THREE FUNCTIONS
GREETER
This volunteer makes sure every child is welcomed at the check-in station and personally introduced to their Group Leader.
GROUP LEADER
This volunteer is the primary connection point for the kids and leads them through the service in the context of small groups.
MC
This volunteer sets the energy in the atmosphere and leads the entire room through each phase of the service.
FOLLOW THE SIX-STEP PLAN
✓ Arrive 30 minutes before service
✓ Children must use bathroom in the room
✓ Do not let children leave room for any reason
STEP #1: GREET
Greeter
✓ Greet child at check-in station
✓ Ask for each child's name and age
✓ Introduce child by name to group leader
✓ Ask for each child's name and age
✓ Introduce child by name to group leader
Step #2: CONNECT
Group Leader
✓ Tell the kids about you
✓ Introduce kids to each other
✓ Make sure every child feels known
✓ Introduce kids to each other
✓ Make sure every child feels known
Step #3: PLAY
MC & Group Leader
✓ Open up play time
✓ Help the kids play safely
✓ Break the ice with fun atmosphere
✓ Help the kids play safely
✓ Break the ice with fun atmosphere
STEP #4: RECEIVE
MC & Group Leader
✓ Play teaching video
✓ Participate with the kids
✓ Answer questions, keep them focused
✓ Participate with the kids
✓ Answer questions, keep them focused
STEP #5: CREATE
Group Leader
✓ Begin Adventure Book
✓ Engage with each child in group
✓ Bridge the activity to teaching message
✓ Engage with each child in group
✓ Bridge the activity to teaching message
STEP #6: WORSHIP
MC & Group Leader
✓ Begin worship video
✓ Keep the kids focused on activity
✓ Model how to worship with participation
✓ Keep the kids focused on activity
✓ Model how to worship with participation
CLEAN UP SONG
✓ Play clean up video and encourage children to help
✓ Claim tag required to release child
✓ Have the children collect their belongings
✓ Do not release staff children early
✓ Wait patiently for parent to pick up
✓ Give each family a Parent Convo Card
✓ Each room has a streaming device and television. Open the device, connect to the video and stream using airplay.
✓ Play time resources will be provided inside church room using labeled containers. Use one container per Group Leader.
✓ Hard copies of the Adventure Books and Parent Convo Cards will printed in advance and available in the church room.
2024 EARLY CHILDHOOD CALENDAR
2025 EARLY CHILDHOOD CALENDAR
JAN
fEB
UNIT 14: A TEST IN THE DESERT
Teaching & Worship Video
Extra Worship
SUNDAY FUNDAY
Teaching & Worship Video
Teaching & Worship Video
Extra Worship
SUNDAY FUNDAY
Teaching & Worship Video
MAR
UNIT 15: THE BRAVE & BEAUTIFUL QUEEN
Teaching & Worship Video
Extra Worship
SUNDAY FUNDAY
Teaching & Worship Video
Teaching & Worship Video
Extra Worship
SUNDAY FUNDAY
Teaching & Worship Video
aPR
MAY
UNIT 17: STONES, SLINGS, & GIANT THINGS
Teaching & Worship Video
Extra Worship
SUNDAY FUNDAY
Teaching & Worship Video
Teaching & Worship Video
Extra Worship
SUNDAY FUNDAY
Teaching & Worship Video
JUN
JUL
OCT
AUG
UNIT 20: EVERYBODY'S WELCOME
Teaching & Worship Video
Extra Worship
SUNDAY FUNDAY
Teaching & Worship Video
Teaching & Worship Video
Extra Worship
SUNDAY FUNDAY
Teaching & Worship Video
NOV
UNIT 23: A VOICE IN THE NIGHT
Teaching & Worship Video
Extra Worship
SUNDAY FUNDAY
Teaching & Worship Video
Teaching & Worship Video
Extra Worship
SUNDAY FUNDAY
Teaching & Worship Video
SEP
DEC
UNIT 24: THE FIRST CHRISTMAS GIFT
Teaching & Worship Video
Christmas Worship
SUNDAY FUNDAY
Teaching & Worship Video
Teaching & Worship Video
Christmas Worship
SUNDAY FUNDAY
Teaching & Worship Video