EMMANUEL CHURCH
WHERE WE ENCOUNTER CHRIST
EMMANUEL CHURCH
KIDS MINISTRY
MINISITRY MISSION
Emmanuel Church Kid’s Ministry seeks to create a safe, loving environment, in partnership with parents and caring volunteers that nurtures and grows a tender relationship between the children of Emmanuel and our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ.
Scripture Basis for the Ministry
“Let the little children come to me and don’t hinder them for the kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these.”
(Luke 18:16, Matthew 19:14, Mark 10:14)
“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” (Proverbs 22:6)
Inspiration for the Ministry
“When you take a child by the hand, you take a parent by the heart.” (EpicMinistries.com)
“Children are not the church of tomorrow… they are the church of today.” (EpicMinistries.com)
Goals of Ministry:
1.Create a loving environment that honors diversity (physical, spiritual & gifting)
and a sense of belonging.
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2.Teach children about Jesus as their Savior encouraging them to give their life to Him and to know Him as their Lord, Priest, Friend and King.
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3.Emphasize prayer, praise, worship and learning.
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4.Create a safe environment (physically, spiritually & emotionally) through appropriate boundaries and respect for each other & leadership.
Volunteers:
We are thankful for how God is continuing to bless our Children’s Ministry and would love to have YOU a part of it. CLICK HERE to reach out to Maria Greene if you would like to get involved in the children's ministry!
Structure of Kid’s Ministry
Little Kids/Nursery (Infant – 3/4 years old) – Safe play & snack (as appropriate).
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Big Kid’s Church
·Warm-up Activities; Arts & Crafts
·Worship & Praise
·Bible Story Time/Teaching & Prayer
·Real-Life Application
·Snack & Water
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Big Kid’s Sample Schedule:
9:45am–10:00am | Registration & Warm-up Activities
10:00am–10:45am | Kid’s Church
10:45am–11:00am | Snack
11:00am | Both Big and Little Kid’s taken into church to be with parent for closing of service