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Jesus is the only way to Heaven

Jesus talks with the Samaritan Woman

What does it look like for kids to lead the way in us understanding the Kingdom of God better? Is it possible that they get it better than we do? Do they really see a clearer, broader, more holistic picture of God than we do?

It’s true that children are more uninhibited than we are. Christ repeatedly calls children to Him and points out to His followers that unless we become more like a child…we’ll miss something. We might even miss Him. So in an effort to put this into practice, I’m working out an idea called Learning Labs into the world of children and are trying to watch, listen and see what they have to teach us.

Through the exploration of basic life processes, Learning Labs provide a platform that allows children to think. As they work out their thoughts, creativity, questions, and revelations, my hope is that they would begin to become aware of who they are and who those around them are, as well as learn who the God of the universe is, how He relates to us, and how we should respond to Him.

The purpose of the lab is that it helps kids connect what the Bible teaches to what they see and experience in life. Another goal of the labs is to urge children to think and to wrestle with the ethics and heart issues that the Bible presents.
Parents or an adult mentor will guide children through the learning process throughout the time by answering questions, posing questions, and relating what they are learning to their own life. Children break up into families at some point during the time to process and journal with their guides and to talk and pray together. Parents also spend time getting to know their kids in a learning environment and see how their kids learn.

Different people from within our community will be setting up the lab environment. The goal is that the people presenting the lab would learn as much or more as the kids do. Each month children are exposed to things like: gardening, pottery, taking a joy ride on a motorcycle, looking through microscopes at how cells divide and develop into life, meeting and interacting with families from different cultures, hearing a volunteers’ testimony, or being in a wedding. The lab therefore appeals to the whole child, rather than just their mind. As children are freed up to explore and question and create all the while they are learning to connect their experience to the gospel. The dream is that our kids would grow up learning about science, gardening, literature, arts, etc in a way that connects it all to the Kingdom of God, so that they may go out into their schools peer groups, neighborhoods, and have no doubt who Christ is and how He relates to people and creation!

Family Devotions will given out each month and will be posted on the web so that parents are informed and also encouraged to learn together with their child as they go about the ordinariness of their life.

I am looking forward to getting to know each of your families better this year and to journey together in faith as we continue to see God change lives.

Learn more about Kingdom Kids

Nursery Program (Birth-3):Quality childcare for ages 3
and under is provided during worship services and Sunday
school. This childcare is the farthest things from babysitting,
your child will begin learning who God is, what the Bible
is, and what God’s love means for us. This ministries purpose
is to begin to build a strong foundation of Christ in your child.

Pre K Program (3-5 years):Is designed for older toddlers
and early preschoolers. The time the kids spend in this class
will be beneficial and practical in your child’s spiritual journey.
The kids will sing songs, hear bible stories, and have free
play. This program is staffed by our very talented and creative
team of volunteers.

Kingdom Kids K-3rd grade:This program is interactive and fun. It features large-group teaching where Bible lessons are presented in an exciting way that is relevant to kid’s lives today. This ministry begins after kids are dismissed from
the Corporate worship service (usually, after offering).

4TH AND 5TH GRADE:Sunday school class. This program is designed to help the kids understand the Bible and God while teaching the kids how to apply basic Bible principles to their daily lives. This program takes place during the Sunday school hour.

YOUTH GROUP: Wednesday night programs from 6:45 to 8:00pm. This program is a Large group centered (corporate worship). The kids will enjoy an eventful night of music and
Bible lessons as well as some crafts, fieldtrips and games. Come and see for yourself how much fun your kids will have learning about God.

All volunteers have been screened and have been properly
trained to teach your chid. A large majority of our volunteers
have also been certified in First Aid and CPR. It is a very high priority that your child is safe and secure while in our hands.

Mission Statement:
Venture Kids exists to SHARE Christ with the children in our community. TEAM them with other Christians and ADVANCE them in their spiritual maturity. Helping them to RECOGNIZE their spiritual gifts and to SURRENDER their lives to God.

Six Core Ministry Values:

1. Venture Kids is Child Targeted (1
   Corinthians 9:22)
   

2. Venture Kids is Safe (Mark 10:14)
   

3. Venture Kids Teaching is relevant
   and Application Oriented (Psalms
   119:11)
   

4. Venture Kids will teach the Bible
   Creatively
   

5. Venture Kids will Intentionally
   Shepherd in age appropriate groups(2
   Timothy 2:2, Acts 2:42-47)

6. Venture Kids is FUN!

Vacation Bible School
Harvesting Some
Specatacular Saftey
Lock-In (over nighters)
Retreats
Family Nights
Family Trips
Slumber Parties
Fun Days
Camps
And many more!

Kingdom Kids-Sunday @ 9:30am
Youth Group-Wednesday @ 7pm

If you would like to get involved with children’s ministry...Now is a GREAT time to do so! Please talk to Anne Thorsen for more details! We have a place for everyone!!!