Children's Ministries
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Upcoming Events
- 11/22/09 Childcare-Infants All Services
- 11/22/09 1st & 2nd Grade Sunday School
- 11/22/09 3rd & 4th Grade Sunday School
- 11/22/09 5th & 6th Grade Sunday School
- 11/22/09 Kidmo
- 11/29/09 Childcare-Infants All Services
- 11/29/09 1st & 2nd Grade Sunday School
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For 1st - 2nd graders...
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For 3rd - 6th graders...
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ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE FILLED OUT NO LATER THAN MIDNIGHT ON DECEMBER 9th.
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Kidmo!
Sunday mornings at 11:00 a.m., CMB 232, September through June.
Kidmo is an interactive multi-media-based curriculum for our first through fourth graders. Kidmo is not about information, but rather transformation. Not just biblical stories, but a biblical world view is taught. Every effort is made to reach God's truth in ways that impact a child's choices and actions. Five distinct components are used to accomplish this: a teaching time, praise and worship, memory verses, interactive games, and small groups.
Two teams of people who desire to help children to know Christ and grow spiritually serve in Kidmo . Each team works six weeks on then six weeks off.
AWANA
AWANA, a program for children ages three to sixth grade, meets on Wednesdays 6:45-8:15 p.m., September through May. AWANA begins this fall on SEPTEMBER 9,2009. Our AWANA club's theme verse is "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the Word of Faith," 2 Timothy 2:15. This is what AWANA stands for: Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed.
There are four different clubs which incorporate into their evening games, Bible memorization, small groups and lesson times. A highlight each year is the Grand Prix in which third- to sixth-grade clubbers buy a pinewood derby kit, design their own car, and race it. Trophies are awarded for first through third place in speed and design. AWANA clubs are:
- Cubbies: 3's through 5's (the two years before Kindergarten); NEB117
- Sparks: K through 2nd grade; WJB Travertine Room
- TNT Girls: 3rd through 6th grades; CMB232
- TNT Boys: 3rd through 6th grades, NEB214
Current Children's Ministries
MVC Children Center - NurseriesOur nurseries are staffed by parents and volunteers who genuinely love children. All nurseries are over-seen by a paid part-time nursery director. It is our desire to provide the highest possible quality of care for children and to create an atmosphere where they may feel secure and loved. In all nurseries volunteers are screened and a two-adult rule is enforced to protect our children and MVC from any accusations of inappropriate behavior.
The health of each child is important, therefore, we ask that children are not brought to a nursery if they have any of the following symptoms:
• a runny nose (allergies and teething are exceptions)
• coughing, sneezing or runny eyes
• an elevated temperature
• diarrhea or vomiting
• contagious skin rash
• inflamed mouth or throat
Baby Nursery (Birth to 18 months)
Available: Sundays 9:15 a.m. & 11:00 a.m., and Wednesdays 6:45-8:15 p.m.
Families are all registered in our computers for checking in and out. Pictures are taken of each child and parent for security purposes. Parents are given a magnetic card which is used to check in and out their child. Parents are given a pager when they check in their child.
• Babies are separated into three rooms to guard the safety of our newborn babies while allowing more freedom of movement for our active toddlers.
• Babies are never left unattended.
• Diapers are changed every hour.
• Volunteers wash hands immediately after changing each diaper or wear latex gloves. An instant hand sanitizer which kills 99.9% of all disease-causing germs is used.
• A small snack is provided for babies who sit up and have teeth.
• All toys are sanitized and the nursery is thoroughly cleaned after each use.
Early-Childhood Nursery (18 months to Kindergarten)
Families are all registered in our computers for checking in and out. Pictures are taken of each child and parent for security purposes.
• A snack is served to all children during the nursery hour.
• Bible stories, videos, and crafts are used to teach biblical principles.
• Outside play times are scheduled to give everyone an opportunity for large-muscle activities.
Sunday School
Our Sunday School classes are broken down by age groups which meet at 9:15 a.m. every Sunday. The purpose of these classes reflects our church's mission which is to help children to know Christ, and then to grow in their relationship with Him. It is also each teacher's desire to develop a relationship with their children so they might encourage them. Classes use purchased curriculum as well as games, songs, and crafts to teach the lesson.
Class, Age, Place, Curriculum
Monkeys: 18 months to 30 months in NEB 110
Giraffes: 30 months to 3 years in NEB 111
Rabbits: 2 years from kindergarten in NEB 116: Gospel Light
Pandas: 1 year from kindergarten in NEB 117: Gospel Light
Zebras: currently in kindergarten in NEB 113: Gospel Light
1st/2nd grades in NEB 214: Willow Creek
3rd/4th grades in NEB 213: Willow Creek
5th/6th grades in NEB 212: Willow Creek
Promotion of classes is the last Sunday of August. Sixth graders promote to junior high in June.
In July and August, we have summer electives or large-group activities during the Sunday School hour for all kids who will be entering second to sixth grade in the new school year. This is a great time for kids to have fun while learning about God. It also gives our elementary teachers a break.
Schedule for Nursery Workers
A special thanks goes out to the dedicated workers that help us care for our children in the nursery and preschool classes on Sunday mornings. CLICK HERE to view the Fall/Winter 2009-10 Baby Nursery Workers schedule. CLICK HERE to view the Fall/Winter 2009-10 PreK Nursery Workers schedule.Meet our Children's Ministry Pastor
Susan Bunch is truely a child at heart. She dearly loves children and has a strong desire to see their lives impacted by Jesus. She is married to Troy and they have two grown children. They also have 4 beautiful grand-daughters! Susan serves on staff with her son-in-law, Matt, who eagerly fetches her diet Pepsi each morning and offers her foot massages each afternoon.
E-mail Susan.
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