Childrens Ministry

2016-2017 Parent Orientation

Welcome and thank you for attending the Childrens Ministry parent orientation.
I are aware that many of you are busy serving in various ministries so we will keep this
meeting brief. General questions are welcome, but for the sake of time, I ask that
you wait until the end of the meeting if you have any specific topic you wish to
discuss in detail.
The main objectives of the orientation are to:
1. Explain the structure of Childrens Ministry
2. Inform parents of both weekly and special activities and events planned
throughout the year
3. Introduce the Childrens Ministry Staff
4. Encourage ministry and parent collaboration and communication for the
spiritual growth of our children
It is a great privilege to teach your children the Word of God, and one that the
teachers and Itake very seriously. It is our desire to see your child grow in wisdom
and truth. We look forward to working with you this year toward building a firm
foundation in your childs faith.
Please feel free to your childs teacher or me if you have any concerns or requests
regarding the ministry and/or your child. Any information you share will remain
confidential or shared only within the Childrens ministry staff with your permission.
*If you have any specific issues you are dealing with your child, please do share them
with me. Again, it will remain strictly confidential, but it will allow me the
opportunity to support you, at the very least through prayer.
God Bless,
Pastor Heran Jang
Cell: 908-930-6483
Email: calvarykumc.chilmin@gmail.com
heranha@yahoo.com

A little bit about me

I became the pastor of the Childrens Ministry in February of 2014. I am a part-time
student at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary located in Charlotte, NC. Due to the
distance, I am taking an online masters program that requires minimal attendance.
I am married to David (Sangho) Ha. We live in Old Bridge with our 3 children, all in Youth
Group now; Teddy-16, Kaitlyn-15, and Amanda-13. Teddy and Kaitlyn are in high school
and Amanda is in middle school.
My parents came to America in 1976 shortly after I was born. I came to America later
when I was 3 with my grandfather. As a child, I lived with my parents, grandparents,
aunts and uncle. Because of them, I did not completely forget Korean as I grew up. I also
have a younger brother who lives in Oregon.
I did not come from a Christian family but by Gods grace, I attend a local church as a
child and accepted Christ as my Savior at the age of 9. I attended Rutgers University for
my undergrad andfelt called to serve in the childrens ministryso I came to Calvary at the
end of my freshman year in 1995. I served as the director from 2004 to 2007, took a year
off, then returned as the director from 2008 until 2012. I stepped down from Sunday
school and served as the Christian Education secretary for a year until I accepted the
position as Childrens pastor.
One reason I took time off from 2007-2008 was my health. In 2006, I was diagnosed with
Crohns disease, something similar to ulcers in the small intestine. The affected area was
removed and it has not returned. However, certain foods and circumstances trigger the
symptoms, one of which is spicy foods. (So please do not be offended if I decline food.)
I enjoy crafts in general, but scrapbooking is my main passion. I sometimes crochet and
sew as well.I also enjoy watching Korean drama, but only light-hearted ones. Iget very
emotionally attached to what I read or watch so I have to be careful.
I am naturally introverted and shy so I tend not to talk very much. Ive been told that I
seem unapproachable in the beginning, but only until you get to know me. So please,
dont be intimidated to approach me. =>

Director: Eugene Lee

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Classes
1-1:
2-1:
2-2:
3-1:
3-2:
4-1:
4-2:
5-1:
5-2:
6-1:

Teacher
Annie Lee
Connie Park
Alex Kim
Gina Kim
Chris Park
Christie Hong
Sarah Lee
Helen Ku
Minna Kim
Sun Park

Students
9
9
9
8
8
9
8
10
9
9

Sunday Worship: 11am-11:45am

Bible Study: 11:45am-12:30pm
Weekly Activities
Friday Night Bible Study: 8pm-9:30pm
Group activity
Movie Night
Praise Team Pastor Heran
Saturday practice: 1pm-3:30pm
Sunday morning practice : 9:30am 10:45am
Lock-in : TBD
Choir Helen Ku
-Starting in October
Sunday morning practice: 10:30am-11am

Calendar of Events
Oct. 9:

Bowling
* Need Chaperones

Oct. 31:

Hallelujah Night

Nov:

Operation Christmas Child

* Family Activity
* Please take this opportunity to pray together with children for others.

Nov. 24:

Thanksgiving Service

Dec. 18:

Christmas Presentation

Apr. 16:

Easter Sunday

May 14:

Mothers Day

Jun. 18:

Fathers Day

Jun. 26-30: VBS

* Lower elementary
* Additional information will be forthcoming.
July:

Graduation

Aug. 17-19: Retreat (tentative dates)

* Upper elementary
* Possibly same location as this year Montrose
Curriculum:
We are currently using Radiant Life by Gospel publishing.
1st Grade: Primary
2nd 3rd: Middler
4th 5th: Pre-Teen
6th: Young Teen
Please encourage your children to share what they learned in bible study at home
and encourage them to memorize the memory verses during the week as you are
able.

Avenues for Communication:

Childrens Ministry Website:
You can click on the Childrens ministry link on the main church website or go
directly to the page at: http://calvarykumcss.weebly.com/
All the information in this packet will be available on our website as well.
Pastor Heran
If you wish to speak with me, I can usually be found in the Childrens ministry
office in the basement after 12:30 until around 3pm.
If I am not there, you can call me at: 908-930-6483.
I can also be reached through Kakao and Line.
If you prefer email, you can email me at directly at: heranha@yahoo.com
Childrens MinistryEmail: calvarykumc.chilmin@gmail.com
Teachers:
You may come to the Childrens ministry office after bible study at 12:30 to
speak with your childs teacher.
You should also have received an introduction letter from your childs teacher
containing contact information. *if you did not, please let me know.
All of our efforts are useless without the intervention of the Holy Spirit. Im sure you
know how crucial prayer is in transforming hearts. Please continue to pray for our
children, the teachers and myself as well.