1. Fox Valley church of Christ 10/8/17
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Fox Valley church of Christ
10/8/17

2. Back to School!

3. Common Core (Ps 78:1-8) I will open my mouth with a parable;
I will utter hidden things, things from of old—
things we have heard and known,
things our ancestors have told us.
We will not hide them from their descendants;
we will tell the next generation
the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD,
his power, and the wonders he has done.
- Psalm 78:2-4

4. Child care…or children’s Ministry?

5. Children’s ministry 2017 Accomplishments:
Implemented on-line curriculum for grades K – 4
Instituted “one-room school house” model
Allows us to adjust teacher strength as students move up in grades
Teachers can specialize in content
Older students can help younger students
Easier to fold in substitute teachers

6. Meet the teacher! (Luke 18:15-16)
People were also bringing babies to Jesus for him to place his hands on them. When the disciples saw this, they rebuked them. But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.  Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”

7. Jesus puts the “all” in All Generations
Jesus is:
Single
Mid-thirties
No kids
Our Savior
Our Lord

8. “All” Generations in 2018
Make children’s ministry accessible to all members of the congregation
Volunteer only
One core baby teacher
Two core K-4th grade teachers
Two month rotations
Two weekly guest teachers
Members sign up to our guest teachers throughout the year
Ask for 6 – 8 volunteer sessions per year
Webcast the sermon into the nursery

9. Meet the parents! (Luke 18:15-16)
People were also bringing babies to Jesus for him to place his hands on them. When the disciples saw this, they rebuked them. But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.  Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”

10. parents puts the “generations” in All Generations
Parents play a key role:
Examples of discipleship
Daily influence
Intentional about making disciples
Quite times
Family devotionals
Play dates with church friends
Discipling times
Christian camps
School choice

11. All “generations” in 2018
Connect parents and students with the Children’s Ministry
Create a classroom community
Class Dojo
Teachers can share content
Teachers can encourage students
Students can post their experiences
Parents can give feedback
Details to follow as we learn more

12. THANK YOU!