252 Basics

If First Look provides children with their first impression about God, 252 Basics provides them with the truth about God that they need as they grow up. 252 Basics is so named because of Luke 2:52, which says, "And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men." 252 Basics is for children in 1st through 6th grades. Over the course of three years, students hear 150 Bible stories that communicate 36 virtues, all designed with 3 basic truths in mind.

1. I need to make the wise choice.
2. I can trust God no matter what.
3. I should treat others the way I want to be treated.

Here is a video that provides an introduction to this curriculum, which also will be launched in February.

If you'd like to be a part of helping our children grow up like Jesus did, we'd love to have you a few times a month. If you think this is children's church like it's always been, you'll get a pleasant surprise. Our goal is to make Sunday morning the best hour of a child's week. Here are a few roles you could fill (similar to those of First Look):

1. Small group leaders who build relationships with kids through activities, games and memory verses.
2. Hosts who introduce the storyteller and lesson for the day.
3. A worship coordinator who leads our 4th through 6th grade students in singing as the worship team.
4. Storytellers who communicate the bottom line for the week in creative ways. Don't worry, the script is already written. You just have to use it!
5. Tech people who run the audio/video from the back.
6. True behind the scenes people who get all the crafts and activities ready for small group leaders.

Our goal is to make volunteering as easy as possible for you. If you're a host, that's your only responsibility. If you teach, you won't have to worry about the worship music or getting activities ready. I'm excited for what this means for thinking orange and partnering with parents as well as the further spiritual growth of our children. Be sure to look back here later this week for an update on youth ministry and the way it fits with preschool and children's ministry at NBWC.