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Little Lambs
This is a nursery program for children ages 0-4 years old. We believe that a child's future is fashioned in the early years. Therefore, this is a ministry rather than mere babysitting. Each service offers the teachers an opportunity to invest in the spiritual lives of your children.
People were bringing little children to Jesus in order that He might touch them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them. But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and said to them, "Let the little children come to me and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the Kingdom of God belongs. Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall not enter it." And Jesus took them up in His arms, laid His hands on them and blessed them. Mark 10:13-16
This scripture has significant implications for children and our ministry with children. It is obvious that Christ invites children into the Kingdom of God as equal inherits. It emphasizes the importance of a children's ministry based on several sound principals, some of which include:
1. Jesus affirms the value of children and their importance in the kingdom.
2. Children must be included in the larger ministry of the entire church.
3. The purpose of children's ministry is personal spiritual formation and the building of a relationship with Jesus early in life.
Our Mission & Goals:
It is the desire of Little Lambs Nursery to lay a spiritual foundation in the lives of our children by providing a loving and safe environment for the youngest members of our church. Our goal is to reach young kids and help them grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, causing a "rippling effect" from generation to generation. This begins in the Nursery and continues all the way through the Youth Ministry.
Here at Word of God Church. God gave us a heart for children, and we feel very blessed to be entrusted with the planning and preparation of our nursery lessons and activities. The nursery workers are committed to the mission of being used by God to help our children "grow up in all things" and become true Christ followers. Children are wonderful creations! The children are a true example of what adults would love to be like, but have lost in growing up. Children truly are made in the image of God. Therefore, we believe all aspects of childhood need to be celebrated in a supportive, Christ-centered environment.
Our nursery is a fun and safe place...but most importantly, it is a place where every child is loved and taught about Jesus. They can grow in their relationships and learn to love and honor God. Our desire is to make every child feel loved and every family feel welcomed so that you can confidently call Word Of God Church your church home. We see the nursery as a true ministry to families of infants, toddlers and preschoolers and we take our ministry very seriously! In order to ensure that your child has a safe, happy and spiritually educational time, we have a routine that creates a well-rounded learning experience. Some of the components of our routine are: bible-lesson time, crafts and/or coloring time, bible-song time, free play, prayer time and snack time. All lessons, songs and activities are age-appropriate.
K.I.D.S. Church
Welcome
Hi! My name is Beverly Pritchard and it is my privilege to serve as a leader to children at Word of God Church. If you've got kids, I want to assure you that they will be in the best of hands spiritually, emotionally, and socially. Kids are a priority at Word of God Church. " .... Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Matthew 19: 14
Purpose
To train children to become an active part of the church body. In Kids In Divine Service, children will experience the love of Christ, grow in a stronger personal faith in God, and actively minister to those around them with a heart of service.
Happenings
Kids will enter into a time of Praise and Worship to prepare their hearts for service. They will hear relevant messages from the Bible on their level with puppets, object lessons, skits, and crazy wacky games. Children at every age will have a blast.
When
K.I.D.S Church is for children ages 5-11 and meets every Sunday morning from 10:30 - 12:00 with the exception of the first Sunday of the month. The first Sunday of month we believe it is important that children be with their families to share and experience Communion.
Growth
Heads Up! We are right now in the process of putting together an incredible team of children leaders, and God has given me an opportunity to head up this team. I can't wait to see what God is going to do.
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Spirit Led Kids
What is Spirit Led Kids??
Spirit Led Kids is an exciting children's program that meets on Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. and reaches out to children ages 5-11. It is an extension of K.I.D.S. Church that is training kids to live a Spirit filled life and walk victoriously in Jesus Christ.
Who Are Spirit Led Kids??
Children who know that God loves them no matter what…Kids who know that there is a creator who purposely made them and has in his heart so many wonderful thoughts and plans for them that they could never count them all ! (Ps. 139:17-18, Jer. 29:11)
Our Mission…
Our vision is to see kids grow up strong in the knowledge of who God is. Secure in knowing that God loved them enough to send his son, and that Jesus’ blood was enough to pay for their freedom from sin and the dominion of the enemy. Ephesians 6:10-17 talks about the equipment that God has given his children to keep them safe in this world, to empower them, and to help them live a victorious life. We are committed to help them grow up in all the knowledge of these things and more. We love God’s word!!! AND want your kids to know it and love it also!! We provide Bible based teaching, incentives, and huge doses of good clean FUN !!
What do Spirit Led Kids Do??
They learn to STAND UP and STANDOUT! They learn that life is filled with joy, laughter and promise!! They learn to face life head on with their hearts full of determination and hope.
See ya on Wednesday!!!
THRiVE Youth Ministry
Welcome to THRiVE Youth Ministry! This outreach is for young people ages 12-18 and meets on Sundays at 6:00 PM. There is also a student led THRiVE Bible study on Wednesdays at 7:15 PM.
It has been said that if you stand for nothing, you will fall for anything. At THRiVE, you will be challenged to:
T - Think before you act
H - Hope in righteousness
R - Renew your mind
I - Imitate Christ
V - Validate your commitment to Christ by sharing Him with others
E - Endure hardships
God made us to overcome and to be victorious ... now it's up to you to THRiVE!
Ladies of Excellence
WELCOME
Welcome to Ladies of Excellence! We are thrilled that you have found us and look forward to the opportunity to connect with you in a variety of meaningful ways. It is our hope to develop a lasting relationship with you that would be caring and supportive in a grounded spiritual environment. So get comfy, put your feet up and relax! Spend a little time getting to know us! Feel free to scroll down and click around to your hearts content. We think you’ll like what you see!
We look forward to seeing you soon at one of our up-coming services or events!
Janice Hale
Why
Life can be summed up as “crazy at best” for most of us most of the time! Those three little words tend to be used more and more often in describing our seemingly feeble attempts to keep up with the demands of work, family, home life, and even our friends. Keeping our heads above the water seems to be about all we are able to do. In those times, we all need a little help. We need someone who can throw us a life preserver! We need someone who can teach us to swim instead of paddling in circles. We need support! People who will rejoice in our victories, grieve in our pain, and listen when we talk. Ladies of Excellence will provide you with that kind of support. We believe that strong friendships and Godly fellowship can provide the framework for positive Christian growth and the strength to live life freely and victoriously! So grab the rope and let us pull you in!
When
Ladies of Excellence meets the second Sunday of each month at 5:00 PM in the Anchor for a time of fellowship and Bible study. Refreshments and childcare are provided.
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MALEcall
Hey Guys,
If you are anything like me, you probably have plenty to do! Our daily schedules can leave us feeling nothing short of overwhelmed. Jobs and family duties have a way of sucking the life right out of you leaving you feeling drained and completely empty. As Christians, we know that there are priorities that must be maintained and at the top of that list is our relationship with God.
Now there are many ways to do “maintenance” in this regard. And just as maintenance is important to our cars, our lawn mowers, and just about any other piece of equipment with moving parts, it is equally important that we “maintain” our spiritual lives as well. After all, the Bible says, “In Him we live, and move, and have our being” Acts 17:28. Our lives are one big “moving part” that certainly needs its fair share of attention. Spending quality time with God 
is a step in the right direction as is having a daily quiet/prayer time, Bible reading, and devotionals. These all have their place and should be a part of our spiritual growth process. But understand this… nothing…..not one thing….. can take the place of the God kind of fellowship. Oh I’m not talking about the quarterly “all you can eat after Sunday service buffet”, but meaningful, “I feel your pain and know what you are going through” fellowship. For times like these, we have MALEcall – a time and a place where you can come, set aside your schedule, put down your guard and simply relax, refuel, and renew. I would like to personally invite you to one of our quarterly meetings to do just that. Check out the schedule below and join us for a time of fellowship, spiritual challenge, and personal discovery. I’ll be looking for you!
Serving Him,
Steve Hale
January 28, 2012 - 8:30 AM in the Anchor
April 28, 2012 - 8:30 AM in the Anchor
July 28, 2012 - 8:30 AM in the Anchor
October 27, 2012 - 8:30 AM in the Anchor
Missions
Using Acts 1:8 as our example, our educational missions approach is to first begin reaching out to our own community, and then to our neighboring communities. Finally, we reach out to the world as we prayerfully and financially support our missionaries who carry the gospel of Christ to those who haven't heard and encouragement to the Christians awaiting Christ's imminent return.
We are called to be a light in the darkness. At Word of God Church we endeavor to do just that, not only in our own community, but abroad through supporting foreign and domestic missionaries. Each month a missions collection is taken and 100% of those funds are sent to our missions: Tell My People (Mexico), Mahaneh-Dan Fellowship (India), Bill and Connie Anderson (America), and Cruzadores de la Fe en Mexico (Mexico).
Cruzadores de la Fe en Mexico
Crusaders of the Faith in Mexico are missions based ministry raising up disciples to spread the Gospel over all the world. Alumni of Cruzadores de la Fe are currently ministering in India, Central and South America with special invitations to Peru, Nicaraqua, El Salvador, Columbia, China and Europe. This ministry is led by Joe and Brenda Greagrey.
Mahaneh-Dan Fellowship
Mahaneh-Dan Fellowship is an indigenous missionary movement in India led by Reverend P.T Varghese. This ministry began in 1989 with a small Bible School and three small churches and began church planting in 1992. They have since spread across thirteen states in India and the Fellowship has 325 churches in southern, western, northern, central and south-eastern portions of the country. Two hundred twenty five missionaries currently work with this ministry.
Tell My People
Helen and Dale Lynch established Tell My People, Inc. in 1976 after Helen had an unusual encounter with Jesus Christ. God used Helen's ministry in foreign countries to proclaim the living Christ. With God's leading in 1988 they began TMP Leadership Training International in Harlingen, Texas, USA, to train Spanish speaking leaders for the great harvest fields.
The founders of Tell My People feel a deep calling to train Christian leaders for the great harvest field within Spanish speaking nations. "We believe the greatest mission challenge today is equipping the nationals for greater works. From these men and women, God is bringing fresh visionaries to see their tremendous potential in reaching nations for Christ." www.tmpinc.org
BAMInternational
BAMInternational is the mission of Bill and Connie Anderson from Michigan, USA. www.bamitnl.org
S.O.S.
Servants of Souls is the evangelism/discipleship focus group of Word of God Church. Updates, reports, and challenges are made monthly (3rd Sunday) with extra sessions being called for special/seasonal projects on an “as needed” basis. We believe that such projects make a difference in our community and give motion to Matthew 28:19, the Great Commission. We encourage you to discover how you can be used by God, and become a servant of souls. Going...Telling...Growing...
