Preschool Curriculum
February 2012 Parent Newsletter
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Upward Basketball
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.
Mayfair Moms
Children’s Class Enrollment Form
If your children are attending our Bible classes on a regular basis please consider enrolling them in our Bible classes by clicking on the link below, completing the form and dropping it off at one of our two children’s information desks.
Download Link to MCM Class Enrollment Form for 2011 - 2012.
Help Wanted
Click here to download a Teacher Application!
Nursery Volunteer Sign Up We staff four nurseries on Sunday mornings and two on Sunday nights and we need lots of volunteers. Please consider helping. There is a sign up sheet at the Downstairs Children’s Information Desk.
URGENT teacher needs in Children’s Ministry
We are in need of Teachers and Helpers for our Children’s Ministry. See the list below and if you can help, please contact Randy Fowler at the office at 256-881-4651. All are for November - January:
Preschool:
Wednesday - 3 year old Helper;
Elementary:
Sunday - Kindergarten Teacher & 2 Helpers;
Wednesday - Kindergarten Teacher, 1st Grade Teacher & Helper
Nursery Volunteer Sign Up
In adult classrooms and the Children’s Information Desks today you will find a sign-up sheet for nursery volunteers. We staff four nurseries on Sunday mornings and two on Sunday nights and we need lots of volunteers. Please consider helping.
If you have an interest in one of the above areas of need you can contact me back directly at
God bless,
Randy Fowler
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One of the biggest responsibilities a parent has been given by God is to raise his child up in the “training and teaching of the Lord.” (Ephesians 6:4) It was one of the core principles that God gave to the chosen people of Israel (Deuteronomy 6). What better example can your child have of the importance of this training and teaching than in the Bible class ministry to children with your church family at Mayfair. We have a variety of roles a parent can support this ministry through. They are…
Teacher - Leading a small group of children and teaching them from pre prepared teacher friendly Bible class curriculum for a defined amount of time (8-13 sessions).
Helper - Serving as an assistant to the teacher in a small group of children with your role including… providing “crowd control” help in the classroom, securing additional teaching helps from the workroom to insure that at least 1 adult is with children at all times, bathroom breaks, etc. (8-13 sessions).
3rd - 5th Grade Crew Leader - Leading a small group of children and mentoring them through weekly prayer after gathering prayer requests from children, calling roll, greeting any guests, and then taking them to their weekly Bible class learning center session. Also serve as “crowd control” help and help with bathroom runs as needed. (8-13 sessions)
3rd - 5th Grade Learning Center Teacher - Through either a drama, science, or museum setting teaching a 20 minute prepared lesson to a group of 3rd, 4th, or 5th graders weekly. The same lesson would be taught 3 weeks in a row to 3 different age groups, with a new Bible lesson being introduced every 4th week. (9 sessions in a 12 week period)
Below are opportunities that currently exist for the Summer, 2011 - Spring, 2012 school year as of April, 2011. Contact MCM offices or for additional information.
Last Changed: July 2011
Mayfair Children’s Ministry Calendar
Children’s Ministry News
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. Celebration Station (Sunday Morning Children’s Worship) for children 2 years old - 2nd grade is available during our worship. Children dismiss during “Jesus Loves Me” to designated locations in our Children’s Hallways. All guest children need to be registered at our Children’s Information Desk before going to Bible class and/or Celebration Station.
COMING UP:
Today - 3rd Grade Prayer Warriors
February 19 - 4th/5th Grade Boys Lead Evening Worship
February 24 - Parents Night Out
February 27 - Upward Basketball Awards Night
February 5 - 3rd Grade Prayer Warriors
February 24 - Parents Night Out
February 27 - Upward Basketball Awards Nt.
March 4 - New Baby Day
March 4 - Children’s Day
March 18 - 3rd - 5th Grade Father/ Daughter Banquet
April 7 - Egg Hunt
April 15 - 3rd - 5th Grade Father/Daughter Banquet (Note New Date!)
April 29 - 3rd - 5th Grade Mother/Son Banquet (Note New Date!)
June 11 - 13 - VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
THERE IS NO CELEBRATION STATION (AM CHILDREN’S WORSHIP) AND NO KIDS PRA ISE (PM CHILDREN’S WORSHIP) TODAY BOTH RESUME NEXT SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12
TODAY - OUR NEW SPRING QUARTER BEGINS - As you head to Bible classes today from worship please take a moment as you drop off your child and thank the adult teacher & helper serving in your child’s Bible class. Today our new Spring Quarter of Bible classes begin. (This Wednesday, February 8, our Wednesday Night Bible Classes begin their Spring Quarter).
3RD GRADE PRAYER WARRIORS MEET - Today during Bible class our three 3rd grade Bible classes will have a Prayer Warriors session as part of their class time. They will be praying for and sending notes of encouragement to our summer interns and Matt Flynn. They will also spend some time learning about prayer.
MONDAY, TUESDAY, & THURSDAY - UPWARD BASKETBALL PRACTICES & GAMES - Our K - 7th Grade Girls & Boys Teams will have their weekly basketball practices at their scheduled day and time this week. Our K - 7th Grade Girls & Boys Teams have their sixth week of games this Saturday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm in our Gym. Admission is free and everyone is invited to come and encourage these boys and girls during their games.
GREAT TIME TO BEGIN BIBLE MEMORY CHALLENGE - We have over 100 children participating in Bible Memory Challenge (special Bible memorization program for children Preschool 4’s - 6th grade). This year as a special bonus Bible Memory Challenge Award T-Shirts will be given out to children as they complete their material for the school year. You can check out the BMC T-Shirts and get more information on Bible Memory Challenge by stopping by the BMC room at C-118. It’s not too late to begin today!
CHILDREN’S DAY SET FOR MARCH 4 - Mark your calendars for March 4 for our Annual Children’s Day program. The Peagram Church of Christ Puppet Team, Leesha Everettand Linda Riley will return along with other special guests! Invitation cards will be available soon at both of our Children’s Information Desks.
TONIGHT - PRESCHOOL & ELEMENTARY KIDS PRAISE (Sunday PM Children’s Worship) WILL NOT MEET. Kids Praise will resume next Sunday, February 12.
SUMMER INTERNS FOR 2012 SELECTED - We are excited to announce that Dalton Stamps, Logan Jaks, Emily Welfare (all from Harding University) & Lauren Owens (Auburn University) will be coming this summer to serve full time as our Children’s Ministry summer interns. Please keep Dalton, Logan, Emily, & Lauren in your prayers and ask God to bless all our efforts for Him this summer.
NEXT SUNDAY - Harding’s Good News Singers will be at Mayfair to present a program in song in the Gym during our 10:30 am Bible Class time. Logan Jaks (one of our MCM Summer Interns for this summer), Amber Smith (a previous summer intern), and Matt Flynn (our Associate Children’s Minister in May) are all part of this talented group. We are going to take our 3rd - 5th graders from their Bible classes next week and allow them to attend. We hope everyone, especially our children’s parents, will make plans to attend their program next Sunday at 10:30 am in the Gym.
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS THIS QUARTER - Our 4th & 5th grade boys and girls have Leadership Training. Leadership Training is a 12 week program with training on scripture reading, prayer, singing/song leading, public speaking, teaching and other areas of service. The boys are meeting in C-209 and the girl’s class meets in C-214. Parents are asked to be sure to have their sons & daughters present for the next 4 weeks as the girls prepare for their preschool class presentation & boys prepare to help in leading one of our Sunday night worship services. For more information contact the MCM offices or .
BIBLE MEMORY CHALLENGE UPDATE - We have a total of 116 of our Preschool 4’s - 6th Graders who are currently participating in our Bible Memory Challenge Program:
28 - Preschool 4’s
31 - Kindergarteners
14 - 1st Graders
11 - 2nd Graders
10 - 3rd Graders
13 - 4th Graders
7 - 5th Graders
2 - 6th Graders
It’s not too late to start. Stop by the BMC room at C-118 or go here for instructions and a copy of the BMC booklet.
This year as a special bonus Bible Memory Challenge Award T-Shirts will be given out to children as they complete their material for the school year. You can check out the BMC T-Shirts and get more information on Bible Memory Challenge by stopping by the BMC room at C-118. Jack & Nora Stephens (assisted by Barry & Hope Ann Lamoureux) would love to help your Preschool 4 - 6th grader to Take The Challenge!
MAYFAIR MOMS - Mayfair Moms is a ministry for the young mothers of the Mayfair Church and is a great way to get to know other women in our church family. To get additional information or to sign up to become a part of the Mayfair Moms’ ministry go to http://www.meetup.com/Mayfair-Moms.
Nursery Volunteer Sign Up We staff four nurseries on Sunday mornings and two on Sunday nights and we need lots of volunteers. Please consider helping. There is a sign up sheet at the Downstairs Children’s Information Desk.
URGENT teacher needs in Children’s Ministry
We are in need of Teachers and Helpers for our Children’s Ministry. See the list below and if you can help, please contact Randy Fowler at the office at 256-881-4651. All are for November - January:
Preschool:
Wednesday - 3 year old Helper;
Elementary:
Sunday - Kindergarten Teacher & 2 Helpers;
Wednesday - Kindergarten Teacher, 1st Grade Teacher & Helper
Nursery Volunteer Sign Up
In adult classrooms and the Children’s Information Desks today you will find a sign-up sheet for nursery volunteers. We staff four nurseries on Sunday mornings and two on Sunday nights and we need lots of volunteers. Please consider helping.
“FOREVER CHANGED” - This year’s school theme of “Forever Changed” is based on the text found in Romans 12:2. We pray that we will become more aware this year of allowing God to “change us” into His Image.
LET YOUR KIDS ENJOY GREAT ONLINE BIBLE GAMES FOR FREE! – Go to www. BIGBibleTown.com and type in Mayfair as the church/VBS code to register for free access to Big Bible Town a new online game designed by 3rd Day Games for K – 6th grade children.
TEACHER/HELPER OPPORTUNITIES - As our children’s Bible classes continue to grow, a variety of roles (teacher, helper, crew leader, learning center teacher, etc.) are open for the Summer, 2011 - Spring, 2012 year. We are calling upon parents who have children in the children’s Bible classes to prayerfully and carefully select one of the open opportunities to serve at some point during the next year (Summer, 2011 - May, 2012)
Parent Pick Up Of Children From Sunday AM Bible Classes Reminder - All children grade 2nd Grade & Younger must be picked up by a parent or legal guardian. Pick up can begin at 11:15 am
REMINDER TO OUR PARENTS... For the safety of your children be sure to pick them up immediately after Bible class & keep them with you for the remainder of the time you are in the building. It also allows coordinators and Bible teachers the time to reset & secure the classrooms for their next scheduled use (Bible class and/or MCDC sessions).
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CELEBRATION STATION CHILDREN’S WORSHIP worker rosters for this spring are now available as a pdf or by going to the Celebration Station Page.
Celebration Station Worker Schedule Spring 2011
(Sunday Morning Children’s Worship) TODAY…CELEBRATION STATION ...
Our Sunday Morning Children’s Worship - Celebration Station continues today. Children may be dismissed and escorted by a parent/legal guardian from the Worship Center after the singing of “Jesus Loves Me” each week. This is usually right after communion. Preschool 2s meet in C-103 & C-104; Preschool 3s & 4s meet in the Downstairs Atrium Room or C-120.; and our K-2nd graders meet upstairs in C-205. Celebration Station name tags for your children are located near their meeting areas. Place name tag on them, and get them to an identified Celebration Station adult volunteer before returning to worship. Your child will be escorted to his/her Bible class by CS workers at the end of worship.
Today… Did You Bring Your Bible?...
Bring Your Bible emphasis continues for our Preschool - Elementary children. If your child brought their Bible today, be sure they come by the display booth before or after their Bible classes today.
Do You Know Where Your Child Or Grandchild Is?
For the safety and security of your children /grandchildren remember that preschool & elementary children (Ages 0 - 2nd Grade) must be escorted to/from class and to children’s worship by their parent/ grandparent or legal guardian.
Taking Children To and From Bible Class…
We need our parents, grandparents, or responsible adult to escort your children (or grandchildren) age 0 – 2nd grade to/from their Bible classes on Sundays & Wednesdays. The 3rd – 5th graders should have a designated place to meet you immediately after classes and exit out of the Children’s Hallways. We ask for your help in providing a safe and fun place for children to learn about God’s Word.
PARENTLINK...
If you are not receiving the Parentlink, a monthly Enewsletter for our parents, contact us at or 881-4651.
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
View Babies and Toddlers Worker Schedules
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
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
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A special area awaits your little ones (Age 0 - 24 months) during worship times on Sunday morning and Sunday night.
Mayfair offers 4 nursery areas on Sunday morning manned by trained volunteers:
Baby 1: Birth - Walking
Baby 2: Walking to Toddler Age
Toddler 1: Young Toddlers (13-18 Months)
Toddler 2: Older Toddlers (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 nametags, 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.
Children’s Class Enrollment Form
Pay for Children’s Ministry Events
Use this area to pay for those attending our summer camps. Just fill in the information, add items to your “cart” then when you’re done, pay for them all at one time using your Credit or Debit Card, or Paypal.
Mayfair Day Camp
Family Funfest 2007
MCM Fifth Grade Curriculum
Scope and Sequence for Upper Elementary Grades 3 - 5 for 2011 - 2012
MCM Fourth Grade Curriculum
Scope and Sequence for Upper Elementary Grades 3 - 5 for 2011 - 2012
MCM Third Grade Curriculum
Scope and Sequence for Upper Elementary Grades 3 - 5 for 2011 - 2012
MCM Second Grade Curriculum
Download Scope and Sequence for Lower Elementary Grades 1 - 2 for 2011 - 2012
MCM First Grade Curriculum
Download Scope and Sequence for Lower Elementary Grades 1 - 2 for 2011 - 2012
MCM Kindergarten Curriculum
Download Scope and Sequence for Pre K - K for 2011 - 2012
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, below is a list of Nursery Schedules and Workers.
Choose from the following schedules:
Babies
Baby 1 Nursery Schedule Sunday A.M. 2012
Baby 2-4 Nursery Schedule Sunday A.M. 2012
Baby Nursery Schedule Sunday P.M. 2012
Toddlers
Toddler 1 Nursery Schedule Sunday A.M. 2012
Toddler 2 Nursery Schedule Sunday A.M. 2012
Fun and Games
BIG Bible Town is an online game designed specifically for K-6 children (By Third Day Games) as a Christian alternative to online games such as Club Penguin. The key difference is that in BIG Bible Town, the mini-games are interactive re-creations of Bible stories.
Kids create their own characters and explore Bible story adventures to earn game coins, purchase virtual items for their character and home, and make virtual tithes and offerings to grow their church and town. Our friends at BIG Bible Town want to give you a special edition of their fabulous online game that includes two free Bible games - The Good Samaritan and The Prodigal Son.
Just go to http://www.BIGBibleTown.com and register for a free account using Mayfair as the church code. If you enjoy these games you can subscribe to get others at very economical prices. For now, we hope your children enjoy playing these games that take them into the Scriptures!
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 2009/2010 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.
Celebration Station Dates and Team Schedules
Celebration Station Parent Teams - Preschool 2’s
2/27/11
Lucy and Kenny Watson
Matt and Rebecca Hill
3/6/11
Doug and Jessica Smith
Peter & Alyssa O’Donnel
3/13/11
Jason and Crystal Waggoner
Jaaron and Kera Honea
3/20/11
Lee and Tabitha Powell
Patrick and Jessica Coleman
3/27/11
Kenny and Lucy Watson
Wes and Julie Symonds
4/3/11
Doug and Jessica Smith
Ryan and Joy Cagle
4/10/11 No Celebration Station - First Weekend of Spring Break
4/17/11
Emmanuel and Constance Okoro
Justin and Alison Carter
4/24/11
Phillip and Shannon Allen
Matt and Rebecca Hill
5/1/11
Greg & Lori Kantmann
Joe and Stephanie Drieling
5/8/11
Tyler and Amber Amos
Brian and Raychel Drake
5/15/11
Dale and Jennifer Bader
Jeff & Beth Sellars
5/22/11
Barry and Shannon LeVert
Mike and Leah Lucas
5/29/11 NO CELEBRATION STATION … Memorial Day weekend
Celebration Station Parent Teams - Pre-School (3’s and 4’s)
2/27/11
Michael & Shannon Drake
Lucas & Kate Cagle
3/6/11
Brian & Raycheal Drake
Ryan & Jamie McCowan
3/13/11
Wes & Julie Symonds
Amy Stapler
3/20/11
Kenny & Lucy Watson
John & Stacey Besherse
3/27/11
Tom & Sonia Pruett
Michelle Hufalar
4/3/11
Christian & Mandy Scales
Keith & Heather Adkins
4/10/11 NO CELEBRATION STATION … first weekend of Spring Break
4/17/11
Jason & Heather Clowers
Jon & Stacy Stacy
4/24/11
Emmanuel & Constance Okoro
Terry & Jenny Gibson
5/1/11
Kacey Nash
Patrick & Jessica Coleman
5/8/11
Philip & Beth McGee
Russell & Emily Stone
5/15/11
Will & Bridgette Bradley
Sarah Jordan
5/22/11
Richard & Valerie Harris
John & Stacey Besherse
5/29/11 NO CELEBRATION STATION … Memorial Day weekend
Celebration Station Parent Teams - Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd
2/27/11
Victoria Kelly
Jon & Stacy Stacy
3/6/11
Mark & Ginger Hall
Jay & Karyn Murphree
3/13/11
Wes & Julie Symonds
Clay & Kara Sawyer
3/20/11
Jason & Stacy Noblitt
Bryan & Erica Hughes
3/27/11
Victoria Kelly
Steven & Mary Jo Kurczi
4/3/11
Patrick & Holly Tuten
David & Teresa Hurley
4/10/11 NO CELEBRATION STATION … first weekend of Spring Break
4/17/11
Kenny & Lucy Watson
Mark & Julie Hunter
4/24/11
Frank & Susan Cantrell
Jim & LeAnne Merrell
5/1/11
Lee & Meagan Bain
Phillip & Shannon Allen
5/8/11
Jim & Gail Briggs
Mark & Julie Rudolph
5/15/11
Christian & Mandy Scales
Jeff & Betsy Miniclier
5/22/11
Kevin & Dana Hall
Derek & Elise Sanderson
5/29/11 NO CELEBRATION STATION … Memorial Day weekend
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
Bible Memory Challenge 2011-2012 Complete Booklet
Preschool Fours
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
Children’s Ministry Photo Page
Photos from MCM Events
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