Children's Ministry
If asked to describe your parents, what would your children say? They see so much more than we think they do. All the more reason to be intentional. Let's commit to living out one characteristic we want our children to develop this year. The impact will last them a lifetime. - Jason, children's minister
*go to bottom of page for the latest PARENTING TIP about raising the Daniel's and the Samson's in your family.
Vision and Goals: We want our kids....
- to excel in Bible learning
- to live out what they learn
- to develop Christian friends
Upcoming Activities:
MARCH 6: Teacher Appreciation Dinner
21: Bible Bowl in Mayfield
27: Easter Eggstravaganza
28: Family Bible Study
Bible Bowl: Wednesday Night Study for 1-5th Grade - learning about the book of Exodus
- 7-8pm, Upstairs in Big Room
Jesus said, "Permit the children to come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." Luke 18:16.
Birth up to 24 months old
- attended nursery during worship services
- private area for nursing
- cradle roll class area for class time
- toddler area with age appropriate games and toys
- safe and secure with check-in at door and a pager system
- experienced leaders have served over 20 years
2 years to Kindergarten
- children's worship immediately following Lords' Supper during Sunday morning worship service, includes singing, praying, Bible stories, and puppets
- group activities such as princess and cowboy party, VBS, and Easter Eggstravaganza
1st through 5th grade
- family Bible study: Bible class when parents and kids learn and study together
- service projects: cheer baskets, cleaning windshields, cards of encouragement, etc.
- vbs: special week-long Bible activity full of Bible stories, learning experiences, games, crafts, freindship building
- easter eggstravaganza: seasonal activity full of Bible learning, crafts, egg hunt, snacks, great family and friend time
- team45: special activities just for our 4th & 5th graders intended to meet their spiritual and developmental needs
- bible bowl: specific quarter-long Bible study filled with fun, unique, and specialized learning activities culminating in an area-wide "bible bowl"
Parenting Tip
IS YOUR CHILD A DANIEL OR A SAMSON?
Daniel was a good -looking young man and quite skilled and intelligent, qualified to serve in the th king's court. He also was a young man of conviction, determined to do what's right yet creative and respectful with authority. God blessed him and he advanced to a high position in the kingdom.
Samson was also a good-looking young man and quite skilled and intelligent. But he was demanding, selfish, and lacked personal conviction. He was determined to do the wrong thing and had a particular weakness when it came to relationships with women.
All parents wish their children were like Daniel, but some kids are more like Samson and require strong-willed parents to guide them to adulthood. If your child seems bent on doing the wrong thing, here are some parenting strategies you'll want to keep in mind.
- pray diligently
- work on building a strong relationship
- enforce firm boundaries and talk about your convictions
- have a good correction plan
- help children see long-term consequence
- use a crisis for good
- be bold enough to say "no"
Raising a strong-willed child to be a Daniel isn't easy, but your planning, strategizing, prayer, and hard work will bring results and bless your child for years to come. When you focus on the conscience, good things happen!
This tip comes from Dr. Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller, RN, BSN.
For more parenting tips, please visit the National Center for Biblical Parenting at www.biblicalparenting.org.
These are just an example of some efforts to help make this a more successful journey. Let's work together and become all that God has called us to be.