Children's Ministry

 

 

 

 JOURNEY EXPLORERS (Ages 3-K)

Explorers watch God’s Word come alive as the teachers choose from the 24 available stories created on colorful standing wooden figures.  Each story is individually packaged with the figures, a CD that has the story recorded for teacher study, theme song music and a praise & action song created just for that story.  During this time the children will receive a Bible verse to memorize, learn to pray, and create a easy craft to help remember the story.
 

The teacher’s guide includes several games to choose from that were written for each story.  The children enjoy this time  together in a non-competitive atmosphere of fellowship.

 

Explorers come together in a large group setting with our special puppet friend, “Journey Bird“never too little” to make a difference in the world  today..”  Our puppet friend helps the children, on their level, learn how to care for others in need.  The children will see that they are able to be missionaries as well. 

 

 

Students are involved in topical Bible studies that bring the challenge of “practical application” into key areas of day to day life including home, school, friendships, relationships, and activities. It also teaches how they can be an  active part of the church. Scripture memory and life application challenges are tied  directly to each lesson. Every lesson stands alone so no one gets left behind during the course of the year.
 

This method of teaching missions was developed to bring mission work alive and into the hearts of the children.  They get to experience life-changing acts of kindness and allows them to see how they can personally impact this world with God’s love both locally and abroad. 
 

Students learn to play and fellowship together on color groups without the fear of competition or peer pressure. Focus is on team work, encouragement and unity as the groups accomplish goals set by the Run Director each week.