Gateway Children's Ministry
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Hi! My name is Debbie Arnold. I am the Children's Minister here at Gateway and feel truly blessed to have the opportunity to minister to the children of this church family. I have served in this capacity 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
- 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
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Date |
Lesson Title | Key Verse (Preschool) | Key Verse (Elementary) |
| Aug. 1 |
God Chooes David to Replace Saul (1 Samuel 16:1-13) |
1 Samuel 16:7 God looks at the heart. | 1 Samuel 16:7 The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. |
| Aug. 8 | David Defeats Goliath (1 Samuel 17:1-50) | Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. | Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. |
| Aug. 15 |
Jonathan Warns David (1 Samuel 18:1-4; 19:1-7; 20:1-42 |
Proverbs 18:24 There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. | Proverbs 18:24 There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. |
| Aug. 22 | Abigail Makes Peace (1 Samuel 25:1-35) | Romans 12:18 Live at peace with everyone. | Romans 12:18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. |
| Aug. 29 | David Spares Saul's Life (1 Samuel 26:5-25) | Matthew 5:44 Love your enemies. | Matthew 5:44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. |
Upcoming Events
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
August Nursery Schedule
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Wed. 4th | Sun. 8th | Wed. 11th | Sun. 15th | Wed. 18th | Sun. 22nd | Wed. 25th | Sun. 29th |
| Jackie Franks | Karen Akers | Charlene Jones | Deanna Overson | Amy Ray | Karen Akers | Audrey Harter | Deanna Overson | Barbara Bond |
| Carolyn Peterson | Diane George | Stacy Humphries | Sandra Hutcherson | Jeannette Chandler | Diane George | Arnid Caples | Sandra Hutcherson | Karen Bailey |
| Glenda Olsen | Naomi Pinney |
Jodi McCown |
Nova Phillips | Terra Boatwright | ||||
| Jackie Fowler | Hannah Humphries | Julie Tomlinson | Emily Whitman | Carin Biggs | ||||
| Jane Wilkinson |
Teresa Jurczak |
Mary Tomlinson | Trisha Pena | Sylvia Dolfie | ||||
| Linda Noa | Sarah Foster | Elizabeth Tomlinson | Martha Johnson | Jenny Dolfie | ||||
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