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Welcome to Jr. Explorers, the Children's Ministry of The Vine Church. We value children because they are precious to God and we desire for each child to grow to become Christ-connected catalysts. We believe that children are the bastion of hope for the next cultural movement to come.
Every family has the freedom to send their children to Jr. Explorers or to worship together as a family in our main worship service. Please read our recommendations below. Whatever you decide, it is important that each member of the family experience God in worship however they feel is best for them.
0-23 Months
Parents with infants (0-2 years), are encouraged to join our main worship service with their child. The back section of the room will be available for you. Nursing moms can use the back section of the room or use the nursing section immediately outside our main worship room.
2-7 Years
Parents with small children (2-7 years) are encouraged to send their children to Jr. Explorers. You can check in your children at the Children's Ministry Room (Salon D). At Jr. Explorers your child will attend Kidz Church - a worship experience just for kids. More about Kidz Church below.
8-12 Years
Parents with children (8-12 years) are encouraged to worship together for the beginning portion of our main worship service. After the opening worship, the children will be dismissed to go with our teachers for small group time. The teachers will guide your child through an age-appropriate lesson.
Kidz Church Schedule
| 2-7 Years |
| 10:10 |
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Exploration: Interactive, Videos, Objects, Legos, Coloring, Etc. |
| 10:30 |
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Worship: Praise, Body Worship |
| 10:45 |
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Sermon or Lesson: Theme |
| 10:50 |
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Crafts or Activity/Game |
| 11:10 |
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Snacks |
| 11:20 |
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Clean-Up |
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Parent-Child Sharing: What did you learn today? |
| 8-12 Years |
| 10:10 |
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Worship with Parents |
| 10:30 |
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Dismissed into Small Groups |
| 10:35 |
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Interactive Icebreaker, Activity, or Games |
| 10:45 |
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Bible Study (Small Groups of 3-7 kids) |
| 11:10 |
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Sharing and Prayer Time |
| 11:20 |
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Clean-Up |
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Parent-Child Sharing: What did you learn today? |
Our Mission
JR. EXPLORERS SEEKS TO EMPOWER CHILDREN TO BE CHRIST-CONNECTED CATALYSTS
Our mission involves the exploration of five driving purposes for every child:
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Explore Discipleship to be a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ and become leaders for the next generation.
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Explore Service to be fruitful in their community with their God-given talents, gifts and dreams.
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Explore Evangelism to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with their friends.
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Explore Fellowship to build real friendships through Christ-centered interests.
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Explore Worship to learn reverence for God and to give applause to Jesus.
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