Each Wednesday night through the school year we have KIDZ 4 CHRIST and TEENZ 4 CHRIST youth ministries. I would like to introduce you to our awesome group of volunteers that will be working with your children and give you a brief description of what they do.
Club Coordinators
Our Club Coordinators are Shannon and Catrina Chester. They make sure everything runs smoothly and efficently. Our volunteer staff of over 40 leaders makes this ministry possible, but Shannon and Catrina's dedication makes it all come together.
Club Registration
(left to right) Catrina Chester and Ashley Robbins
Club registrations is taken care of by Catrina and Ashley. They make sure all the Kidz and Teenz are registered and make the teachers and kitchen staff aware of any special needs.
Door Greeter
Laten Strough is our official door greeter, but is always willing to jump in and do whatever is needed.
Parking Lot Attendants
(left to right) Darin Dignan, David Smith, Blake Ary, Chance Robbins, Shannon Chester and David Armer
This group of guys make sure that we maintain a safe and secure environment.
For your convenience, we have a drop off and pick up area for children so you don’t even have to get out of the vehicle. Of course, you are always welcome to come in if you would like. They will make sure your child gets safely from your vehicle into the building and back again.
Kitchen Staff
(left to right) Natalie Battin, Jamae Blankenship, Lynae Strough, Kathy Dignan, Laten Strough, Linda Dotson and Amy Ary (not pictured Mandy Atchley)
Each week Lynae and her crew prepare a meal for the youth and the leaders. The Teenz (6th-12th grade) begin eating at 5:30 and the Kidz (PreK-5th grade) begin eating at 5:45. Adults can eat any time between 5:30-6:00.
Playground
Tera, Shannon and Miss Verna open up our playground for the Kidz from 5:30 to 5:45 each Wednesday night.(weather permitting)
KIDZ 4 CHRIST LEADERS
Good News Stand
Each week Kidz earn points for various things. They can save them up or once a month they can come see Tera Writer at the Good News Stand and purchase items with their points.
Preschool
(left to right)Verna Blankenship, Tamara McMellon and Marian Powers
If you have little ones this is the class for them. These ladies teach the events from the Bible in a fun atmosphere. Using games, crafts and pictures, to make sure your child understands and remembers the lesson each night.
Kindergarten- 2nd grade
(left to right)Kristy Evans, Landon Chester, Sophie Chester and Christy Whiteley
This group helps lay a foundation in the Word of God. Using the Answers Bible Curriculum from Answers in Genesis.
3rd grade – 5th grade
(left to right) Vanessa Armer, Lori Strough, Carrie Pittman and Gloria Wood
This group of ladies begins to build a Biblical framework upon the foundation that has been laid. Helping the Kidz to grow in their relationship with God.
Kidz Closing
At the end of each night all of the Kidz classes come together for a closing with Joey and Corrie Smith. They sing songs, pray, review the lesson from that night, celebrate birthdays and many other fun things.
TEENZ 4 Christ LEADERS
6th grade- 9th grade
(left to right) Tera Writer, Krista Beck and John Beck
In a society that teaches youth to think secularly, John, Krista and Tera challenge these young minds to think from a Biblical viewpoint.
9th grade- 12th grade
(left to right) Austin Fleetwood, Lexie Fleetwood, MaKenzie Brown and Tyler Brown
Austin, Lexie, MaKenzie and Tyler make sure these young men and women have a faith that is strong and is based in the strength of God’s Word. Helping them to seek God’s will for their lives as they start to have to make important life decisions for themselves.
Adult Classes
Young Adult (18-30)
Becky Kelly and Rachelle Wiilliams will help you to continue to grow in the word of God and become sucessful and well grounded adults.
Adult Bible Study (30+)
Bro Dave teaches this class in the sanctuary. He uses the same curriculum as the Teenz and Kidz, but takes it even deeper. This allows those with children to discuss the lesson with them. This strengthens family bonds and reinforces the word of God in their hearts and minds.
Nursery (ages 2 & under)
(left to right) Courtney Bland, Lana Wilson and Anni Wilson
These ladies give of their time each week to take care of the babies of those who teach and attend class. This allows the parents to focus in their class, knowing their young ones are well taken care of. The nursery is located in our Family Life Center.