Upcoming Events:
Advent Family Devotional & Ornament Making Kit
During this busy season, take a few moments once a week together as a family to read a short devotional and make an ornament together. All supplies are provided in the kit. Every Sunday School family will take home a kit on December 3rd. Extra kits will be available at the Welcome Center during December. All are welcome to take one and enjoy! Any questions? Contact Greta Clouse or Amelia Shrum.
During this busy season, take a few moments once a week together as a family to read a short devotional and make an ornament together. All supplies are provided in the kit. Every Sunday School family will take home a kit on December 3rd. Extra kits will be available at the Welcome Center during December. All are welcome to take one and enjoy! Any questions? Contact Greta Clouse or Amelia Shrum.
Live Nativity Experience | Sunday, December 10, 2023 from 5-7pm
We are so excited to offer a Live Nativity EXPERIENCE on Sunday, December 10th from 5-7pm. Join us for live animals with petting zoo, treats, lights, singing, musical program in Sanctuary, adorable kids, over 200 luminaries, re-telling of the Christmas story and more. In the past this was a drive-thru experience. This year you get to park and come together as a community to celebrate the birth of Jesus! Mark it on your calendar now and invite your family, friends and neighbors.
There are LOTS of opportunities for you to volunteer. Please click on our sign-up genius link to see how you can help make this event possible! Please contact Greta Clouse with any questions at: gclouse@peacegahanna.org
We are so excited to offer a Live Nativity EXPERIENCE on Sunday, December 10th from 5-7pm. Join us for live animals with petting zoo, treats, lights, singing, musical program in Sanctuary, adorable kids, over 200 luminaries, re-telling of the Christmas story and more. In the past this was a drive-thru experience. This year you get to park and come together as a community to celebrate the birth of Jesus! Mark it on your calendar now and invite your family, friends and neighbors.
There are LOTS of opportunities for you to volunteer. Please click on our sign-up genius link to see how you can help make this event possible! Please contact Greta Clouse with any questions at: gclouse@peacegahanna.org
Family Retreat | Friday January 19th to Saturday January 20th
We are SO excited to partner with Hopewood Outdoors as we "travel" and experience camp together! Join us for our first Peace Camp-IN! Beginning Friday, January 19th at 5:30pm you'll have a chance to set up a tent in the ConneXions Center and then enjoy some family time together unplugged. We'll be providing dinner, breakfast, lunch, snacks, campfire with s'mores, camp songs, "Craft Cabin", worship, games, scheduled separate time for kids and adults, family devotion time and more! Don't feel like tenting it overnight? That's okay! Stay for all of the fun, sleep in your own bed, and then come back by breakfast for the rest of the fun! The Camp-IN will conclude on Saturday, January 20th at 1:30pm.
Cost: Teens and adults $25, Kids 12 and under $20 (includes all meals and activities).
Please RSVP via the Sign-up Genius and payment will come later. Any questions? Contact Greta Clouse at gclouse@peacegahanna.org
We are SO excited to partner with Hopewood Outdoors as we "travel" and experience camp together! Join us for our first Peace Camp-IN! Beginning Friday, January 19th at 5:30pm you'll have a chance to set up a tent in the ConneXions Center and then enjoy some family time together unplugged. We'll be providing dinner, breakfast, lunch, snacks, campfire with s'mores, camp songs, "Craft Cabin", worship, games, scheduled separate time for kids and adults, family devotion time and more! Don't feel like tenting it overnight? That's okay! Stay for all of the fun, sleep in your own bed, and then come back by breakfast for the rest of the fun! The Camp-IN will conclude on Saturday, January 20th at 1:30pm.
Cost: Teens and adults $25, Kids 12 and under $20 (includes all meals and activities).
Please RSVP via the Sign-up Genius and payment will come later. Any questions? Contact Greta Clouse at gclouse@peacegahanna.org
BIBLE READING CLASS | Sunday, January 28th, 11:45am (Peace Fireside Lounge)
Do you have a kiddo who would like a more grown-up Bible? Join us in person for our Bible Reading Class! Each child will receive a new Bible and will get to learn how to use it, along with some fun facts and information. Each child should plan on attending with an adult. Suggested ages: 2nd grade and up
Any questions? Contact Greta Clouse at gclouse@peacegahanna.org
Do you have a kiddo who would like a more grown-up Bible? Join us in person for our Bible Reading Class! Each child will receive a new Bible and will get to learn how to use it, along with some fun facts and information. Each child should plan on attending with an adult. Suggested ages: 2nd grade and up
Any questions? Contact Greta Clouse at gclouse@peacegahanna.org
Sunday School Registration
If you are interested in joining our Sunday School Program, please fill out the registration below. Children need to arrive at 10:30am in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday Mornings.
Any questions? Please contact Greta Clouse at: gclouse@peacegahanna.org
Any questions? Please contact Greta Clouse at: gclouse@peacegahanna.org
Programming
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Peace Sunday School (Kid’s Worship) | 10:30am - Fellowship Hall
Almost every Sunday during the school year, your kiddo can join us for Sunday School! This is an hour long kid-friendly worship time including songs, prayer, offering, lesson of the day, dancing, games and more. The first 30-minutes is the worship time, followed by 30-minutes of age specific activities in their grade level classroom taught by our Sunday School leaders. Your kiddo doesn’t have to wait for the beginning of the school year to join us – come any Sunday! NURSERY (birth to 3yrs): Our Nursery wishes to ensure our youngest Peace children will be safe and healthy, we have the following protocols in place:
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You may also check out our Peace Children, Student, and Family Ministry Handbook HERE
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About Greta Clouse, Children's Ministry Leader:
Greta is originally from Toledo, Ohio and attended Capital University, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education with a reading endorsement. She has since gone on to receive her Master’s in Educational Leadership as well as her Principal’s License. After teaching in the Reynoldsburg City School District for 8 years, she stayed at home with her two children and then joined the Peace staff in 2012. She loves teaching and learning with families, while getting to share with them the awesomeness of God’s love. Greta’s husband, Greg and their two boys, Griffin and Grady, live in Pataskala and stay very active with Cub Scouts, Tae-kwan-do, sports, volunteer work, time with family and friends, and of course…cheering on the Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns! |
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About Ashley Strominger, Preschool Coordinator:
Ashley was born and raised in Gahanna, Ohio and has stayed local her whole life. She and her husband, Andy even bought her childhood home from her parents where they are raising their two children, Ryan and Raleigh. She attended The Ohio State University, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Business. After working for 7 years she decided to quit her job to enjoy the young years with Ryan and Raleigh. She has been a member of Peace since she was a child and is excited to be joining the team! She loves traveling and showing her kids new places, hiking and spending time with family. If it’s hot outside you’ll find the family lounging and playing in the pool! They stay busy by participating in soccer and gymnastics, finding new playgrounds to explore, checking out new restaurants and exploring all the kids' activities around Columbus! |
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