# Grace Kids - New Classes, Roadwork & Fall Event Update - From: Grace Church — Kids - Sent: September 15, 2026 (2026-09-15T19:27:10.221Z) - Web version: https://gracechurch2.flowforth.co/emails/kids/17093 - More emails: https://gracechurch2.flowforth.co/emails/kids --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/GK_Transparent_Logo_2026-08-14T17-16-59-351Z.png?w=1400) # Good Afternoon Parents! We are excited to finally kick off the fall with our programs and events. Here are the important details and announcements you'll find in this e-mail: 1. Faith Explorers & Youth Group begin tomorrow night (9/16)! 2. **ROAD WORK may interfere with Wednesday night pick up.** 3. Family Fun Fest & Chili Cook-Off (unfortunately replacing the International Festival, but sure to be a great time for your family and neighbors!) 4. What are my children learning about? Find class descriptions below. Grace and Peace, Fuzzy --- ## Upcoming Events - **9/16:** First Wednesday of Faith Explorers (Grades K-5) - **10/3:** International Festival Family Fun Fest & Chili Cook-Off! - **10/16 - 10/17:** “Camping” Trip (Grades 3-5) - **12/4 & 12/5:** Christmas Walk-Thru --- [![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/pco-imports/2026-08-14T17-56-03-361Z-6ee18f78-0cfb-48f2-a169-22709f587912.jpg?w=1400)](https://gracewallingford.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/226998066) ## Faith Explorers (Grades K-5) **Starting September 16!** Students in Grades K-5 dig deep into God's word, discovering their faith along the way. **New this year:** Though parent supervision is needed, kids are always welcome to play in the gym 30 minutes before and after our programs. **Are you attending for the first time this year** or inviting someone to come along? Make sure that every child/teen has had [**this info form filled out**](https://gracewallingford.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1044393)! Most children who regularly attend already have it filled out. --- ## What is being taught this year? This year, your child will discover the incredible story of God’s Kingdom—how God created a perfect world, how sin broke what He had made, and how God God is rebuilding His kingdom today. We’ll journey through the stories of Joshua and David before turning our focus to Jesus, learning what He taught about the Kingdom of God and how His life, death, and resurrection have secured an eternal Kingdom for all who follow Him. Most importantly, students won’t just learn about God’s story—they’ll discover that they have a place in it! They’ll be challenged to follow Jesus, live as citizens of God’s Kingdom, and join His mission to advance His Kingdom in the world around them. --- ## EVENING ROAD WORK WARNING! ![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/Map_of_Church_9_15_2026-09-15T18-51-20-567Z.png?w=1400) We just learned that there will now be roadwork starting at 7pm each weeknight. This means that drop off should still be simple, but pick-up may be more challenging on Wednesday nights. As of now, the roadwork is happening between Strath Haven High School and Springhaven Club. - If travelling from the Brookhaven/Garden City area, travel through the back neighborhood and use the back entrance to the church. - If travelling from Media, you will want to either use Brookhaven Rd to enter through the back neighborhood, or use 320 to Providence Rd. When turning onto Providence Rd from 320, the right turning lane may be completely blocked, however, the center lanes are open so you are still able to make a sharp right turn. - If travelling from Chester/Bullens Ln, you should not have any issues arriving at church. When you turn left onto Provident Rd (off of Providence Ave/320) the center lanes should be clear and notify that St. John's is still accessible, which means that we are accessible from that direction as well! --- [![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/pco-imports/2026-09-15T18-48-00-721Z-2e52f579-a182-456c-93bc-ac919e1b41cb.jpg?w=1400)](https://gracewallingford.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/226271195) ## Family Fun Fest & Chili Cook-Off **Oct 3 @ 1:00-4:00** Join us for this completely **FREE** event to help bring the community together and create lasting memories. Sample homemade chili, listen to live music, snack on fun fair foods and let your kids play all day! Yes, absolutely everything we offer has already been paid for and is completely free for you to enjoy. Sign up to help out with the event and/or to compete in our Chili Cook-Off [**HERE**](https://gracewallingford.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1319795). (All contestants can get reimbursed for the cost of their chili.) **Activities Include:** Obstacle Course, Laser Tag, Bounce House, Dunk Tank, Train Rides, Speed Pitch Booth, Carnival Games, Crafts & MORE! [View Event](https://gracewallingford.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/226271195) --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/GK_Sunday_Classes_2026-09-15T19-13-31-972Z.png?w=1400) ## What is being taught this year? This year students in grades 1-6 are actually learning the same curriculum. Truth78 has a curriculum called "Faithful to All His Promises" which the older kids have used for many, many years. They recently updated the curriculum so that it is better suited for younger students. So to make sure that all students will get to experience this curriculum once, both groups will work through their age appropriate material at the same time, building a foundation of God's Promises that they can firmly stand on throughout their lives. Both the 2s&3s and Pre-K/K group work through different important topics each month, learning important Bible stories along the way. They cover themes like loving God, obeying God, trusting God, forgiving others and thankfulness. --- [![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/pco-imports/2026-08-14T18-12-00-462Z-fcf9dcbf-5af4-459b-8b0d-a21e78eb5cd4.jpg?w=1400)](https://gracewallingford.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3822670) ## "Camping" Trip - Grades 3-5 **Oct 16, 6pm - Oct 17, 11am** **What will we be doing?** We will have a fun night around the campfire and playing in the playground (gaga, 9-square, etc.) When it gets darker, we'll sing around the campfire and hear an encouraging testimony. Plus we *have* to make s'mores. The next morning we will have breakfast and play games at the camp until students are picked up. **Where will we sleep?** We will sleep in the dorm (Beacon Hall) which has bunk beds and bathrooms within the same building. **Where is drop off/pick up?** Students should be dropped off and picked up directly at the camp. Feel free to carpool or let me know if this is a hardship and I can try to help arrange transportation. **Can my child go up late on Friday night or get picked up early?** YES! We will be at the camp the entire time, so feel free to drop off late or pick up early. Just let me know beforehand so that we can be prepared. **How much does the FULL weekend cost?** The cost of the retreat is $5 per student, if you are able. **Is there dinner on Friday night?** YES! We will be roasting hot dogs and other fun foods around the fire as kids arrive. [Register](https://gracewallingford.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3822670)