Pastor Tony is looking for some adults who love children and would like to help during the 1050 service.  The Backyard needs a small group leader to join our team in March.  Please ask Pastor Tony how you can help teach our children to worship.

 pastortony@fcnhome.com cell: 392-3701 

God has called us all to minister.  Where are you ministering?  If children's ministries is not for you, there are plenty of other opportunities to give back to God.  Search your heart and listen to God tell you where you can minister for Him.  If you choose to minister unto the "least of these," (the children) you will be ministering unto God.  In doing so, you will be richly blessed, God will reward you in your heart as you honor Him and all those around you.

Link to the following website to review movies before you take your children to see something that might not be suitable.  Teach your children to make wise choices and not accept everything thrown at us by hollywood.  http://www.pluggedinonline.com

Go to the following link for safe and trusted answers to your parenting questions.

 http://www.iquestions.com/browse/parenting

Kindergarten-5th grade

Mission: "ATTRACTING Families, in order to

CONNECT them to Christ and fellow Believers as well as

EQUIPPING them for Service."

Sunday Morning:

• 9:40-Sunday School                                                 Grade-based Bible lessons and prayer time. 

• 10:50-God's Backyard Children's Church

  Goal:                                                                       Every child gains in wisdom, faith and friendship to grow up saying:                                                                           -I need to make the wise choice                                         -I can trust God no matter what                                                                                 -I should treat others the way I want to be treated                                                                         Method:

Power -Up with Large Group with creative ways to teach the Bible relevantly with a fun, child-targeted Story teller and Worship Leader.

Catch-On to what was presented in Large Group by joining a Small Group center with a small group leader who provides intentional shepherding and guides fun and meaningful activities to help children learn to grow in their faith as they apply God’s Word to their lives.  

Wednesday Night: 6:30-8:00

• Open Gym-6:30-7 pm           
• Basic Ministries Training  7-8 pm  Getting ready for Children's Festival with instructors assisting children to prepare drama, art and music projects

Upcoming Dates:

Zone Children's Festival competition, Sunday, February 22, 6:30-8:00pm 

District Children's Festival competition, Saturday, March 7, 8am-2pm

Easter Egg Hunt the day before Easter (Saturday) 10-noon

5th grade retreat in May

VBS in June

Summer Camp for primary (1st-3rd) July 7-10 and junior (4th-6th) July 14-17

Annual Events:

• Vacation Bible School-A week long Ministry for Children (Preschool -5th grade) that is open to the Community.  Includes Great Music, Bible Adventures, Crafts, Snacks, Games, Prizes.

• Backyard Kids Choir-Perfoms during Children's Festival each spring, Presents a Christmas Drama/Musical in December.

• Fall Festival-Alternative to Halloween.  Community Outreach includes Christian Music, Food, Games, Hayrides, Balloon Art, Face Painting, Horse Rides,” Trunk or Treat”, Inflatables and more.  Free Fun for the Whole Family!  Wednesday before Halloween from 630-8pm.

• Summer Camp-@ Camp Arrow Head, Glenrose, TX-A week-long camp experience with Swimming, Crafts, Zip-Line, Games, Missions, Bible lesson and friendships for a lifetime.