August 2008 Parent Newsletter

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Children’s Ministry News

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COMING UP:
September 7 - Bible Memory Challenge Begins
September 12 - K - 5 Grade Earlyworks Museum Lock In
September 28 - Prayer Warriors Kick Off
October 26 - Funfest Family Carnival

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We Welcome Our Parents With Children -

At our Children’s Information Desks (located at the main entrances to our Children’s Hallways) where friendly adult volunteers are waiting to meet and assist you with information regarding Bible Classes for babies - 5th Grade. We have attended nurseries during worship for ages 0-24 months, diaper changing and nursing mother’s areas. Our Celebration Station, Sunday morning Children’s Worship, for children 2 years old - 2nd will not meet today.  All sessions will resume next week!

TODAY...THEY’RE BACK!
All 3 of our Celebration Station children’s worship programs resume today! 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 Bible lesson that is targeted for their age level. Celebration Station is our Sunday morning children’s church program for Preschool 2s, 3s and 4s (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 escorted by their parents at the appropriate time during the singing of “Jesus Loves Me” to gathering rooms on our first (Preschool) and second floors (K-2nd Grade in room C-205 - NOTE - NEW LOCATION) of the Children’s Ministry Wing. Safe and quick Guest Check In for Celebration Station is available at the entrance to both areas at our two Children’s Information Desks. Mayfair parents should get new nametags today at CS check in tables set up on both floors of our children’s wing and sign up on a rotation as a Celebration Station helper.

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Sign Up Begins For K - 5th Grade Early Works Museum Lock In!
On Friday, September 12, an evening (6:00-10:00 pm) adventure for K - 2nd Grade and overnight (6:00 pm - 8:30am) adventure for 3rd - 5th Grade are planned for our children and their guests! A Sign Up/Information table is set up just outside the Elementary Hallway.

Lessons from the Life of Christ
Our 3rd - 5th Grade classes begin an exciting series of lessons from the Life of Christ through the use of learning centers on Sunday mornings this quarter. Color coded signs indicate which group is meeting in which classroom on the Elementary Hallway.

CHILDREN AGE BABY - 2ND GRADE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO & FROM THEIR BIBLE CLASSES BY THEIR PARENT/GUARDIAN EVERY SUNDAY & WEDNESDAY.
Any parent of our baby - 5th grade children who missed our August 3 Parent’s Meeting needs to go by the downstairs Children’s Information Desk to pick up and complete a Parent Support Form. Also be sure you contact the MCM offices on any address/contact changes that may have occurred since last year.

TONIGHT..
Preschool (Downstairs) & Elementary (Upstairs) Kids Praise (Including a new Kindergarten only session in Room C-200!) meet tonight at 5:00 pm in their usual meeting locations. 

SUNDAYS AUGUST 24 & 31...
KIDS PRAISE will NOT meet the evenings of August 24 (Law Enforcement Appreciation Night) & August 31 (Labor Day Weekend).  All Kids Praise sessions will resume on September 6, including the premiere of a new 1st - 5th grade Kids Praise Video Series - “Fear Not”.

THIS WEDNESDAY...
NEW WEDNESDAY NIGHT CHILDREN’S BIBLE CLASSES BEGIN...Toddlers - 5th Grade will have new Wednesday Night Bible classes beginning this Wednesday at 7:00 pm. Signage by each classroom indicates the new classes and where children should go. For questions, stop by the downstairs Children’s Information Desk. Parents of children (baby - 5th grade) should escort their children to/from their Wednesday Bible classes to insure children find their new classrooms.

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TEACHER AND HELPER NEEDED...
We need a teacher and helper for the 2-year old Wednesday night class, a teacher for the 3-year old Sunday morning class and a teacher and helper for the 4-year old Sunday morning class starting August 10 and going through the fall quarter. If you are interested in either of these positions please call the Children’s Ministry office at 881-4651.

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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

Babies and Toddlers

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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.

brief descriptionOn 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

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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.

View Nursery Worker 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.

Family Funfest 2007

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MCM Fifth Grade Curriculum

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"Explore"  Fifth Grade Curriculum
SUNDAY AM

Fall
Unit 1 - Living In God's Image Psalm 139:13-16
A Powerful God Genesis 1
Made In God's Image Genesis 1; Psalm 8
Everyone Counts Genesis 1: Matthew 22; Galatians 6
Celebrate Your Differences I Corinthians 12
   
Unit 2 - Temptation,
Sin and Forgiveness
Romans 3:23; 6:23; James 4:7-8
Do The Right Thing Genesis 3
Tough Choices Joshua 6,7; Exodus 20
Build Your Defense Matthew 4
"I'm Sorry" Luke 15
U-Turns Acts 8
   
Unit 3 - Thankfulness Psalm 100:4-5
"Thank You" Luke 17
Attitude of Gratitude Psalm 100
Raise Your Praise Leviticus 23;Deuteronomy 16
Thanksgiving Acts 9
   
Winter
Unit 1 - God's Plan Unfolds Isaiah 9:6
A King Is Coming! (Selected Prophecies)
A Messenger Is Sent Isaiah 40; Malachi 3; Luke 1
A Message For Mary Isaiah 7; Luke 1
It Happened In Bethlehem Micah 5; Luke 2
   
Unit 2 - Growing Up Romans 12:2
Talk To Him! I Samuel 1
Listen To Him! 2 Kings 22,23
Worship Him! Exodus 20; I Chronicles 16; Acts 2
Be Like Him! Luke 2
   
Unit 3 - The Bible Teaches Us
How To Love
John 15:12-13
Build Up One Another Ephesians 4,5
Care and Share John 4
Are You a Sheep or a Goat? Matthew 25
Put Faith In Action! James 2
Celebrate Love! I Corinthians 13
   
Spring
Unit 1 - God Prepares
For Salvation
2 Timothy 3:4,15
Look at the Book Introduction to Bible Chronology
Creation and the Fall Genesis - Job
Exodus and Conquest Exodus - 1 Samuel 7
Kings and Prophets 1 Samuel 8 - Malachi
   
Unit 2 - God Sends and
Offers Salvation
John 20:30-31
Jesus' Life Matthew - John
Early Church Acts - Revelation
Back Through the Bible Summary of Bible Chronology
   
Unit 3 - Be a Real Christian Romans 12:9, 10, 13
A Real Life Matthew 23
Real Love James 2, Romans 15
Real Humility Luke 18
Real Generosity 1 Kings 21
   
Unit 4 - Tongue Control Ephesians 4:29
Taming the Tongue James 3
Wise Cracks Proverbs 11, 16, 17, 26
 
Summer - Route 56
 
 
 

MCM Fourth Grade Curriculum

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"Explore" Fourth Grade Curriculum
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Fall - The Book Of Beginnings
Winter - The Story of Ancient Israel
Spring - The Life of Christ
Summer - The Church of Jesus Christ
 
Fall - The Book Of Beginnings
Unit 1 - God's Word
Lesson 1 - My Bible Library
Lesson 2 - Our Living Bible
 
Unit 2 - God's World
Lesson 3 - The Creation of the World
Lesson 4 - Sin Enters the World
Lesson 5 - The World is Destroyed
Lesson 6 - People are Scattered
 
Unit 3 - God's Chosen People
Lesson 7 - God Calls Abram
Lesson 8 - Abraham and Isaac
Lesson 9 - Jacob and Esau
Lesson 10 - Joseph and His Brothers
 
Unit 4 - God's Great Nation
Lesson 11 - God Calls Moses
Lesson 12 - Escape from Egypt
Lesson 13 - God Gives the Law
 
Winter - The Story of Ancient Israel
Unit 5 - The Promised Land
Lesson 14 - Conquering the Land
Lesson 15 - When Judges Ruled the Land
Lesson 16 - The Story of Ruth
 
Unit 6 - The Kings of Israel
Lesson 17 - The Story of Samuel
Lesson 18 - The First King, Saul
Lesson 19 - The Greatest King, David
Lesson 20 - The Wise King, Solomon
Lesson 21 - Writings of the Kings,
Psalms and Proverbs
 
Unit 7 - The Kingdom Divided, Conquered
Lesson 22 - The Northern Kingdom, Israel
Lesson 23 - The Southern Kingdom, Judah
Lesson 24 - Captivity
Lesson 25 - Return
Lesson 26 - Prophecy of the Messiah
 
Spring - The Life of Christ
Unit 8 - From Jesus Birth to His Baptism
Lesson 27 - Jesus is Born
Lesson 28 - Jesus Goes to the Temple
Lesson 29 - Jesus Is Baptized and Tempted
 
Unit 9 - Jesus, The Lord
Lesson 30 - Jesus Chooses His Apostles
Lesson 31 - Jesus Brings God's Message
Lesson 32 - Jesus Shows His Power
Lesson 33 - Jesus Shows He Cares
Lesson 34 - Jesus Is Christ, the Son of God
 
Unit 10 - Jesus, The Savior
Lesson 35 - The Triumphal Entry
Lesson 36 - The Last Supper
Lesson 37 - Jesus Is Condemned to Die
Lesson 38 - Jesus' Death and Resurrection
Lesson 39 - The Great Commission
 
Summer - The Church of Jesus Christ 
Unit 11 - The Church Begins
Lesson 40 - Peter Preaches on Pentecost
Lesson 41 - Peter and John Preach
Lesson 42 - Stephen Gives His Life
for the Faith
Lesson 43 - Philip Preaches in Samaria
 
Unit 12 - The Church Grows
Lesson 44 - God Calls Paul
Lesson 45 - Paul and Barnabas
Lesson 46 - Paul and Silas in Prison
Lesson 47 - Paul in Athens
Lesson 48 - Paul's Journey to Rome
Lesson 49 - New Testament Letters
 
Unit 13 - Reviewing God's Plan for His People
Lesson 50 - Creation to Christ
Lesson 51 - Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior
Lesson 52 - Christ is Coming Again!
 

MCM Third Grade Curriculum

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"Explore" Third Grade Curriculum
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Fall - Humility, Integrity and Wisdom
Choosing and Losing
God's Direction 1 Samuel 3:1 - 20
Godly Choices 1 Samuel 8 - 10
Giant Sized Problems 1 Samuel 17
Jealousy and Trust 1 Samuel 15;16 18:5 - 19:18
Unselfish Friendships 1 Samuel 20
 
Royalty and Loyalty
Don't Get Even 1 Samuel 26
When Life Gets Tough 1 Samuel 30:1 - 20
Give God Credit 1 Samuel 31: 2 Samuel 2:1 - 7, 11; 5:1 - 6:19; Psalm 21
Showing Kindness 2 Samuel 4:4; 9:1 - 13
 
Wise to Advise
God's Wisdom 1 Kings 3:5-15; 4:29-34
Wisdom For Problems 1 Kings 3:16-28
The Way To God 1 Kings 5:1 - 9:9; Hebrews 9;
Matthew 27:51
Keep Going God's Way 1 Kings 11-12
 

MCM Second Grade Curriculum

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"Explore" Second Grade Curriculum
SUNDAY AM

 
Fall - Samuel, Saul and David
Winter - David, Solomon and Jeroboam
Spring - Kings of Israel
Summer - Kings of Judah
 
Fall - Samuel, Saul and David
Lesson 1 - Hannah's Prayer To God
Lesson 2 - Samuel Serves God
Lesson 3 - God Helps the Israelites
Lesson 4 - The Israelites Want A King
Lesson 5 - Saul Disobeys God
Lesson 6 - Another King is Chosen
Lesson 7 - David and Goliath
Lesson 8 - David and Jonathan Become Friends
Lesson 9 - David Shows Mercy and Kindness
Lesson 10 - David Keeps His Promises
Lesson 11 - David, The King God Loved
Lesson 12 - David Loved God's Law
Lesson 13 - David Loved God's House
 
Winter - David, Solomon and Jeroboam
Lesson 1 - How a Good King Sinned
Lesson 2 - Absalom Wants To Be King
Lesson 3 - Adonijah Makes Himself King
Lesson 4 - David Plans God's House
Lesson 5 - Solomon Crowned King
Lesson 6 - Solomon, A Wise King
Lesson 7 - Solomon Builds the Temple
Lesson 8 - The Glory of Solomon's Reign
Lesson 9 - Last Days of Solomon
Lesson 10 - The Divided Kingdom
Lesson 11 - How Jeroboam Became King
Lesson 12 - The Man of God From Judah
Lesson 13 - The King's Son is Ill
 
Spring - Kings of Israel
Lesson 1 - Jeroboam, First King of Israel
Lesson 2 - Elijah is Fed By Ravens
Lesson 3 - Elijah and the Widow of Zarephath
Lesson 4 - Elijah and the Prophets of Baal
Lesson 5 - The Little Cloud and A Big Rain
Lesson 6 - Elijah Under The Juniper Tree
Lesson 7 - A New Prophet For Israel
Lesson 8 - Ahab - The Greedy King
Lesson 9 - Ahab Would Not Listen To God
Lesson 10 - Elijah and the Chariot of Fire
Lesson 11 - Elisha Saves Two Boys From Slavery
Lesson 12 - A Little Girl Helps Naaman
Lesson 13 - God Protects Elisha
 
Summer -  Kings of Judah
Lesson 1 - Rehoboam, The First King of Judah
Lesson 2 - Good King Asa
Lesson 3 - Good Things in King Jehoshaphat
Lesson 4 - Athaliah, Judah's Only Reigning Queen
Lesson 5 - Joash, The Youngest King
Lesson 6 - Amaziah, Both Strong and Weak
Lesson 7 - Uzziah, The Leper King
Lesson 8 - Ahaz, An Unworthy King
Lesson 9 - Hezekiah, A Good King
Lesson 10 - Manasseh, A King Who Repented
Lesson 11 - Josiah, Judah's Last Good King
Lesson 12 - Jehoiakim, Judah's Last Real King
Lesson 13 - Judah's Last Two Kings
 

MCM First Grade Curriculum

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"Explore" First Grade Curriculum
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Fall - Learning from Genesis
Winter - Moses, Great Leader
Spring - Journeys with Israelites
Summer - Following New Leaders
 
Fall - Learning from Genesis
Lesson 1 - We Learn From Adam and Eve
Lesson 2 - We Learn From Cain and Abel
Lesson 3 - We Learn From Noah
Lesson 4 - We Learn From Abram
Lesson 5 -  We Learn Kindness From Abram
Lesson 6 -  We Learn About Love
Lesson 7 - We Learn To Be Honest
Lesson 8 - We Learn To Forgive
Lesson 9 - We Learn About His Early Life: Joseph
Lesson 10 -We Learn That Joseph Was Wise
Lesson 11 - We Learn About Joseph's Plan
Lesson 12 - We Learn More About Joseph's Plan
Lesson 13 - We Learn About Joseph's Reunion With His Family
 
Winter - Moses, Great Leader
Lesson 1 - Moses is Born
Lesson 2 - God Speaks to Moses
Lesson 3 - Moses and Aaron
Lesson 4 - God Plagues Egypt, Part I
Lesson 5 - God Plagues Egypt, Part II
Lesson 6 - Sing and Be Happy
Lesson 7 - We Learn to be Thankful
Lesson 8 - Bread from Heaven
Lesson 9 - Water From a Rock
Lesson 10 - Moses Shares Work
Lesson 11 - Moses on the Mountain
Lesson 12 - The Golden Calf
Lesson 13 - God's House
 
Spring - Journeys with Israelites
Lesson 1 - Learning From Leviticus
Lesson 2 - Leviticus Teaches About Love
Lesson 3 - Learning From Numbers
Lesson 4 - The Twelve Spies
Lesson 5 - Korah Wants His Way
Lesson 6 - Aaron's Rod
Lesson 7 - Water From A Rock
Lesson 8 - The Israelites Are Saved
Lesson 9 - God Is With His People
Lesson 10 - The King Sends For Balaam
Lesson 11 - Balaam, Good or Evil?
Lesson 12 - The Israelites Are Numbered
Lesson 13 - Moses Shows Love For His People
 
Summer - Following New Leaders
Lesson 1 - Journey Into Canaan
Lesson 2 - Fall of Jericho
Lesson 3 - Victory Over Sin
Lesson 4 - Israel Fails to Ask God
Lesson 5 - God's Promise Is Kept
Lesson 6 - Joshua Speaks to Israel
Lesson 7 -  Israel Needs Judges
Lesson 8 - The Call of Gideon
Lesson 9 - Gideon Learns to Trust God
Lesson 10 - Samson Becomes Judge
Lesson 11 - Samson, Weak or Strong
Lesson 12 - Naomi, Woman of God
Lesson 13 - Ruth, Loving and Kind
 

MCM Kindergarten Curriculum

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Explore - Kindergarten Grade 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!

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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

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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

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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

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 5 - Courage
December 12 - Humility
December 19 - Forgiving
January 9 - Example
January 16 - Knowledgable
January 23 - Prayerful
January 30 - Compassionate
February 6 - Obedient
February 13 - Teacher
February 20 - Servant
February 27 - Loving

March 9 - The boys will conduct Worship during the evening service. 

Fun and Games

Who says nothing is free anymore? We have just been given 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 we have access to them through the end of the year.

You can go to this site: Bible Champions. Your access code is H3GH5BN4P. 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
 
       
  Fall Quarter 2008    
       

 
Lesson 1 - 

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



"Discover" Threes and Four Year Olds Curriculum
SUNDAY AM / WEDNESDAY PM
 
       
  Winter Quarter 2008    
       

 
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 four separate activity tracks running on our Elementary hallway. One of those tracks is Preschool Kids Praise which provides a worship time followed by learning center teaching on basic Bible stories.

The 3 remaining tracks involve our elementary age children located on our Elementary hallway. A special Kindergarten class, with an age appropriate curriculum bridges the gap between preschool and elementary.

Our 1st - 5th graders gather for a brief praise time together and then break out into two separate groups. Bible Boot Camp teaches our 1st & 2nd graders basic Bible facts, while our 3rd - 5th graders enjoy a curriculum that incorporates large group and small group learning.

Prayer Warriors

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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.

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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

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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

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“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

Children’s Ministry Photo Page

Photos from MCM Events

Upward Basketball

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New! Upward Basketball 2008 Schedules
Upward Newsletter January 12 February 16

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NEW! An Upwards Award Night program is set for next Monday, March 3, at 6:00 pm for all Upward players and their families in the Worship Center.
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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.

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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.

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

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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.

Discovery Kids

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