Learn More...
Click on the following links to learn more about Children's Ministries programs.
Special Programs & Events
– Grapple Youth Group
– PRAY (Scouting Program)
Summer Programs
–Hero Headquarters
Starts 7/4
–Vacation Bible School
7/12-7/16
–Sport Camp
8/2-8/6
Other Projects & News
– TN Flood Relief
– Help for Haiti
Forms
Click on the links below to download specific forms. Please contact the Valley Brook office if you have any questions or difficulty downloading.
Two-page form; required for various events when noted
Our Purpose
Children are important to God, and are a vital part of our ministry at Valley Brook Community Church!
Children's Ministries serves all children ages infant through Grade Five.
We pray that children come to know Jesus as their Savior, and learn to serve Him as their Lord. We offer an assortment of programs and special events designed to help children in their Christian growth. To help children in their outreach to the community, locally and abroad, we also participate in various service projects. Children will experience God's love through instruction in His Word, music, drama, and fun activities.
Specifically...
- We teach Biblical principles in partnership with parents, so that in God's timing, a child will be led into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, or grow in their existing relationship, and become His influential disciple to the world...KNOW, GROW, SHOW & GO!
- We provide a safe, secure environment for children to worship God in an age-appropriate manner.
- We provide Bible lessons that creatively express the message of the Gospel through age-specific, hands-on activities that are fun, effective, and relevant to children.
- We provide opportunities where children can use their gifts and talents to benefit others and be messengers of Christ's love.
Safety Comes First
Your child(ren)'s safety is our first priority — all of our staff and volunteers must pass a criminal background check prior to working in the Children's Ministries programs.
Questions
If you have questions about any aspect of our Children's Ministries program, please contact Diane Heermance, Children's Ministry Director in the church office at (860) 844-0001.
Sunday School Program
During the regular school year (September-June), we offer classes geared for children of all ages on Sunday mornings. Our goal is for children to experience God's love through instruction in His Word (The Bible), music, drama, and fun activities.
Note: If you have a child with any special needs, please contact Diane Heermance, Children's Ministries Director, in the church office so she can work with you to determine the best way to serve your child.
CLASS STRUCTURE
We provide Sunday Morning classes for all children. Classes are organized by age as noted below. All of the classes incorporate age-appropriate interactive learning activities.
Nursery (Infants through 23 months)
These precious little ones are cared for during the entire worship service (9:30-10:45am) in the Nursery.
Guided by their teachers, they sing songs and hear stories – all designed to show them how much God loves them.
Ages 2 & 3
This class meets during the entire worship service (9:30-10:45am).
Children are involved in age-appropriate interactive learning activities. They play games, make new friends, and praise God through music!
Ages 4 - Grade 5
Children ages 4-Grade 5 join their parents in the auditorium for the first part of the worship service (music/singing). They are dismissed before the sermon to join their teacher.
Our younger children (ages 4-Grade 3) will enjoy fun hands-on activities and interactive games that teach them about the Lord through His Word (the Bible). Older children (Grade 4 & 5) will explore and learn about God's Word and how to apply God's teaching to their daily lives.
We provide individual classes for kids as follows:
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Age 4
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Kindergarten
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Grade 1
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Grade 2
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Grade 3
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Grade 4
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Grade 5
Note: Grades 6-12 fall under our Student Ministries program.
Special Programs & Events
GRAPPLE YOUTH GROUP
GRAPPLE IS ON SUMMER BREAK — SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER!
WEDNESDAYS • 7:00-8:30pm
Valley Brook Student Center
(345 Salmon Brook Street, Granby)
Open to all students in Grades 4 & 5!
"Grapple" is a time for you to get together during the regular school year to play games, connect with friends, and "grapple" (or wrestle) about some topics that are important to YOU!
For questions please contact Diane Heermance at 860-844-0001.
P.R.A.Y. SCOUTING AWARD PROGRAM
Valley Brook is pleased to support this program that allows all local scouts to earn their Religious Award. This program is designed for both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in grades 1-12. Scouts can earn up to four different awards that are age/grade specific:
God & Me (grades 1-3)
God & Family (grades 4-5)
God & Church (grades 6-8)
God & Life (grades 9-12)
2010 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
All classes held in the Valley Brook Community Church Offices
10 Hartford Avenue, Granby, CT (located above Lox, Stock & Bagels)
God & Me
Introduction & Lesson 1: March 21, 12:30-2:00PM
God & Family
Introduction & Lesson 1: January 24, 5:00-6:30PM
God & Church
Introduction: January 31, 1:00-2:00PM
God & Life
Arranged as Needed; contact Jim Works
Annual Scouting Award Ceremony
June 20 • 9:30AM, Granby High School Auditorium
For information on any of these award programs, contact Jim Works, Program Coordinator, or the church office at (860) 844-0001.
Summer Programs
We have some great programs planned for your children this summer including:
Summer Sunday School
Hero Headquarters
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
High Seas Expedition
Sport Camp
Go the Distance
For more information see details below or contact Diane Heermance, Children's Ministries Director at 860.844.0001.
HERO HEADQUARTERS
Summer Sunday School Program
For Kids Ages 4 - Entering Grade 5
Sundays • 9:30-10:45am
Starts July 4
At hero HeadQuarters, kids will meet unlikely Bible heroes who are often overlooked. In fact, we don't know a single on of their names! They were not famous leaders of called by God to perform amazing miracles-yest their small acts were used by God to do wonderful things!
Kids will discover that if they're willing to be used by God in any situation, no matter how big or small, they can make a difference. With God's power at work, they can be heroes right where they are!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Join us as we set sail on a...
HIGH SEAS EXPEDITION
July 12 – 16, 2010
9:00AM – Noon
West Granby, CT
For: Kids ages 4 - Grade 5
Cost: $10 per child
Save the date and make plans to join our fun, High Seas Expedition this summer!
We'll explore the mighty love of God during the week and enjoy ...
- New friends
- Amazing crafts
- Wild games
- Lip-smacking snacks
- Swashbuckling Bile adventures
- Incredible music
Register today! See link below to download a registration form.
Click on the title link above to download and print a VBS registration form. Mail completed forms to:
Valley Brook Community Church
ATTN: VBS Registration
P.O. Box 567
Granby, CT 06035
SPORT CAMP
Get ready to...
GO THE DISTANCE
August 2 – 6, 2010
9:00AM – Noon
Granby High School
For: Kids ages 6 - Grade 5 (kids must be 6 by 6/30)
Cost: $25 per child, includes T-Shirt
Registration Deadline: July 19
Get ready for some fast-paced summer fun! Kids can choose to participate in one of three sports: Basketball, Cheerleading or Soccer. Learn some new skills, make some new friends and learn how to Go the Distance with God's help!
Each day will include sports activities, music and stories from successful athletes. Just as athletes need to learn how "go the distance" in their sport, kids will explore five Biblical qualities that allow them to "go the distance" in life:
- Being willing to change
- Enduring hardships
- Knowing how to renew your strength
- Realizing you cannot do it alone
- Knowing where the finish line is
Register today! See the link below to download a registration form.
Click on the title link above to download and print a Sport Camp registration form. Mail completed forms to:
Valley Brook Community Church
ATTN: Sport Camp Registration
P.O. Box 567
Granby, CT 06035
Beginning January 24, Children's Ministries will be participating in Samaritan's Purse "Help for Haiti" program.
All children's weekly offerings will be given to Samaritan's Purse to help the people of Haiti. It will be an opportunity for children to learn how we as "the church" can show the love of Jesus to people in need in a real, tangible way.
Children can give their offerings during class or they can place their offerings in the special collection box that will be located at the Help for Haiti table in the hallway. Teachers will encourage the children to stop by the display to learn more about Haiti and the current needs through maps, age-appropriate photos and more.
Parents are encouraged to visit the Samaritan's Purse website to learn more. For questions about this special project, contact Diane Heermance.
