CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

 

Hello,

 

My name is Debbie Trusty, and as Director of Children’s Ministries at Colonial Park let me welcome you to our church.  Just as Jesus took the little children into his arms and welcomed them, we extend our arms of welcome to you and your family. 

 

Our mission in Children’s Ministry is to help children on their journey as disciples of Jesus Christ.  We strive to help children experience God’s love, feel included in the life of the congregation, and have opportunities to grow in their faith.  Through our programming we endeavor to invite children to COME and meet Jesus, to SEE what he has to say, and to encourage them to GO TELL others about Him.    A sampling of our programs and activities follows:

 

                    Sunday School Classes (toddler nursery up through 5th grade)

                    Child care for all worship services

                    Children’s Church (Kindergarten and 1st grade)

                    God’s Children In Worship (Second Graders)

                    Vacation Bible School

                    Wednesday Faire activities (choir and group building games)

                    Wonderful Wednesdays (Summer Day Camp)

                    Easter Egg Hunt

                    Breakfast with Santa

                    Halloween Carnival

                    Advent Workshop

                    Mission opportunities (Heifer Project, Reelfoot Rural Ministries, etc.)

 

A Children’s Council composed of teachers, parents, and children’s coordinators meets several times during the year to study and support the direction of our ministry and to address any concerns or issues that may arise.  The meetings are open to any interested parties.  Dates are made available through the newsletter, bulletin, or on-line.  Feel free to contact me with any questions or for further information.  My office is located on the first floor next door to the Mother’s Day Out Office. 

 

“Children are a gift from the Lord” Psalms 127:3,  and this ministry serves to give children the rightful place that our Lord gave them, “.. for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”  Matthew 19:14.