3rd to 5th Grade

Sunday School - 10:00 am

A place where kids beg to come!

The Elementary classroom is located in the Children’s Ministry area next to the playground and is designed for children in Kindergarten to 5th Grade. The children are broken into three groups K and 1st graders, 2nd and 3rd graders and 4th and 5th graders.

Each week children participate in our Elevate worship service in a media rich classroom designed as a small theatre. It is comes complete with a stage, curtains, movie projection system, sound system and lights that pulsate with the music as kids worship.

Children are involved in every aspect of this creative and fun service through songs, games, drama and weekly Bible lesson, small groups, as well through offering and prayer. Each lesson is designed so children can apply it to their daily lives.

At the end of the service a Parent Flyer is provided with a summery of what your child learned during the worship service along with some ideas for how to incorporated the lesson into your child’s daily life.

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Current Elevate Series

LESSON 1
Lesson Goal: The children will learn that God has promised us that He will always be with us and when we are afraid we can pray to God and ask Him for courage.
Main Point: God Gives Me Courage When I Am Afraid!
Bible Story: Joshua becomes the leader of Israel (Joshua 1)
Memory Verse: "This is my command-be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go" (Joshua 1:9 NLT)

LESSON 2
Lesson Goal: The children will learn that when we ask God for help, He will often send us help through other people. Also, God will help other people through us.
Main Point: God Helps Me Through Others and God Helps Others Through Me!
Bible Story: Rahab and the spies (Joshua 2) (Luke 1) Angels worship God by singing. (Luke 2)
Memory verse: "Two people are better than one, for they can help each other succeed" (Ecclesiastes 4:9 NLT)

LESSON 3
Lesson Goal: The children will learn that when God asks us to do something, we can be sure that He will provide a way for us to accomplish the task.
Main Point: God Will Make a Way for Me to Follow Him!
Bible Story: The fall of Jericho (Joshua 6)
Bible Verse: "Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done" (Philippians 4:6 NLT)

LESSON 4
Lesson Goal: The children will learn that we will run into obstacles as we follow God. However, we should remember that God is strong enough to help us get past those obstacles. Therefore, we should trust God and follow Him even when facing impossible obstacles.
Main Point: God Is Powerful Enough to Help Me Do What He Wants Me to Do!
Bible Story: Jesus anointed by a sinful woman at Bethany (Luke 7:36-50, John 12:1-11)
Bible Verse: 1 Peter 4:10 "God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another." (NLT)

LESSON 5
Lesson Goal: The children will learn that it is important to remember the times God has helped us. This will give us courage as we face present and future challenges.
Main Point: I Will Remember That God Has Done Great Things for Me!
Bible Story: Joshua and the Israelites take time to remember and worship God (Joshua 4:15-24; 6:24; 8:3-35)
Bible Verse: "But then I recall all you have done, O Lord; I remember your wonderful deeds of long ago" (Psalm 77:11 NLT)

LESSON 6
Lesson Goal: The children will learn that even though we may not get the answer we want, we can be sure that God hears our prayers.
Main Point: God Hears My Prayers!
Bible Story: God hears and answers Joshua's prayer (Joshua 10:1-15)
Memory Verse: "I love the Lord because he hears my voice and my prayer for mercy" (Psalm 116:1 NLT)

LESSON 7
Lesson Goal: The children will learn that God always keeps His promises to us. However, sometimes we will have to wait on God's timing for those promises to be fulfilled. In those times we should be patient and stay true to God.
Main Point: God Will Keep His Promises!
Bible Story: God keeps His promise to Caleb (Joshua 14:6-15)
Bible Verse: "I praise God for what he has promised; Yes, I praise the Lord for what he has promised" (Psalm 56:10 NLT)

LESSON 8
Lesson Goal: The children will learn that God provided us with salvation and forgiveness through His Son Jesus. God wants us to follow Him through Jesus.
Main Point: God Invites Me to Follow Him!
Bible Story: Joshua tells Israel to choose whether to serve God or not (Joshua 24:1-18)
Bible Verse: "But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord" (Joshua 24:15d NLT).

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Mid-Week Program - B.L.A.S.T.

BLAST is a FREE after school program for 3rd to 5th Graders that meets every Thursday from 6:00 pm to 7:45 pm.

Kids go through a lot of changes as they come into their preteen years. Many kids are just trying to find their place.  BLAST is designed to equip kids with the tools they need as they try to figure out... who they are and where they fit in... without compromising their values.

 Each week the kids at BLAST get together to play AWESOME games,  pray for each other, have a great snack and learn about themselves and their relationship with God.

Each week kids "grapple" about a different topics and compare to what they do and what the bible says they should do.

This is a great way for preteens to connect and build meaningful relationships with other kids their age.

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Vacation Bible School

Every year hundreds of children come to one of best VBS in Fountain Hills which typically takes place during the second and third week of July. The entry to our VBS is always creative! Over the last few years our entry has featured Waterfall Room, a Space Teleportation Room, a even a Virtual Roller Coaster!

Not only to children enjoy the creativity of our VBS but it is designed so children can walk away with solid foundation in truth. Each year kids will...

º learn to make good choices and how to CHOOSE & LIVE FOR JESUS!
º play fun Games!
º make cool Crafts!
º sing great Songs!
º eat yummy camp Snacks!
º watch hilarious Skits!
º get a FREE VBS T-Shirt!

The last night of the VBS there is a Ice Cream Family Night were kids perform all the songs they learned and then enjoy a video of pictures taken of them during their week at VBS.

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Winter Camp - Go To Camp Without Leaving Town!

This is a 100% CAN’T MISS EVENT for elementary age children and typically takes place in late January or early February each year. This weekend camp takes place right here in Fountain Hills and is a lifetime lasting memory for every child who attends.

Children and their families are amazed as they are led by MrJ through what can only be described as “creative musical drama-filled worship service” with his incredible cast members.

Children dig into their bibles as they follow along with MrJ and his signature “Four 1’s” technique.

º Read 1 Chapter.
º Write 1 Verse.
º Write 1 Prayer.
º Share with 1 Person.

In addition to the worship services kids have a day at the park where they play imaginative camp inspired games. On Saturday afternoon, children are treated to lunch with MrJ and his entire cast while still in costume. This is a great time for pictures and autographs with the cast members. The entire family is invited to the final session Sunday morning which is performed for the entire congregation.

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Summer Camp - UCYC

Children head up to Prescott to get out of the heat for a unique “summer camp” experience usually in June of each year.

Since 1952, UCYC has beensituated atop the heights of the massive granite boulders and pines resting in Prescott, Arizona. The Camp sits at an altitude of 5,600 feet and is shadowed by the majestic face of Thumb Butte. The Camp's high elevation creates an ideal year-round climate with unique seasons to define God's creation.  With one heart, mind, and purpose, UCYC's mission is…

"Building partnerships to provide life-changing experiences that impact the world."   

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