Programs and Activities
Our children are an important part of the Christ Church family. They are encouraged to participate in the life of the church through worship, and we offer a variety of opportunities for kids to grow as disciples of Christ and learn just how much God loves them! We also offer programs to support parents who are the primary teachers for their children. These are some of the current opportunities at Christ Church:
Children in 3rd - 5th grades can attend training to have the privilege of bringing the light of Christ into the worship service by lighting the altar candles and carrying the light out at the end of the service, supporting the pastor during children's sermon and assisting with communion. Contact Shara Preston.
Our Children’s Choir Program includes children in preschool through fifth grade. They sing in the worship services periodically throughout the year and at special occasions. They also present musicals in the fall during the Live Nativity and in the spring during Sunday services on Children's Day. Please check out our Music Ministry for more information.
4th and 5th grade “Girl Time”
Once a month, fourth and fifth grade girls are invited to meet for an organized fun activity with their “Girl Time” leaders. Sunday 2:00-4:00 Activities include a pool party, scavenger hunt, shopping for others, caroling and hot chocolate, wild and crazy bowling, craft-mania, and mother-daughter dinner, friends’ sundae Sunday, Bunco fun, movie madness and more. Watch for more information about upcoming "Girl Time".
Missions
All 4th and 5th grade students are encouraged to participate in a monthly mission activity which is scheduled usually on a Sunday afternoon from 11:00-1:00.
The 4th grade focus is community and their activities benefit East Fort Bend Human needs Ministry. The 5th grade focus is global and most of what they do benefits our missions in Mexico.
Mom's Morning Out!
Need a morning out Leave your little one with us and enjoy some personal time for appointments, errands, or lunch with a friend! Mom’s Morning Out is designed for moms with children not already enrolled in pre-school or mother’s day out. The sessions will be from February through May and will be offered the second Wednesday and fourth Thursdays of each month. Time will be 9:00am to 1:00pm. Cost is $15/day. Space is limited. Registration form is available Kim Ripley at 281.690.4765 or use our online form. Our spring session is currently full, but you may place your name on the waiting list.
MOPS: Mothers of Preschoolers
The purpose of MOPS is to nurture every mother of preschoolers by meeting her distinct needs to the glory of Jesus Christ. MOPS meetings include topics such as child-rearing, womanhood, the home and marriage - all of which are based on biblical principles. Creative activities add fun and develop new skills. MOPS strives to fulfill the needs for friendship, creativity and for spiritual growth. MOPS meets twice a month, September through May on Fridays from 9:30am - noon.
MOPPETS is the children's program. Children from birth through kindergarten are cared for in a loving environment. Contact Christina Moreland at 281-937-0296.
Scouting
Christ Church proudly sponsors Cub Scout Patck 41 and Boy Scout Troop 441.
Cub Scouts is a program for young boys 1st through 5th grade that promotes individual growth, team work, and serivce in fun, organized activities. Each boy participates in events that encourage reaching out to one another, the church and the community.
Boy Scouts is a program which aims to develop moral strength and character, citizenship and mental and physical fitness in boys and young ment in the 6th grade through 18 years of age. Scouts are taught how to achieve big goals through many small steps and how to be focused and goal oriented. They follow a code of conduct, "the scout law", and are taught duty to God and country, to help others and to learn how to take care of themselves.
Vacation Bible School
Every summer, Christ Church offers a half-day, one week long Vacation Bible School program. Children who are 4 years old on June 1st, 2008 are eligible to participate.
This year's theme is " SonWorld Adventure Park." It will be from June 23rd to June 27th from 9:15am - 12:30pm. During this action-packed week there will be Bible Stories, Crafts, Skits, Games and Songs!!!! Kids will learn about making the right choices, and they'll have a great time doing it.
Classes for 4 and 5 year olds are full. We are now taking a waiting list for our 4 and 5 year olds. There is still space in the current Kindergarten-5th grade classes but don’t delay. Registration for volunteers and their children is now open. When you sign up it will be for a specific class (on a first come basis). You must have a completed Registration Form and the Parental Consent to Medical Treatment Form to register.
Contact Information
For additional information about our Children's Ministry, contact Ingred Lathrop or Kim Ripley.