ELEMENTARY CHILDREN

The wise man built his house upon the rock,
The wise man built his house upon the rock,
The wise man built his house upon the rock,
And the house on the rock stood firm.

This old children’s classic song was inspired by Jesus’ parable about the men who built their homes on two different foundations. However, do you remember the fate of the foolish man’s house later in the song? The point is that if your life is going to stand, then you need to build it on the right foundation—and that’s the Word of God! Jesus is the rock in other passages, but in this parable, the rock is the Word of God. Children’s Ministry recognizes the importance of a firm foundation of biblical content in its programming and study.
 
God’s word has much to say about kids. Many passages refer to children, speak of ministering to children and give directions or promises to children. Therefore, it is very important that we mold our ministry to them.
 
Do you immediately picture church when you hear Children’s Ministry? Many of us, too often do. But Children’s Ministry takes place in the home as well as in the church. In fact, the home is the primary place that ministry to children must occur. That is why the family is a huge focus in Children’s Ministry as we emphasize that home is the place to start.

ELEMENTARY CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES

Mission Possible Kids
If you are in Grades K - 2, if you want to make a difference in the world, if you want to show grown-ups how it’s done, YOU can become a Special Agent with MISSION POSSIBLE KIDS.
 
IMPACT: In the last few years, MPKids “agents” have helped over 450,000 People worldwide - WOW!!     
TIMING: Mission Possible will be on the same Saturday as the church-wide City Saturdays which is normally on the third Saturday of each month.  Please watch the church calendar.
 
Should you accept this challenge, you’ll
Learn how you can change the world
Complete one mission project at every meeting
The group will prepare and serve a meal to the City Saturday volunteers on some occasions.
 
JOIN MISSION POSSIBLE KIDS TODAY!  
 
For more info, contact: Billie Tate, 424-7771 or 426-1363 and btate@fumcshreveport.org
 
MISSION POSSIBLE KIDS is our new mission program and it takes the place of Kids with Purpose. You will be asked to bring money to the meetings for our fun activity that we usually do following the mission project. Sack lunches are needed for the meetings also.
 
Parent’s Night Out
Quarterly (watch the calendar for dates)
Grades K-4th: An exciting event will take place with a Bible lesson, games, crafts, and meal. Some events will include a fieldtrip to a theater, a farm, or another fun destination. Parent’s Night Out usually has a theme which makes it feel like “one big party!” A nursery is available for children infant-age 4 in the Children’s Ministry building.
 
Summer Camps
Camps are available during the summer months for children ages 3-grade 4. Children are engaged in sports, crafts, recycling, and much more! For a listing of our scheduled summer camps, click here.