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Children's Ministries
Kingdom Quest: Children ages 2-6th grade join their classes on a "quest" to know God better at 9am each Sunday. Classes feature high interaction with God's Word and with friends. Children are challenged to know God's word and apply it in their daily lives.
The vision of Children's Ministries is to create an environment that
will produce children who:
*Know Christ as their personal savior.
*Are growing in the knowledge and love of God.
*Who are prepared to engage their culture through a Biblical perspective.
*Who are actively exercising their faith. This is evidenced through their
love and concern for others, spiritually, physically, socially, emotionally.
The
opportunities to flesh-out this vision are limitless. The
best thing about ministering to children is that they are so endearing
and at the same time it is "just plain old" FUN!!!! If you enjoy
babies or pre-school age or you would rather interact with elementary
or middle school age--we have a place for YOU. And the great thing is--you
don't need previous experience! All you need is a willing heart, the kids
will love you!
Vacation Bible School: 
VBS at Monroe has grown to become a summer event that
is much anticipated by both the children and the adults alike!!! VBS is
a week where approximately 150 kids and 50 adults come together to learn,
play, and worship in a "camp-like" atmosphere. It is our hope
that children will come to know their need for a personal relationship
with Christ and grow to know what it looks like to be Christ-like at home,
at school or with their friends.
AWANA is an outreach ministry
to the children in our surrounding communities. This ministry 
involves
presenting the Gospel, Bible teaching, application of spiritual truths
, memorizing scriptures and competitive games for developing teamwork
skills and for FUN !
Bus transportation is provided from Aurora each Wednesday evening. Contact the church office for more info. The bus leaves Chuck's Drive In at 6:30 pm and returns approximately at 8:30--8:40 pm.
AWANA, headed up by Robb and Angela Hackett, is held every Wednesday evening through the school year for grades K-6 from 6:45-8:15. Thank you......Hope to see you there!
Puppet Ministry
Puppet ministry is held at Monroe from 5-6 p.m. on Wednesdays.
This ministry is open to all 4th, 5th and 6th graders. Contact
Bruce Jensen at 694-5210 if you have any questions.
Here are some of the many ways you can be a
part of Children's Ministries:
- Nursery child care ages birth—two
- Care for children only one Worship Service per Quarter (3 months)
- Children's Sunday School teacher or helper age 2—grade 6
- Directly impact kids weekly by taking the time to make the Bible come alive. A great way to use your creative skills!
- Sunday School opening leader (music & etc.)
- Can you carry a tune? Do you like kids? Then you can do this.
- Children's Church teacher ages 2-3 or 4-K
- Like to play? Sing songs? Tell stories? Eat snacks? Have fun?
- VBS teacher, helper—(see individual information sheet)
- One of the most fun annual events you can be a part of, usually the first week of August. They even need a photographer/video person!
- Christmas Musical (music director or helper, drama, props, choreography costumes, sound, lights, video, publicity)
- October -- December. A fun and exciting way to help kids use their talents to minister and reach others for Christ.
- Awana leader, helper—(see individual information sheet)
- One of the largest outreaches of the church. High energy and rewarding as kids learn to hide God's Word in their heart.
- Puppet Ministry helper
We have the puppets and the material all we need is YOU!!!! - Missions/Outreach leader
Help children learn the joy of serving/giving. The opportunities are
limitless—angel tree, mission trips, service projects
Teachers - find your curriculum here.
Contact Stephanie Oswald, Cyndi Muilenburg or Victoria Jensen for more info!!