Children's Ministry

 

Gateway Children's Ministry  

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Hi!  My name is Debbie Arnold.  I am the Children's Education Coordinator here at Gateway and feel truly blessed to have the opportunity to minister to the children of this church family.  I have held this position since February of 2001.  I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from David Lipscomb University and taught full time for twelve years.   I have always loved  teaching!   Being able to share Jesus with children is my joy.  

I coordinate the Bible classes and fellowship activities for the Nursery through Sixth Grade.  I am also the teacher for our children's church program which we call Bold Bible Kids, so named because we believe that "Kids can take bold action for what is right."  Children age three through Third Grade meet together to worship and praise God each Sunday morning through song, Bible stories, scripture memory and prayer.  

The purpose of our children's ministry program is to supplement the family in leading children to know Jesus Christ and helping them to become fully devoted followers of Him. 

Some of our other children's programs include: 

• a staffed nursery during all Bible classes and  worship services
• children's Bible classes each Sunday morning and Wednesday evening
• a one-day "Super Saturday" Vacation Bible School each summer
• special fellowship events such as: the Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Fall Family Carnival and Family Fun Nights
• The Pack - a group designed especially for our kids 4th through 6th grade

Bold Bible Kids' Lessons

Date	Lesson Title	Key Verse (Preschool)	Key Verse (Elementary)
Apr. 6	Jesus Returns to Heaven (Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 1:1-11)	Matthew 28:19-20 We can teach the world about Jesus.	Matthew 28:19-20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.  And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.
Apr. 13	Christians Care for One Another (Psalm 23; Acts 2:42-47)	Hebrews 10:24-25 Encourage each other.	Hebrews 10:24-25 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.  Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another - and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Apr. 20	Stephen Forgives His Accusers As They Stone Him (Acts 6:8 - 7:60)	1 Peter 3:15 Tell why you believe in Jesus.	1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord.  Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.  But do this with gentleness and respect.
Apr. 27	Paul Teaches in Athens (Acts 17:16-31)	Isaiah 40:28 The everlasting God created the earth.	Isaiah 40:28 Do you not know?  Have you not heard?  The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 - Bible Bowl Practice for The Pack.  Room 110 - Family Life Center. 

April 13 - Friend Day.

April 27 - The Pack monthly meeting in Room 110.

Nursery

Your service to our young parents is an investment in tomorrow's Church.

"Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me."

Matthew 25:40

April Schedule

Sun. 6th	Wed. 9th	Sun. 13th	Wed. 16th	Sun.  20th	Wed. 23rd	Sun.  27th	Wed. 30th
Jackie Franks	Debbie Hill	Charlene Jones	Debbie Hill	Debbie Hill	Debbie Hill	Audrey Harter	Debbie Hill
Peggie Besch	Audrey Harter	Terri Dodd	Audrey Harter	Karen Akers	Audrey Harter	Donna Wallen	Audrey Harter
Sheena White		Carolyn Peterson		Stacy Petty		Glenda Somerset
Karol Lee		Carolyn Morin		Ashlie Stark		Cindy Milner
Danielle MacDonald		Stacy Shields		Diane George		Lexi Milner
Jane Wilkinson		Randi Tribble		Tracey Johnson		Suzanne Kelley
Sarah Kuhl Caroline Arnold		Kay Watson Deanna Manning		Jennifer Jurczak Lindsay Smith		Nova Phillips Kelley Phillips