Children
We love kids! Do you love kids? We joyfully get to have fun with them on Sunday mornings, during the week, and on weekend activities. We offer quality instruction for infants thru 5th grade. To see the latest events going on in DiscoverZone, visit the calendar.
Noah’s Park
- Nursery and Sunshine Room: birth thru age 2
Coordinators: Ingrid Powers - Ark Room: age 2 (as of Aug 31)
Curriculum: David C Cook
Coordinator: Marnee Salter - Rainbow Room: age 3 (as of Aug 31)
Curriculum: Group Publishing
Coordinator: Marnee Salter - Raindrop Room: age 4 (as of Aug 31)
Curriculum: Group Publishing
Coordinator: Marnee Salter - Kindergarten (2 by 2): move up to 1st grade June 14 2011
Curriculum: Group Publishing
Coordinator: Marnee Salter - Johanna Wiens (Early Childhood Assistant): Johanna Wiens
- 1st-3rd Grade
Curriculum: 252 Basics
Coordinator: Sandy Tallman - 4th & 5th Grade
Curriculum: 252 Basics
Coordinator: Crystal Zimmerman
COMING EVENTS:
4th & 5th Grade Fun Fling: April 27 -featuring “THE AMAZING RACE“
(Event for 4th & 5th graders only) This event is loaded with fun activities for your 4th & 5th graders including, obstacle courses, marshmallow shoot, and much more! We will meet in the Discovery Auditorium at 6:30-8:30p. Kids are encouraged to bring a friend. Cost is $3.
PARENTS: WE NEED YOUR HELP! Please contact Crystal Zimmerman if you are available and willing to help at [email protected] or 366-1771
Parent/Child Dedications – May 12 – 6p in DesertView Room
Registration is requested if you are interested in dedicating your child/ren to the Lord, please contact Debbie Gatherer. Dedications are held in May and October. You can stop by church office and fill out the registration form or download here. Parent/Child Dedication Registration Form 2012. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] or 628-0150
3rd-5th Grade SUMMER CAMP – Aug 13-17 at Riverview Bible Camp
We need Counselors: (4 Women & 4 Men): Interested?
Please contact [email protected]
SPACE IS LIMITED! This camp is for kids currently in 2-4th grade who are entering 3rd, 4th & 5th grade this Fall. Your child will learn more about Jesus while enjoying a variety of exhilarating fun, including: water toys, Blob, revolution, Zip Line, vertical playground, high/low rope courses, archery, skate park and more! If your child is interested in Paintball, there is an additional fee of $10 for each 100 rounds. (Must sign up for paintball when registering). We provide our own Bethel attending counselors for camp.
Cost: Early Bird Registration $195 by May 31st. $75 non-refundable deposit holds Early Bird price. Cost increases to $225 after May 31.
Register at http://www.riverviewbiblecamp.com Do not check transportation when you register. Bethel provides transportation; fee is $66 per child; (make checks payable to Bethel Church; in memo: camp transportation fee). If you have any questions, please call Debbie Gatherer at 628-0150 or email [email protected]
VBS – Jul 23-26 – open to kids going into 1st-5th grade Fall 2012
VBS is open to first 200 kids, after that we will place your child on a wait list and contact you if we have openings. No early registrations accepted. If you are interested in helping this year, please contact [email protected]
ROYAL FAMILY KIDS – Camp is June 18-22
This is a special week-long camp for Foster Kids in our community. Prayerfully consider sharing financially for 40 foster kids to get to attend camp run by Bethel Church.
Our budget to run camp is approximately $32,000. If you would like to donate, please make check out to Bethel church (memo: Royal Family Kids Camp). $800 sponsors a full scholarship but we would appreciate any amount you are able to give. Turn in your check on Sunday’s with your welcome card or at the church office. (contact Debbie [email protected] . Thank you to all who have donated generously this year.
RFKids Camp Staff/Counselor Mandatory Training:
New Counselors/Staff : Fri, Apr 27 evening and all day Sat, Apr 28.
Returning Counselors/Staff: all day Sat, Apr 28.
New Counselor Application 2012
Returning Counselor Application 2012
SOCIAL WORKER/PARENT LETTER 2012
Interested in learning more? Check out the National Organizations Website or see below to view, save, and print forms. Coming Soon RFKC will have its own Bethel-centic webpage linked from this website.
GENERAL INFO
BAPTISM CLASS – Class is offered in March & October
This is a four week class. Baptism class is designed especially for 2nd-5th graders. The class includes hands-on activities, games, homework, and great discussion and teaching on the fundamentals of discipleship.
Please contact [email protected] if you would like your child to be a part of this class. Please don’t assume your child is registered for class (even if they are on wait list), unless you have received email or phone confirmation. Class is limited to 10. Watch bulletin and Crossroads.
1st-3rd GRADE FUN NIGHT – Next Fun Night is Nov 9 - 6:30-8:30
This is a 1st-3rd grade event only.
Please contact Sandy Tallman if you are interested in helping.
EARLY CHILDHOOD
http://www.orangeparents.org - website for parents
http://whatisorange.org/firstlook/ - website for the curriculum, just more info
Early Childhood Memory Verses for May: “Learn to do what is right.” Isaiah 1:17 NIrV
1st-3rd Grade: General Information
May Virtue: Responsibility
Memory Verses for May:
“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much” Luke 16:10
“Dear children, don’t just talk about love, put your love into action. Then it will truly be love.” Jer 29:11
“His master replied, “Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your Master’s happiness!” Matt 25:23
ALL CHURCH MAY MEMORY VERSE: “The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.” Psalm 19:7-8
The purpose of our program is to introduce children to Jesus and cultivate a relationship with Him. This is achieved through a variety of fun and creative lessons, activities and events.
Small Group
Each child is in a Sunday small group. Activities are designed to reinforce the week’s Bible story, build relationships and help the children Discover Jesus. The activities include fun games and crafts, Bible reading, scripture memorization, prayer journals and prayer time.
Large Group
Each Sunday presenters teach the Bible lesson in a fun, animated and exciting way. Large group includes child participation, stage props, and sounds effects. After the presentation the children get the opportunity to respond in a time of singing worship.
Curriculum
Teaches Biblical truth in both large and small group settings. Based on virtues from Scripture, taught through Large Group Bible Lessons and Small Group Activities. Resources are provided for parents to use at home.
You can check out the curriculum at www.252basics.com in the preview section.
God Time Cards
Four weekly devotions to focus kid’s attention on the month’s virtue, spending time reading the Bible, and talking to God at home. They are designed for older kids to do on their own, and for younger kids to do with their parents.
Refrigerator Door
A weekly resource for parents that give them the virtue, memory verse, Bible story, and bottom line (key concept for the week).
Coordinator: Sandy Tallman
4th & 5th Grade: General Information
Our mornings begin with a team of presenters sharing a lesson from this curriculum in the Discovery Auditorium. Then we break into small groups for discussion and activities focused on the lesson.
Small Groups
Each small group has a leader who guides the discussion and helps with any questions.
The small groups remain together through the school year so the children get to know each other and their leader. We finish up our time each week with music and worship, led by our awesome music team.
11-12 participation Agreement Form
Kids-Express Preschool
Part of the Bethel Children’s Community is the Kids-Express Preschool, open to the Tri-City community. Visit the Kids-Express website.
Want to Help in Children’s Ministry?
Volunteers are an essential part of our ministry. To help, workers need to fill out both an DiscoverZone Application & Background Check.
Teri Pearson | 509 628-0150
Director, Children’s Ministry
Teri was born and raised in Alaska. Before having her two wonderful daughters, Teri taught school for five years in Hawaii. She loves to ask everyone to be a part of Children’s Ministry. Teri and her husband, Nat, have attended and served at Bethel since 1992, when they moved to the Tri-Cities.
