Children's Event Registrations
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The Green Acres Children's Ministry is a 7-day-a-week ministry, with something happening for children practically every day of the year. GABC is dedicated to providing a place in which children of all ages can learn about God's love in the way and at a level uniquely suited to them. Through a wonderful combination of the finest facilities, committed, loving and trained teachers, the very best teaching materials and an almost boundless variety of learning experiences, we offer a fully integrated learning environment for your child.
Our offices are located in the office suite on the 2nd floor of the Lighthouse.
903-525-1122 Telephone
903-525-1101 FAX
children@mail.gabc.org
Sunday Mornings
Sunday Morning Bible Study is at 8:15 and 9:45 each Sunday morning. All classes are in the Preschool Building and Lighthouse. Visit our offices during the week or the Children's Atrium Welcome Desk on Sundays for class times and locations.
Parent Commitment Services
This
is an opportunity for parents to commit to rearing their children in a
Christian Home. Each family will be required to attend a Parent
Commitment orientation two weeks prior from 5:00-5:45 p.m. Orientation
meetings are held in the Preschool Building, room 214. Childcare will be
provided. Please call 903-525-1122 to schedule a commitment date. Eight
family commitments will be scheduled per service, per date.
Other Ministries
We offer Bible study for children each Sunday morning, an Early Education Center for weekday preschool education and daycare,
Kidz Praise for all ages, mission education classes, AWANA (3 years-2nd Grade) and Grapple (3rd-5th Grade) on Sunday nights, summer activities and seasonal activities.
Worship Services
If you feel your child is too young to attend a Worship Service, you may be interested in the second Sunday School hour for all children birth-age 4. Planned activities include a story, music, a Bible learning activity, some playground time and a snack. Children Kindergarten attend worship with their parents.
Childcare for Church Events
It is the desire of the Children's Ministry to provide a safe, secure childcare experience for your child. For this to happen, reservations are a must. Please make your childcare reservations 5 days in advance of the Green Acres event you will be attending. After the 5-day deadline, we will cannot guarantee a spot. We will start a waiting list and will call you if a space becomes available. We want you and your child to have the best childcare experience possible. Your cooperation helps make that possible! Reservations taken in person at the Lighthouse Atrium, but some are available
online. Child registration is not confirmed until parents have paid. Reservation Deadline: 5 days prior to event.
Preschool Policies.pdf
Parent Involvement
We always encourage parents to be involved after they have completed an application for service and security checks. Every Sunday requires the help of more than 300 adults. Call us and find your place of service.
Day Care
The
Early Education Center provides full-time care for children 5 days a week.
The Check Point
The Check Point is our exciting rewards store located in the Lighthouse. Beginning in kindergarten, our kids are eligible to earn stickers through participation in Sunday Morning Bible Study, Awana, Grapple, Kidz Praise and more so that they can learn the importance of developing Christian practices at an early age. With these stickers they can shop at The Check Point for various prizes and rewards.
The Game Room
Located in the Lighthouse, The Game Room offers the latest and greatest
in gaming systems for our 3rd through 5th grades. The Game Room is open
on Sunday mornings before Sunday Morning Bible Study, and Wednesday
evenings and of course on special occasions.
The Park
The Park is a space created for children and parents to spend time playing and developing friendships. Open for play every day!
AWANA
AWANA is a kid's club that teaches the Bible in a fun way on the kids' level. Each meeting consists of games, music, awards and Bible study. Your kids will "wanna" be a part of AWANA.
Available Clubs:
- A-Wanna-Bees: Birth-2nd Grade. Cost $15 per child
- Cubbies: 3-4 year olds (by September 1st)
- Sparks: Kindergarten-2nd Grade
Fall: Sundays 5:30-7:00 p.m. September 12—November 21
Spring: Sundays 5:30-7:00 p.m. January 9—April 17
Jody Goughnour,
AWANA Coordinator
903-525-3254
Grapple
Grapple is Sunday Evening Bible Study just for 3rd-5th Grades. This is a special time when kids can dig into the Bible to find answers to the questions they are "grappling" with most. Join us on Sunday evenings from 5:30-7:00 for food, fun and faith-building!
Registration available at the Children's Atrium welcome desk. Cost is $5.
Fall: Sundays 5:30-7:00 p.m. September 12—November 21
Spring: Sundays 5:30-7:00 p.m. January 9—April 17
Kid's Night Out (KNO)
KNO is a night of fun unique activities sure to bring a smile to every young child's face. It starts with a few minutes of free play and craft time in a class room while everyone arrives and from there explodes into a party-like atmosphere as children enjoy a rotation of exciting games, snacks, and other theme-related fun. KNO is for ages birth through 2nd grade. Cost is $8 per child with a maximum family fee of $20. Sign up in person at the Children's Welcome desk in the East Atrium or online in the Children's Building at least five days before each KNO.
Friday Night Live
Friday Night Live is an exciting night out on the town for our 3rd through 5th grades. It’s a great opportunity for our kids to come together, have fun and develop Christian friendships. Friday Night Live happens quarterly on a scheduled Friday evening from 6:30-10:00 p.m. Cost is $5 per child with a maximum fee of $10 per family. Sign up at the welcome desk of the children’s building or online at least 5 days prior to this event.
Cub Scouts
For over 25 years, Green Acres Baptist Church has offered the Cub Scouts of America program for boys in 1st—5th grades. While Scouting is a "secular" program, our leadership and programming are closely monitored to assure that the appropriate "Duty to God" is taught on a consistent basis.Each Cub is provided the opportunity and encouraged to attain the "God & Country" award for their grade. We encourage you to visit one of our den or pack meetings and see if this program is right for your son and for you. For more information, visit the Pack website.
>> Cub Scout Pack 370 website
>> Boy Scout Troop 370 website
Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts offers young girls kindergarten through high school from Green Acres
Baptist Church and the community a nurturing environment in which they can build
character and master skills to succeed in the world. This program instills
strong values, a social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and
self-worth. The adults in this program are committed to providing an enriching
experience for each young lady. For more information, email Cathryn Cates at
Cathryn.Cates@gmail.com or call
903-566-7960.
>> Girl
Scouts of Northeast Texas
