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Our philosophy of Children’s Ministry is to transform children into spiritual champions by loving them as Jesus did, and by providing a safe and fun environment in which they can grow. We want children to hear and learn God’s Word, and to experience the love He shown us by sending His Son Jesus to die for our sins, and thus provide a way for eternal life through Him.
Children’s Ministry provides tender, loving care for infants and toddlers, as well as the sound teaching of God’s Word up to 6th grade. Preschool has created a dynamic curriculum to take children on a chronological journey through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. The Elementary department continues the journey from the preschool department by taking the children deeper into Gods word.
DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR ~
SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY
We provide Nursery care and Sunday School year round for children up to 3 years old from 9:00 am-12:00pm. Children's Church is for ages 4 years to Fourth Grade from 10:30 to 11:45 am. Sunday school is by grade level from 9:00 to 10:15 am. Both programs (Children's Church and Sunday School) run from September-May.
Children’s Ministry also provides AWANA , a program on Wednesday evenings starting September 21, at 6:15 pm through May 2012. This program is for Kindergarten through 6th graders.
DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS ~ JUNE THROUGH AUGUST
The Children’s Ministry summer program provides the following:
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - July 20-24 was Kickin' It Old School Vacation Bible School. The chldren had a wonderful time. Check out the VBS pictures below for the funtastic event.
HOUSE OF FAITH CLUBS - This summer (July 2011) we started the House of Faith Clubs, for children in the Logan Neighborhood and will continue throughout the summer. The goal is to present the gospel to those children, in a home setting, and have them learn about Jesus; hopefully encouraging them to attend Summer Kids Camp and Awana in the fall. Please pray for this opportunity to reach our neighbors.
KIDS SUMMER CAMP is held each summer at our beautiful Riverview Bible Camp on Pend O’Reille River, about one hour north of Spokane. This camp is for children going into the 3rd grade through 6th. Please register on-line at www.riverviewbiblecamp.com.
We also have hundreds of positions for people, young and old, to serve as service coordinators, caregivers, teachers, assistant teachers, AWANA leaders, craft team members, worship team members, etc. Come join the fun.
Our goal in Children’s Ministry for preschoolers is to transform children into spiritual champions by loving them as Jesus did, and by providing a safe and fun environment in which they can grow. To achieve this goal, we have created a dynamic curriculum to take children on a chronological journey through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation in 51 lessons. In the fall, we focus on the Old Testament. During the Winter and Spring we focus on the New Testament. And during the Summer we explore Biblical concepts. Children are taught Bible stories that are reinforced through verse memorization, singing, crafts, games, and other engaging activities.
All Children's Ministry volunteers are required to complete a background check and complete child abuse prevention training.
For more information, please contact Melissa Iverson, Director of Preschool Ministry; or Theresa Daily, Director of Children's Ministry at 509.487.2786.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - June 2011
FOURTH FAMILY FUN NIGHT - PICTURES
Talent Night and Wacky Dinner - Feb 11, 2011
Children's Ministry
Year End Annual Report for 2010
This year in Children’s Ministry we were busy moving, reorganizing and cleaning out. First we started cleaning the Resource Room and moving it to a more practical area. We then moved the Library and Hospitality Room to bring our nursery and preschoolers closer to the Worship Center. All of our Sunday school rooms were organized and freshly painted. We also did research into a new Sunday school curriculum by John Piper (Children Desiring God). We loved the idea that it started in pre-school and went all the way through grade school. The teachers began teaching this curriculum in September 2010 and have given only positive feedback.
This past summer, in lieu of Vacation Bible School, Children’s Ministry hosted a Child Evangelism Fellowship Five Day Club (we spread it over five weeks). Ray Paulsen, from CEF, came to the church and trained our youth and leaders on how to run a Bible club and lead children to the Lord. This was a wonderful opportunity to teach our youth about outreach. They taught Bible lessons, mission stories and led music and games. Sally Sharpe also provided a sack lunch for each child with food donated by the Union Gospel Mission. The children that attended were able to hear the gospel message each week and were encouraged to memorize scripture.
Children’s Ministry also hosted two “Family Fun Nights”. One in February and the other in October; both were well attended by all ages. Our goal was to create an evening when all ages could come together as a family and fellowship. We had dinner, played games, and laughed endlessly. We are excited to continue hosting “Family Fun Nights” in 2011 to help keep us connected as a family.
AWANA CLUB
AWANA (Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed) had a very blessed year ministering to more than 180 children from our church and our neighborhood. Over 60 adult leaders and volunteers served in the ministry each Wednesday night.
The goal of the AWANA ministry is to reach kids with the gospel of Jesus Christ and train them to serve Him. The ministry focuses on teaching kids the Word of God through memorization, discussion and explanation from their leader, and through teaching time called “Council Time”.
We had teams compete and place in the Bible Quiz competition, as well as the AWANA Olympics. We also had a great time racing the cars the children had made in our Grand Prix Race competition.
The awards ceremony in May was a wonderful night as we celebrated and awarded the achievements of the children who had memorized Scripture all year long to complete their handbooks. It was also a time for us all to thank God for bringing the children to our church so we could share His love and His Word with them.
This past fall we switched the ministry to Sunday nights for children pre-K through 6th grade, with the Jr. and Sr. High remaining on Wednesday nights. We have wonderful leaders, from Fourth Church, Moody Bible Institute, and other churches who volunteer to serve Christ by discipling these young children, and I am truly grateful for each
one.
Events
AWANA
Wednesdays
Tutoring - 4:00 pm
Family Dinner - 5:00 pm
AWANA - 6:15 pm