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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.
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.
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. This happens by Biblical truths having a chance to sink in via Bible use, games, activities and crafts, so 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'.
Curriculums we have used are: 'Dig-In' and 'Faith-Case'.
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, Calvary Kids leader Brandi Brawley, Deacon Tearza or church admin Brook Settle.
Help us out! Bass cash shopping... donate? thanks!
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Brandi here. Listen. 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.
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CALVARY KIDS ON SUNDAYS
>> 'Critters'- (nursery birth-2yrs) is a class combined with 'Squirrels'- (preschool 3-5 yrs)
'Sparrows'- (K-2nd grade) is a class combined with 'Fish'- (3rd-5th grade)
>> worship-this component will occur when parents work with their children during worship in main sanctuary prior to them being dismissed for Calvary Kids
>> prayer
>> snacks
>> learning 'Raise, Respect, Reverse' rules:
- raise your hands, don't just shout out
- respect everyone in actions
- reverse: before doing or saying, back up and think a moment.
>> 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!
Wednesday Nights 6PM-7:30PM,
Sept-April; K -6th Junior Bible Quiz, 'J.B.Q.': Registration is from August until Sept. 4th for children 1st-5th grade. The registration fee is $30. This covers price of food and supplies. Registration packets are essential to participate and can be obtained by an appointment to review the materials with Jennifer Howard. For most question, contact Jennifer Howard. JBQ evenings include dinner, devotions, 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 This year, with Covid restrictions varying greatly by location, we haven't travelled, but our competitions are online competitions. 
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