Suzanne Reece, Minister to Children & Families.
PRESCHOOL CONNECT GROUP Ministry
Birth – Kindergarten
Sundays at 10:00 am
Preschoolers at Shades Crest participate in classes where active, hands-on learning takes place. Our youngest children feel safe and secure in an environment where they are lovingly cared for, quietly talked to and sung to about God’s love for them. As preschoolers grow and develop, Bible thoughts and stories are reinforced through activities such as Dramatic Play, Creative Art, Blocks, Nature and Puzzles or Manipulatives.
For preschoolers to face a changing and complex world, they will need a foundation of Biblical truths on which they can build their knowledge of God, Jesus and the Bible. A strong, Biblical foundation will enable them to begin to build their view of the world from a Biblical perspective. A building is only as strong as its foundation. Therefore, we believe a strong foundation is essential to the ability to make a decision regarding Christ in later years.
ELEMENTARY CONNECT GROUP Ministry
Grades 1-6
Sundays at 10:00 am
The childhood years are foundational years. Children should not be rushed but allowed to grow and develop as they are ready. Foundations in structures cannot be rushed and require time to get firm. Because children are in the process of becoming, our desire is to meet them where they are and challenge them to become all that God has designed them to be. It is our hope that each child will ultimately choose to accept and have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
We strive to help children embark on the journey to becoming spiritually transformed into the image of God. As children become more curious and grow in their faith, learning opportunities are provided for our 1st through 6th graders in weekly Bible study activities as well as month-long projects.
Child Care
Childcare is provided for all church functions involving the general membership.
Building Leaders Today
BLT Teams are an all-new way for children to have the opportunity to serve in leadership positions in, around, and through the children’s ministry of Shades Crest. Children in grades 3-6 are encouraged to learn about each team and then sign up for one team. These BLT teams will serve through the end of summer. New BLT teams will be developed and created at the beginning of the new church year. BLT teams are designed for 3rd – 6th grades.
Children will have the opportunity to sign up for a BLT Team Sunday, March 18 through Wednesday, April 4 in the Children’s Hall. Parents are encouraged to talk with their child to determine which team might be the best fit for their child. In addition, each BLT Team will need at least two adults to serve as guides for the team. Adults can sign up as well.
Adult Guides will be responsible for meeting with their team at least once per month or more if needed.
Activities for Preschoolers and Children
Wednesday Evening Schedule
4:45 – 5:55 Family Dinner
5:50 – 7:00 Preschoolers–M&M’s (Music and Missions)
5:50 – 6:00 C-SALT Gathering for children in grades 1-6
6:05 – 6:30 Children’s music and worship
6:35 – 7:00 Children’s missions
Enroll your children in these activities by clicking on the registration link below. Email your completed form to ejones@shadescrest.org. Please turn in this Wednesday Night Dismissal Form to your child’s leader by Wednesday, August 22. For a detailed calendar of events, click on link below.
What is Girls in Action?
An organization that teaches girls in grades 1-5 about missions, develops leadership skills & how they can share God’s love with others. It is also a group that has a ton of FUN, does crafts, and laughs A LOT! Come and join in!!
What is Royal Ambassadors?
An organization that teaches boys in grades 1-6 about missions, develops leadership skills & how they can share God’s love with others. It is also a group that has a ton of FUN, does lots of different activities! Come and join in!!
What is Acteens?
An organization that teaches girls in 6th grade about missions and provides them with a deeper understanding of God’s work in the world through mission studies, cultural experiences, and hands-on missions involvement. Girls have the opportunity to learn how God can use them to change the world around them. It is also a group that has ton of fun and laughs A LOT! Come and join in!!
What is M&M’s?
M&M’s is for preschoolers–
ages 2 through 5.
Preschoolers learn about music and missions and sharing God’s love.
Children Events
Retreat 4:12 is an overnight get-away for children in grades 4-6. We will depart from the FLC at 4:15 pm on Friday, October 19. We will plan to return to the FLC by 5:30 pm on Saturday, October 20. Retreat 4:12 will be held at Camp Hargis in Chelsea, AL. The cost of the retreat is $50.00 per person. Payments can be made by dropping a check by the Church Office. We will spend time during the retreat having fun, developing relationships, and digging deeper in to God’s Word to learn more about God’s love for us and how He desires for us to live. Click on the picture above to register.
