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Our
goal is to use a modern approach for teaching our children
the love of Jesus in a fun-filled environment, each class
will provide a firm foundation in a child’s life
that can lead to a genuine long-lasting relationship with
Jesus our savior. In a rotational setting, the same Bible
story is taught for several week, but the children will
rotate weekly to a different station. The story remains
the same, but the children will encounter it in different
ways in each station. The more different ways children
explore a story or concept, the more it is reinforced
in their memories. The children in our ministry are gaining
knowledge of the Bible and Christian faith and its application
to everyday life experience. Our Children’s Sunday
School ministry is designed to reach (1st – 5thgraders)
and they will meet every Sunday morning in the Old Sanctuary
and will follow the schedule below:
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Praise & Worship - 9:30 - 10:05 (3rd -5th Grade)
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Praise & Worship - 10:10 - 10:50 (1st & 2nd
Grade)
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Bible Lessons - 10:10 - 10:50 (3rd -5th Grade)
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Bible Lessons - 9:30 - 10:05 (1st & 2nd Grade)
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Rotational Sunday School - 10:50 - 12:15 (The children
will rotate classes weekly)
1. Shepherds
- The Shepherds will travel with the children station to
station providing continuity, building relationships with
the children and nurture them so they will experience the
love of Jesus through you. You may also need to assist teachers
in the classroom (Bible, Missions, Science, etc.). I would
also like for the shepherds to mail cards (Birthday, miss
you, etc.) throughout the year as needed. Responsibilities
Include - Focus on the children, get to know each and every
one of them and love them as Jesus would. Watch for visitors
and also for children who need assistance. Take attendance
and sign the children in and out (3rd, 4th & 5th grade
children may leave on their own after the service). Participation
in the quarterly Sunday school meetings. www.biblesearch.com
2. Bible Lessons (Planting the Seeds) -
Bible teaching should be relevant and application-oriented
so that we equip the children to apply scripture to their
lives. A lesson that uses arts/drama, media or visual aides
are more likely to be effective then one that uses the teacher
talk/kids listen approach, be open and ask the kids what
they think about how they can apply the lesson in their
lives. Responsibilities Include - Delivering the bible lesson
in a way that the children can understand and encourage
them to apply to scripture in their lives. The more that
the kids know about the bible the more they will understand
how to make wise decisions in their lives. Participation
in the quarterly Sunday school meetings. www.lifeway.com/curriculumguide/child_FBS_Children.asp
Rotational
Sunday School Stations (Rotate Weekly)
1.
Social Skills (Bible Games) - The children
will play a variety of learning games ranging from motor
skill games to quiet interactive games and may need room
to safely spread out (Weather permitting, some activities
may be played outside) www.christiancrafters.com/page10.html
2.
Personal Care/Cooking - This station
will encourage biblical living in a non-biblical world
and may also include some cooking.
3.
Science - Depending on the Bible theme,
the Science station may include research, experiments,
geography or physical sciences. Through exploration of
God’s world, the mystery and awesomeness of God
can be revealed. This station might simply have potted
plants in the room or could include microscopes, magnets
or even an aquarium.
4. Missions - This station will include
the concepts of caring and sharing are central themes
throughout scripture. The spirit of service in individuals
is born early on. As children grow, their spirit and service
will also grow as long as we nurture that spirit. Church
is the number one place where children can learn about
service and volunteer activities and opportunities. Each
unit contains suggestions for ways to actively involve
the children in a mission project related to the Bible
story. www.christiancrafters.com/missions_for_kids.html
or www.missionarlington.org
5.
Arts &Crafts - This station speaks
for itself, it can also move beyond crafts to art appreciation
and the use of art as a learning tool. www.christiancrafters.com/missions_for_kids.html
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