Kidz Club is back! We kicked things off on September 13th with a shortened session of our Vacation Bible School series, and we have a full lineup of dates and activities ahead this fall. On Sunday, September 20, Kidz Club returns to its regular schedule during the 10am service.

Upcoming Events

Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bed Build — September 19
Kids of all ages are welcome to join in making no-sew blankets for Sleep in Heavenly Peace on bed build day.

Syracuse Area Crop Walk — October 4

• September 20 & 27: Kids will collect donations after the 10am service.
• October 4: We'll head to Liverpool with kids and their families, meeting around 12:00pm to walk together as a group.

Christmas Cards for Assisted Living — November/December
We'll likely use the first two Sundays of Advent again to make Christmas cards for assisted living facilities.

Living Nativity — December
Returning again this year — date to be confirmed.

We Need Your Input for Youth Group

Since Crop Walk falls on the first Sunday of October — our usual Youth Group day — we need your input on timing. Options include:

• Meeting a different Sunday (September 27 has been suggested)
• Gathering before or after the Crop Walk itself

Let Lorlie Wood, our Faith Formation Leader, know what works best for your family! You can contact her at [email protected]. Once that's settled, we'll also plan ahead for gatherings on November 1 and December 6.

We'd love to hear any ideas, questions, or concerns. It's shaping up to be an exciting Fall season, and we can't wait to spend it with all the kids!

On Sunday, October 19, 2025, our own Mike Block and Gary Merckel—both dedicated church members and volunteer firefighters—shared an engaging fire safety message with our children during worship.

On our first night, we journeyed with Navigator Jeff and Scout to discover the amazing truth of God’s love. ​

Our kids needed shades for their Road Trip at VBS this week!

Our Kidz Club kids are bursting with creativity, and it shows in this amazing mural! The idea to paint a mural? 100% theirs! The colorful masterpieces? All their own creations! With just a few helpful tips from church member and artist Jeff Gribble, they turned a plain wall into a work of art— all in just a couple of hours after church one morning.
Stop by and see their fantastic artwork for yourself—just head to the Kasson Road entrance!

We celebrated our youth on Sunday, June 9.  Our elementary young people listened to a message from Pastor Jack and were awarded with certificates for taking part in our Kidz Club program.  They were then dismissed to play games upstairs with Lorlie, our Faith Formation Director.

Later in the service, we heard a beautiful duet from Joey P. and our accompanist, Colin Keating.

For our meditation, we were able to hear from 3 of our graduates.  Alexa and Ben graduated from college and Joey is graduating from high school.  Joey was this year's recipient of the Gordon Williams Scholarship which Jerry Holbrook was able to present to him during the service.

On Sunday, October 29, Gary Merckel and Mike Block, members of Immanuel and also volunteer fire fighters, shared a fire safety message with our children and the congregation.
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Fire Safety Escape Plan

Create an Escape Plan with your family. You may only have 2 minutes or less to escape a house fire once it starts.

According to the Red Cross, only 26% of families have a fire escape plan in place. Take time to make one - it can be a fun family activity!

Tips for Creating Your Escape Plan

• Always know 2 ways out of every room
• Practice 2 times per year
• Practice 2 times of the day - daytime and nighttime
• Know who will assist children and those with mobility/health issues
• Have escape ladders in upstairs rooms
• Get outside, stay outside: Remember, if the smoke or Carbon Monoxide alarm sounds, get outside and stay outside.
• Call 9-1-1: Make sure everyone in your house knows how to make the call

Print, Post and Share

Click the button below to access an Escape Planning document with even more information. Keep it or post it somewhere that provides easy access and review. And, share it with others!

The kids spent time making special Mother's Day gifts during Kidz Club this year. Check out the creativity!

Week 2:
Who doesn't love a campfire and s'mores? ​