Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Where do the children go?

Children meet for the following at:
9:00 am Nursery through 6th Grade. Please bring your children downstairs to the Children's programs between 8:50 and 9 am and pick them up 10:10.

10:30 am Nursery through 4th Grade.

For Nursery or Traditional Children’s Sunday School (Grades 1-4) please bring your children down by 10:30 am.

For Children’s worship,(ages 3-Kindergarten and Grades 1-4)..children begin in the service and then will be dismissed after the Children’s Sermon to go down stairs for Children’s Worship. Please pick your children up after the service ends.

10:30 Traditional Sunday School

At 10:30,
We offer Contemporary Children's Church for ages 3-5, Grades 1 & 2 and Grades 3 & 4,

We also offer two classes of Traditional Sunday School...Grades 1 & 2 or Grades 3 & 4.

The Traditional Sunday School classes are led by a consistent teacher and include Bible study, Bible verse memorization, Missionary time, and snacks/crafts/activities that reinforce the lesson. Our goal is for children to learn how to apply these Bible lessons in their life and to take steps closer to Christ.


The following is a schedule of lessons for the Fall and Spring.

Jan 9th The Boyhood of Jesus Luke 2:39-52
Jan 16th John Baptizes Jesus Mat 3; Mar 1:1-11; Luke 3:1-22
Jan 23rd Jesus Says NO to Satan Mat 4:1-11; Mar 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-13
Jan 30th Jesus Begins his Work at Cana John 1:35-2:11
Feb 6th Jesus and the Lost Coin & Lost Sheep Luke 15:1-10
Feb 13th Valentine’s Day Party

Feb 20th Nicodemus Talks to Jesus John 3:1-20
Feb 27th A Story of Seeds Matthew 13:1-30, 36-43
Mar 6th Jesus Raises Jairus’s Daughter Mark 5:21-43
Mar 13th How a Little Boy Helped Jesus - Mat 14:13-21; Mar 6:30-44; John 6:1-14
Mar 20th Peter Finds Money in a Fish Matthew 17:24-27
Mar 27th Forgiving One Another Matthew 18:21-35
Apr 3rd James and John Ask for the Best Place Matthew 20:20-28; Mark 10:35-45
Apr 10th A Richman Invites Jesus to Dinner Luke 14:1-24
Apr 17th Palm Sunday – Roman Road
Arp 24th Easter
May 1st Jesus Returns to Heaven Matthew 28:16-20, Acts 1
May 8th Philip the Missionary Acts 8: 1-25
May 15th Philip Preaches to a Stranger Acts 8:26-40
May 22nd The New Jerusalem 1 Corinthians 2:9; Rev 21, 22:1-5
May 24th Memorial Day Weekend

Friday, October 8, 2010

9:00 Sunday School

Sunday School is offered for nursery, ages 3 and 4 , age 5 and Kindergarten,
Grades 1-4 and Grades 5 & 6.

Preschool Programs teach one Bible lesson a week using the alphabet as a guide.
A is for Abraham, C is for Caleb, etc.. They study lessons on a two year schedule using the Beginner's Bible.

Connect 1234 is our Workshop Rotation program for grades 1-4. Our teaching method uses multiple workshops for learning a bible story. The same bible story is learned over a three to four week period but each week it is presented in a different format; drama, cooking, art, Science, storytelling, puppetry, games and drama are all used.. The story and the accompanying bible memory verse are emphasized each week to maintain a connection through the rotation.

The strength of this program is the shepherd teams who commit to serving each week. They get to know the children, pray with them and help them apply the Bible to their lives.

Our 2010-2011 rotations include 8 weeks on the Prophets of the Old Testament using "elevate" material by Creative Pastors. We will also study Abraham and Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Miracles, Parables, The 12 disciples, The Resurrection, and the Christmas story using this method. Each week the students go to a different room depending on the rotation. Drop off and pick up are always in Fellowship Hall.

Club 56 is our Sunday Morning program for 5th and 6th graders.we study the Old Testament and put it in chronological order this Fall and study scripture with a plan to "Take it Home" and learn Bible study and life discipleship skills.

This class is taught by a team of 4 families who have committed to teaching this entire year.

What we are learning in Children's Church at 10:30

Our Children will study one Bible lesson a week, and learn a scripture that helps them develop a Biblical Worldview. Our desire is that they would look to see how scripture helps them make choices that help them take steps closer to Christ.

Children's Church lessons are taught in a contemporary way with an understanding that all children learn differently. We apply scripture using games, crafts and snacks in our Preschool and elementary age programs. This Winter and Spring, Children in grades 1-4 will study the following Parables.


9 Choose to learn about Jesus
16 What is a parable
23 Lost Coin
30 Salt & Light
Feb 6 Wise & foolish builders

13 Sower
20 Lost sheep
27 Unforgiving servant
March 6 Good Samaritan
13 Persistent friend
20 Rich Fool
27 Great banquet
April 3 Prodigal Son
10 Pharisee & Tax Collector
17 Palm Sunday
24 Easter
May 1 Parable of the Talents
8 Mother’s Day
15 Confirmation Sunday
22 Children’s Sunday
29 Memorial Day

Friday, September 17, 2010

10:30 Nursery Volunteers

10:30 starting

1/9 Meconi family
1/16 Stacie Elliott
1/23 Isabella Bennett
1/30 Lisa Anderson

Thank you nursery volunteers!

we appreciate all of the people who care for our babies and toddlers!
9 am
Jan 8- Lindsey Laliberte
Jan 15 Karen Hagstrom
Jan 22 Diane bell
Jan 29 Gretchen Whiting

10:30

Jan 8 Mary Shupe
Jan 15 Isabella Bennett
Jan 22 Help Needed
Jan 29 Rebecca Nee

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

10:30 Children's Ministry

Welcome to the Children’s Ministry Programs at 10:30am!

Babies through age 3 may go to the nursery when you arrive at church. All other children will attend worship in the Sanctuary until they are dismissed after the Children’s Sermon.

Nursery is designed around a dynamic and interactive video series called Boz. This series highlights different Bible stories. For the older babies & toddlers, a simple 5 minute lesson is led by the teacher and repeated for an entire month. Our goal is to teach each child through natural processes some foundational lessons about God. After the lesson, a snack is offered. Children are welcome to bring their own cups from home for each class.

Preschool Programs are called “Praise and Play”. These programs are geared toward children whose ages range from 2 years 9 months through 5 years, or Kindergarten. Children typically move up from the nursery when the parents and staff sense that the child is able to participate in more directed activities. A child will move on from Praise and Play when he/she enters First Grade.

Our Preschool program is broken into two classrooms: ages 3 & 4, and age 5 & Kindergarten. Both classes offer structured Bible lessons, a craft, games or playtime and a snack. Playtime is set-up to encourage creativity, sharing, taking turns and having fun. Children play with age-appropriate toys. Children are also are invited to participate in teacher-directed activities such as painting, playing with play dough, or they may listen to music.

Children in grades 1-4 are taught in our exciting Children's program that meets during our 10:300 AM service. Our 10:30 am program is called “Children’s worship”, and will feature13 week lesson series. These lessons will be taught using a variety of mediums. Classes teach Bible lessons using drama, games, music and art to connect your child to God’s Word.

Club 56 is a Sunday school program for 5th and 6th grade students. This program is only offered at 9 am. However, we do meet one Friday night a month for Fellowship, Fun and faith filled lessons.

Covenant Kids is a program where students in Grade 5 and older can be trained to help in our 10:30 programs. Speak to Mrs. Tibbitts to find our how your child can become part of this team.

For families who attend the 9:00 service together, or would prefer a Traditional Sunday school for their 1st-4th grade child, we offer classes during this hour in the green room off Fellowship Hall. Please arrive at 10:30.

Your child's safety is our first concern at Bethany Covenant Church. All parents will be asked to fill out a registration card upon their child's first visit. Parents should pick up their children promptly after the adult worship service has ended.