Children Ministries at Cottonwood Community Church

The Cottonwood Nursery
(For ages 0-2)
The nursery of Cottonwood Community Church exists to provide loving, devoted care to the babies and infants of parents who attend. Our caregivers regard the children as your and God’s ‘little lambs’ and render their care in a warm, safe environment so you may enjoy rest and peace as you participate in the worship service. The following verse from the Bible emphasizes the blessing of children.

                    Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the
                                             womb is a reward. Psalm 127:3

 

Awesome Arrows             
(Sunday School for ages 3-5)
Awesome Arrows is a ministry of Cottonwood Community Church serving parents by teaching their young children the simple truths and timeless stories of the Bible. Your children will receive loving instruction tailored to their age and comprehension level from devoted teachers who truly enjoy interacting with this age group. Crafts and handouts – which the children love to present to their parents! - are used to help convey the lesson/story. You child will even learn and memorize Bible verses – which provide the best foundation for a successful, fulfilled life. Our theme verse from the Bible is:
                     “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for
                                      of such is the kingdom of God.” Mark 10:14

 

King’s Kids                      
(Sunday School for grades 1-5)
Many children complain that church and Sunday School are boring. You will not hear that when your children visit King’s Kids! They will bring you back to church! Our enthusiastic teachers and teen helpers will draw your children into the action and they will soon be active participants in learning the truths, lessons, and stories from the Bible along with inspiring songs. Your children will also memorize numerous verses from the Bible to help build a good foundation for life! This unique program has reached and touched the hearts of hundreds of children and helped launch them into a lifetime of following Jesus Christ! The theme and programs of King’s Kids change from year to year to offer the children variety, but the purpose and goals remain the same.

King’s Kids Purposes and Goals
--> To teach the children that they are uniquely created by God.
Psalm 139:13,14
--> To teach the children that God loves them unconditionally.
Romans 5:8
-->To teach the children the Bible through memorization, songs, and by practical service.
Colossians 3:16
-->To assure the children that God has a special plan for their lives.
Jeremiah 29:11
-->To share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with the children and provide opportunities for them to become children of God as they receive Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior.
John 1:12
-->To teach with zeal, enthusiasm, encouragement, and love so the children are built up in the Lord and come away excited about what they learn each day.
Romans 12:11 and I Thessalonians 5:11
-->To teach and encourage the children to pray as Jesus taught us to pray. Matthew 6:5-15
-->To instruct the children to obey and respect their parents and others in authority.
Ephesians 6:1 and Romans 13:1

King’s Kids Theme Verses From the Bible
He is the King of Kings and He is the Lord of Lords!
Revelation 19:16
“Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”
Mark 10:14
But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 5:8
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
Colossians 3:16
For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
Psalm 139:13,14
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Jeremiah 29:11
Yet to all who received Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God.
John 1:12
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
Romans 12:11
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
I Thessalonians 5:11
This, then, is how you should pray: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name, Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” Matthew 6:9-13
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
Ephesians 6:1
Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.
Romans 13:1

Requirements/goals for King’s Kids graduates
-->Involvement with King’s Kids for at least four months
-->Memorization and recitation of:
-->The Books of the Bible
-->The Ten Commandments
-->Psalm 23
-->The Days of Creation
-->Entrance to 6th or 7th grade. (Junior High Youth Group includes grades 6-8.)
-->Receiving Jesus as personal Savior or expressing interest in pursuing a relationship with Him.
In recognition of the graduates’ accomplishments, they will be awarded certificates for each memorization requirement. A beautiful medal, with their name and year of graduation, will also be given to them as they take part in the King’s Kids Spring Program.

If you have any questions or comments regarding King’s Kids you may call
Teresa LeTexier at 773-6413.