MINISTRY LEADER – SHAWNETTE GIBSON

To help children develop a growing relationship with Christ, encourage them to love and honor God’s word, and provide opportunities for them to share God’s love with others.

SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY CLASSES

Children ages 2 through the sixth grade participate weekly in Bible study classes appropriately designed for each age level. Our Gospel Light curriculum focuses on involving the learner with God’s word. Children enjoy hearing God’s Word, singing songs, memorizing scripture, praying for needs, playing games, and applying what they have learned to their own lives.

INFANT AND TODDLER CARE

Children from birth to 2 years old are lovingly cared for by members of our own congregation during the Sunday morning and Wednesday evening services.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES

Boys, age’s pre-k through grade five are invited to participate in our Royal Rangers program. Royal Rangers represents a new approach to Christian training for boys. It is a doorway to action and adventure for boys to develop them spiritually, physically, mentally, and socially. Weekly activities include: Bible study, recreation, first aid, crafts, hobby skills, and nature study. Award pins and badges are earned for display on each boy’s Royal Rangers vest.

Girls, age’s pre-k through grade five are invited to participate in our Missionettes program. Missionettes is a Christ-centered, friendly curriculum program which teaches the Titus 2 principle of putting into action women training young girls. Missionettes is a way to change the world one girl at a time. Weekly activities include: Bible study, crafts, recreation, field trips, and working on badge requirements. Award pins and badges are earned for display on each girl’s Missionette sash.

FAMILY KITE DAY

Each March our entire church family is invited to participate in Family Kite Day. Families meet at Ford Park, in Allen, to enjoy a hotdog lunch and kite flying festivities. This event is designed to encourage families to get to know one another and to grow closer as a church body. Every child is given a free kite!

QUEST FOR ADVENTURE SUMMER FIELDTRIPS

Our "Quest for Adventure" will take your child to many fun places during the months of June and July. A complete calendar of events, cost, and what to bring will be available at the end of each school year. Parents are encouraged to join in on the fun.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Each July we host a week long Vacation Bible School program. Our VBS goal is to reach out to the community and minister to the children, ultimately ministering to the entire family. Many volunteers and months of planning, go into creating a fun atmosphere for sharing the Gospel and leading children to a personal relationship with Christ. This is serious fun!

FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL

We offer an exciting Halloween alternative for our families and guests each October 31^st. You will not find any ghosts or witches here! Instead, we offer a positive, family atmosphere of carnival games and delicious food. The Lord Himself created the harvest season and we celebrate His goodness as we dress in western attire and fellowship with one another. In the years to come, we also desire for this activity to be an outreach to the community.

CHILDREN’S FALL RETREAT TO PINE COVE

This event takes place over a weekend in October. Pine Cove is a large Christian retreat center specifically geared toward meeting the needs of children. Children ride horses, hear Bible stories, play fantastic games, take a hay ride, scale the rock climbing wall… just to mention a few of all the fun activities. The camp is open to first through fifth grade students. We will join the Metro Church of Garland Children’s Ministry for this event.

HOLIDAY GIFT WORKSHOP

Each December our children are invited to come and participate in a free craft workshop. Kids are given the materials they need to create Christmas gifts for their family. It is our goal to teach children the importance of giving to others and to make Jesus the focus of the Christmas season.

If you are interested in joining the children’s ministry as a teacher, a volunteer in the nursery, or if you would like to assist with any of the children’s activities you may contact the ministry leader.