Hi Parents!
We want to welcome you and your family to our web page. According to the Barna Research Group, the 5 to 15 age group is the most prone to accept and act upon the salvation message. It is one of our goals that every child have the opportunity to accept Christ into their heart and learn how to lead their friends to Christ as well.
There are so many challenges ahead for our kids. Here are some eye opening statistics:
• The average American adolescent will view nearly 14,000 sexual references per year.
• Substance abuse - tobacco, drugs, and alcohol- is a temptation to which millions of young people succumb. Current estimates indicate that about 1 out of every 10 eighth graders smoke daily and that number rises to 1 out of 4 by age 17.
• 1 out of 3 were drunk at least once in the past year.
• 45% of elementary schools reported one or more incidents of violent crime; the figure balloons to 74%, of all middle schools.
• During a typical school year 1 out of 14 students is threatened or injured at school with a weapon; 1 out of 7 students is involved in a serious physical fight on school grounds.
These are just a few facts about the society we live in ... SO does church really matter?
• YES! 91% of 13 year olds pray to God in a typical week.
• 4 out of 5 want to have a close relationship with God as a cornerstone in their lives.
• Children matter to God. Nearly half of the adults who attended church regularly as children will now bring their own offspring to church.
• Among those who have children in tow, the largest share who get involved in congregational life select their church because of the quality of the children's ministry.
• The bottom line is that a person's moral foundation is either based upon Christian spirituality and God's Word, or it is based on worldly perspectives.
Our best shot for the most successful and productive kids is working together. The values and morals that contribute to good character, however come from a strong spiritual base. Without that base as a point of motivation, developing such attributes is less compelling.
Kids today need every advantage. It will be our pleasure and honor to help build the foundation of your child's life. You are welcome to drop in on any event or class at anytime. Safety is one of our top priorities. We provide excellent training and screening for all of our leaders on the team. You can depend on us to treat your child as our own.
Do you know Jesus?
It is as easy as ABC.
A. Admit you have sinned. ( Done bad things against God )
Romans 3:23 in the Bible says: For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
B . Believe in Jesus.
John 3:16 in the Bible says: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him will not perish (die) but have eternal life.
• Confess and leave your sin behind.
1 John 1:9 in your Bible says: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
Pray this prayer:
Dear Lord Jesus
I confess I am a sinner
I ask you to come into my life and forgive me of my sins
I believe you died for me and rose again
From this day forward, with your help, I will live for you
Thank you for saving me
Amen |
