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Children's Ministries at Our Father
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SUNDAY SCHOOL
Children from age three through eighth grade are invited to attend Sunday School each week from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Dedicated members of the congregation serve as teachers and helpers in each grade level. The purpose is to help children in developing Christian attitudes and to assist in their growth in the knowledge of the Triune God.
“FAITH STATIONS”
This new Sunday School education program is for first through sixth graders. Children meet in the Great Room (the Launching Pad) for the opening and then go by groups to individual centers as assigned.
"The Launching Pad"
"CreationStation"
"InspirationStation"
"ExplorationStation"
DURING WORSHIPCHILDREN'S SERMONS
These are shared with the children during the Sunday morning worship service. We encourage all children to participate. Through these talks the children have an active part in the worship service.
NURSERY SERVICE
A supervised nursery is provided in the room directly south of the main doors during both Sunday morning worship services for children under five years old. There is also a speaker set up in the narthex so that you can still hear the service if you have to walk a child.
MORE CHILDREN'S MINISTRIESCRADLE ROLL
Baptized infant members of Our Father are enrolled in the Cradle Roll. Parents are then provided with Christian education materials in order to assist them with their child's spiritual growth and religious training from birth to the age of three.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
A Vacation Bible School (VBS) for children ages kindergarten through sixth grade is usually offered during the summer months for one week. This is a special and fun-filled way of ministering to the children of the church and the community. Bible stories are taught and the children learn more about God though hands-on activities and craft projects. Time is set aside for music and recreation each day.
CHILDREN'S CHOIRS
Children's choirs called "SonShine Singers" (Grades K-3) and “Our Father's Kids” (Grades 4-6) rehearse on Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. (Times vary slightly during Advent and Lent). These groups sing regularly for worship, alternating between the early and late services. Rehearsal time is held in conjunction with the children’s handbell ringers.
OUR FATHER CHILDREN’S LEARNING CENTER
Our Father Children’s Learning Center is an exciting ministry to pre-school children (ages 2 ˝-5 years) and their parents. Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. during the school year, the building bustles with Bible stories, songs, crafts, finger plays, prayers and kids in motion, all within a Christian context.
Our Father Children’s Learning Center is self-supporting and contributes to Our Father financially as well as physically, through the purchase of playground equipment and other needed items. Call (303) 779-4910 and talk to our preschool director if interested.
UPPER ELEMENTARY YOUTH (grades 4-6)Our philosophy includes ministering to children of all ages. Not only does Our Father provide Sunday school opportunities for children but we also provide opportunities to grow in fellowship as well.
Social activities are usually held on a monthly or bi-monthly basis and include a variety of opportunities such as seasonal parties, roller skating, trips to the zoo and other field trip opportunities.
S.H.O.U.T.
"Shout!" meets on Wed. nights, from 6:30 - 7:10 p.m., in Room 102. All 4th through 6th grade children are welcome to this fun club where they will learn about the Bible through fellowship, games, lessons, and crafts. This is a great chance to bring a friend, too! All parents are asked to take a turn helping Lori Black with this program supervising and bringing snacks.
5TH/6TH GRADE YOUTH GROUP
This group meets monthly and alternates between fellowship and service events. The parents coordinate the activities. Please refer to the newsletter to see what the group has scheduled for this month.
ACOLYTES
Acolytes are youth in grades five and above who have the opportunity to serve their Lord and the church by leading processions, lighting and extinguishing candles, assisting at communion, and by assisting the pastor as requested during the worship service.
The acolytes at present serve at approximately one worship service per month. There is a formal training for acolytes, and acolytes are expected to participate in yearly refresher classes. A schedule is sent to each volunteer.
