West Orange Church of Christ
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Life Changing

Kids

 

knowing.  growing.  going.

West Orange KIDS is about teaching the way of Jesus.

Our goal is to get kids excited about God so they can:

KNOW Jesus, GROW in God's love, GO serve others

We offer programming for Nursery-5th grade along with varying parenting/family resources..

Thank you for taking the time to check out our website.
We hope you'll stop by our campus soon.
 
If you have any questions or suggestions,
contact Tim Duncan, director of kids' ministry.
  email: tduncan@cocwo.com 
  cell: 352-284-0513
  office: 407-656-2770  
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EVENTS/ACTIVITIES in the works for 2012:
 
GROWTIME re-vamp in January to extended time, age-range, roles
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM planning team start-up
PARENTING BIBLE COMMUNITY
LEGOLAND trip for K-5th
FAMILY CAMPOUT @Ft. DeSoto
EASTER MUSICAL church-wide, multi-generational
RAYS' game
V.B.S. "Babylon" @bldg. in June...on the road in July & August
OUTREACH PROJECTS quarterly
TRUNK-OR-TREAT for Halloween
CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
 
 
FAMILY/PARENTING RESOURCES:
 
MOPS - Mothers Of Pre-Schoolers
1st & 3rd Tuesdays mornings from 9:15-11:15
meets September--May
Servant Leaders:  Kasey Love & Stacee Hopkins
Go to following link for MOPS registration:
 
 
MISC. MINISTRY INFO/DETAILS:
 
CHECK IN / OUT PROCEDURES
PARENTS ONLY drop off & pick up kids.
  Check In:  show # tag @desk, then take child to his/her room
                     (GrowTime kids, 2s-K, check in for class then too)
   Check Out:  show # tag @ desk, then retrieve child from his/her room
   Nursery:  same procedures, plus parents are given a pager for the day
   2nd-5th grade:  parents show # tags @classroom for check in/out
Don't have a tag?
   Guests:  sign in to receive temporary tag
   Members:  fill out info forms for placement in system
Forgotten & lost tags?  One free replacement ($5 ea after that)
NOTE:  Sundays--Kids' Wing opens 10 min after The Gathering ends
 
 
GROWTIME / THE GATHERING
On Sundays, The Gathering is when & where our church family celebrates God in collective worship.  GrowTime, our kids' church program for ages 2-K, is held every week in the Kids' Wing, during The Gathering.  It consists of singing, praying, Bible lesson, movies, special guests, puppets, games & crafts.  At the end of GrowTime, children are taken to their Bible Community.
 
 
NURSERY
Unstaffed cry room is located within the Auditorium holding area.
Staffed nursery for Newborns--24 mos. in the KIds' Wing, Rm 107.
Servant Leaders:  Kala Duncan, Gloria Powell, Beth Messier, Lisa Vandervoort
 
 
BIBLE COMMUNITIES
ROOMS:
  Nursery--1st grade (Rms 101-107 in Kids' Wing)
  2nd-5th grade (Rms 109-111, located just passed cafe)
DAYS/TIMES:
  Sunday program  11:10-11:50 am
  Wednesday program  7:00-8:05 pm
CURRICULUM:  Nursery (Palma Smiley)  2s--5th grade (Think Orange)
 
 
BIBLE EDUCATION
We want to help the kids experience relationships with God thru age-appropriate lessons where they hear His story.
Kids engage in small & large group activities to learn that they have a purpose & place in the Kingdom.
Each age group has 3 main points that are covered within their lessons.
These points are:
 2s-Pre K
 --Our God is a great big God.
 --God loves me.
 --God wants me to love others. 
 K-5th
 --I need to make the wise choice.
 --I can trust God no matter what.
 --I should treat others the way I want to be treated.
 
 
INDOOR PLAYGROUND
@Kids' Wing entrance, this fun spot is reserved for ages 2 yrs - K only.
 
 
RESOURCE ROOM
A vital part of our ministry, this great area supplies the help our teachers need to do their job/calling.
Servant Leaders:  Kala Duncan, Holly McCall, Gloria Powell
 
 
MOVING ON UP
2 yrs--5th grade move up annually at the beginning of Summer.
(Toddlers move from Nursery the quarter after their 2nd birthday.)
 
 
ALLERGIES
Because food & non-food allergies are so common, we take every precaution to stay current on the best alternatives and provide a safe environment.
 
 
WELLNESS GUIDELINES
If you notice your child is not feeling well--out of consideration to the other kids/families & volunteers--our guidelines require that children who are ill will not be allowed into Kids' Wing, (classrooms, nursery or playground).
We ask that you refrain from bringing your child if he/she is experiencing one or more of the following symptoms:
     Fever over 100.4 (up to 24 hours prior)
     Vomiting or Diarrhea
     Skin rashes
     Coughing associated with a respiratory infection
     Runny nose which has a yellow or green discharge
     Pinkeye, w/yellow/green or thick eye drainage
     Parasites such as nits, lice, mites, or ringworm
     Drainage, in any form, from the ear
     Upset stomach from reading this list ... just kidding!
--Thank you for your understanding in this matter.--
 
 
VOLUNTEER STAFF
To be successful, we need awesome volunteers.
This includes teens, parents and other adults.
See Tim for ways you can use your gitts to be involved.
 
 
knowing.  growing.  going.