In 2007, The Village Church Children’s Ministries programs served our children and our community
by:
sharing the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ
introducing young people to a personal God who cares specifically about them
providing opportunities for fellowship and interaction with other Christians
building programs that emphasize integrating faith into everyday lives and
encouraging awareness of the needs of others along with the need for personal gratitude
All of the above is made possible by an active and vital team of parent and congregation volunteers, Sunday school teachers and assistants, VBS adult and teen leaders as well as the capable leadership of the Children’s Ministries Commission. The 2007 Children’s Commission included Kathy Barton, Stephanie Bowman, Lauren Buonocore, Jan Goodin, Ron Hogan, Megan Kelly, church elder representatives: Nina Lovejoy and Ken Ravazollo along with staff representative Kathy Hogan.
This year Children’s Ministries strived to reach it’s goals and fulfill the mission of Following Jesus for Life through involvement and leadership in the following activities:
Acolytes; lighting our worship candles each week
Activity Clipboards for children during holiday worship services at Christmas and Easter
Advent Candle Lighting Families during the Christmas season
Advent Craft Party for all Sunday School Classes
Baptismal spoons (provision of) for families of infants when they are baptized
Birthday Cards, Sympathy Cards; Outstanding Achievement Cards
Communion Classes for families of third through sixth graders
Coordinating Childcare & Nursery needs for choirs, special events, worship services,
New Member and Developing Capable People classes.
Easter “Eggs”travaganza on Palm Sunday
GOBS – Girls Only Bible Study for fifth and sixth graders
Mission Support through our weekly offering to Natchez Children’s Home in Mississippi,
Kemmerman Village and Presbyterian Children’s Missions
Mother’s Day Celebration: Cinco de Madre
Palm Procession on Palm Sunday; One Great Hour of Sharing “Fish Bank” Offering
Parenting Seminar Children’s Program
Prayer Ministry for all children, birth through grade 6
Promotion Sunday; recitation of church creeds and Bible verses/passages, prayers
Summer Camp at Forest Home; Grades 3 – 6
Sunday School: Come2LIFE for elementary kids & Younger Year Sunday school
The Hanging of the Greens Christmas Service – 5th / 6th grade participants
Vacation Bible School – our yearly outreach; an interactive adventure in faith.
Winter Festival; all church Christmas/Advent Event with Chili Cook-off
It has been a great year! I am very thankful for all God allowed and provided to enable this ministry to participate in His plan during 2007 and to The Village Church congregation for its support.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Jensen, Director