“There are two powerful influences on the planet – the church and the home. They both exist because God initiated them. They both exist because God desires to use them to demonstrate His plan of redemption and restoration. If they work together they can potentially make a greater impact than if they work alone. They need each other. Too much is at stake for either one to fail. Their primary task is to build God’s kingdom in the hearts of men and women, sons and daughters.” – excerpt from Parenting Beyond Your Capacity, by Reggie Joiner and Carey Nieuwhof
We, Calvary Baptist and the Preschool Ministry, have learned that we can’t do ministry alone and you can’t do parenting alone. There has to be a partnership of the two. The church, on average, gets to invest about 40-45 hours a year into the life of your child, but you as a parent get over 1500 hours a year to invest in your child. So, we want to be able to give you the resources and tools to take the truths that we are teaching your child into your home and into your lives. We are going to do our best to invest in you and we will do that through several different avenues. Check out the tabs on this page for more details and resources.
Parent Ministry
We offer several venues for mom’s and dad’s to get together.
- MomTime meets on the first and third Wednesday mornings of the month from 9:30-11:30. ChildCare is provided! The first Wednesday of the month we drop the kids off and go somewhere to fellowship. The third Wednesday we have a speaker and fellowship. If you work and can even join us for one hour on a break, please come!
- Mom’s Night Out – each month the mom’s will have a chance to get out and fellowship with each other. Please take a peak at your email and the Blog for more details on these events.
- DadTime will meet once a month and be a time for Dad’s to hang out with each other. There will be a different DadTime event each month, whether it is at a restaurant to eat or at someone’s house to watch a football game. Check your email or the Blog for more details on these events.
Parent Involvement
We believe that parents are the primary spiritual leader and teacher for their child. You will spend more hours with your child than anyone else will in any given year. We want to give you the opportunity to carry out what your child is learning on Sunday mornings and Wednesdays nights and take it home. Please take a look at the First Look tab for more resources that will allow you to spiritually lead your child as the Bible has commanded.
We ask that ALL preschool parents be involved and serve on our WorshipCare Rotation. We ask that parents serve on a every-other-month rotation, where you serve six times a year for a total of six hours a year. This helps you see firsthand what your child is learning and gives you another chance to teach your child about serving. If you would like to influence and benefit the next generation by volunteering one Sunday, every-other-month, please contact Cass Brannan for more details.
Tips for Parents
- Consistent church participation helps children develop a sense of trust and security within their overall church experience.
- Talk to you child about coming to church and create the excitement for them.
- Communicate with leaders any allergies that your child might have.
- If you child becomes upset, remind them in a kind, firm voice that you are going to church and will be back soon. If you child remains inconsolable after 15 minutes, we will come and get you.
- Help your child develop ‘church security’ by picking them up promptly after each session. A child may become anxious when other children have departed.
Resources
Please check out the following resources that will help you in your journey of parenting:
Websites:
- www.orangeparents.org
- www.visionaryparenting.com
- www.rethinkgroup.org
- www.whatisorange.org
Music:
- www.yancynotnancy.com
- www.amberskyrecords.com
- www.missgailmusic.com
