CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES
Children are precious to God and they are precious to us! From the youngest to the oldest we seek to encourage children to know and love the Lord through the teaching of His Word and the influence of godly role models who demonstrate His love and acceptance. In our children’s ministries we make it our aim to lay a foundation upon which God-centered lives are built. We teach our children through age-appropriate lessons not only to know, but to trust the Lord – to not only receive from Him, but to give their lives in grateful worship and service.
The Nursery ministry provides safe and loving child care for infants and toddlers from birth through age two. We have in place a check-in system to provide safety and communication regarding your child. This includes a pager system and identification tags for children and their belongings. Included on the sign-in sheet is an opportunity for parents to give instructions regarding feeding, nap times, etc. The nursery itself is divided into an infants section and a toddler section. There is also a private room inside the nursery for sleeping babies and nursing mothers.
Nursery services are provided Sundays during Bible Study Hour (9:45 – 10:45), 11:00 Contemporary Worship Service (10:45 – 12:15), Wednesday Evenings (7:00 – 8:30), and some special events.
Volunteering
Our Nursery ministry depends on volunteers who are willing to serve on a rotating monthly or quarterly schedule. If you would be willing to give some of your time as a ministry of love to these little ones and a service to other parents, please contact Cindy Ray, our Director of Children’s Ministry at [email protected]
Our Children’s Sunday School exists to bring children to Jesus, grow them in Christ through the teaching of God’s Word, provide fellowship opportunities, and minister to one another, in order to worship God. We have classes for all ages during the Sunday School hour.
2’s & 3’s class meet and for the hour they have play time, sing songs, learn a memory verse, listen to a Bible Story.
4’s & 5’s class sing songs, learn a memory verse and listen to a Bible Story.
K-5th meet together to sing songs of worship, hear a Bible lesson and enjoy games and activities based on that lesson.
Volunteering
Our Children’s Sunday School ministry depends on volunteers who are willing to serve on a rotating monthly or quarterly schedule. If you would be willing to give some of your time as a ministry of love to these little ones and a service to other parents please contact Cindy Ray, our Director of Children’s Ministry, at [email protected]
Wee Worship is a pre-school ministry for 2 & 3 and 4 & 5 year old classes which are held during the 11:00 worship service. It includes a lesson, singing, crafts, etc.
Bible Explosion is for grades K-5th, and it is held during the 11:00am Worship Service. The children begin in the Worship Center worshiping in music, then they return to their class for a Bible lesson and fellowship.
Volunteering
Our Children’s Church ministry depends on volunteers who are willing to serve on a rotating monthly or quarterly schedule. If you would be willing to give some of your time as a ministry of love to these children please contact Cindy Ray, our Director of Children’s Ministry, at [email protected] or fill out the volunteer survey found at the link below.
“…One of the great benefits of getting involved in Awana Clubs is that children have the opportunity to form lasting friendships with other clubbers as well as relationships with mature Christian adults in an environment that promotes high spiritual and moral values.”
AWANA is a weekly club program held every Wed evening from 6:30 to 8:00 pm for children in preschool to grade 5. The acronym Awana comes from the first letters of the phrase “Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed”(2 Tim. 2:15).
Children have fun playing age-appropriate games, memorizing Bible verses in an organized, topical system and participating in large-group Bible teaching. This program runs Sept. thru May. Transportation may be available by calling the church office.
Volunteering
Our Awana Club ministry depends on volunteers who are willing to serve on a weekly basis on Wednesday nights during the school year from September through June. If you would be willing to give some of your time helping children grow in their faith and in their knowledge of the Word please contact Cindy Ray, our Director of Children’s Ministry, at [email protected]
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The Calvary Bible Kid Kamp provides a safe secure “away from home” environment where your child can learn, play, and grow. We have designed a nurturing, creative world for their minds and bodies to develop. Our caring staff keep small hands busy and their minds engaged through activities specifically designed for their own age group. Our ministry provides a multi-faceted program of activities along with encouraged development of motor and social skills. Your children are introduced to music, crafts, stories that teach morality and family values, manners of etiquette etc. Recreational activities and field trips are also a part of the regular curriculum at various levels. We provide high quality care for infants and up, who need an all day care setting. Our staff members have been CPR trained and have their child abuse and criminal clearances. The staff has an average of 25 years of experience.The available hours are Monday thru Fridays from 6:30 a.m – 5:30 p.m. Full and Part time care is available.
For more information contact the Director, Jeannie Miriello at 717-248-4500 or email [email protected].
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
At Calvary Bible Preschool, we believe the greatest contribution we can make to tomorrow’s society is with a highly educated program. We are Christian based without prejudicing the child toward any particular denomination. Children learn by doing and here at Calvary Bible Preschool, your preschooler will strengthen his/her skills with plenty of hands on activities. Our curriculum is organized into theme based units that address topics that encourage children to develop their skills and confidence. Our preschool program provides classroom environment where children are encouraged to explore and are challenged to learn. Your preschooler will make new friends and develop self-confidence as he/she strengthens cognitive skills. Our preschool has a reputation for excellent staffing, quality education and loving care. This quality has been recognized and applauded by several K-5 teachers in the public school system.
“Every great journey has a great beginning!”
ATTENDANCE
3-yr old A.M. class
Tuesdays and Thursdays
9-11:00 a.m.
4-5 yr. old A.M. class
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
9-11:00 a.m.
4-5 yr. old P.M. class
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
12:30-2:30
For more information contact the Director, Jeannie Miriello at 717-248-4500 or email [email protected].
