Children

Two classes are offered for the children and youth from 9:30 – 10:30 A.M. Preschool thru 3rd grade meet in the church nursery. Fourth grade through middle school youth meet in Van Dyken Hall.

Wednesday evenings from 5:30 – 7:30 P.M. W.O.W is an opportunity for children to come learn Bible stories from both the old and new testaments, God’s amazing plan, Jesus many miracles, and more. The evening starts with a delicious meal, followed by a fun music time with old and new children’s songs. Next is a lesson and complimenting craft. The church van will supply transportation.

1 Corinthians 15:4  He was buried.  He was raised from the dead on the third day, just as Scripture said it would be.

The annual Easter Celebration will be held Saturday, April 23, 2012 from 9 am – 12 noon. There will be games,  egg hunt, Easter crafts and fun activities.   Children will be divided into age groups for the egg hunt and all participants can redeem their plastic eggs for prizes.  All events are free and the community is invited and encouraged to attend.

The annual Fall Festival is held the last Saturday of October. Leaders from the Children’s programs and many other Mariner volunteers provide a fun filled event for our church children and those in our community. There are games, crafts, face painting, tattoos, spin art, bounce houses, haunted house, hay rides, pumpkin patch, “trunk or treat” and more. Lots of fun, fellowship and good things to eat will be provided.

Mariner’s Family Fun Night is scheduled for the second Friday of each month, Jan 13th, Feb 10th, March 9th, April 20th & May 18th, 2012. This event is designed to provide an atmosphere for families to spend time together in a Christian environment. Games including bean bag toss, jump rope, ring toss and hula hoop precede pizza and drinks. The movie with popcorn starts at 7:00 P.M. Families are asked to bring their own blanket to sit on while they enjoy the movie.

Vacation Bible School is held during one week each summer between the hours of 9 A.M. – 12:00 noon. It is a successful outreach program because of all the hard working church volunteers who take part in the various activities. Children from 3 years old through 5th grade learn about the life of Jesus from the Hometown series of lessons. The children are divided into tribes and start each day with an opening celebration, followed by a Bible lesson with a verse to learn and a Bible point. Marketplace, Synagogue School, Fun and Games, God Sightings and Snack lead up to a closing celebration. Children throughout our community are invited and encouraged to come join our own church children.