Category Archives: Children and Youth

August Special Offering

Posted on July 14, 2020 by

Shelter-in-Place makes our School Supply Drive a little different this year. For many children who come from families struggling with poverty, getting new school supplies is a luxury beyond their reach. These tools can make all the difference to their … Continue reading →

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Cub Scout Pack 112, Doing Service for the Community While Sheltering-in-Place

Posted on July 13, 2020 by

By Mona Olmsted, on behalf of the Pack 112 Committee On Friday, June 19, a challenge was put to the Cub Scouts of Pack 112: Bring some sunshine to our community! To achieve this mission, the Pack set forth to … Continue reading →

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Niles Discovery Church Triweekly – May 11, 2020

Posted on May 12, 2020 by

Today’s Prayer This day and this night, may I know O God The deep peace of the running wave The deep peace of the flowing air The deep peace of the quiet earth The deep peace of the shining stars … Continue reading →

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Niles Discovery Church Daily – April 20, 2020

Posted on April 20, 2020 by

Today’s Prayer With you is the source of life, O God. You are the beginning of all that is. From your life the fire of the rising sun streams forth. You are the life-flow of creation’s rivers, the sap of … Continue reading →

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Church Reform in Room Four

Posted on November 26, 2017 by

On Reformation Sunday, Pastor Jeff asked folks to write ways they think the church still needs to reform on a stick note, and post it on the “church door” hanging in the fellowship hall. One of our youngsters said that … Continue reading →

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New glass in doors increases child safety

Posted on September 23, 2017 by

Thanks to the craftsmanship of John Hollowell, there are now glass panes in the doors between Rooms 3 and 4. “The goal is to allow a teacher or program leader in either room be an extra set of eyes for … Continue reading →

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Special Offering for August

Posted on August 18, 2017 by

The August Special Offering is for school supplies that will be distributed through the Family Resource Center. We are collecting backpacks, lunch boxes, general school supplies – and money (to do additional school supplies shopping). Please bring in school supplies … Continue reading →

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Graduates to be honored on Bravo Sunday

Posted on June 1, 2017 by

  Our two high school graduates, along with some other graduates, will be honored during the worship service on Bravo Sunday, June 11. In addition, the many, many people who make our Sunday morning worship, education, and fellowship time possible … Continue reading →

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Safe Church Policies to be reviewed

Posted on June 1, 2017 by

Niles Discovery Church has policies that ensure our children have a safe place to learn and grow. They require everyone working with children and youth knows our policies and has a background check done every three years. Our classrooms have … Continue reading →

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Family Sunday Funday is March 5 at Cloverleaf Bowling

Posted on February 27, 2017 by

All kids in church (and their families) are invited to join in the fun at a bowling party on Sunday, March 5! Bring a sack lunch to eat with your friends after worship. We will leave the church around 11:45 … Continue reading →

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