It may seem crazy. It may seem overwhelming. It might even seem impossible. But are you being called by God to fill in the gap that is in our BBC Kids Children's Ministry?
Hard as it is to believe, there is a growing little boy coming into the Horne Home. Yes, I can barely even believe it myself, but then he kicks, and I'm constantly reminded!
With a new little one on the way, there are some GREAT changes coming to the Children's Ministry in the Summer and Fall of 2013. What are those changes going to look like? And how can you help?
Summer 2013: Children's Church
In teaching Discovery Club this weekend, I discovered something that has long been a frustration, I can't be in two places at once. Sad, but I haven't mastered the art of transportation from one room to the next...Mr. Spock should really work on that! I was completely alone with 10 preschoolers. And like usual, "I gotta go potty" was a top phrase. And I had nobody to take a child to the bathroom.
There has to be two people in Discovery Club and Kid'z Zone each week, and in order to do that, we need more volunteers on the rotations for DC and KZ starting NOW!
What if you can't teach? That is okay! Sometimes the biggest need is an assistant teacher who comes in, walks children to the bathroom, and helps with a craft.
If you can teach, we've got space for you too! The Gosple Project is a great tool driven by videos to help you teach the Word to our children!
One of the GREAT joys in my ministry life is teaching Kid'Z Zone every week. This class ranges from 15 kids to 25 kids on a weekly basis. And we do it all, music, Bible Study, Games, and yes, the occasional craft. However, with maternity leave looming in the distance, we need subs to take over Kid'z Zone while I'm away. Currently, I'm the only KZ teacher. Without subs, that ministry doesn't happen.
Are you willing to teach Kid'z Zone during my maternity leave? What about helping right now so there is more than one adult in a room of 25? The best time to check out KZ is right now! Anyone interested in helping in KZ while I'm away can train now on what we do every week. What is the KZ schedule, meet the kids, and learn how to work The Gospel Project.
Will you pray and ask God how you can help us prepare for the Fall? Will you pray about helping me personally as I walk through this pregnancy? How will you help DC and KZ in the upcoming weeks?
Fall 2013:
AWANA: Come August, Awana 2013-2014 will begin again. It is exciting with our new Cubbies Updates, new games, new friends, and new adventures in God's Word. Have you volunteered to work in Awana in the upcoming year? Did you know that are 90 in the Children's Ministry on any given Wednesday Night? That is a lot of kids and workers! And we are looking to grow our ministry this year by leaps and bounds.
Once again, with the baby's arrival in the distance, the staff and I want to make sure that every spot is filled for this coming Awana Year. We are asking for a one year commitment from all of our leaders. Pray about serving. You won't regret a year served in Awana at BBC!
DISCOVERY CLUB AND KID'Z ZONE: Not to beat the same subject, but starting in the fall, a new KZ leader is needed to take over for me during maternity leave. Without a KZ leader, this ministry will not be available. Are you willing to serve?
And we are always looking for DC teachers especially around the holidays!
God does so much through our children. In less than 3 years, 40 kids have come to know the Lord! 40! Be apart of reaching these kids with the Gospel. We aren't just babysitting, we are leading and teaching the youngest leaders in our church. They can't be underestimated. They will change the world. It is our job to see that they change it for Jesus Christ.
Are you in?
Elizabeth J. Horne
Minister to Children
Ballardsville Baptist Church
Numbers 6:24-26
Elizabeth@BBCLife.org
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