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Our Calvary Kids start church with their parents in the sanctuary, to be guided by parents into learning worship,
​ then are dismissed for Calvary Kids. 

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what to expect in calvary kids

 We want our kids to not only casually listen to a Bible story, we want them to participate in it & to bring it home & into their lives to ponder & utilize. This happens by Biblical truths having a chance to sink in via Bible use, games, parental home interactions, & activities and crafts. Please have your child bring a Bible or ask us to supply one, even your pre-reading kids can use a picture/story Bible and feel much more involved. Each teacher chooses from a wide range of teaching options, according to their particular 'style and preferences' so that teachers and kids have a rich experience. Because safety is a priority in our children's programs, we have two adults per classroom, fully background checked, as well as cameras. We want our parents to know how much we care about their priorities. During the lesson time, one point will be re-enforced throughout the lesson. Additionally, there are character traits these lessons enhance. We have many goals... training disciples, fun, parents knowing each other, and also... not wanting a teacher to ever get burn-out. We love to get volunteers who want to be part of the monthly rotation of teachers not just because 'we want teachers'. Nope. We want volunteers because the variety provides involvement, passion, discipleship for both kids and adults, safety, and because volunteers get a lot more opportunity to build relationship with other parents and adults, which is both fun and supportive for them. Volunteers typically have a blast and we have an extremely low rate of turnover because parents like being with us all. 

Curriculums we have used are: 'Dig-In' and 'Faith-Case'. We launch into 'Life of Jesus' from the Dig-In curriculum through December of 2022. Curriculums under consideration include Bible Engagement Project because it allows a united movement of all ages through the Bible, creating healthier discussions and discipleship in homes and in small groups. 

Our range of classes and range of ages in those classes depends upon 2 factors: 1. quantity of volunteers and 2. quantity of children. During the summer, (June in particular), our numbers drop quite a bit, so we typically have a 'one class for all ages' approach, but by September, have no less than two classes, and want to have up to four active classrooms. Due to our rotational style of parent-teachers and volunteers, to run each class takes 2 volunteers, so a month's class parent-teachers and volunteers requires no less than 8 screened background checked people per room ! If you'd like to be a volunteer or a parent-teacher, we have a variety of needs: some just observe, others choose to teach. We need both observers and teachers, so come talk to us! We also have a more 'Youth' aged program for youth 6th to 8th grade called 'Calvary Next', and this takes another set of volunteers. Interested? Talk to Pastor Jim..

Help us out! Bass cash shopping... donate? thanks!

Tearza is facilitating our Bass Cash booth on the first Sunday of each month, co-tangent with the lesson being taught. Our children earn bass cash through things like bringing their Bibles, paying attention, answering questions... even in bringing offerings. These are training for adulthood. We welcome your donations, now and all year. Here's a list of possibilities. Thanks so much for helping our kids by supplying our Bass Cash booth.

CALVARY KIDS ON SUNDAYS

>> 'Critters'- is a class for kids aged 0-4 that opens promptly at 10:30a.m. 
     'Fish'- is a class for kids age 5, & K-5th grade that starts when children are dismissed from sanctuary at 11:00a.m.
>> worship-this component occurs during worship in main sanctuary...parents work with their children to see their children engage in worship prior to them being dismissed for Calvary Kids at 11:00a.m.
>> prayer
>> learning 'Raise, Respect, Reverse' rules:

1. raise your hands, don't just shout out 
2. respect everyone in actions
3. reverse: before doing or saying, back up and think a moment.

>> Each week Biblical lessons are presented. Children are encouraged to bring/use their Bibles, and if they don't own a Bible we do provide them for those who need one/ask. The lessons come from scripture, the kids act them out, and discuss correlations between the lessons and their current lives.
>> We utilize two background-checked volunteers per room. We encourage both those with and without children to volunteer, not everyone has to do much in the class... but we NEED two sets of eyes in every room, for all of our safety. Consider approaching Brandi to volunteer! We LOVE our volunteers!

Tuesday Nights 3:45PM-5:00PM,
Sept-April; K -6th
Junior Bible Quiz, 'J.B.Q.':
Registration is from August until Sept. 4th for children 2nd-5th grade, with exceptions occasionally allowed for 1st or 6th graders. Registration packets are essential to participate and can be obtained by an appointment to review the materials with Stephanie Mahony, head coach. Jennifer Howard, assistant coach may be available to answer questions. 
JBQ evenings include Bible Quiz games and questions.
JBQ not only engrains Bible facts and truth, it also gives our children the opportunity to develop deep Christ centered friendships. JBQ is also a competitive travelling team, with participation in meets an expected facet of participation. Parents are expected to review with their children the materials for memory work & questions regularly & we'll support you in this. 15 minutes a night for kids to do reviewing would be a good normal standard. Participation by children implies a willingness of the family to travel to and participate in those meets  

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We can't do it without volunteers!
*There are requirements to be met
prior to being able to volunteer with our children. 
Once volunteers are screened,
they join a wonderful warm team
of volunteers who work together to see
​children become Jesus following disciples. . 

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