We’re so excited for you to join us for Why Believe: A Class for Kids on Faith and Baptism. Check out the instructions below to begin!
Part 1
This portion of the class answers the question: “What does it mean to believe in Jesus?” and will be completed by you and your child at home. This first part of the Why Believe class is designed to be completed before you participate in Part 2.
Step 1: Gather your class materials! You can download the booklet that correspond to your child's grade as well as the activity cutouts by using the links below, or pick them up at your Summit campus during Sunday service hours. The booklet will be used in both part 1 and part 2 of the class.
Step 2: Read or watch "The Terrible Lie" from The Jesus Storybook Bible (video available below) and answer the corresponding questions on page 4 in your Why Believe booklet.
“The Terrible Lie”
The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Loyd Jones
Step 3: Watch the Why Believe: The Gospel Story video with your child and follow along in your booklet, writing your answers down or discussing the prompts aloud together. If you find you need more time during discussion or activities segments, feel free to pause and resume playing the video when you’re ready.
Step 4: If, after completing the video and assignments, you and your child are interested in learning more about baptism, then you’re ready to sign up for part 2 of the class! Please note that completion of Why Believe parts 1 & 2 is a requirement for baptism for children at Summit.
Part 2
The second part of the Why Believe class answers the question: “What is baptism?” and will help you and your child decide if baptism is their next right step. You have the option to participate in this session on zoom or to attend in person.
Step 1: Sign up for your session using the links below.
Herndon Campus In Person Class
Sunday, April 11th | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Sign Up
Lake Mary Campus In Person Class
Sunday, April 11th | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Sign Up
All Campus Online Class
Sunday, April 11th | 2:30-4:45 p.m. | Sign Up
Parent Class: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Kids Class: 3:45-4:45p.m.
Step 2: Prior to your class time, read or watch “Heaven Breaks Through” from The Jesus Storybook Bible (video available below) and answer the corresponding questions on page 13 in your Why Believe booklet.
“Heaven Breaks Through”
The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Loyd Jones
Step 3: Attend your class! For this session, kids will join a small group study with their peers led by the children’s ministry staff, and parents will attend a class with a Summit campus pastor or leader.
Step 4: After completing both parts 1 & 2 of the Why Believe class, you’ll receive an email from your session leader with the upcoming baptism information and application for you and your child to complete should you decide to pursue baptism.
We want to thank you and your family for trusting us as partners with you in reaching your kids’ hearts for Christ! If you have any questions about the class, please contact your campus’ children’s ministry staff. If you don’t have a campus affiliation, email summit@summitconect.org.
Herndon Children’s Ministry Director Doris Herrero | dherrero@summitconnect.org
Lake Mary Children’s Ministry Director Brooke Shoopman | bshoopman@summitconnect.org
Waterford Children’s Ministry Coordinator Lauren Culver | lculver@summitconnect.org