Life Adventure Program

At 9:30am on Sunday mornings our kindergarten - 3rd grade children learn about God's love throughout history, using the Live B.I.G. curriculum and a rotational model of ministry.

Curriculum = Live B.I.G. (Belief In God)

Rotational Model = Children rotate to classroom experiences that use a hands on, multi-modal approach to learning. Each month our learning centers around a central biblical theme.

One week the children may learn in the Creation Station room, where the biblical story is enhanced with creative art experiences. Another week they may learn in Cyber Place where the biblical story is enhanced and experienced using computers and other technology. Other weeks the children may learn in the Sunday Morning Live room (biblical story enhanced with drama and puppets, or the Holy Word Theatre (biblical story enhanced with movies and popcorn), or Biblequest (biblical story enhanced with creative games and movement activities).

11:00am
'Celebrate' Worship / Life Adventure Program

At 11am on Sunday mornings our 4th-5th grade children participate in worship in the GAP wing. We use the same Live B.I.G. theme used during the 9:30am Sunday School time, however, the children participate in different activities and experiences.

Sunday Evening Intergenerational Opportunity

On Sunday evenings, school age children are welcomed in our Faith Family Adventure Program. This opportunity is designed to be a Christian experience for children and families. Our families are all different. Some children participate with parents, while others may participate with grandparents, foster parents, or family friends (Christian family).

5:00pm       Pizza Snack Supper ($2.00 per person)
5:30-6:30pm Faith Family Adventure
     1st Sunday of the Month    =    Worship Experience
     2nd Sunday of the Month   =    Prayer Experience
     3rd Sunday of the Month   =    Service Experience
     4th Sunday of the Month    =    Fun Family Event

Wednesday Evenings
5:30pm    Chapel Choir meets in the adult choir room with director Marla Sowers. (This musical opportunity is for 1st - 5th grade children)

6:00pm     Children participate in a fellowship meal with their families in Herren Hall.

6:30pm-7:15pm C.A.M.P. /Creative Arts Ministry Program. Kindergarten - 5th grade children participate in a variety of experiences that teach them skills in the creative arts. The children are encouraged to share their spiritual gifts and talents with others. Some of our C.A.M.P. experiences include children's handbells, singing, creative movement, drawing, painting, faux stained glass, banners, multi-media, etc...

Special Activities & Events

Our 4th & 5th graders have the opportunity to participate in special activities designed to meet the needs of this in-between age, at different times throughout the year. These older children often serve as helpers and leaders in activities with younger children.

* Watch the web site and children's ministry calendar of events for special opportunities designed for this age group!

Summer Camp Opportunity:

Aldersgate Camp & Retreat Center is one of our United Methodist Church Camps. They offer a wide variety of camping experiences for children, youth and adults. Aldersgate is located in Ravenna, KY.

Children entering the 3rd and/or 4th grade in the fall of 2008 are eligible for 'Mini' Camp. This is a three day/ two night mini-camp experience. Rev. Nancy A. Newby (Director of Children's Ministries) will be at Aldersgate Camp & Retreat Center, serving as a volunteer Dean, for Mini-Camp 5. This camp is scheduled for July 14th-16th.

Children entering the 5th and/or 6th grade in the fall of 2008 are eligible for 'Elementary' Camp. This is a five night camp experience.

For additional information on Aldersgate Camps and dates check out their website at www.aldersgatecamp.org

Other United Methodist Camps in Kentucky include: Loucon, Kavanaugh and Ruggles.