLIFE is a children’s ministry uniquely designed with your child in mind! Kids, birth through fifth grade, experience safe, age-appropriate environments where the Bible is taught in a creative and relevant way. We desire to partner with families by creating experiences for children to know God, discover who they are in Christ, be filled with His power, and experience His love.

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Weird Series Kickoff!

Join us on September 5 at 7 pm. We are kicking off our September myLIFE Wednesday series. Have your elementary kids wear their weirdest outfits and get ready for a fun night. There will be prizes for dressing weird and a back to school party with food. This four week series will be about how to be the God kind of weird which is a good kind of weird.

This event pertains to Troy only, check with your campus for details.

Jason Martin

Jason Martin has been involved with children's ministry for over 23 years and a children's pastor for 15 years. He is married to Rachel and they have three beautiful daughters: Kathryn, Lauren, and Trinity.

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SHIPWRECKED: Summer Fun for Kids!

Did your kids enjoy Wet Wednesdays last summer?

Maybe they missed it but heard all about it from their friends?

Well do they like getting soaked, eating fun food, and having a great times with friends? We thought so!

They won’t want to miss “Shipwrecked” this Summer on Wednesday nights, July 11 – August 29th!

Each night will have fun beach themed snacks like “octadogs”, “sand pail” pudding, “ocean fun” cupcakes, “fish bait” mix and more.

We will also have great beach themed games and activities every week, like beach relays, sand castle competitions, miniature sail boat racing and more!

But that’s not all!

Each week they will have lessons from the life and journeys of the Apostle Paul:

  • Giving second chances
  • Encouraging others
  • Having a good attitude
  • Putting others first
  • Giving God credit
  • Choosing good friends
  • Being proud to be a Christian
  • Sharing the good news with others.

Plus rocking worship as usual! All this and more… FREE! Kids are encouraged to come dressed in beach attire and bring a towel each week!

Note: The above details pertain to myLIFE Troy. Check with your campus’ children’s pastors to find out more about your participation.

Note: If you would like to volunteer to help or to prepare some of the fun snacks for the summer please let us know!

 

Jason Martin

Jason Martin has been involved with children's ministry for over 23 years and a children's pastor for 15 years. He is married to Rachel and they have three beautiful daughters: Kathryn, Lauren, and Trinity.

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35+ Random Reasons to Go To Transformed Kid’s Camp

  1. Come experience a move of God.
  2. Jump on (and fly off) the blob.
  3. Watch hilarious skits.
  4. Eat s’mores.
  5. It’s a great break for parents from their kids.
  6. Paddle a canoe.
  7. Jump on the water trampoline
  8. Play volleyball.
  9. Go late night swimming.
  10. Be the first team asleep.
  11. Eat buffet style meals.
  12. It’s only $100.
  13. Catch up with old friends there.
  14. myLIFE water bottles are included in cost.
  15. Worship God together with over 60 kids and adults.
  16. Play the mystery game “Spin to Win”.
  17. Climb the rocking climbing wall.
  18. Participate in team competitions.
  19. There will be awesome object lessons.
  20. It’s the only place to get a “Transformed” wrist band.
  21. Kids need a break from their parents.
  22. Drive a go cart.
  23. Sing around the campfire.
  24. Hang with the counselors, people who know and love kids.
  25. Pastor Jason will be teaching there. (awesome level over a million!)
  26. Show off your basketball skills.
  27. There is a cool theme… Transformed?
  28. Slide into the lake via the water slide.
  29. Make new friends from other campuses.
  30. Don’t want to miss our historic first ever myLIFE summer camp.
  31. Load up a paddle boat full of friends.
  32. Wear awesome looking name badges.
  33. Pastor Dino (or Pastor Anton for you in Howell) wants you to go.
  34. Participate in the mega-kickball game on Sunday morning!
  35. Space is limited, anything with limited space must be good.

Come up with your own reasons and post them in our comment section for a special prize if we use yours in our list!

Get more info now!

Jason Martin

Jason Martin has been involved with children's ministry for over 23 years and a children's pastor for 15 years. He is married to Rachel and they have three beautiful daughters: Kathryn, Lauren, and Trinity.

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Transformed Kid’s Camp

Camp Faholo, Grass Lake Michigan
SAVE THE DATES: July 20 – 22, 2012
$100 per camper

Transformed Kid’s Camp is coming this summer! Check out this booklet for more information. Kids in grades K – 5th won’t want to miss it. Your child will make lasting memories while enjoying go-karts, rock climbing wall, the blob, canoes, paddle boats, swimming and more.

Our inspiring services will impact your child’s life for eternity. God’s Word comes alive each day through engaging songs, interactive lessons, and practical teaching that reaches the hearts of kids.

The deadline to sign up and pay $20 deposit for Transformed Kid’s Summer Camp is June 17th. After that the price goes up $10 a week:

June 18th – 24th $110
June 25th – July 1 $120
July 2nd – 8th $130

Payment is due in full by Wednesday July 11. Make check payable to Life Christian Church.

Register now.

Jason Martin

Jason Martin has been involved with children's ministry for over 23 years and a children's pastor for 15 years. He is married to Rachel and they have three beautiful daughters: Kathryn, Lauren, and Trinity.

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myLIFE Wednesday Series Passionate Worship

 

In May we will be talking about “Passionate Worship” on Wednesday nights in myLIFE.

BIG PICTURE: PASSIONATE WORSHIP

BIG WORD: PRAISE THE LORD. PRAISE THE LORD, O MY SOUL. I WILL PRAISE THE LORD ALL MY LIFE; I WILL SING PRAISE TO MY GOD AS LONG AS I LIVE. PSALM 146:1-2 (NIV)

BIG IDEA: UNDER THE PSALM TREE (May 2)
BIG POINT: PASSIONATE WORSHIPERS TELL GOD HOW THEY FEEL
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this lesson children will:
• Learn that we can come, as we are, to worship God.
• Discover that we can learn more about God, and more about ourselves, by reading the Psalms.
• Write their own Psalm or worship song.

BIG IDEA: THE SPENT SCENT (May 9)
BIG POINT: PASSIONATE WORSHIPERS DON’T CARE WHAT OTHERS THINK
Learning Outcomes
• At the conclusion of this lesson children will:
• Understand that worship is about God not what others think of us.
• Learn that when we worship we focus on God and not ourselves.
• Discover creative ways to worship God.

BIG IDEA: THE VALUABLE COW (May 16)
BIG POINT: NOTHING IN OUR LIVES SHOULD TAKE THE PLACE OF GOD
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this lesson children will:
• Understand that when we let other things become more important than God they can become
like an idol in our lives.
• Learn that what we spend our time, energy and money on shows what we value.

BIG IDEA: JAILHOUSE ROCK (May 23)
BIG POINT: PRAISE RELEASES GOD’S POWER
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this lesson children will:
• Understand that praise is powerful.
• Learn ways that praise can take our eyes off ourselves and focus them on God.
• Discover that even when things seem impossible God can make it possible.

BIG IDEA: ON THE MARCH (May 30)
BIG POINT: PASSIONATE WORSHIPERS DON’T NEGLECT MEETING TOGETHER
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this lesson children will:
• Understand that it is powerful when we worship with others.
• Learn that when a group of people all show their devotion to God it sends a powerful message to others, and to the enemy.

Jason Martin

Jason Martin has been involved with children's ministry for over 23 years and a children's pastor for 15 years. He is married to Rachel and they have three beautiful daughters: Kathryn, Lauren, and Trinity.

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myLIFE Fiesta Night!

Join us May 2nd, 7 pm in myLIFE and myLIFEjr for Fiesta Night!

Tacos! Nachos! Sombreros!

Prizes for the best hats, invite your friends.

 

 

Jason Martin

Jason Martin has been involved with children's ministry for over 23 years and a children's pastor for 15 years. He is married to Rachel and they have three beautiful daughters: Kathryn, Lauren, and Trinity.

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New myLIFE series… 1up

We are excited about our next Sunday morning series in “myLIFE“. We will be discussing God’s love for us, in us and through us. In video games “one up” means to go to the next level or to gain an extra life. Learning to walk in God’s love is the highest level we calk in.

Each week we will take a certain type of candy and use it to demonstrate how love works. This is sure to be one of the kids favorite series of all time!

Topics in this 12 week series include:

  • God’s love is unconditional
  • Four kinds of love
  • Love is inside us
  • Love is never selfish
  • Love is kind (Mother’s Day)
  • Forgive and forget
  • Words are powerful
  • Be angry & don’t sin
  • Love is never jealous
  • Love your parents (Father’s Day)
  • Love your brothers and sisters
  • Love your enemies

Jason Martin

Jason Martin has been involved with children's ministry for over 23 years and a children's pastor for 15 years. He is married to Rachel and they have three beautiful daughters: Kathryn, Lauren, and Trinity.

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myLIFE Easter – 5000 Easter EGGS, Prizes and MORE!!!

We want to be sure that you know whats happening on Easter Sunday morning (April 8 at 10 am) for kids at Life Christian Church.

First off you can check your kids in at our check in desk. We will handle the rest! Each age group has a special worship experience designed just for them. All of them have several things in common: they are fun and the present the message of God’s love in a way they can understand.

Our elementary class regular attenders will be doing two songs as part of the Easter Sunday presentation in the main sanctuary. Any of our guests will have a special fun time during this so they don’t have to feel uncomfortable singing in front of all the adults.

mylittleLIFE (Nursery: walker -3 years), myLIFE jr (Preschoolers: 3-5 years old), and myLIFE (Elementary: K-5th grades)  children will have class as usual with an 5000 Easter Egg Hunt during the service. There is no need for parents to attend. If you wish to miss the main service and attend with your child, you need prior clearance through the children’s pastors and an approved background check. We will make sure things stay fair and kids will walk away with lots of candy and eggs.

The myLIFEjr and myLIFE classes will also have prize giveaways during service.

myLIFEjr Easter Prizes:
Schwinn Slalom Racer
Radio Flyer “My First Scooter”
Bowling Set
Stickers
Sidewalk chalk
and more!

Nintendo DSi
Huffy Green Machine
Rip Rider 360
kites
Angry Bird games
CD by Yancy
and more!

See our Facebook page for pictures!

(Note: The above details are for our Troy campus only. If you attend another campus be sure to check with them for dates, times and details.)

Jason Martin

Jason Martin has been involved with children's ministry for over 23 years and a children's pastor for 15 years. He is married to Rachel and they have three beautiful daughters: Kathryn, Lauren, and Trinity.

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myLIFE Wednesday Series Extreme Living

In April we will be talking about “Extreme Living” on Wednesday nights in myLIFE.

We will be discovering many great truths from God’s Word:

BIG IDEA: THE GREATEST COMMANDMENT (April 4)
BIG POINT: WORSHIPERS LOVE GOD WITH EVERYTHING THEY ARE
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this lesson children will:
• Understand that worship is about our whole life not just singing.
• Learn that worship is an important part of our Christian lives.
• Discover ways that they can worship God everyday.

BIG IDEA: BETTER THAN LIFE (April 11)
BIG POINT: WORSHIPERS MAKE CHOICES THAT HONOR GOD
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this lesson children will:
• Learn to honor God in our everyday choices.
• Understand that God wants the very best for us.
• Learn that when we make good choices we allow God’s blessing in our lives.

BIG IDEA: FOR WHO YOU ARE (April 18)
BIG POINT: NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS GOD DESERVES OUR PRAISE
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this lesson children will:
• Learn that God deserves our praise no matter what our circumstances are.
• Understand that we can worship God even when we may not ‘feel’ like it.
• Discover more about who God is.

BIG IDEA: EXTREME LIFE (April 25)
BIG POINT: YOU’LL NEVER COME SECOND BY PUTTING GOD FIRST
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this lesson children will:
• Understand that God has a great future planned for each of us.
• Learn that when God is number one in our lives everything else will follow.
• Discover ways to put God first in our lives.
• Learn God’s principles for living a generous life.

 

 

Jason Martin

Jason Martin has been involved with children's ministry for over 23 years and a children's pastor for 15 years. He is married to Rachel and they have three beautiful daughters: Kathryn, Lauren, and Trinity.

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