Our vision is to ensure that we provide a solid spiritual foundation for the children entrusted to us, that will enhance their development in becoming who God says they will be and will help them recognise the call of God on their lives.  We believe that as we train them in the way they should go, when they grow up they will not depart from what they have been taught.

Our scriptural premise for Children’s Ministry:

“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it”  
(Proverbs 22:6)

“Behold children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward”
(Psalm 127:3)

“But Jesus said let the little children come to me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven”
(Matthew 19:14)
Children’s Ministry Activities.

Sunday Service Times are:

• First Service                  9.00am - 10.45am


• Second Service             11.00am - 12.30pm


• Third Service                 1.00pm – 2.45pm

The Curriculum
Our main resource tool for running the curriculum is the “TnT” Children’s Ministry Lesson Pack.  It comprises of about 20 books that provide lessons for children aged 18 months to 14 years old.  The topics are clearly laid out to correspond with the Christian calendar so that events such as Easter and Christmas are addressed at the right time of the year.  The lessons are laid out to span over one year.  We also have other resources like the Children’s Ministry Teachers Bible that has extensive footnotes and commentaries on how to teach the different year groups effectively as well as CDs and Videos use during praise and worship and class time.

Training
Training is provided for Leaders, Teachers and Volunteers of Children’s Ministry. Away Days are provided where all teachers and volunteers go away for a refreshing spiritual up lifting time and learn new ways of teaching the children. Access is available for short courses for working with children and young people

Classes

• The Crèche (1 – 2 years)
• 2-3 year olds
• 4-5 year olds
• 6-7 year olds
• 8-10 year olds
• 11-14 year olds.

Yearly activities include:

• Mothers Day – A presentation by Children’s Ministry to the mothers
• Easter – A presentation by Children’s Ministry in the main service
• Fathers Day - A presentation by Children’s Ministry to the fathers
• Crossfire Trip – Ages 11+ (March)
• Summer camp – A trip to the Isle of Wight (1ST Friday in August-1Wk)
• Family Fun Day – A one day event at the end of summer. (Saturday of the  August Bank Holiday)
• The Children’s Christmas Party. (1st Sunday in Decenber)
• Summer Community event trips (ages 8-14yrs) between June – August Parents would be in formed
• Parents would be informed of any other events

Children’s Ministry Responsibilities

• To provide a warm caring stimulating environment that can enhance their physical, intellectual, educational and spiritual development.

• To take attendance every Sunday and find out which child is present or absent from church services and why.

• To follow up absent children by ringing them during the week and informing the unit head with the reasons for children’s absences.

• To add all new children that come to Children’s Ministry to our register.

• To help each child develop a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.

• To help the children grow in the wisdom, knowledge and understanding of our Lord Jesus Christ.

• To train and disciple them.