Children's Ministries
Easter Celebration
Saturday, March 31, 2-4 p.m.
C.C.Skwiglz (a clown) will tell a Bible Story…using BALLOON CREATIONS!!!
(So fun!) We will have an egg hunt (Yes!) and then some snacks (Yahoo!).
You can visit with C.C. while she “clowns” around during the snack time.
Contact Andy or Tawnya Werner for more information on attending or volunteering. atwerner@frontiernet.net or 309-593-4453
Sports Camp
Whoohoo! We will be having a Sports Camp again this summer!!!
It will be June 25-28. If you would like to volunteer to help with this event, please see LaNese Duncan or Heather Kisner.
Welcome to Worship KidStyle!
We are so excited that you are interested in what happens with kids at Milan Christian Church. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We hope to see you Sunday!
Why we do what we do in Worship KidStyle!
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. And love your neighbor as yourself.” Mark 12:37-38
We are all about encouraging kids and families to place God first and to consider others before themselves. It’s our goal to help each child apply the Bible to their everyday lives, on a level that’s appropriate for them, so that they may have an authentic relationship with Jesus.
How we do what we do in Worship KidStyle!
Kid-focused!
We have kids in mind. You may not “get it.” But that’s okay. Our kid’s ministry is not geared towards adults. Each event and Bible lesson is carefully planned just for Kids!
Safe!
• Adults can rest assured, knowing that their child is safe.
• All of our staff and volunteers have been thoroughly screened; they have submitted to criminal history & reference checks.
• We provide secure Check-in & Check-out processes to assure that children are only released to the appropriate people.
• We follow several guidelines to keep your kids safe.
• Children learn by example. You can feel safe knowing that our staff works hard to set a good example, so that children may see Christ’s love in their lives.
• We are sensitive to children with special needs, health issues, allergies, special custody situations, and learning challenges. Please inform us if your child has a special need.
Fun!
If a child is bored...they will have a difficult time learning about Jesus and wanting to come to church. It’s our goal to create an atmosphere that’s anything but boring. But too much fun, and not enough learning about the Bible isn’t healthy either. It’s important that we mesh the two. You may have to drag your kids to church, but they will beg you to bring them back.
We love Parents!
We are the parents’ biggest fans! God gave you the role of raising your child to love and follow Him. It’s our job to come along-side you and help reinforce what you are already teaching at home. We want to encourage you and equip you for one of your most important jobs.
We love Kids!
Every child is important and matters to God. We have some amazing volunteers who realize this and can’t wait to help you and your child have the very best experience. Please let us know how we can help.
Pray! Read! Listen!
Psalm 127:1 “… Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor is vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.”
We know that if we try to build this ministry on our own, it will be nothing. We could have the biggest attendance, the best lessons, the best games, the best of everything, yet unless God build’s this ministry, and that God is the one that is being glorified, it won’t be worth anything. Our leaders strive to follow God’s lead by Praying, Reading our Bibles and Letting God Lead.
What we look like in Worship KidStyle!
Nursery
Newborns – Twos (Sunday mornings at 9a.m. and 10:15 a.m.)
Our goal with your little ones is pretty simple - we want your child to begin to learn and understand that God loves them. Our committed volunteers take such wonderful care of these precious little ones by providing fun activity, story times, music, and lots of love and attention. These early encounters help build a foundation for a relationship with Jesus and help your child to know that they are valued by God. We keep appropriate ratios of children to adults in order to provide the very best care for your child.
Sunday Morning Bible Classes at 9 a.m.
Threes – 5th Grades
Each Sunday our kids connect with other kids their age to hear a Bible story and discuss that story in a small group settings. Kids have great questions...and the Bible has the best answers. Our experienced volunteers lead children in learning and understanding God’s Word. In this environment, kids are challenged to learn the Bible a little deeper and apply it to their everyday lives.
Kids Church Sunday Mornings at 10:15 a.m.
Children 3 yrs.-5th Grade meet downstairs.
Your child can expect exciting worship for their young attention span. Kid music, kid drama, puppets, games and activities are tailor made to make God’s word come alive for your child. Our Worship is KidStyle!
Alive!
Sunday Nights (Throughout the School Year) at 6:00 p.m.
Alive is a wonderful program!
Alive is an exciting and active environment filled with songs, games, relevant teaching, and lots of hands on service projects. Kids participate in his/her small group as well as large group time. In small groups, kids connect with others and grow in their relationship with Christ. During large group, kid’s hearts are engaged with music and the creative teaching of God’s Word through drama, video, stories! At Alive, we often become the hands and feet of Jesus by reaching out to our neighbors, community, church family and world by doing service projects. Kids learn how to give their time, talents and treasures…and then do it!
Other Children’s Ministry Opportunities
Baby/Child Dedication
Becoming Apart of God’s Family (Baptism)
Musicals (Christmas and Easter)
Vacation Bible School
Church Camp
And More!
For More Info about our exciting Kids Ministry, please see Andy and Tawnya Werner. We would love to meet you!