Children's Ministry
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as well as maintain the integrity of our volunteer and paid staff. For more information please follow this link.
VBS Thank you!
Many, many thanks for helping us make Hometown Nazareth VBS a wonderful week of fun and fellowship for all who attended! Everyone involved seemed to love our journey to Nazareth. Visiting Mary’s house was a highlight where stories of Jesus were heard, the Marketplace was a bustling center of creating, snacking and learning. Tribes enjoyed many outdoor games and activities. They also got to stop by the Barnyard to meet a horse, donkey, rabbits and chickens. Celebration was an amazing time of praise and worship to our Lord and Savior. The Bible points for the week were: Jesus had a family… Jesus had a name… Jesus had a home…Jesus went to church… Jesus served others… with the response being, we do too! The fact that Jesus was more than “just the kid next door” was stressed during the week and in our theme song “God With Us.” The song talks about how when Jesus was on this earth he had and did a lot of the same things we do today, but “he gave up heaven to be here, and he was God with us.” We were able to share with 185 different children that Jesus is truly God’s Son, “he knows the things that we go through…Jesus is with us.” God is active in our everyday lives…we just have to learn to look. Once again, God Sightings were shared each night. Here are a few: God helped us come here for VBS from Korea/saw two birds helping each other/He makes our heartbeat/God made sheep, sun, grass, people, trees, sand, ocean, fish, books, playground & bus. Thanks again to all who joined us in this Holy Land Adventure. We could not have done it without the prayers and support of a unified church family. The VBS theme for next summer has already been announced: Babylon-Daniel in Captivity.
We will be looking for new directors to join us starting in January, when we will begin planning for June 18-22, 2012.
Maybe we will travel to Babylon? Please look for evaluation forms in your church mailbox, fill them out and return them to box 158 by Sunday, July 31. We really value your input, comments and concerns received will be shared at our August meeting. We look forward to working together again next year to share God’s love with the children of our church and community. Please plan to join us and may all we do bring glory to God!
It is the mission of the children's ministry team to nurture, educate and equip children for their future in Jesus Christ.
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Nursery (Newborm to 3 years)
Nursery is the earliest experience for the children of our congregation to begin learning about the stories of the Bible and to begin to develop classroom habits and socialization with other children.
Sunday School (PreK-K, First & Second Grade, Third & Fourth Grade, Fifth & Sixth Grade)
In these classes children learn Bible stoires ,pray and memorize verses to set the foundation for their spiritual growth.
Children's Church (Ages 3-5 and K-6th Grade during 10:30 service)
During Children's Time at the 10:30 service the children hear a short message about the day's sermon topic and then pray with the pastor. They are then dismissed to Children's Church in separate areas for activities geared to their ages. During this time the children learn about a Bible theme through the use of a lesson, songs, discussion, prayer, games, crafts and other activities to engage them in active learning and worship of God.
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Children's Choir:
Cherub Choir (6:15-6:30)
Ages 3 years to Kindergarten lean the basic of worship through music by singing and playing instruments together.
Junior Choir (6:30-7:00)
1st through 6th grade build on what they have already learned about worshipping in sound.
Both choirs participate regularly during the 10:30 service as well as present a children's musical each spring.
Classes:
Nursery (Newborn to 3 years)
Play time, stories and activiteis expose these young ones to the Bible and the life of Jesus.
Kingdom Kids (PreK-K)
This class is geared to having fun while teaching the children basic Christian values like obeying parents, honesty, and loving one another.
All-Stars 4 Jesus (1st and 2nd grade)
This class uses engaging activities to teach some of the basics of our faith such as how to pray, Bible basics, the Ten Commandments, and the life and sacrifice of Jesus.
Way to Grow (3rd through 6th grades)
Learning to use their Bibles, understanding schripture and verse memorization are the foundation of this class. Using songs and rhythm makes this class an enriching time for children to grow in their knowledge and faith in Jesus.
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Vacation bible School
Easter Egg Hunt
Harvest Festival
and many more!
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