We also have problems with kids arriving late and it is very frustrating. We start at 8:40 and use the first 15-20 minutes for time with Shepherd, snack, attendance so if kids do arrive late, they don't miss the workshops. This year we sent an information letter to the parents. It was just sent so not sure if it will help. In the letter we described our rotation theme and schedule for the year. Our kids can earn badges for various things and we highlighted in the letter they earn a sticker each week they are on time for their "On Time" badge. We also highlighted they earn stickers for their "Bring Bible" badge. Kids can be responsible for bringing their Bibles but the parents are responsible for getting their children to church on time! After a couple of months, we will have the kids take their "On Time" and "Bring Bible" badges home to show their parents.

The kids each have a fishing vest they will wear each week and this is what they attach their badges to. The first week of our rotation, we are going to have the kids wear their vests to church and go up front to show them off. We will describe each badge and how they earn them.

I will let you know if this seemed to help.

Angie Richie
Reddick UMC