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Dear Parents,

Porter Memorial Baptist Church and Heartland Ministries welcome you and your children. Our desire is to help your children and you to grow in the Lord.

The primary purpose of Porter's Heartland Ministries is to lay spiritual foundations into the lives of preschoolers and children whereby each child, as led by the Holy Spirit, will trust Jesus as Lord and Savior and grow in His likeness. We believe that children are special. They will one day be our leaders. We must prepare and train them to lead in the future by building God's Word into their hearts.

We are committed to helping each child grow spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally and socially. Our desire is to provide meaning Christian experiences for your children. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at (859) 272-3441 or wayne@portermemorial.com.

Sincerely in Christ,

Wayne Noble

Associate Pastor of Preschool and Children's Ministries

Objectives for Preschoolers & Children

Preschoolers, Birth-Kindergarten Children, Grades 1 -5

1)To love and have positive feelings about God, people 1)Lay foundations for genuine spiritual conversion for each

and things associated with God child when led by the Holy Spirit

2)To sense that Jesus was a very special person who was 2)Lay foundations of what it means to be a church member

born, grew and belonged to a family

3)To think of the Bible as a very special book telling us 3)Help them to know God personally and to develop the

about God and Jesus ability to engage in meaningful worship experiences

4)Develop positive feelings of self-worth 4)Help them gain a knowledge of the Bible and the Christian

faith that he/she can relate to daily experiences

5)Enjoy happy experiences at church and develop 5)Guide them to develop and use positive habits and skills

positive feelings about church that will help them grow spiritually, physically, mentally,

emotionally and socially

6)Develop an awareness that God made families 6)Guide them to develop positive attitudes that

and the home as a place of love and security encourage personal growth

7)To become aware that others are important too and 7)Guide them to use his/her gifts, talents and skills in ways

show love, respect and acceptance of others that will help others and serve God's purposes

Opportunities for Children and Families

Sunday

Preschoolers, Birth-Kindergarten

Praise Kids! (Preschool Worship) @ 9:30 AM during worship

service

Bible Study @ 11:00 AM

Children, Grades 1 - 5

Kids Inc. (Children's Worship) @

9:30 AM in family life center

(gym)

Bible Study @ 11:00 AM

A children's worship bulletin is offered for children who worship with their families

Children's choirs and Discipleship @ 4:30 PM (Grades 1-5)

Cherub Choir @ 5:00 PM (4 and 5 yrs.)

Evening Worship @ 6:30 PM

Child care is provided during the evening worship service for children up to 4 years old.

Monday

9:00 AM-Noon ~ Porter Preschool

(3 yr., 4 yr. & Pre-K Programs)

8:45 AM-Noon ~ Porter Kindergarten

Tuesday

His KIDS (Mother's Day Out)

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

(6 weeks & up)

Wednesday

Family Supper @ 5:00 PM

in family life center (gym)

AWANA @ 6:15 - 8:00 PM

(3 yr. - 5th grade)

September - May

Thursday

Evening MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)

7:00 AM

Meets monthly, September - May

Friday

MOPS & MOPPETS (Mothers of

Preschoolers)

9:00 AM

Meets bi-weekly, September - May

Children's Chatter

Other Special Activities

Age group fellowship activities through

out the year

Day Trips

Vacation Bible School

Children's Summer Camp

KidFaith (New Christians Class,

Grades 1-5)

Seasonal Parties

Retreats

Missions Activities

Parents Night Out

Upward Basketball (January - March)

June 16-20 Registration begins April 15th

VBS is for Age 4(by June 30th) to 5th Grade

On-line registration is closed, however you may continue to register your child

through the church office or call 272-3441.

Children's Choirs & Discipleship on Sundays,

Cherub Choir 4 - 5 year olds 5:00-6:15 PM

Music Makers Choir Grades 1st & 2nd 4:30-5:15 PM

1st & 2nd Discipleship 5:30-6:15PM

Young Musicians Choir Grades 3rd - 5th 4:30-5:15 PM

3rd - 5th Discipleship 5:30-6:15 PM

Let's Do Lunch!

Club

Bro. Wayne is available to go to area schools to have lunch with elementary schoolers throughout the upcoming school year. Sign up by calling the Children's Ministries Office.

Opportunities for Service

Sunday Morning Preschool Ministry

Creepers (6 mos. - 1 year) - 9:30 & 11:00 AM

Toddlers (18 -24 mos.) - 11:00 AM

Toddlers (New class -12-18 mos.) 9:30 & 11:00 AM

Contact Children's Ministries Office @ 272-3441

Calendar

June

16-20 Vacation Bible School,

9 AM-12:00 PM

Daily

20 VBS Family Night &

Carnival @ 6 PM

July

7-11 Centri-Kid Children's

Camp, Georgetown

College

Wonderful Wednesday

June

4 & 11 Meeting at Shillito

Park

18 No Activities

25 Day Trip to Coney Island

Amusement Park

July

2 Shillito Park

9 No Activities

16 Kids Place

23 Day Trip to Louisville

Science Center & Slugger

Museum

30 Meeting at Shillito Park

August

6 Day Trip to Cincinnati

Reds vs. Milwaukee

Brewers game

Kid FAITH

A new Christians' Class for Kids

Grades 1-5, Beginning April 20

To reserve a spot for your child,

please contact the Children's Ministries Office

Wonderful Wednesday

June thru August

Mark your calendars for this schedule of Wednesday children's activities during the summer months--grades K-thru 5th