Kids Ministry
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Connecting children, faith, and learning in the Greater Kinnelon Area
Ages Birth - Grade 5
Weekly Review // August 11th
This week, the younger kids learned Queen Esther's story from the book of Esther. God kept her safe and used her to protect His people. The older kids learned about King David being anointed king. They reflected on the scripture verse from 1 Samuel 16, “People look at the outside of a person. But the Lord looks at what is in the heart.”
The kids also had a great time with fun games and live music by Mr. David.
Nursery!
Because of the recent and wonderful baby boom at The Community Church we have made some very important improvements to the Nursery. We’ve added new equipment, updated toys, and designed a new sign-in procedure. The worship service will stream live to a tv screen in the Nursery for parents and nursery volunteers to view. On Sunday morning, a Kids Ministry staff member will be waiting in the Nursery to receive the children. We take introducing Jesus to the next generation seriously. We believe that Kids Ministry should be faith-filled and fun-filled for even the youngest children!
Kids Camp 2024
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Kids Camp 2024 〰️
Kids Camp was filled with fun, faith, and friendship. On behalf of our entire staff, we would like to extend our heartfelt thank you to all of you for being a part of our camp this year. It is because of each family, camper, teen counselor, and volunteer, that we can provide an experience that teaches valuable lessons while creating lasting connections.
Check out our camp highlight video now!
FAMILY MINISTRY TEAM
Meet our Pastor of Family Ministry, Lisa Nopachai!
Lisa grew up in Kinnelon, NJ, and recently moved back after over a decade of living in and around Pasadena, CA. She loved the sunshine and beaches, but really missed north Jersey’s beautiful nature and good Italian food!
With a BA in psychology from Amherst College, and a master’s degree from Fuller Theological Seminary, Lisa has over 15 years of ministry and non-profit experience. She has served as a hospital and hospice chaplain, and in leadership in multiple multiethnic, intergenerational church congregations. She's also worked in the field of child advocacy and as a researcher at the Fuller Youth Institute, which focuses on Christian youth ministry. Throughout her life, she's always loved being around kids and always found ways to be working with them: as a Sunday school teacher, camp counselor, mentor, or tutor.
Lisa and her husband have been married since 2011 and have two girls who love singing, dancing, and playing together. Lisa loves hiking, rock climbing, yoga, and dance. She’s currently in training to become a spiritual director and loves creating spaces for people to rest in God’s presence and pray together. Lisa’s favorite scripture passage is Ephesians 3:16-19, about the vastness of God's love.
Meet our Family Ministry Coordinator, Amanda Garcia!
Amanda grew up in Wayne, NJ, and moved to Kinnelon with her family in 2019. She started her college journey at Ramapo College, graduating in 2020 with a BA in International Studies. Soon after, she found her passion for community and kids at The Community Church, where she helped start the Kids Ministry program. Alongside her job, she earned her Masters in Global Affairs from Rutgers University in January 2024.
Amanda enjoys walking, listening to podcasts, and discovering new coffee shops. Amanda’s favorite scripture is Psalms 139:14, that references the love of God and individuality.
Here at The Community Church we understand that the safety of your children is a serious matter. All staff and volunteers have undergone background checks and are fully vaccinated. Our new check-in and check-out system is designed with customized security codes for each child using secure and innovative technology. For any questions or concerns, please contact Pastor Lisa Nopachai at Lisa@CommunityChurchSR.org.