Our Children and Preschool Ministry

At 2BC we strive to partner with parents to build a firm foundation of faith in their children. We believe that children are part of God’s kingdom and as such their spiritual development is critical in the early years. We want kids to know, love, and follow Christ will all of their hearts.  We seek to do this in a safe and loving environment. All of our teachers are trained, screened, and ready to share God’s love with your children.

Sundays

Sunday School

Sunday School @ 9:45am – We offer small age-graded groups for children using the Lifeway curriculum from Birth through 5th Grade.


Worship

At 2BC we value children and their ability to worship. The kids worship in community with the adults beginning at four years of age. We believe children learn how to worship by following the example of those around them. Whenever possible children are encouraged to lead in worship by assisting with scripture reading, singing, and helping with other elements of worship as needed. Wee Worship is a unique opportunity for kids up to 1st grade to go to a special area in the worship service and color or play quietly while still being apart of the worship community.


ETC

This stands for Extended Teaching Care. This service is available for preschoolers from Birth through 3 years of age during the Worship

Service. This time is an extended teaching time of the Sunday School hour. This is held in the Preschool area of 2BC.


Childcare

Childcare is available for all services except for the Christmas Eve Service.

Wacky Wednesdays – Summer

Summer Schedule

5/29 No AWANA – Childcare provided

6/5  Wacky Pool Party Night – The Lakes Pool (Lifeguard provided, meet at church ride vans)

6/12 Wacky Wall Night – Climbing Wall (Nehemiah)

6/19 Vacation Bible School – To Mars and Beyond (6 – 8:30)

6/26 Wacky Volleyball Night

7/3 Wacky Red, White and Blue Night – Hot Dogs and Apple Pie

7/10 Wacky Artist Night

7/17 Wacky Pool Party Night – The Lakes Pool (Lifeguard provided, meet at church ride vans)

7/24 Wacky Campfire Night – S’mores and Ghost stories from the Bible

7/31 Wacky Fish Night – All things fishy

8/7 Wacky Waterslide Night – Giant Waterslides

8/14 Wacky Drive-In Movie Night – Make your own Vehicle

8/21 Wacky Lego Night

8/28 Wacky Back to School Bash – All things school

 



Wednesdays

AWANA: Kindergarten through 5th Grade

AWANA is designed for Kids in Discipleship! It features Bible memory games and application of Bible truths, and activities, and fun activity-based learning all while helping your kids grow to be more like Jesus.

Wednesdays 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Wednesdays 6:00 – 7:30pm

Puggles- Ages 2-3

In Puggles, children are welcomed each week with play time, songs and simple crafts and activities. Leaders present age-appropriate lessons using large, colorful teaching cards, finger puppet plays and more. Lessons teach and reinforce four basic biblical precepts: God Made Everything, God Saw That It Was Good, God is Love, & Give Thanks. Special take-home cards that correspond to each week’s lesson help parents nurture their child’s faith at home. Participating in Puggles will give your child a head start on the path to loving and following God for life.

Cubbies: Preschool age children

Preschoolers can hardly wait for their next Cubbies club meeting. Whether it’s the fun puppets, the exciting games or all their Cubbies friends, they simply love it. At Story Time each week, preschoolers learn about God – the greatness of His love and His Word – and about His Son, Jesus Christ, the promised Savior. Non-competitive games build excitement and reinforce Story Time lesson themes.

Cubbies helps you lead your child to God early so your child will respect and trust Him for life.

Sparks: Kinder- Grade 2

To many children in kindergarten to second grade, Sparks is the highlight of the week! They love their red vests, the exciting games and spending time with leaders and friends.Sparks is divided into three years, each with a unique rank: HangGlider®, WingRunner® and SkyStormer™.

Each year, Sparks clubbers: explore the biographies of people of the Bible from a new portion of Scripture, memorize Bible verses, complete & handbook activities. The handbooks, combined with Large Group Time lessons from the “Who Do I Need to Know From the Bible” series, take your child on a journey through the entire Bible!

Truth and Training – Grade 3-5

Handbooks and large-group lessons deepen a child’s knowledge about God and His Word and teach how to put that knowledge into action in everyday life.

T&T is different from other Awana programs. It is comprised of two clubs with distinct curriculum, uniforms and awards: T&T Ultimate Adventure™ for third and fourth grades & T&T Ultimate Challenge™ for fifth grade.

Parenting Resources

Websites for Parenting Help

**Search these sites for specific issues on parenting, marriage, and children. Use whatever topic you are needing help with.**

https://www.christianparenting.org/

https://childrensministry.com/

https://www.lifeway.com/

https://www.focusonthefamily.com/

https://www.christianitytoday.com/

https://www.familylife.com/ (Campus Crusade)

https://www.crosswalk.com/

Bible App

The Bible App for Kids (Ms. Barbara is familiar with and knows others who recommend it as well.)

Bible Resources

Preschool

Read to Me Bible (Lifeway)

My First Message (a devotional Bible by Eugene Peterson)

Friends with God Story Bible (Group)

Children

Kid’s Devotional Bible (Zonderkidz)

Kid’s Visual Study Bible (Zonderkidz)

The Adventure Bible (ZonderKidz)

The Action Bible (David C. Cook)


Books on Parenting

James Dobson

Bringing up Boys

Bringing up Girls

Parenting isn’t for Cowards

The Strong-Willed Child

Dare to Discipline

Any James Dobson books are still very relevant and continue to be best sellers.

Kevin Leman

Making Children Mind without Losing Yours

Have a New Kid by Friday

The Birth Order

Parenting your Powerful Child

Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller

Home Improvement

Have a New Kid by Friday

The Birth Order

Parenting your Powerful Child. ,

Parenting is Heart Work,

Say Goodbye to Whining, Complaining, and Bad Attitudes… in you and your kids!

Wednesdays 6:00 – 7:30pm

Puggles- Ages 2-3

In Puggles, children are welcomed each week with play time, songs and simple crafts and activities. Leaders present age-appropriate lessons using large, colorful teaching cards, finger puppet plays and more. Lessons teach and reinforce four basic biblical precepts: God Made Everything, God Saw That It Was Good, God is Love, & Give Thanks. Special take-home cards that correspond to each week’s lesson help parents nurture their child’s faith at home. Participating in Puggles will give your child a head start on the path to loving and following God for life.

Cubbies: Preschool age children

Preschoolers can hardly wait for their next Cubbies club meeting. Whether it’s the fun puppets, the exciting games or all their Cubbies friends, they simply love it. At Story Time each week, preschoolers learn about God – the greatness of His love and His Word – and about His Son, Jesus Christ, the promised Savior. Non-competitive games build excitement and reinforce Story Time lesson themes.

Cubbies helps you lead your child to God early so your child will respect and trust Him for life.

Sparks: Kinder- Grade 2

To many children in kindergarten to second grade, Sparks is the highlight of the week! They love their red vests, the exciting games and spending time with leaders and friends.Sparks is divided into three years, each with a unique rank: HangGlider®, WingRunner® and SkyStormer™.

Each year, Sparks clubbers: explore the biographies of people of the Bible from a new portion of Scripture, memorize Bible verses, complete & handbook activities. The handbooks, combined with Large Group Time lessons from the “Who Do I Need to Know From the Bible” series, take your child on a journey through the entire Bible!

Truth and Training – Grade 3-5

Handbooks and large-group lessons deepen a child’s knowledge about God and His Word and teach how to put that knowledge into action in everyday life.

T&T is different from other Awana programs. It is comprised of two clubs with distinct curriculum, uniforms and awards: T&T Ultimate Adventure™ for third and fourth grades & T&T Ultimate Challenge™ for fifth grade.