Thank you for serving in the Children's Ministry (CM) this year! It is exciting to think about how God can use you to help the children of our church grow and mature in their walk with God. The Solid Foundation Texas Children's Ministry desires to partner with parents to lead children to a saving, growing relationship with Christ by presenting the gospel, training children to worship, and equipping them to impact others for God's glory.

We want to do this by

• Helping them to understand the Gospel and live it out daily;
• Immersing them in God's Word and prayer;
• Building their faith in God; and
• Helping them to reach out to their friends and neighbors.

The following information is meant to help you as you carry out your part of this important work. While this document is meant to be fairly comprehensive, there will always be questions and issues that arise during the year.

Please do not hesitate to call 360-202-0134 or email [email protected] Paul Natekin with any questions or concerns you might have.

Whether you are new or a veteran leader, take a few minutes to review this information and familiarize yourself with our ministry procedures.

What Do I Do As a Sunday School Teacher?

• Pray!!! You are doing God's work for our kids. Don't forget to depend on Him to nurture these children. Pray with the kids during class every week. Pray for each child by name during the week, each teacher will receive a class list to help with this.
• Get to know the children and their families. At the beginning of the year, be sure to introduce yourself to the parents. One great way to do this is to send home a letter to the parents in your class introducing yourself and your co-teachers. You can follow the sample letter or feel free to write your own.
• Communicate regularly with your co-teachers and work together as a team. Each Sunday School class could have up to two teachers. Therefore, it helps the children if these teachers work together to have the same rules and format.
• Plan schedule for each Sunday. Each classroom team will need to organize a plan to make sure there is always a teacher available on Sunday. If you are scheduled to teach but are not able to make it to the class, first call your team partners to find a replacement. If you are still without a replacement then call Paul Natekin as soon as possible.
• Preperation. To prepare for class, make sure to print out all lessons and listen to Pastor Chuck's teaching related to the lesson four to two days before class. This will better prepare the teacher to deliver the material to the kids. By reading the lesson, the Bible, and listening to the teaching ahead of time, you can be better prepared for class.
• Visitors. Make every effort to welcome visiting children and their parents. Wear a nametag in class every Sunday and introduce yourselves to visitors. If you need a permanent Solid Foundation Texas nametag contact Paul Natekin s at 360-202-0134 or email [email protected]

What is the Sunday School Schedule

Each tear of teachers should work together to develop a consistent schedule for their class. The following sample is meant as an illustration only. You may modify the schedule according to the curriculum, the age of the children in your class or what works best for your class. The teacher's guide for your curriculum may have helpful suggestions about what is appropriate for the age group you are teaching.

1. AS KIDS ARRIVE & ATTENDANCE (10 minutes) When the kids arrive, make sure they grab today's worksheet and an NKJV Bible from the Classwork basket before taking their seat. Take quick attendance of the kids.