November 2008 Parent Newsletter
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MCM Summer Intern Ministry
MAYFAIR CHURCH OF CHRIST
Children’s Ministry Intern Program
The Mayfair Children’s Ministry is a valuable ministry within the Mayfair Church Family, ministering to over 300 children from preschool to 5th grade. We are able to impact the lives of young people at the most impressionable period of their life. Building blocks for faith development now and for the future are put in place. To supplement the work of our Children’s Ministry and to allow training for possible future Children’s Ministers and volunteer Children’s Ministry Workers we are offering a summer intern program.
Some of the specifics are:
Children’s Ministry Interns will work under the Mayfair Eldership, the Children’s Ministry Deacons and, specifically with Randy Fowler, Children’s Minister and Roni Armstrong, Children’s Ministry Administrative Assistant.
Children’s Ministry Interns will be responsible for planning and carrying out certain specific responsibilities. The positions are based on a 40 hour work week (schedule to be determined by the Children’s Ministry Leadership), and the interns will be expected to participate in Vacation Bible School, Bible Camp, Service Projects, Outreach Efforts, and other programs. Children’s Ministry Interns will be involved in the Children’s Sunday & Wednesday Bible School Programs. There is also the expectation that a portion of the intern’s weekly time will be spent with our children and their families in developing and strengthening relationships.
We are seeking to fill 3 - 4 Internships in Mayfair Children’s Ministry. Positions will be for approximately 8 - 10 weeks beginning mid May (will adapt to college student’s school schedule) and going through the end of July. All positions are based on a 40 hour work week. Responsibilities to include ministering to children age Toddler – 5th Grade and their families. Salary for the internship will be paid based on 40 hours per week beginning at minimum wage (salary will be adjusted based upon experience and other factors). Housing would be provided if needed in one of our Mayfair member’s homes.
For the Summer Of 2009, the initial deadline being set for submitting an application is January 15. Applications will be reviewed by our Children’s Ministry Staff, Deacons, and Elders before a final decision is made. College age is preferred but we will consider all applications. Those interested should complete the application on the reverse side and return to Randy Fowler in the Children’s Ministry Office (or e mail to ) before the January 15 deadline.
Download the 2009 Intern Summer Application
Mayfair Children’s Ministry Calendar
Children’s Ministry News
We Welcome Our Parents With Children -
COMING UP:
Wednesday, November 26 - No Children’s Bible Classes -
Special Family Praise & Prayer In Gym at 7:00 pm
Sunday, November 30 - No Celebration Station Sessions
December 3 - 4th/5th Grade Leadership Training Begins
December 6 - Santa’s Train Trip
December 7 - Preschool & Elementary Children’s Parties
December 12 - Parents’ Night Out
January 18, 2009 - 3rd - 5th Grade Mini Lock In
Children Helping Children -
Collection Drop Offs will be set up for our Preschool & Elementary children to bring items for Magi Boxes for Children of the Inner City Tuesday Night Bus Ministry. Information sheets will be available in their classrooms and at the information desks. About 90 children will be helped through this project ending December 6.
This Wednesday, November 26 - No Children’s Bible Classes - Special Family Praise & Prayer In Gym at 7:00 pm
Next Sunday, November 30 - No Celebration Station (Sunday AM Children’s Church) Sessions
NURSERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR 2009
Loving, caring adults of all ages are needed. You would be a part of a 10 team staff and work on a rotation basis. Interested adults need to sign up at the downstairs Children’s Information Desk, call Tina Crews at 881-4651 or by emailing . Just let her know what age group you would like (baby-12 months, 12-18 months, 19-24 months), whether you would like Sunday morning or Sunday evening, and if you have someone particular you would like to work with. If you have done this in the past and want to continue doing this, let Tina know. This is a wonderful opportunity to serve young families and work with precious little ones.
OUR PRECIOUS LITTLE ONES NEED TEACHERS!
Immediate opportunities exist in our baby/toddler (6 months - 2 years) ministry for adult teachers/helpers on Sunday AM or Wednesday PM. For additional information contact the Children’s Ministry Offices at 881-4651.
CHILDREN’S INFORMATION DESK OPPORTUNITIES
We are currently working on the 2009 Children’s Information Desk workers rotation for 2009. It is a wonderful opportunity to meet guest families as they arrive on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights. If you would like to serve in this area a sign up sheet is posted at the downstairs Children’s Information Desk or contact the Children’s Ministry Offices at 881-4651.
TODAY...MISSION THANKSGIVING
Mission Thanksgiving, K - 5th Grade children’s service project for our Inner City Church family, is now underway! Today our children will deliver and participate in providing these canned and dry good items to families at the Inner City Church of Christ.
SIGN-UP FOR SANTA TRAIN RIDE TRIP - DECEMBER 6!
Only a handful of tickets are still left for 2 year olds - 2nd grade children and their families on a Santa Train Ride at nearby Chase Railroad Museum. Sign-up and information are located just outside the Preschool Hallway.
TONIGHT…
Kids Praise Sessions (Sunday PM) will meet in their regular locations
(Preschool - Downstairs Atrium Room). Tonight our K - 5th graders will resume the video series - “Fear Knot”.
NEXT SUNDAY… DATE CHANGE
Prayer Warriors Meeting - After a brief meeting in their classrooms next Sunday, our 3rd - 5th graders will meet together for a Prayer Warriors session. Thomas Busby, with the help of our 3rd - 5th grade crew leaders, will conduct this special time of prayer.
CHILDREN’S CHORUS THIS EVENING...
3rd-5th Grade Children’s Chorus meets. Any 3rd - 5th graders who would like to participate in our 3rd - 5th Grade Chorus this year will go to Chorus practice after a brief devotional at 5:00 pm in the Elementary Kids Praise Room.
BROADWAY MUSICAL SIGN-UP DEADLINE - NOVEMBER 23...
Sign-up Deadline for 3rd-5th Grade Trip - Our 3rd-5th grade trip to a Broadway Theatre League Musical set for February 1, 1:30 pm. All 3rd-5th graders wishing to attend need to turn in their money ($15) with their registration card (extras in upstairs atrium room) by November 23.
2009 SUMMER INTERN APPLICATION...
Mayfair Children’s Ministry is currently accepting applications for 2009 Summer Internships. Additional information and applications are located online. Click to follow the link to the MCM Summer Intern page.
BIBLE MEMORY CHALLENGE...
Preschool 4’s - 6th Grade Bible Memory Challenge is taking Preschool 4’s - 6th grade boys and girls through some wonderful Bible scriptures and facts over the next 9 months. Jack & Nora Stephens direct this Bible memorization program which is now underway! Bible Memory Challenge Booklets with start up information are available in the children’s Bible classes with additional booklets in the Bible Memory Challenge Room (C-218). Encourage your child to take the Challenge!
CHILDREN AGE BABY - 2ND GRADE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO & FROM THEIR BIBLE CLASSES BY THEIR PARENT/GUARDIAN EVERY SUNDAY & WEDNESDAY.
LESSONS FROM THE LIFE of CHRIST....
Our 3rd - 5th Grade classes continue an exciting series of lessons from the Life Of Christ through the use of learning centers on Sunday mornings this quarter. This week the lesson is “Jesus Calls The Twelve Apostles”. Color coded signs indicate which group is meeting in which classroom on the Elementary Hallway.
PARENTLINK...
If you are not receiving the Parentlink, a monthly Enewsletter for our parents, contact us at or 881-4651.
Free Bible Games For Your Children!
Access to Bible Champions, a PC Action Adventure Video Game for K – 6th grade children, is now available online. The games are produced by a local company – 3rd Day Games and we have access to them through the end of the year. You can go to the Bible Champions web page to download the game. Your access code is K5P-H9N-B5E. Enjoy playing games that take you into the Scriptures!
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SOMEONE IS PRAYING FOR YOUR CHILDREN...
Several of our senior church family members have volunteered to pray for our Baby/Toddler, Preschool - Kindergarten Bible classes and their teachers. A note is posted in your child’s classroom indicating who is praying for his/her Bible class.
For His children,
Randy and the Children’s Ministry Staff
Leadership Training
Leadership Training classes are conducted by Alan Luna (Boys) and Margie Smith (Girls) to prepare our children for the responsibilities and expectations as followers of Christ.
A calendar of events, topics, and Bible verses provide the framework for teaching leadership characteristics of Jesus. Also included is the weekly score sheet used in class.
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Use the links below to access the following information:
Leadership Training Weekly Score Sheet
Leadership Characteristics Summary and Dates for 2007-2008
December 3 - Courage
December 10 - Humility
December 17 - Forgiving
January 7 - Example
January 14 - Knowledgable
January 21 - Prayerful
January 28 - Compassionate
February 4 - Obedient
February 11 - Teacher
February 18 - Servant
February 25 - Loving
March 4 - Speech
March 8 - The boys will conduct Worship during the evening service.
Upward Basketball
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Every year in December excitement begins to build as another season of Upward Basketball at Mayfair gets ready to tip off. The excitement comes from the fact that Mayfair has an opportunity to touch the lives of hundreds of children and family members with what has become one of our largest local outreach ministries. But the reason Upward qualifies as an outreach is not just the fact it brings in families from our community. At the halftime of every game, basketball play is stopped and a devotional message is presented and closed in prayer. Our guests, from the moment they walk into our building, are exposed to Mayfair volunteers, some of whom are coaching their children, others refereeing the games, and Mayfair youth serving in concessions.
During every practice (Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday nights) coaches stop practice and hold a devotional with their players. A memory verse is assigned for each weekly practice for children to recite. When our season closes out in late February, an Awards Night Ceremony is held in our Worship Center with hundreds of people from our community present. Our Upward ministry allows us to take something that everyone is familiar with, namely basketball, and use it as a ministry outreach tool to families.
Babies and Toddlers
You don’t have to read “Mayfair Loves Kids” signage in the hallway of the baby/toddler area to realize you’re entering a place where infants (ages 6 months - 2 years old) are truly treasured!
We believe we are building a foundation for life long faith development as we take your precious little ones into our Bible classes on Sunday and Wednesday.
A Children’s Information Desk at the entrance to the Baby/Toddler area will be manned by friendly volunteers who with the help of a computerized check in/check out system will direct you to the location of your child’s classroom.
Caring and trained adults welcome your child into a clean and inviting environment that is set up for experiencing with all the senses the presence of God and His love for them.
MCM Resources
Baby/Toddler Bible Class Curriculum
Children’s Ministry Photo Page
Children’s Worship
"Yes, Jesus replied. Haven’t you ever read the Scriptures? For they say, ‘You have taught children and infants to give you praise.’ “ Matthew 21:16
Mayfair feels there needs to be a safe place for children where they can experience worship in a setting where they sing songs, watch puppets and/or video, and hear a lesson that is targeted for their age level. Celebration Station is our Sunday morning children’s church program for Preschool 2’s, 4’s (Ages 2 - 5 year olds) and Elementary K - 2nd Grade. Children join their families for the beginning of worship in our worship center but are directed at the appropriate time to gathering rooms on our first (Preschool) and second (Elementary) floors of the Children’s Ministry Wing. Safe and quick check in for Celebration Station is available at the entrance to both areas at our two Children’s Information Desks.
On Sunday nights during worship, Kids Praise is in high gear! Kids Praise is a high energy time for preschool (Ages 2-5) and elementary (Grades 1 - 5 plus a special Kindergarten class!) children. Guest families come directly to the designated Kids Praise rooms on our first and second floor gathering room areas and check in and out their children. Learning centers, video, small group break out time, puppets, and of course singing or praise time offered to God are just some of the components that make Kids Praise a big reason kids want to return every Sunday night. Our Children’s Chorus (Grades 3 - 5) kicks into session during the Fall/Winter months as a special feature during Kids Praise.
Elementary
As you and your children enter our elementary area on the second floor hallway of our Children’s Ministry Wing, a colorful visual Bible timeline takes them from the creation story to the resurrection. You realize they are in for an exciting time during Bible class by the smiles on their faces! We’ll take them on a journey through stories which show the hand of God on events throughout history. They’ll encounter exciting and challenging stories from the timeless stories of God’s word. They’ll explore what it means to follow God and learn about their special family of God.
Visiting families check in at our Children’s Information Desk (K - 2nd Graders are dropped off and picked up by parents or legal guardians only) at the entrance to the Elementary area. Our volunteers will direct you to your child’s Bible classroom on Sundays and Wednesdays. Through the use of creative teaching methods presented by adults who love the Lord and love kids, your child will take additional steps toward a lasting relationship with their God.
A variety of supplemental programs are ongoing in our elementary ministry, including Prayer Warriors (a praying ministry for grades 3 - 5), Bible Memory Challenge (a Bible memorization program for grades K - 6), Leadership Training (Leadership development for grades 4 & 5), and a year round schedule of activities which challenge children to think more deeply about their walk with God. VBS, summer camps and retreats, and a bunch of other fun activities become their new foundation as we begin their “great adventure” that will last a lifetime!
MCM Scope and Sequence:
Kindergarten
First Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
MCM Resources
Children’s Ministry Photo Page
Prayer Warriors
Leadership Training
Kids Praise
Celebration Station
Bible Memory Challenge
Upward Basketball
Fun & Games
Children’s Chorus
Mayfair Children’s Ministry Blog
Preschool
Our Preschool Area is for children ages 2 to 5 (as of September 1 of the school calendar year). As children enter the “Discovery” first floor hallway of our Children’s Ministry wing they will DISCOVER that God is, God loves them, and He desires us to love and serve Him. Visiting families check in at our Children’s Information Desk at the entrance to the Preschool area and our volunteers will direct you to your child’s Bible classroom for Sunday and/or Wednesday.
With our check in/check out system you realize your child is entering a fun but safe place for him or her to learn about God. We offer many ways for preschoolers to “Grow With God” including Bible classes with caring and loving teachers, Sunday Morning Children"s Church, Celebration Station and Sunday Night Kid’s Praise in our “jungle themed atrium”, and various preschool activities throughout the year. We use a variety of ways to teach preschoolers the Bible through hands on activities, puppet shows, multimedia, Bible centered lessons, and more. We would love for you and your family to come see what Preschool at Mayfair is all about! - Leigh Ann Benson, Preschool Specialist
Introduction to Bible Memory Challenge
Bible Memory Challenge Page
Preschool 4 Year Old Bible Memory Challenge Page
Children’s Ministry Photo Page
Fun & Games
Celebration Station
Kids Praise
Preschool Bible Class Curriculum
Nursery
A special area awaits your little ones (Age 0 - 24 months) during worship times on Sunday morning and Sunday night.
Mayfair offers 3 nursery areas manned by trained volunteers:
Creepers & Crawlers: Age 0 - 12 months
Movers & Shakers: Age 12 - 18 months
Movers & Shakers: 18 - 24 months
These nurseries are open 10 minutes prior to our Sunday AM & PM worship services and remain open until after worship ends.
Workers are clearly identified with their cute smocks & booties and will greet you at each nursery door. A security sign in/sign out system (complete with tags for baby and baby bag and pagers) is in place to assure you that your baby will be well taken care of during the worship hour. Our nursery areas continue to grow as God continues to bless us with new additions! I’ll be looking for you this Sunday! - , Nursery Coordinator
These word documents list the workers scheduled to help with the babies and toddlers. Contact with any questions about these schedules.
Child Development Center
The Mayfair Child Development Center exists to serve our community’s families. The center’s teachers and caregivers are dedicated to providing children with an educational experience in an atmosphere of love. MCDC teachers recognize that learning for young children can be both fun and challenging.
The Mayfair curriculum includes daily Bible study. The program is designed to stimulate interest, develop capabilities, and meet the needs of every child. MCDC offers meaningful early childhood experiences to encourage the total growth of its students.
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MISSION STATEMENT
MCDC provides a safe and healthy Christian environment that promotes the physical, social, cognitive and spiritual development of young children.
PRE-SCHOOL
MCDC offers classes for children 12 to 36 months old. Children in the 3-year-old class must be potty-trained. Age for each class is calculated by the child’s age as of September 1.
PRE-KINDERGARTEN (4 Year Olds)
To enter Pre-Kindergarten, a child must be 4 years old by September 1 of that school year.
KINDERGARTEN
To enter Kindergarten, a child must be 5 years old by September 1 of that school year.
DAY CARE
Students in the above classes may stay from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., or part of that time, in a supervised daycare program. Should there be other openings in the afternoon session, parents have the opportunity to reserve spaces for the children by contacting the staff one day in advance.
CURRICULUM
The 12-month to 2 year-old classes use thematic units for instruction. Beginning with the 2 year-olds, teachers use the Abeka curriculum. Abeka is a Christian- and phonic-based curriculum that gives children a solid foundation for beginning reading and writing. Children also engage in other educational activities, such as practicing with numbers.
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MCM Kindergarten Curriculum
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| Bible Lesson | Bible Basis |
| Fall - Joseph, David, Jonathan and Daniel | |
| Winter - Jesus' Birth, Miracles and Parables | |
| Spring - Peter, Easter and Following Jesus | |
| Summer - Ruth, Elijah and Jonah | |
| Fall - Joseph, David, Jonathan and Daniel | |
| Topic 1 - Joseph | Genesis |
| Topic 2 - David and Jonathan | 1 Samuel |
| Topic 3 - Daniel | Daniel |
| Winter - Jesus' Birth, Miracles and Parables | |
| Topic 1 - Jesus' Birth | Isaiah, Micah, Matthew, Luke |
| Topic 2 - Jesus' Miracles | Matthew, Mark, John |
| Topic 3 - Jesus' Parables | Luke |
| Spring - Peter, Easter and Following Jesus | |
| Topic 1 - Peter Serves | Acts |
| Topic 2 - The Easter Story | Mark, Luke, John |
| Topic 3 - Jesus Helps Us Follow Him | Matthew, Luke, John, Acts |
| Summer - Ruth, Elijah and Jonah | |
| Topic 1 - Ruth | Ruth |
| Topic 2 - Elijah | I Kings |
| Topic 3 - Jonah | Jonah |
We Need You!
To Our Parents,
Some of you have come to me before with the statement let me know when you need me. That time is now with several teaching and especially helper roles in our Bible School Department available for the Fall Quarter. Below is the list. If you can help serve contact me directly at or contact the Children’s Ministry Office at 881-4651.
God bless,
Randy Fowler
Mayfair Children’s Ministry
“Helping To Transform Children Into His Image”
Baby/Toddler Department
Toddler 3 Sunday AM Helper Needed
Toddler 3 Wednesday PM Helper Needed
Baby 1 Sunday Teacher
Baby 2 Wednesday Helper
Baby 3 Wednesday Helper
Preschool Department
Preschool 4’s Helper For Sunday AM Class
Elementary Department
Sunday Classes
Kindergarten B - Teacher & Helper
1st Grade A - Helper
1st Grade B - Helper
2nd Grade A - Helper
3rd Grade B - Helper
3rd Grade A - Helper
4th Grade A - Helper
4th Grade B - Teacher & Helper
Wednesday Classes
1st Grade A - Helper
1st Grade B - Helper
2nd Grade A - Helper
2nd Grade B - Helper
3rd Grade A - Helper
3rd Grade B - Helper
4th Grade A - Helper
4th Grade B - Helper
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A SPECIAL TIME FOR OUR TEACHERS AND HELPERS
With our August 12 Bible Class Promotion just weeks away, we will offer multiple dates for our baby/toddler, preschool, and elementary teachers/helpers to attend an orientation & information meeting. Pick just one to attend. August 4 will also serve as a work day for you to prepare your classroom for the new Fall Quarter. It is extremely important for you to be present at one of these 3 sessions.
Additional Dates to Remember:
August 5 - Annual Parents Meeting
August 12 - Promotion Sunday
Please keep all of these important dates in mind for the next few weeks.
Helping To Transform Children Into His Image
August 5 Parent Meeting
August 5
All Parents Meeting
for Parents Of Infants - 5th Grade
Sunday, August 5 • 10:30 AM In The Gym
MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND
August 12
Promotion Sunday
August 15
Promotion Wednesday
Children’s Chorus
If your children love music then the Mayfair Children’s Chorus is the place to be! Every year in the Fall (Late September - Early December) any 3rd - 5th grader can participate in our Children’s Chorus. The group meets on Sunday nights from 5 - 6 PM and prepares a selection of praise songs. The group performs for area nursing/retirement homes and is available for other possibilities.
The goals for the chorus include instilling in our young people a love for God though music and to serve others with music, reaching out across generations and cultures. For more information on the Children’s Chorus .
Elementary Curriculum
Explore the following links for an overview of the MCM Elementary Curriculum:
| Kindergarten A | Sunday | Wednesday |
| Kindergarten B | Sunday | Wednesday |
| First Grade | Sunday | Wednesday |
| Second Grade | Sunday | Wednesday |
| Third Grade | Sunday | Wednesday |
| Fourth Grade | Sunday | Wednesday |
| Fifth Grade | Sunday | Wednesday |
Nursery Workers
For your convenience, a list of Nursery Schedules is provided below:
Choose from the following formats:
Sunday Schedules:Word Documents
Babies AM
Babies PM
Toddlers 1 AM (12 - 18 months)
Toddlers 2 AM (19 - 24 months)
Toddlers PM
Sunday Schedules:Adobe PDF
Babies AM
Babies PM
Toddlers 1 AM (12 - 18 months)
Toddlers 2 AM (19 - 24 months)
Toddlers PM
Fun and Games
Who says nothing is free anymore? Mayfair Children’s Ministry is providing you FREE access to Bible Champions, a PC Action Adventure Video Game for K - 6th grade children. The games are produced by a local company “3rd Day Games” and with the access code you will have a new game available to play each month.
You can go to this site: Bible Champions. Your access code is K5P-H9N-B5E. This will allow you to download the games to your pc computer (Sorry: will not work with Mac computers) at home. Although not affiliated with the churches of Christ, the producers of the games appear to be making some basic Bible stories come alive to children through the use of video.
I would like to get your feedback (positive or negative) regarding your use of the games at home. We will decide at the end of the year to continue this FREE service. For right now, enjoy playing games that take you into the Scriptures!
Preschool Curriculum
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"Discover" Two Year Olds Curriculum
SUNDAY AM / WEDNESDAY PM |
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August 10 / 13 |
God Made My Eyes | |
| Lesson 2 - | August 17 / 20 | God Made My Ears | |
| Lesson 3 - | August 24 / 27 | God Made My Nose | |
| Lesson 4 - | Aug, 31 – Sept. 3 | God Made My Mouth | |
| Lesson 5 - | September 7 / 10 | God Made My Arms | |
| Lesson 6 - | September 14 / 17 | God Made My Hands | |
| Lesson 7 - | September 21 / 24 | God Made My Legs | |
| Lesson 8 - | September 28 / Oct.1 | God Made My Feet | |
| Lesson 9 - | October 5 / 8 | God Made All of Me | |
| Lesson 10 - | October 12 / 15 | God Gives Vegetables | |
| Lesson 11 - | October 19 / 22 | God Gives Fruit | |
| Lesson 12 - | October 26 / 29 | God Gives Cereal and Bread | |
| Lesson 13 - | November 2 / 5 | God Gives Water and Juice | |
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"Discover" Threes and Four Year Olds Curriculum
SUNDAY AM / WEDNESDAY PM |
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| Lesson 1 - |
August 10 / 13 |
God Made a World for People | |
| Lesson 2 - | August 17 / 20 | God Made Adam and Eve | |
| Lesson 3 - | August 24 / 27 | God Made My Senses | |
| Lesson 4 - | Aug, 31 – Sept. 3 | God Made Me Special | |
| Lesson 5 - | September 7 / 10 | Moses is Born | |
| Lesson 6 - | September 14 / 17 | Moses Leads God’s People | |
| Lesson 7 - | September 21 / 24 | God’s People Cross the Red Sea | |
| Lesson 8 - | September 28 / Oct.1 | God Provides for His People | |
| Lesson 9 - | October 5 / 8 | God Gives Ten Rules | |
| Lesson 10 - | October 12 / 15 | Joshua and Caleb | |
| Lesson 11 - | October 19 / 22 | God’s People Cross the Jordan River | |
| Lesson 12 - | October 26 / 29 | The Fall of Jericho | |
| Lesson 13 - | November 2 / 5 | Joshua Talks to God’s People | |
Kids Praise
Mayfair offers a Sunday night program entitled Kids Praise with three separate activity tracks running each week.
One of those tracks is Preschool Kids Praise which provides a worship time followed by learning center (ex - crafts, puppets, etc.) teaching on basic Bible stories. Preschool Kids Praise is located on the first floor preschool hallway.
The 2 remaining tracks involve our elementary age children and both are located on our second floor Elementary hallway. A special Kindergarten class, with an age appropriate curriculum bridges the gap between preschool and elementary. 1st - 5th Graders meet for a period of singing, drama, small groups, & a video driven Bible series.
Parents can support Kids Praise through…
Your Children’s Attendance - Whether you’re meeting for Life Groups and/or participating in our 5 PM worship, Kids Praise is a special experience provided just for your children(& their friends!) on Sunday nights at 5.
Your Volunteer Support - Preschool Kids Praise requires parental support on a rotation schedule with our other two offerings needing parent volunteers from time to time.
Pick Up/Drop Off By Parents - Every child through 2nd grade needs to be picked up by his/her parent to help us in providing a safe & fun place for children to assemble.
Contact the Children’s Ministry Office at 881-4651 or for additional information.
Prayer Warriors
We are extremely excited about the 2006/2007 Prayer Warriors Ministry. Your child is now an official Mayfair “Prayer Warrior” and will be embarking on a year-long journey that we hope will help teach them the power of prayer.
This 3rd-5th grade ministry was started by Gary Bradley in 1996 in conjunction with the Abundant Living Television Program. Oftentimes, viewers would call or write the show requesting prayers. Brother Bradley’s idea to use our elementary children to pray on their behalf evolved into the Prayer Warriors Ministry of today. Since its inception, the ministry has used each 3rd - 5th grade class (on a monthly rotating basis) to write cards that are sent to Abundant Living viewers, the sick of our own congregation, United States soldiers, and others who need our encouragement.
The ultimate goal of the ministry, however, is to teach our children the awesome power of prayer. This is where you come in. We will be working harder than ever this year to teach your child how to pray and how to look for God’s answers to our prayers. We will work to accomplish this through scripture and practical application of prayer in and out of the classroom. The catch, however, is this prayer must be emphasized at home. You may have heard the old adage that “families who pray together stay together”. This has never been more true than in today’s world.
We will be working to provide you with practical tips throughout the year to encourage prayer time with your children. During the course of the year, we may even ask you to join us during the Bible class hour to pray with your children.
If you have any questions, feedback, or concerns, I encourage you to contact me so that we can make this ministry what it is intended to be an avenue to open up the lines of communication between your children and their Creator.
For His Children,
Celebration Station
Celebration Station is a children’s worship training program is conducted for children of the following ages:
2 Years Olds
3 Years Olds
Pre Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
The worship training is held at 3 different locations. These sessions all begin immediately after our communion and collection are completed in the worship center. A staff of adult volunteers is ready to receive these precious little ones for this special time planned for them.
Bible Memory Challenge
Welcome to Bible Memory Challenge!
All Preschool Fours - 6th Graders are invited to be a part of Bible Memory Challenge. All Preschool 4’s - 6th Grade Bible classes will have in their classrooms this year’s Bible Memory booklets which also include information on this program.
Make sure your son/daughter picks up their copy today. Below you will see a menu of documents explaining what you must memorize for each grade to progress in Bible Memory Challenge. May God bless your study as you memorize His Word!
Introduction to Bible Memory Challenge
Preschool
Kindergarten
First Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
Sixth Grade
Babies and Toddlers Curriculum
“Discover" Babies-Toddler Curriculum
SUNDAY AM / WEDNESDAY PM
Fall
Baby 1 and 2 God Made Everything
Baby 3 God Made Me
Baby 4 God Made My Family
Toddler 1 God Made Me
Toddler 2 God Made My Family
Toddler 3 Creation
Toddler 4 Bible Characters
Winter
Baby 1 and 2 God Made Everything
Baby 3 God Made Me
Baby 4 God Made My Family
Toddler 1 God Made My Family
Toddler 2 Creation
Toddler 3 Noah
Toddler 4 Bible Characters
Spring
Baby 1 and 2 God Made Everything
Baby 3 God Made Me
Baby 4 God Made My Family
Toddler 1 Creation
Toddler 2 Noah
Toddler 3 God Made Me
Toddler 4 Bible Characters
Summer
Baby 1 and 2 God Made Everything
Baby 3 God Made Me
Baby 4 God Made My Family
Baby 5 Baby Jesus
Toddler 1 Noah
Toddler 2 God Made Me
Toddler 3 God Made My Family
Toddler 4 Bible Characters
MCM Holiday Activities
Sunday, December 23
9 AM - Worship Schedule - The Same
Celebration Station (Sunday AM Children’s Church)
Preschool 2’s & Preschool 3’s & 4’s Will Meet - GO DIRECTLY TO CELEBRATION STATION BEFORE ENTERING FOR WORSHIP
K - 2nd Grade - WILL NOT MEET
Nurseries - Schedule The Same
10:20 AM - All Bible Classes will meet
5 PM - Worship
Kids Praise will NOT meet.
Wednesday, December 26
There will be no Children’s Bible Classes on Wednesday, December 26.
There will be a devotional for everyone in the auditorium at 7 PM.
Sunday, December 30
9 AM -Worship Schedule The Same
Celebration Station (Sunday AM Children’s Church) - DISMISS AS USUAL FROM WORSHIP DURING “JESUS LOVES ME”
Preschool 2’s & Preschool 3’s & 4’s Will Meet
K - 2nd Grade - WILL NOT MEET
Nurseries - Schedule The Same
10:20 AM - All Bible Classes will meet
5 PM - Worship
Kids Praise WILL meet at its regular time and place.
Wednesday, January 2
All classes will meet as usual at 7 PM.
Hope you have a wonderful Christmas and blessed new year!
Randy
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Vacation Bible School
Mayfair’s Avalanche Ranch Vacation Bible School is concluded for 2007. We hope you will enjoy the slide show of Avalanche Ranch, a Wild Ride Through God’s Word! See you next year!
Click here for Registration Form
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL TIME IS HERE!!! Monday, June 11 to Wednesday, June 13...
K-5th Graders will meet in the Gym to take a “Wild Ride Through God’s Word!” in the gym at 6:00 pm
Children age 4 - 5th Grade (Grade just completed)
Saddle up and come take the adventure of a lifetime at Avalanche Ranch with amazing Bible adventures, unforgettable songs, memory making crafts, fun games, and tasty snacks. Special activities are planned throughout the program that will help children experience Bible stories in powerful, life-changing ways. Join us for Avalanche Ranch, where we’ll jump into God’s Word and never be the same again! Pre-register by June 4.Contact the Children’s Ministry Office at 881-4651 or for a registration form, click here For more information contact
Children’s Ministry: A Place To Call Their Own
We believe that children are our greatest treasure from God, and at Mayfair it shows! Your children have a special place here to call their own. Our children’s ministry provides a safe and fun place for children (birth - 5th grade) to discover and explore Bible truths. It is here that your child will learn to love God and develop a young life that shines.
No matter what their age or development stage, we’re here to complement the hard work that you as parents are pouring in to your children. We believe a partnership with parents is God’s way to raise great kids!
On Sundays & Wednesday nights God’s Word comes alive through creative worship and Bible class times. An exciting year round calendar of activities provides children a variety of opportunities to develop lasting friendships and grow in their walk with God. Our teachers and volunteers take great joy in serving your family.
When you and your child arrive on our campus, colorful signage directs you to special parking for our guest families with children. Follow the children’s footprints into our “Discovery Zone” where you’ll be greeted by one of our Children’s Ministry volunteers and directed to our Children’s Information Desk. Friendly adults will answer any of your questions and quickly check your children in with the help of a computerized system. Our safe and secure facilities are designed to give every child a wonderful experience - and every parent’s peace of mind that their child is being cared for by loving hands, and taught with loving hearts.
We can’t wait to meet you and your children!
- Randy Fowler, Children’s Minister