Welcome to our world of ministry for/with/by children.

The smiles of children making new discoveries...

The energy of children in a group setting...

The sounds of children in song and in learning...

And the insights of children as God is present in their lives.

Preschool Program M-F 8:05-1pm; Extended Care M-F 1:00- 3:oop.m.

An outline of the various programs we have for your children:

Sunday School
Sunday school is a fun and exciting way to show Christ’s Love to our children.  Teachers, helpers and substitutes are needed for children’s classes.  Please call Iris Saenz if you can help in anyway. Sunday school meets on Sunday mornings from 9:35 – 10:30 a.m.  Classes are available for the following: 3 and 4 Year Olds, Kindergarten,      Grades 1 and 2, Grades 3 and 4, Grade 5.

Acolytes
HELP NEEDED - Acolytes help out during the 10:40 Sunday Church service. We do not have many this year.  If you are in the 4th – 8th grade and would like to participate or just want more information please contact Emma Forrest.

Children's Choir Opportunity
Children’s Choir provides an opportunity for children in grades K through 5 to learn music and drama and to lead in Sunday worship once a month just like the “big people” do!  Rehearsals are Sundays at 3:30 p.m.  The combined children from these two groups also form the chorus for the Children’s Christmas Musical.  Music Camp held July 14-18 with performance on July 20th at 10:45 am.

Nursery Care
For children ages newborn thru 3 years during Sunday morning services and newborn thru 5 years for meeting and other church events.  If you need childcare you must call the church nursery or Iris Saenz at least 24 hours in advance so she has time to make the appropriate arrangements

Elementary Camps
 These are usually held at Camp Thicket throughout the year for both girls and boys. Helpers are needed for Elementary camps  for discussion leaders, cooks, etc. during the day, and overnight helpers are especially important.  Scholarships are available.

Vacation Bible School
 June 23-27 from 1:30-5:30 pm with performance on Friday evening June 27th.

Summer Activities
 Activities are planned for the summer.  These consist of six days (two each month during the summer months)
for fun, crafts, field trips, etc.  Helpers and leaders are needed to co-ordinate one or more of these fun days.

Summer Music Camp
 

Held July 14-18 with performance on July 20th at 10:45 am.  Music Camp meets for one week in the summer with children entering grades k-6.  Activities center around preparation for a musical which is performed the following Sunday, but include daily recreation as well.  Helpers are needed.  We also rely on our youth entering grades 7-12 and many generous adults to make this week a success.

Fall Festival
 Each year a fall festival is held during October.  This is usually a substitute for Halloween trick or treating.  The festival is held in the R.C.C. gym.  It is usually held on a Saturday or Sunday evening.  Many volunteers are needed to supervise games, serve refreshments, give prizes, and see that the children have fun.

Journey Preschool
is an outreach children’s ministry. The purpose of Journey Preschool is to maintain a child-centered program in which children of all background, races, and abilities may develop physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually, in a loving Christian atmosphere where children’s feelings of self-worth and regard for others are placed above achievement. Classes are available Monday through Friday, 8:30-1:00.  Children are placed in the following classes according to age, but variations may occur due to the child’s own development. 18 months to 2 years old, 2 years old, 3 years old, 4 & 5 years old. 

 

REMEMBER ALWAYS, CHILDHOOD SHOULD BE A JOURNEY AND NOT A RACE!