Children’s Church has been in full swing this Fall. We’ve traveled through the Bible, learning exciting stories about Jonah, the Good Samaritan, and the poor widow, just to name a few. Advent gave us time slow down a little bit and learn about preparing: We prepared for a Happy, Birthday, Jesus Party to be held December 20, 2009. The party is to b e complete with cake, balloons, game, and gifts (for underprivileged boys and girls). We also prepared our own special class Advent wreath from our own hands, with each hand detailing a “gift” we can give to mom and dad around the house, being nice to our siblings, and (most fun) attending Children’s Church regularly! This wreath will be “given” to Jesus as part of the offertory after His birthday party.
In the Spring we are starting a new curriculum called God and Me. This program is a tri-part curriculum that will involve the parents in weekly activities through a workbook to be distributed to each family. the children will also have their own book to work from each week. This curriculum was brought to us by Lee McSpadden and is part of the God and Country Series that the Boy Scouts use. Those children who are in Scouts will be eligible for a prayer badge upon completion of the program, but ALL of our kids (boys and girls, Boy Scouts and non-Boy Scouts) are sure to be entertained and enriched by the program. The "curriculum goals" set forth in the leader’s guide are as follows:
1. To provide and opportunity for young people and families to explore their faith together.
2. To help children realize that God is active in every part of their lives.
3. To help children know that Jesus is their best friend.
4. To memorize the Lord’s prayer.
This program will begin on January 17th. In addition to that, the children are VERY much looking forward to a new classroom in the new building and are grateful to all the "grown-ups" who made that happen! Remember to spread the word about Children’s Church or grab your grandchild or neighbot and bring them by at 10:15 every Sunday. We’ll have them back in “Big Church”in time for the Peace.