Childrens Ministry
Sunday School
The goal of Sunday School is to teach children about the Bible and God’s love. We want children to learn what the Bible says, how to use the Bible in one’s spiritual journey, and to begin to apply the Bible to their daily lives. Our teachers are trained members of our church who give freely of their time. We have classes for all children, from infants to college, as well as adult classes too! We begin Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Sunday School ends at 10:45 a.m. Sunday School goals are as follows:
3 & 4 Year Olds:
¨ Bible is a special book
¨ God is Creator
¨ Jesus loves me
¨ Main Bible characters
¨ Church is a special place
5 Year Olds & Kindergarten:
¨ Can retell Bible stories
¨ Identify more Bible characters
¨ Can tell some details about Jesus’ life
¨ Learns about family and helping
¨ Learns short Bible verses
1st & 2nd Graders:
¨ Can use table of contents in Bible
¨ Learns to pronounce books of Bible
¨ Memorizes New Testament books of the Bible by end of 2nd grade
¨ Correlates biblical stories to everyday life
¨ Helps family and community
¨ Begins to recognize need for salvation/forgiveness
3rd Graders:
¨ Memorizes Old Testament books of the Bible by end of 3rd grade
¨ Can find and read a verse using chapter/verse format
¨ Develops a biblical chronology
¨ Begins to actively serve their church
¨ Develops understanding of Christ’s saving work
¨ Begins to recognize need for salvation/forgiveness
4th & 5th Graders:
¨ Learns Major/Minor divisions of Bible
¨ Develops a biblical chronology
¨ Learns major Bible writers and characters
¨ Develops understanding of Christ’s saving work
¨ Learns to use age-appropriate Bible study tools
¨ Uses and understands familiar hymns, prayers, Bible passages
¨ Applies biblical truth to daily life and moral decisions
¨ Begins to actively serve their church
¨ Growing sense of belonging to a body of believers
Children’s Church
Children’s Church allows children ages 4 (by September 1st) through 2nd grade to worship God in a child-appropriate way, while allowing parents an opportunity to worship, as well. During the 11:00 a.m. worship service, children are escorted into the Children’s Church room after the children’s sermon. During Children’s Church the children worship God through Bible study, song, prayer, puppet shows, dramas and hands-on crafts. Children’s Church is led by the Children’s Minister, Jennifer Jindrich. She is assisted by a wonderful group of parent volunteers who rotate on a quarterly basis. After the worship service, parents may pick up their child in the Children’s Church room.
Missions
Mission Friends, Royal Ambassadors (RAs) and Girls in Action (GAs) meet on Wednesday nights from 5:30-6:15 p.m. The goal of our Missions program is to teach children about the needs of people around the world and how God uses all of us to meet those needs. This is an exciting, hands-on time that includes study, games, crafts, gift making and creative play. Our Mission classes are:
Mission Friends:
3 year olds (by September 1st) thru Kindergarten
Royal Ambassadors for Boys:
Grades 1st-5th
Girls in Action:
Grades 1st-5th
Music Ministry
Our children’s choirs are held on Wednesday night from 6:15-7:00 p.m. for children age 3 (by September 1st) through 5th grade. The overall goal of the children’s choir ministry is to direct children toward a growing faith in Jesus Christ and to lead them to become lifelong worshipers. The aim is to provide each child opportunities to grow both spiritually and musically in age-appropriate learning activities.
Music Friends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Age 3 (by September 1st) through Age 5
Purpose:
To provide positive learning experiences which lead preschoolers to learn of God’s love for them and to appreciate God’s gifts through singing, playing instruments, moving, listening and creative activities. Preschoolers will publicly share some of their songs and experiences for the church family in appropriate venues.
Music Makers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades K – 2
Purpose:
To teach musical and spiritual concepts in the context of age-appropriate song literature, healthy singing practices and a wide variety of engaging, hands-0n learning activities. Children will be introduced to the concept of using their talents in leading worship and will have the opportunity to sing in selected worship services.
Young Musicians. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3 – 5
Purpose:
To expand the teaching of musical and spiritual concepts in the context of age-appropriate anthem literature, healthy singing practices and a wide variety of engaging learning activities. Young Musicians will develop their understanding of leading in worship and will have opportunities to sing in worship services throughout the year. Children’s choir festival and summer music camp are also available to Young Musicians.
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Vacation Bible School is a week full of fun and adventure that teaches children about God and his love for us. VBS is for children ages 3 years through 7th grade and usually takes place in June.
Summer Program
The Summer Program is primarily designed for children ages 4 through 5th grade. It consists of VBS, Wonderful Wednesdays in July, Camp CentriKid, Fine Arts Camp and many exciting trips throughout the Summer. This is a great time for children to get to know each other and the Lord while having a ton of fun!
