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THE
BEREAN EXPLORERS OBJECTIVES (GBC
Wednesday Evening Children’s Ministry) I.
OBJECTIVES A.
To introduce children to a saving knowledge of Jesus
Christ. B.
To teach children the basic skills of bible study. C.
To build a solid foundation in the fundamentals of
the faith based on God’s Word. II.
KEY VERSES A.
Acts 17:11 Now these [Bereans] were
more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with
great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these
things were so. B.
Psa 119:97, 105-106 O how I
love Your law! It is my meditation all the day…. Your word is a lamp to my
feet And a light to my path. I have sworn and I will confirm it, That I will
keep Your righteous ordinances III. AGE
GROUPS A.
Beloved Lambs (4yrs - non-reading 1st) B.
Truth Seekers (1st - 3rd) C.
Faith Defenders (4th - 6th) IV. THEMES
(Themes become more in-depth with each Age Group) A.
First Year 1.
Berean Crown - Intro: Why We Study the Bible 2.
Paul Crown #1 - Paul’s 1st Missionary
Journey 3.
Theos Crown - Study of God 4.
Timothy Crown - Study of the Bible 5.
James Crown - Study on Prayer B.
Second Year 1.
Ezra Crown - Intro: OT Berean Bible Character 2.
Paul Crown #2 - Paul’s 2nd Missionary
Journey 3.
Alpha & Omega Crown - Study of Christ 4.
Abraham Crown - Study of Faith 5.
Enoch Crown - Study of Christian Walk C.
Third Year 1.
Mary & Martha Crown - Intro: NT Berean Bible
Character 2.
Paul Crown #3 - Paul’s 3rd Missionary
Journey 3.
Paraclete Crown - Study of Holy Spirit 4.
Joseph Crown - Study of Sovereignty of God 5.
Jonathon & David Crown - Study of Fellowship V.
AWARDS A.
Crowns 1.
Crowns are awarded throughout the Bereans Explorer year. 2.
Children are awarded with crowns (buttons for their
sashes) upon completion of: a)
Workbooks b)
Memory verses B.
Mascot Award 1.
This award is given at the end of the Berean
Explorer program. 2.
It is given to the child who improves the most
throughout the year. C.
Timothy Award 1.
This is the highest award that can be obtained in
Berean Explorers. 2.
It is given to the child who memorizes all regular
memory verses and all “Hall of Fame” memory verses. VI. TEACHING
CHARACTERS (MASCOTS) A.
Beloved Lambs 1.
Toby 2.
A lamb that teaches the
love of Jesus B.
Truth Seekers 1.
Elbib 2.
A bible that teaches
biblical truths C.
Faith Defenders 1.
Snoops 2.
A dog that teaches
defending the faith VII. CLASS
SCHEDULE A.
Opening Exercises 1.
Pledges 2.
Cheer 3.
Song 4.
Prayer B.
Bible Lesson 1.
Lesson 2.
Workbook C.
Memory Verse Lesson 1.
Lesson 2.
Worksheets or game D.
Work Time 1.
Worksheets 2.
Memory Verses E.
Game Time F.
Closing Ceremony 1.
Rewards a)
Mascot b)
Crowns (as completed) c)
Team Points 2.
Announcements 3.
Prayer VIII.
POSITIONS A.
Director 1.
Answers to the Elder Board 2.
Oversee teachers and teacher placement 3.
Oversee curriculum and schedules 4.
Oversee administration of rewards and crowns 5.
Oversee Public Berean Award Ceremonies B.
Teacher (for each Group) 1.
Must be a member (helpers do not have to be members
but cannot teach) 2.
Must attend Teacher Training Mtgs 3.
Teach Bible Lessons 4.
Teach Memory Verse Lessons 5.
Keep records of completions and crowns C.
Game Leader 1.
Plan and organize all games and materials 2.
Set up and take down games 3.
Keep records of team points 4.
Encourage Christian character and sportsmanship Return to Berean
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