We at Philpott Church, believe in the value of children.  They are a blessing from God and in that knowledge we aim to love, honour, teach and minister to them.  Acknowledging that parents are the primary influencers of children, we commit to walking alongside parents in these formative years.

Children’s ministry at Philpott Church encompasses children from newborns up to Gr. 5.  

This year, we are using the curriculum  “Jesus, what a Saviour!” by Children Desiring God.  This curriculum is taught right from the nursery up through the Gr. 5 children.

Our children are precious to us and therefore we take every precaution to make the classrooms the safest they can be.  Last year we implemented the “Plan to Protect” policy. Each volunteer in Children’s Ministry undergoes a rigorous application process which includes police checks, training, references and interviews.  


Nursery – newborn to 2 years old – during both services -

• Children must be signed in and out by parents or caregivers
• There is a nursing room for moms who need it
• We maintain a ratio of 1 worker for 3 babies.  We have one paid staff who receives all the babies and returns them to their parents.  All other workers are screened, trained volunteers under the direction of the paid staff member
• The morning schedule includes gathering time, Bible story time, snack and music each week.  The  volunteers spread the “essence of Christ” while ministering even to our youngest children.
• The Bible lessons are repeated for 1 month at a time.  

Hive - the busy bees in the hive are 2 and 3 year olds - during both services

• Children are signed in and out by parents or caregivers
• We maintain a ratio of 1 worker for every 4-5 children.  We have one paid staff who receives all children and returns them to their parents.  All other workers are screened, trained volunteers.
• The morning schedule – gathering time, Bible story time, memory verse (yes even at 2 and 3), craft, snack time and singing time.
• The Bible lesson is repeated for 2 weeks at a time

Kidschurch - for JK up to Gr. 5 – during the 9:30 service

• Children up to age 6 must be  signed in and out by a parent or guardian
• Older children must be picked up by parents or guardians but do not need to be signed in and out.
• The curriculum is “Jesus, What a Savoir” by Children Desiring God
• The schedule – gathering time, music, game (which hints at story), Bible story, memory verse, craft

Graded Sunday School – For JK up to Gr. 5 – during the 11:15 service

• The children are divided into age groups
  • JK/SK
  • Gr. 1 and 2
  • Gr. 3,4 and 5
• The curriculum is “Jesus, What a Savoir” by Children Desiring God
• The concepts from Kidschurch are broadened and deepened in an age/stage appropriate manner.  This is a small group atmosphere with emphasis on relationships.

Parent Workshops

We offer parent workshops to equip parents to disciple their own children. This year we are presenting

          “Help!! I’m a parent: How to love your kids in their language”.

This is a class designed for parents who want help in learning how to love and discipline their kids effectively,  using a biblical model for developing healthy kids and living well with them.

Date: Sunday, Oct. 3 -“Help, I’m a parent” info meeting– in missionary hall – 9:30 to 11

Calendar

• Sunday Aug. 29th  - PD orientation day – for Sunday school  teachers and helpers  from JK to Gr. 5 from 9:30 to 12:15 – downstairs in the blue room
• Sunday Aug. 29 - kid’s sermon
• Wednesday Sept. 1st - Dessert night for nursery and hive teachers and helpers at the home of Lia Dean – 7 pm
• Sunday Sept. 5  - single service – 10:30 am
• Sunday Sept. 12 - Welcome back Sunday – after church join us for hotdogs, hamburgers, dessert, bouncy castle and face painting
• Sunday Sept. 19 - first day of regular Sunday school starts 9:30 and 11:15
• Saturday Sept. 25- Kindermusik at 3:15 to 4 pm – for children newborn to 5 yrs. Old along with their parents – free
• Sunday Sept. 26 - Kid’s Sermon
• Sunday Oct. 3 - “Help, I’m a parent” info meeting– in missionary hall – 9:30 to 11
• Sunday  Oct. 10 - single service – 10:30 am
• Sunday  Oct. 17 - “Help, I’m a parent” info meeting – in missionary hall – 9:30 to 11 am
• Sunday  Oct. 24 - “Help, I’m a parent” info meeting – in missionary hall – 9:30 to 11 am
• Friday Oct. 29 - Pumpkin Bowling
   

Contact Information:

liadean123@gmail.com