CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
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LICKING CHRISTIAN CHURCH

 No one is more important than our children.  Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”  (Matthew 19.14)  At Licking Christian Church we have a number of resources for children to help them feel welcome and, most important, get to know Jesus.

 NURSERY:  A nursery is provided during the 11 a.m. Morning Worship for children from birth until they reach the age of four.  A trained nursery worker will be glad to take care of your child.  Parents also may use the nursery for feeding, changing or any other needs not only during this service but during all other activities of the church.

 SUNDAY SCHOOL:  In addition to our Adult and Jr.-Sr. High classes in the 10 a.m. Sunday School hour, we have the following children’s classes which meet every Sunday.
4 years-Kindergarten
Grades 1-2
Grades 3-4
Grades 5-6

 WEDNESDAY NIGHTS:  Our Wednesday night program takes place at 7 p.m. during the (Licking R-8 District) school year.  It is not in session during summer vacation and Christmas break.  We have the following classes for children.
Grades 1-3
Grades 4-6
The 4^th-6^th Grade class is also referred to as our “Bible Club”.  In addition to their lesson curriculum this class learns their books of the Bible and has occasional special events.  There is an overnight lock-in for this group every year, usually late in the year.  In the Spring, right after we dismiss for Summer vacation, this class takes its annual trip.  Over the years this trip has been to a variety of fun spots including  the St. Louis Zoo,  Elephant Rocks,  Mountauk State Park, Meramec Caverns, and  The Centre in Rolla.

SUMMER EVENTS:  While our Wednesday program is not going during the summer some great special events go on instead.  We participate in Rock Garden Christian Service Camp.  There are camp events for all the children from incoming first graders on up.  Grades 1 and 2 go for an annual overnighter.  Grades 3-4 have a three day camp.  Grades 5-6 have “full” five day camp weeks just like their big brothers and sisters in junior high and high school!  
           Our second big summer event is KIDS WEEK.  This is our own unique, locally produced, Vacation Bible School which runs from Sunday night through Thursday night. Dates and times should be posted on our announcements page no later than Spring for the year at hand.  Children from 4 years old through incoming 8^th grade students will thrill to meaningful lessons, interesting crafts, music, missions, and occasional surprises.  We usually have a swimming party to reward those with good attendance.

 CHRISTMAS PROGRAM:  Every year in mid-December, we put on our Christmas Program one Sunday night.  This involves our elementary age children and occasionally some older or younger.  Those who desire to do so get to share in the telling of the Christmas Story in drama, spoken word, and song.

 KIDS CHOIR: As of the fall of 2011 we have revived our KIDS CHOIR program.  Kids Choir now takes place the first 15 minutes of our Wednesday night program.  Both groups of Elementary age students practice together before going to class.  Choir starts at 7:00 p.m. Classes start around 7:15 p.m.  Our KIDS CHOIR periodically gets to present in our Morning Worship the songs they have learned. Occasionally they also have opportunity to sing at other special events.

 QUESTIONS:  If you have questions about our Children’s Ministry, call or e-mail the church or our minister. 

Licking Christian Church:  Phone: (573) 674-2055.  E-mail:  lickingchristian@centurylink.net.

Minister:  Rick Mosher  (573) 674-3917 or cell phone (417) 260-0596