GROW Children's Ministry
Parents: Reopening GROW Classes
Starting this coming Sunday, all kids between age 3 through third grade are invited to join our Grow class. It will meet in the “Grapes” classroom and children will be dismissed for it at the beginning of the sermon. Bonnie Burns will be teaching, and needs volunteers to help each week, and also substitute teacher(s)
Teachers: Additional GROW Class for 3-8th Graders
We are starting an additional GROW class for boys 3-8th grade.
We need one or two men who would be willing to teach one or two days a month. Brandon Burns and Brian McCrery will be teaching part of the month. Curriculum and supplies are provided and set up for you.
(For those wondering, right now we only have boys in the 3-8 grade range because the older girls are helping our younger class. If need arises we will restructure the classes).
Let Bonnie know if you can help!
About GROW
GROW is what we call the children’s ministry of Stones River Church of Christ. Our mission is to GROW our Children, GROW our Families and GROW our Church family closer in relationship with God.
Our purpose is to come along side of what is already being done in our families. We learn more about the Bible and what God has in store for each one of us! This is done through weekly Bible classes that meet during the sermon part of our services. We also have different special times to encourage the families and children to become closer to each other, as a community of God.
Our classes are designed so that every class is learning the same Bible lesson each week. We will also go through the entire Bible every 3 years. Check out our GROW Facebook group for ways to engage the lessons each week with your children.
Classes
Nursery
Ages: For mothers and infants9 mo - 2 year olds
Ages: 9 months through 2 yearsTeacher: Larissa McPetersPreschool
Ages: 2 1/2 - 5 yearsTeachers: Janet Wallar, Bethany Burns, and Ana McKinzieLower Elementary
Ages: 5-9 years (K - 3rd grade)Teachers: Jared Wilson, Salena Wenneborg, and Ethan SteidingerUpper Elementary
Ages: 10-12 years (4th - 6th grade)Teachers: Brian and Jen McCreryTeacher Resources
[Archived] GROW Blog
View our encouraging messages for adults based on the lessons that the kids were learning: https://stonesrivergrow.wordpress.com/.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How long does the GROW class last?
Grow classes last from the dismissal after contribution to the end of the sermon. Usually this kept to 40 minutes. Please pick your child up promptly at the end of service, and sign your child in and out of class every Sunday.
What activities happen with GROW at Stones River Church?
Grow Classes every Sunday, Monthly Family Fun get-togethers, movie nights, Christmas Grow, Easter Grow, Summer Fun Fridays.
Snacks: What if my child has a food allergy?
We serve small snacks during our Grow classes that tie into the lesson in some way. We try to not serve snacks with peanuts or tree nuts. Please let your child’s teacher or Bonnie know of any allergy or health concern.
Where do the lessons come from?
We use Group’s FaithWeaver NOW Curriculum. FaithWeaver NOW is a quarterly, age-graded curriculum for 3 year olds — high school. The three-year scope & sequence covers the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. Each quarter goes through 13 sequential Bible events so families get a snapshot of the Bible timeline.
When do the classes rotate?
Children will be moved up to the next age group class at the end of Summer Quarter. (September)
What is the age limit?
Children are encouraged to come to Grow classes through the 6th grade. When they are in 6th grade, they are welcomed to join the Youth Group. See Seth Randall for details about Youth Group.
