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Children’s Ministry

Our Vision – Discipling Children; Encouraging Families

We believe that Children...

• are capable of knowing Jesus Christ personally
• will grow spiritually when discipled by family and church
• are important members of the church community
• have gifts to offer the church
• blossom spiritually when home and church work together

Kids' Summer Program

Summer kid's event called SonRise National Park runs from 9 a.m. to noon on July 30 to August 3 for ages JK to Grade 5. Click here to get to the application.

Click here to read the latest Children’s Ministry Newsletter

Learn more about our Spring 2012 Mission Project - “High Five!”

This week in Children’s Ministries

On May 13th our children learned about...

First Look
The monthly theme for May is: God Loves Me.

The memory verse is: Learn to do what is right.  Isaiah 1:17 NIrV

This week the scripture is from Genesis 42:1-6; 45:1-46:7; Joseph forgives his brothers. 

The bottom line that we want to impress on our preschoolers is:
God wants me to do the right thing.

Link to this month's Parent Cue for First Look.

252 Basics
The monthly theme is:
Responsibility, showing you can be trusted with what's expected of you.

The memory verse is:
Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.  Luke16:10 NIV

This week‘s scripture lesson is taken from Ephesians 4:29 and the emphasis is that our words matter.  We can become trusted people in the way we talk to people.          

The basic truth is 'I should treat others the way I want to be treated'.

This week the bottom line we want to impress on our Grades 1 to 5 kids is:
I can be trusted when I choose the right words.

Link to the monthly Parent Cue for 252 Basics.

Nursery

We are happy to provide warm, loving care each Sunday morning for children newborn to 30 months while parents attend church. The Nursery, a large cheerful room, is located on the lower level, and is equipped with everything we need to care for your child. We provide careful attention to each child to ensure their safety and comfort. We introduce toys and puzzles and books for the children to enjoy and gradually prepare them for promotion to the Preschool class.

What if a child needs their parent? Parents are asked to pick up a numbered pager from the Centre Hall so they can be called if their child needs them.

Where does my child go on Sunday Morning?

Each Sunday there are opportunities for children to sing, worship and learn in a loving environment. Through the use of First Look curriculum for Preschool children and 252Basics for Grades 1 to 5, we teach the stories of the Bible, and encourage children to apply what they learn in their daily lives.

Children who are in Grades 1 to 5 are invited to CHORISTERS, our children’s choir at 10 a.m.  At 10:15 a.m., younger children may do activities in the Friendship Room supervised by their parents. Weekly, all the children join the congregation for opening worship at 11:00 a.m. This gives the children an opportunity to experience and be a part of the corporate worship of the church. After the children’s prayer in the sanctuary, children from Preschool to Grade 5 go to age-appropriate large group worship followed by small groups which are divided as follows:

Small groups are divided into

a. Preschool,
b. Junior and Senior Kindergarten,
c. Grade 1 and 2,
d. Grades 3,
e. Grades 4 and 5.

To Encourage Parents

We believe parents are the spiritual leaders of their families and the church is here to partner with, resource and encourage parents. 'Parent Cue', a resource to help families follow up with the lessons, is distributed each week or emailed monthly.  In addition, a monthly parent newsletter which gives creative suggestions and resources is provided either on paper or by email. Family events are planned to help families meet others in the church community and provide a venue for inviting others to enjoy the fellowship in the church.

Yorkminster Park Baptist Church has a thorough safety policy which helps ensure the protection of our children and youth. The full version is available on request.

For the protection of our children and youth, all new volunteers are required to participate in a screening process. This includes an interview, a police check, as well as completing a ministry application form and providing references. Training in safety is also provided. If you would like to volunteer, please contact the Director of Children’s Ministries to begin the process.

Mission projects

Each year Children's Ministries leads the congregation in two mission projects. The first, 'In Our Own Backyard' is a Christmas outreach to local ministries in our city. The second, launched in April, is for a Canadian Baptist Ministries project overseas. Through these initiatives, children and their families develop increased compassion for a hurting world.

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