explorers

Explorers

Explorers children aged 7 - 11 years begin with an opening 'ice-breaker' activity and a time of teaching.

They then move into small groups to take part in rotated activities which include Bible exploration, creative prayer, craft, and team games.

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- All About Explorers

A Sunday group for children aged 7 - 11 years

Explorers meet in the large hall during the 10.30am morning service

Activities include:

Welcoming 'ice breakers'
Creative Bible storytelling
Craft
Theme related play
Team challenges
Small group Bible talks
Praying and sharing

Registration takes place in the cafe area from 10.15am. Parents will be issued with a 'Registered Child Card' for safekeeping and for return when collecting their child at 12.00pm (with the exception of those in years 5 and 6 with parental consent to de-register themselves at the end of each session).

Families then move into the church where an Altogether Time at the start of the service sets the scene for the children's groups.

Parents are encouraged to sit near the front of the church with their children during the Altogether Time before accompanying them to their group.

On Holy Communion Services (first Sunday of every month) registration begins at 10.15am but children go to "Outburst!" in the halls at 10.30am

Children are the responsibility of their parents/carers before going into their groups and after collection from them. Please ensure they are kept safe whilst on the premises by supervising them before and after sessions.
Thank you!

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Explorers - Teaching Programme - Summer Term 2016 Sunday Teaching

Summer Term 2017 – Sunday Teaching for

Climber Climbers and Explorers Chest

"Many plans are in a person's heart,

but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails " Proverbs 19:21

23^rd April - 23^rd July 2017

Ages 3-11 years - Christ Church Orpington

Summer Term 2017

Sunday Teaching

Series Aims

To teach that God is faithful to all his promises.
To understand that as Christians we will keep making mistakes and fail to love God as we should.
To teach that God faithfully saves those who are sorry for their sins and helps them to live for him.
To understand that God uses us to carry out his plans despite our weakness, pride and failures.
To understand that the Christian life is a process of learning to trust entirely upon God’s grace in Jesus rather than our efforts or abilities.

Sunday	Theme
23 Apr	Jacob - Deceiving
30 Apr	Jacob - Dreaming
7 May	Outburst!
14 May	Jacob - Deceived
21 May	Jacob – Trusting God
28 May	All Age Worship
4 Jun	Outburst!
11 Jun	Judges – Ehud the Unlikely
18 Jun	All Age Worship Father's Day
25 Jun	Judges – Gideon the Small
2 Jul	Outburst!
9 Jul	Judges – Gideon the Great
16 Jul	Judges – Samson the Sinner
23 Jul	All Age Worship Holiday Club Sunday

Dates for your Diary

outburst is our monthly combined session of lively praise! Including testimony, drama, craft & activities, it is held every first Sunday of the month in the halls at 10.30am – 12.00pm.

For more information contact: Sharon Russo

Save the date!

Guardians of Ancora: Treasure Seekers We are planning to run our annual Holiday Club Guardians of Ancora - Treasure Seekers with our Opening Service on 23^rd July and the Holiday Club Running 26^th - 28^th July. Starting with the birth of Jesus and ending with his resurrection, this holiday club gives children the chance to hear the gospel for themselves and invites them to consider their own response.

Holiday Club is only possible each year through the dedication and commitment of a team of wonderful volunteers. Please do consider being part of this fantastic event this year. For further information please contact me.

For further information contact:

Jo Gavin, Children’s Minister jo@ccorpington.org,

Tracy Van Rooyen, Children’s Ministry Administrator, tracy@ccorpington.org,

or the Christ Church Orpington, Office Tel: 01689 871601

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