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:
August 1 - Annual Parents Meeting
August 8 - 5th Grade Graduation & Children’s Bible Class Promotion
IN THE GYM
SUNDAY, AUGUST 1 10:30 AM
“Every Child Matters”
Join your Mayfair Children’s Ministry staff and other parents of our children for a time of prayer, sharing of ideas, and a look at our plans and opportunities for the 2010/11 school year. Lots of valuable information will be distributed and key staff personnel will be available to answer any questions you have regarding our ministry to children and their families. Mark your calendars to be present on August 1 in the Gym!
BIBLE CLASS PROMOTION SUNDAY
Sunday, August 8, will be Children’s Bible Class Promotion Sunday. Children who are currently in our Baby - 5th Bible classes will move to their new Bible classes on the 8th. We have special “walks” planned (information being mailed out to parents this week) for those moving into Kindergarten and 6th grade to their new Bible classes. Please let a coordinator know (or contact the MCM offices) TODAY if your child will be held back, in any of our age groups, so we can plan accordingly for Bible class promotion. Note - There will be no Celebration Station (AM Children’s Worship) & Kids Praise (PM Children’s Worship) next Sunday.
5TH GRADE GRADUATION CELEBRATION ...
Our 2009-2010 graduating 5th Graders will be honored with a party next Sunday, August 8, at the home of Brandon & Missy Lusk. RSVP is needed and must be done no later than TODAY by completing the RSVP card that was mailed out or by contacting the MCM offices.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM WINNERS...
We have had over 90 kids involved in our Summer Reading Program sponsored by our Children’s Library (near the Downstairs Information Desk).
Our ages 0 - 2 reading winners are:
Elias Honea - 1st; Betsy Nash - 2nd; Kyann Koch - 3rd
Ages 3-5 are Kimberly MacDonald and Caleb Rudolph - 1st; Audrey Anna Honea - 2nd; Calli Nash - 3rd
Ages 6-8 are Lexie Harris, Ben Lightfoot, Caroline Rudolph, William MacDonald, and Carter Stolz
Ages 9-12 a tie for first with Stacie Terry & Laura Walker - 1st; Michael Anne Wallace - 2nd.
Congratulations to all! Prizes to the winners can be picked up at the Children’s Library.
Congratulations to...Caroline Rudolph and Dawsyn Bain on being Camp Wiregrass Bible Award Winners.
5TH GRADE GRADUATION CELEBRATION SUNDAY, AUGUST 8...Our 2009- 2010 graduating 5th Graders will be honored with a party on Sunday, August 8, at the home of Brandon & Missy Lusk. RSVP is needed and must be done no later than next Sunday, August 1, by completing the rsvp card that was mailed out or by contacting the MCM offices.
Thank You to Our Summer Interns!
We have put them through a busy, fun-filled summer. They have worked hard and have risen to every obstacle we have thrown their way. They have taught Bible classes and devotionals for all ages. They have gone on mission trips and Bible camp. They have participated and managed Vacation Bible School at home and abroad. They have dressed up and done skits. They have proceeded over kingdoms and commanded pirate ships, had goo dropped on their heads and been made into human sundaes. They have done a great job this summer. We thank them and wish them much success in their future.
Bible Champions Computer Game Returns!
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 F8H-E6N-B1A. 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 these games at home. Enjoy playing games that take you into the Scriptures!
CHILDREN’S BIBLE CLASS TEACHER & HELPER OPPORTUNITIES NOW AVAILABLE…
We are currently looking for adults who love children and love sharing God’s Word in our Baby/Toddler, Preschool, and Elementary Sunday AM or Wednesday PM Bible classes. For more information email to . org or contact the MCM offices at 881-4651.
Special Needs Class ...
Our Children’s Ministry is working to set up an ongoing Sunday AM & Wednesday PM class for special needs children. A teacher for the class has been identified but additional adults are needed to serve as helpers (1 per class session). If you would like to serve in this new ministry to children contact the MCM offices at 881-4651 or .
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.
Nursery Volunteers Needed for 2010
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 in your classroom, 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 (babies or toddlers), 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.
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.
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Celebration Station Resumes! (Sunday Morning Children’s Worship)
Some Information on Celebration Station…
•Children’s Worship (Celebration Station) programs are available for your child if your child was born prior to September, 2007 (has turned 2 years old) and/or is 2nd grade or younger. Nurseries are available for the younger children (born after September, 2007).
•Preschool 2’s Celebration Station is located on the Downstairs Hallway in C-103&C-104.
•Preschool 3’s&4’s Celebration Station is located in the Downstairs Atrium Room in C-120.
•K–2nd Grade Celebration Station is located on the Upstairs Hallway in C-205.
•Handouts on Celebration Station will be available at the Children’s Information Desk.
•Guest or visiting today? Stop by one of our two Children’s Information Desks to find where your child needs to go for our children’s worship.
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