VBS - July 7-10 (evenings) and
July 12 (morning)

Children's News


Wednesday Night Family Focus -
"Fruit of the Spirit"
Our Wednesday evening programming is focused on "Fruit of the Spirit."  (see Wednesday schedule below).  We have dedicated and Spirit-filled teachers running this program.  If you would like to be a substitute teacher or helper, contact Laura.

Children's Hand Bell Choir (4-8 year olds)
with Ms. Sara
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 7:25pm


Free ESL Classes -- Wednesdays, 6:30pm.  Led by Mr. Kent and Ms. Sherry.


Sunday School - Study Unit II
Jesus' Teachings and Miracles
Sunday School is a very important part of our spiritual growth.  We count on wonderful teachers to teach our children the Word of God.  Children will learn about who God really is and why He created us.


Volunteer Opportunities:
  • Puppet/Drama Team Leader (2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 7:25-7:45pm)
  • Lead teacher for our 2-3 year old Sunday School class
  • Leader for Kingdom Kids preschool-1st grade (once/month)
  • Leader for Kingdom Kids grades 2-4  (once/month)
  • Nursery worker for Family Focus
  • Children's Ministry Memories (put together pictures, videos, etc)



      
March 10-May 5 - Prayer and Fasting Chain - Prayer room 7:30am-4:30pm.  This is a volunteer act; do as the Lord places in your heart.  Open Call.

Wed April 30 --
6pm - Dinner
($1 kids; $2 Jr. Hi + up)
7-9pm - Family Focus Pool Party
at Oregon Trail Jr. High
Notarized Medical Release Form required! (see link below if you do not have one on file with the Children's Ministry)

Wed May 14 - Last night of Family Focus

Sun May 18 - following worship service:
Lunch Celebration for Children's Ministry volunteers

Wed May 21, 6:30pm --
Sixth graders' promotion night

Wed May 28, 6:30-7:45pm --
Game Night
(dinner not provided)

Looking ahead - VBS
July 7-10 evenings (free dinner at 5:45pm)
and Sunday July 13 (9:30am)
See Teresa Crawford or Chris Belden for more information.


Typical Sunday Schedule for Children's Ministry:

Sunday School - 9:30am
-- Nursery- infants to 2 years old (available through the Worship service)
-- Pre-School aged  3-5-year olds
-- Elementary age children meet in two groups: ages 6-8 and ages 9-12.

Nursery through the Worship hour - newborn to 3 years
We have a trained, paid staff assisted by volunteers.


During Worship: Worship Clipboards
for fifth and sixth graders are available at the back of the Sanctuary.

     
Sunday Kingdom Kids (children's church) Schedule:
Our study is: "Character Builders" by Group
"Choosing destructive, negative character traits and value systems has become the way to peer acceptance."  Through this study, children will learn how to combat negative influence and develop personal conscience and positive character based on God's own character.
During the summer, the Kingdom Kids study will be on the Ten Commandments.

Every Sunday --

Children 4 yr - third grade

Fourth & Fifth Sundays of the month --
Children grades fourth - sixth grades with Ms. Elise

If you would like to be a part of this exciting part of Children's Ministries, please contact Laura.  An upcoming informational meeting will be announced.


Wednesday evenings - Family Focus - for the entire family
6:00 - 6:30 Dinner ($1 children; $2 Jr. High and older)
6:30 - 7:45 - Children's Bible Study and activities (youth and adult activities also during this time)
Also coming up in 2008:
--Family Movie Nights
--Activities and field trips according to age groups

At left, Laura Mora, Director of Children's Ministry
children@fpcolathe.org
913-782-0140

At right, the Sunday Nursery staff and volunteers