East Cobb Church of Christ Children's Ministry

OUR VISION

Our focus is to plant seeds of faith for a lifelong, Christ-centered relationship with God, and to provide nourishment for that growth equipping both young children and their families to live out an active and visible commitment to Jesus Christ. We seek to serve this mission in such a way that G.R.O.W.S. children by . . . .

Getting Along G		Offering Praise O		Sharing Our Faith. S
	R Reading God’s Word		W Working to Serve Others

Take a look at how our program works . . .

Our newly renovated children’s wing is very exciting and better fits the needs of our Children. Theme rooms and inviting characters lead our children to their Bible study rooms where we strive to provide basic Bible based fundamentals.

We have dedicated our Children’s wing to the following themes:

INVITE— Matthew 22:9
Go to the street corners and INVITE to the banquet anyone you find….

INSPIRE—1 Thes. 1:3
..your endurance INSPIRED by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

ENTHUSE—2 Corinthians 9:2
..your ENTHUSIASM has stirred most of them to action.

ENGAGE
If our children INVITE anyone to learn about God, then they will be INSPIRED by God and be filled with ENTHUSIASM for the Lord and thus ENGAGED in the spreading of the Love and Word of God through faith in His son Jesus Christ.

Sunday Bible Classes
We offer Bible classes for children from birth through the grade 4. Loving, Christian teachers present curriculum that is age appropriate and teaches children about faith through life application and basic Bible skills.

Children’s Worship
During worship service each Sunday, children age 3 years through Kindergarten are dismissed to a kidfriendly version of worship. Rotating teams of teachers present lessons in a variety of dynamic methods that make worship special for even the youngest child praising God.  The two-year-olds also get an opportunity to worship in a kid-friendly environment with Toddler Time. This age group experiences worship through songs, Bible stories and guided playtime that help keep energetic little ones focused on learning while having a great time.

Wednesday Night Bible Exercise
Mid-week classes are also available. During this time our children experience the basic Bible fundamentals of Salvation, Ministry, Being a Christian with School Peers, Responsibilities as a Christian and Stewardship through study and physical activities. We have fun being Christians.

Momentum
Our 5th and 6th graders attend “Momentum”—a class designed to help bridge the gap between childhood and adolescence. This pre-teen program combines Bible classes, service opportunities and Children’s and Youth Ministry activities together into lifechanging spiritual growth.

Jesus said, “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
 

It Happens Every Week…

God Is Awesome! CM Summer Calendar  - Events Descriptions

*Additional event details will be provided as the event date comes closer. Those marked with (*) will require registration. Registration for these events will begin on May 1st via our website: www.eastcobbcoc.org or by calling the church office, 770-587-5999 ext.203. Please note that 3 year olds participating in any of the 2-day camps must be potty trained.

God’s Plans Summer Series – coordinated by Susie Winnett – Bible class on Sundays at 10:20am and Wednesdays at 7pm starting May 19 for K-4th grades completed. This is an awesome curriculum where kids will learn that God has a plan for them. Your kids will not want to miss one day of these wonderful classes.

God is Awesome – Art Camp – June 3 and 4, 9:30am – 3pm, hosted by Savannah Negas, ages 3 yrs - 4th grade completed. At this art camp we will explore several art mediums; water color, air dry clay, weaving, shrinky dinks, suncraft paper and much more. Cost is $8 per child and bring sack lunch. Drinks provided. Registration required. Open to 25 participants.

Girls Devotionals – grades 5 thru 8 completed, 6:30-8pm Tuesdays, June 4, 11 and July 9, 16, 23. The devotionals based on the book Girls of Grace will be co-led by Christy Jordan and Savannah Negas. We will initially meet in the building library with a possibility of holding some devotionals at Starbucks, Chikfila or other local venues. 

Lakeshore Learning Craft & Lunch – June 13, grades K-4th grade completed, 11am

We will meet at Lakeshore Learning on Roswell Road for craft time. Then we will go to lunch at Capozzis. If the weather is nice, plan to finish off our afternoon with some fun time at East Cobb Park. Craft is free, bring money for lunch. Parents requested to stay. Registration required. Open to 12 participants.

God is Awesome Fun Day – June 21, 9:30am-3pm, ages 3 yrs - 4th grade completed

This day will include several different activities to keep your child active, entertained and learning more about ways we can see that God is Awesome. Cost is $8 per child and bring sack lunch. Drinks provided. Registration required. Open to 25 participants.

VBS SUMMER 2013 – June 23-26, 6:30-8:30pm – for all ages

Come share time with us at our awesome Vacation Bible School where kids will learn that God loves and takes care of us all. Kids will hear about the adventures of Paul’s second missionary journey and his courage and faith.  They will rotate through Bible story, crafts, games, songs and more. There will be classes for adults and youth.

Registration required.

God is Awesome – Sports Camp – July 10 and 11, 9:30am – 3pm, hosted by Christy Jordan, ages 3 yrs – 4th grade completed. Kids will explore several concepts on ways to stay active and healthy. We will play physical games such as basketball, soccer, four square. As well, we will learn about mentally challenging games such as tic-tac-toe, Chinese checkers, Rummikub and Bananagrams. We will also discuss healthy eating and learn how to make granola bars. Cost is $8 per child and bring sack lunch. Drinks provided. Registration required. Open to 25 participants. 

God is Awesome – Missions Camp  – July 16 and 17, 9:30-3pm, ages 3 yrs – 4th grade completed. Kids will learn about what it means to be a missionary, whether local or abroad. We will focus on our current mission areas of Haiti, St. Vincent, Cozumel and Atlanta Inner-City. Kids will learn about each location; their culture, games kids play, foods they eat. We will emphasize the importance of reaching out to others and sharing the story of Jesus with everyone. Cost is $8 per child and bring sack lunch. Drinks provided. Registration required. Open to 25 participants.

God is Awesome – Nature Camp – July 24 and 25, 9:30am-3pm, hosted by Ms. Evelyn Thon, ages 3 yrs – 4th grade completed. Kids will be engaged into nature all around us. 

They will learn to see and appreciate all that God has provided. This camp will include crafts and digging in the dirt. Cost is $8 per child and bring sack lunch. Drinks provided.

Day of the Child – August 4 – Combined service at 9am and special guest speaker

We will recognize the following groups, Rising Kindergarten, Rising 1st graders moving out of children’s worship, Rising 5th graders, Rising 7th graders, all babies born in the last year. This will be followed by a potluck luncheon where the kids will present a play called “Go, Go Jonah”.