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Children's Junior Youth Program

Bible classes are offered for children of all ages on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings each week.  These classes provide a very exciting and stimulating learning experience for the kids. See more about each class below...

Sunday Night Bible Hour on Sunday evenings during worship service kids ages 3 years - 2nd grade can attend Bible Hours which consists of singing, puppet skit, and an interactive lesson from God's Word.

Children of all ages are encouraged to participate in the Lads to Leaders program, which consists of at-home events throughout the year, as well as the annual convention at Little Rock, AR on Easter weekend.

During the summertime months of June - August, Junior Youth ages Kindergarten - 6th grade have monthly activities planned which combine a fun time of recreation with a time of devotion and learning.

Each July, children 11 years and older have the opportunity join the older youth group members as they attend a week long session at Green Valley Bible Camp in Rogers, AR.

Each September, 4th - 6th graders have the opportunity to attend the ChristTweens Youth Rally (hosted by the Northside Church of Christ in Harrison).

 

More Information on Our Children's Classes

0 - 2 Year Olds

Cradle Roll is designed so your baby can begin to learn about God and His creation from the beginning of their life. They learn to sing songs; they learn to bow their heads and fold their hands for prayer; they learn to love the Bible. They learn about how God created the earth, their family, the animals and baby Jesus. Pagers are available, and there is an attended nursery during the worship hour where the babies can play freely with supervision.

2 - 3 Year Olds

This class is called "Faithful Farmers." The classroom is designed to be a farm setting. The students learn about loving and obeying God, parents and the Bible. They also learn to share with and to love their Bible class friends. Each lesson teaches Bible stories from the Old and New Testaments, along with applying the lessons to modern-day life. The boys and girls are given many hands-on applications. They are also encouraged to learn Bible facts, memory verses and to begin learning the books of the Bible.

4 Year Olds 

The 4-year-old classroom is a sheepfold. The students are taught about God's loving care for His people; His sheep. There are shepherd's coats for the children to wear during class if they desire. They record their attendance by moving a little sheep across the wall. They work on learning the names of the 66 books of the Bible. Every class period offers a hands-on Bible lesson, crafts, songs, review and a game. After 6 visits to class, students get to pick a prize out of the treasure chest.

Kindergarten

This classroom has a jungle setting. The entire year is spent studying Old and New Testament worship. Most all the familiar Bible characters are studied and lessons applied to our lives today. The 4 sections of the curriculum include: Worship is a Choice; What God said about Worship According to the Law of Moses; Praising God for the Things He has Done; New Testament Worship and Christian Living.

1st Grade

The students enter a Camp setting because this curriculum is titled "Camp Truth." Each student receives a backpack that remains in the classroom through the year so they can add to it any memory rewards they earn. Camp Truth is about how God has always spoken to man from the beginning of time, including now through His word. Students hike their way through the Patriarchs, Moses, the Judges, Kings, Prophets, John the Baptizer, Jesus and the Apostles. Student learn how to use their Bibles. They also collect pebbles each class period for being there, bringing a friend, bringing their Bible and completion of classwork.

2nd Grade

Students enter the classroom to study all about the life of Jesus; the early church and the disciples of Jesus. Rather than desks or tables and chairs, they sit all during class in a boat that is almost as big as the room! They are surrounded by a nautical theme including the ocean and light houses. The class periods consist of Bible lessons, using the Bible, memory verses, songs, skits, action activities, review games, arts, crafts and puzzle pages.

3rd Grade

Third graders are called "Bible Time Travelers." They enter a classroom set up as a time capsule, where they travel back to every book of the Bible, visiting Bible characters, events and places through power point presentations. The screen is the windshield of the time capsule. They sign in for each class with a personalized passport which gives them a Bible verse to look up and fill-in-the-blanks. GPS (God's Positioning System) is used to locate each destination and comparisons are made to the large wall painted with a map of the Bible lands. Throughout the course of the year, the students find Jesus in every book of the Bible whether it is through promises, prophesies or fulfillment. Great emphasis is also placed on the chronological timeline of the Bible characters and events.

4th Grade

This classroom has a construction theme with the focus on God as our architect and the Bible our blueprint. As students learn to "build" a Christian life, they actually"construct" a house on the wall that represents building their own life for God the Father. As a crew member of G.T.F. Builders, Inc., the students go through the Old Testament from Genesis to Malachi. The Old Testament points to the coming of Christ and this is emphasized over and over. Students earn tool boxes with tools as they complete their memory work. They also collect points for attendance, bringing their Bible to class, bringing a friend, and doing their classwork. They move through levels that begin with "Handy Man" and progress through "Apprentice Carpenter," "Journeyman" and "Master Carpenter."  

5th Grade

5th and 6th graders study under an "F.B.I." theme. This stands for "Famous Bible Investigators." They approach their study as investigators, searching God's word to learn all they can about the life of Christ. The entire year is devoted to the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. God the Father has always had a plan to free man from sin. It began before time and was accomplished in New Testament times with Jesus. Students will look at Jesus' role as Savior; His purpose in coming to earth - to seek and to save the lost. As students earn points for turning in assignments, memory verses, etc., they advance in FBI rankings from "Trainee" to “Agent,” "Detective," and "Super Snooper."

6th Grade

6th graders are "Soldiers of Christ" and study in a room decorated with a military theme. This curriculum is based on Paul's words to the young missionary, Timothy, "You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ." (II Timothy 2:3) It is also the last of a 3-year study of the Godhead: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit with all lessons focusing on the Holy Spirit. Each lesson uses scripture and examples that are compatible with the life of service expected of a soldier. Emphasis is on Godly values that are also taught in the 7 Army Values used by modern U.S. Armed Forces: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. Each lesson teaches about the Holy Spirit and answers questions like "who," "what" and "how." He worked with the disciples of Jesus in New Testament times and how He works with us today. Students are given many applications they can apply to their own lives. Each quarter, students are taken through the progression and examples of a modern-day soldier. 1st quarter: What does it take to be a good soldier of Christ? 2nd quarter: Basic Training (Boot Camp) Learning the basics of serving God and becoming a Christian. 3rd quarter: Advances Individual Training (AIT) Learning to use individual talents to serve the Lord. 4th quarter: Active Duty - Being a good Christian on duty 24/7 applying your training to actively serve the Lord.

7th - 12th grades

The Youth Group meets for classes every Sunday morning and Wednesday night with their primary teacher being the Youth Minister. Various Bible topics are covered throughout the year. Devotionals, spiritual activities, lock-ins, service projects and other fun outings take place during the year.