12609 S. Western Oklahoma City, OK 73170
The strategy for our 1st-4th grade ministry is built around three basic truths every child should know and embrace, according to what Jesus modeled in Luke 2:52 -
WISDOM: I need to make the right choice
FAITH: I can trust God no matter what
FRIENDSHIP: I should treat others the way I want to be treated
The kind of growth modeled by Jesus happens by intention, not by accident. Each month's lesson has a Core Virtue and Memory Verse as the framework. The same Christ-like character quality is taught each week for an entire month with a bottom line reinforced by Biblical illustrations and engaging presentations. Each illustration teaches how God built His character in people and how we can have the same character with Christ in us. Each Sunday morning of course includes high-energy worship so that kids can learn to celebrate who God is and what He has done in them and for them. Engaging small groups are also filled with fun activities, life application of the lesson and relationship building so that parents can always know they have another adult speaking truth into the life of their child.
Every series has take home application cards to generate discussion. Kids can return the completed take-home activities for some fabulous rewards like fresh-baked cookies and have their name entered into a drawing for bigger prizes. February's prizes are 2 gift certificates for The Warren Theatre.
Kids who know their memory verse weekly also receive a reward!
Doing what you need to do now so you can grow stronger.
"Training the body has some value. But being godly has value in every way. It promises help for the life you are now living and the life to come." 1Timothy 4:8 NIrV
Letting someone know you see how valuable they really are.
"Love each other deeply. Honor others more than yourselves." Romans 12:10 NIrV
Honesty
Choosing to be truthful in whatever you say and do.
"The Lord detests lying lips, but He delights in men who are truthful." Proverbs 12:22 NIV
Friendship
Spending time with someone you trust and enjoy.
"A friend loves at all times. He is there to help when trouble comes." Proverbs 17:17 NIrV
Patience
Waiting until later for what you want now.
"The end of a matter is better than its beginning. So it's better to be patient than proud." Ecclesiastes 7:8NIrV
Responsibility
Showing you can be trusted with what is expected of you.
"Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much." Luke 16:10a NIV
Service
Lending a hand to help someone else.
"Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men." Ephesians 6:7 NIV
Peace
Proving that you care more about others than winning an argument.
"So let us do all we can to live in peace. And let us work hard to build each other up." Romans 14:19 NirV