C@C Children's Ministry

Children's Ministry

Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them,
for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."

Susanne Shimp

Children's Ministry Coordinator

Just like our adult church, our children’s ministry at C@C wants to be a fun place that will lead each young person into a relationship with Jesus Christ.

I want to encourage you to take a closer look and see the classes and activities you and your child can be involved in at C@C.

Update March 2008

Like most of you, where has the year gone? The teachers and volunteers are enjoying all of your children and can't wait for the weather to break and get outside to see what God created. The 9:30 am classes will continue during Morning Church service.

With this wonderful new class comes awesome opportunities for people to volunteer once a month with no preparation time. You’ll be ministering to eager children and reap a harvest of smiles and hugs every week. You’ll be helping children to foster growth in their relationship with Christ. What could be more rewarding than that? I recently read an article that asked “Why don’t we ask people to volunteer for a missions trip to our children’s department?” When you think about it, that’s how some people look at Children’s Ministry, a different culture. I think they’re right. Children’s culture is vastly different from ours. With kids living in broken homes, media bombarding them with fast-food values, and school situations that may not be a safe harbor. You might be the one who sees inside a child’s soul and changes that child’s life forever. Be that missionary willing to venture upstairs into the unknown land of Children’s Ministry and walk into unfamiliar cultures to share Jesus’ love. God said “let the children come to me.” What will you say when God asks, “Who will go to my children?” I pray that many of you will respond with “Here I am! Send me upstairs!”

Sunday School

9:00am

Nursery - ages 0-23mo, Room 101

9:30am

Sprouts - Children ages 24m-42m, Room 205

Kingdom Kids - Children ages 3 1/2 yrs-5yrs. Room 203

Buds & Blooms - Kindergarten & 1st grade, Room 204

Girls of Grace - Girls, 2nd - 5th grade, Room 201

Boys Club - Boys, 2nd - 5th grade, Room 202

Sprouts

Teachers will use story books, bulletin boards, and the Bible to teach toddlers about thankfulness, Abraham, Sarah and Noah. We will reinforce the lessons with repetition, encouragement and simple questions.

Kingdom Kids

Preschoolers will learn about creation, Jesus’ miracles and Zacchaeus. Teachers will utilize Bible discovery packs, big books and learning mats to teach Bible truths in a creative and active way.

Buds & Blooms

Teachers will start Fall 2007 concentrating on the Old Testament. After the new year they will move onto the New Testament with emphasis on Jesus and His walk on the earth, being a friend, following Jesus and seeing His power.

Girls of Grace

PIONEER CLUB PATHFINDERS started this Fall. Boys and girls continue to meet separately. We are using the Bible to teach them to have faith, live a Biblical lifestyle and help the children develop a sense of whole being and personal individuality. We collect offerings and take prayer requests. In addition to that, each child gets a workbook and a banner to leave in their classrooms. They refer to their workbook each Sunday to accomplish Bible and Activity tasks. Each task completed gets them closer to earning a particular Bible or Activity badge which we will display on individual banners in the classroom. The Bible Exploration time includes scripture study, application and memory verses.

Boys Club Adventure

A Boys' journey towards manhood begins with a time of exploration and wonder. Boys 2nd through 5th grade join together as a 'Band of Brothers' discovering God's love for them through his word as it relates to nature, science, and history. We also explore different hobbies and occupations held by various Church members. Leaders and 'Special Guests' incorporate Biblical themes together with activities such as archery (missing the mark) and others to illustrate how God's ways are evident in all aspects of our lives. Relevant scripture memorization and application is a key focus.

Providing Safety for Your Children

Before working with your children, volunteers are required to have:

A list of qualifications, with any needed information, and references.
Reviewed and be familiar with the Children’s Ministry policies.

During the time staff is working with your children:

Visitors are always welcomed.
Ministry coordinators check-in on the classes.
There is a dated record of all staff who are scheduled and have worked during each service.
A first aid kit is available in the children’s wing.
Children are not allowed to leave the room unsupervised.

Parents are asked to:

Make sure children have already used the restrooms.
Drop off their children in person.
Provide staff with any information requested.

Contact us:

We are here to serve you and your kids.

Church @ Carbondale Staff:

Senior Pastor, Doug Self, 963.8773 ext. 101

Associate Pastor, Charley Hill, 963.8773 ext. 102

Children's Ministry Coordinator, Susanne Shimp, 963.8773 ext. 105

Nursery Coordinator, Marian Conkey, 963.8773 ext. 205