Them; Me. Jesus Said To Them; Come Follow Me.

Matthew 4:19

Welcome to KiDS COR 2011-2012

Welcome to the KiDS COR team! Some of you are veterans and some of you are new but what a blessing each of you are to have answered the call to lead children to Christ. Lets GO! Are you ready? Ready to greet the kids as they come through the doors each Sunday, ready to guide and mentor, ready to have some deep conversations and some not so deep ones, ready to love, nurture and even wipe some tears and ready to teach kids about our amazing God and how Jesus came so that we could have a relationship with Him. Each week you will receive an e-mail that will outline the lesson for the upcoming weekend along with programming information. Please take time to read through this e-mail as it is our best communication tool for updates and changes as they happen. Then take time to prepare you hearts by praying for the children you will be leading on Sunday. Thank-you for answering the call to childrens ministry! We could not have Sunday school without you. I will be praying for each of you. Please remember that you are part of a TEAM. I am here to help you with anything that you need. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions, concerns, or ideas. I am looking forward to working with all of you this school year! Serving His Kids, Nick Ransom (913)544-0759 nick.ransom@cor.org

2011
Elementary Guide Training Info.

Its Your Move Them; Jesus Said To Them; Come Follow Me. Matthew 4:19
KiDS CORdinators Expectations for guides **See handout for details Preparation-Read lesson and Bible Reference READ WEEKLY E-MAIL Set-up activities/Take down activities Check in/Check out procedures Opening activity (K-2nd) will be kept to minimum play areas and coloring sheets. Be sure to have Guides who are interacting with kids during this time. Bible Story time/Bible Activity Time/Classroom Wrap-up (K-2nd) Small Group formation/Bible Story Time/Bible Activity Time/Classroom Wrap-up (3rd-5th) Small Group Bins-Please place them back in cabinets when done 9am and 10:45 please remember that there is another service after yours! Place items back into Bible Story bins and into appropriate cabinets (cabinets are all labeled) 5PM volunteers clean up all bins and place in cabinets. A checklist will be in each classroom Subs (sign-ups in September) each class will have a sub list of their own and will be e-mailed to all Guides Assign duties ahead of time Classroom Management issues - SEE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

Other info: What about snacks? No Peanuts or Peanut Products. Donuts 1st Sunday of the month in 3rd-5th grades Dont forget We have postcards for Guides to send to kids for birthdays, prayer needs, missing you procedure and where to find postcards 3rd-5th Have kids bring Bibles Bibles available in all of the classrooms Come to Bible Theatre on time; finish small group later if needed (K-2nd) During Bible Theatre time sit with kids from small group, Bring attendance book with you Emergency Procedures posted in room and on backpacks (keyring)

Important Dates
August 21stFall Kick off September 4thLabor Day NO KiDS COR PROGRAMMING October 23rd-Kindergarten Church Celebration November 27-Thanksgiving Sunday School As Usual December 11thBirthday Party for Jesus December 25th Christmas NO KiDS COR PROGRAMMING January 1st New Year NO KiDS COR PROGRAMMING February/March 2012Parenting Summit April 8 Easter NO KiDS COR PROGRAMMING May 20Last Day of Regular Programming

Contact Information: Nick Ransom nick.ransom@cor.org or 544-0759 Brenda Thornton 544-0297 brenda.thornton@cor.org

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

ABSENCES / SUBS
We hate to bring it up and certainly dont want to jinx you, but as we all know there will be time when you cannot be in your Sunday school class. When that happens, it is critical that you have someone to take your place so we are able to accept ALL of the kids who wish to be in Sunday school. If you know in advance, we ask that you make every attempt to find someone to fill in for you. Here are some tips to make that as easy as possible: Plan ahead if possible. If you know you need to be gone a specific date, please start asking parents of the children in your class to fill in for you well in advance. This allows them time to check their calendar and make arrangements. Talk to the other volunteers in your classroom to see if you can switch dates with them. We will also give you your teams contact information so you can communicate easier. Contact us for the Sub List for your classroom. We will make a push for Subs in September and at that time will provide you with a Sub List that will updated throughout the year. Please contact us if you need an updated list. If you have tried everything and still cannot find a sub, please give us a call. We will help any way we can to assist in covering your class. If you have someone subbing for you, please drop us an e-mail so we will know which regular Guides will be absent and who to look for and welcome in your place! If you find that you are unable to be here at the last minute (or the night before) please contact Nick Ransom at nick.ransom@cor.org or 913-544-0759. We appreciate you finding your own substitute! It really helps the program run smoothly and assures that the classrooms remain open.

SAFETY GUIDELINES
There must be at least two non-related volunteers with children at all times. At no time should a volunteer be alone with a child. Children may only be released to a person with the proper receipt claim sticker. If they dont have a sticker, find a staff member to obtain identification from the parent and release the child. Due to the large number of allergies, there are no snacks served in our Early Childhood classrooms. ADULT / CHILD RATIO There is a set adult / child ratio to help ensure a safe environment for our children. The ratios are: Kindergarten 1 adult to 8 children 1st 5th Grade 1 adult to 10 children

BATHROOM PROCEDURES All children who need to go to the bathroom should use the bathrooms located between the classrooms. Kindergarten Age or Older: Appropriate Permission granted to use facility; unless special help (if a child has temporary physical limitations, i.e., broken arm, crutches, etc.) is required. After the care provider has ensured that the bathroom is clear, the care provider should wait outside the bathroom door, which will remain slightly open. Inappropriate Closed door situation with a child; accompanying

PHYSICAL CONTACT GUIDELINES Appropriate physical contact includes: non-demanding, gentle touch of shoulders, hands, arms, head or back; sitting child on leg; high fives or shaking hands. Inappropriate physical contact includes: demanding hugs and kisses; touching chest, genital region, upper legs, buttocks, waist, stomach; sitting child in center of your lap; sitting child between legs; opposite sex piggy back rides; seductiveness or suggestive contact. Any physical contact of any kind that is done for the pleasure or satisfaction of care providers is unacceptable. Any touching used to express power or control over a child is not appropriate. DISCIPLINE GUIDELINES The thing to remember when dealing with challenges in the classroom is LOVE. The children in your classroom are precious in Gods eyes. We want them to experience the love of God and feel connected. Your patient, consistent approach will help create a positive classroom environment. Here are some things to keep in mind: Praise specific behaviors you want to see in your group (i.e. great listening, thank you for waiting) Give clear guidelines of what you expect. (i.e. When we walk down the hallway we need to walk not run) Use Dos instead of Donts. (i.e. You may talk when the story is finished). This sounds friendlier and the child is told what to do. Give Choices (i.e. you can walk or I can carry you.) A time out is often helpful when a child has become emotionally upset. Allow the child a few moments of space to compose themselves. Corporal punishment or verbal abuse of any kind is not acceptable. Avoid words that could cause feelings of condemnation or shame. We want you to know that you are not alone in the teaching process. If you have tried several strategies with a child who is consistently disruptive in the classroom and do not have desired change in behavior, please notify a KiDS COR staff member for help and guidance. KIDS COR POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Please take time to read through the complete list of guidelines located at www.kidscor.blogspot.com

Small Groups
Why? Creating an environment in which children are known and cared for and through which childrens hearts are touched and changed. An environment where relationships are being built. Relationships are developed and nurtured. What? A structured time set aside each week in which the same 8-10 children meet with their same small group guide. A time for building relationships and to communicate the relevance of the Bible truths they have heard to their lives. Who? You are a facilitator to apply the curriculum. You take the curriculum and put it into action. You create an environment that is physically and emotionally safe, you speak to the children with respect, you ask the children questions, you maintain eye contact with the children at their level, you listen carefully and use appropriate touch. You are on time to greet the children and are prepared. You have a desire to know the children and for them to know you. You are attentive and focused on the children during Large Group time. You have a desire for the children to develop spiritually and model Christ like behavior in your presence and beyond the church walls. You share your own spiritual development and pray for the children in your group. You encourage children with written notes and cards. (cards are provided in a container in each check-in room!) How? You will do your best to maintain the same group of children throughout the year. Children may be added to your group during the year and you will strive to keep your group to a manageable number of children. You will spend 30 minutes with this group of children every week during which time you will discuss the Bible story, reinforce the Bible story through games, crafts and conversation. You will also spend time sharing joys and concerns, reinforcing the Bible Memory Verse, encouraging and praying with the children. Your small group time will include a time to share joys and concerns, to give encouragement, to build relationships getting to know the children personally and to discuss the Bible story and scripture that were shared that day, growing deeper in their faith through games, conversations, and prayers. Small Group BINS each room is supplied with small group bins that contain the supplies for that day. Each bin is stocked for 20 children (K-2nd) and 15 children (3rd-5th) and there are 12 bins for each grade level. These bins are for use at ALL THREE services on Sunday and since we are stocking for 300 kids in each class we should have PLENTY of supplies to go around. o BINS are labeled for each service hour 9:00am (5 bins) 10:45am (5 bins) & 5:00pm (2 bins) o 10:45 can use any extra supplies from 9:00 bins and 5:00 can use any extra supplies from both the 9:00 & 10:45 bins.

Guide Schedule for K-2nd Grade

What follows is an outline of what your Sunday will look like: 8:40 (10:35) 4:40 Guides Arrive: Make sure your room is prepared (activity stations out, large & small group bins out.) Take time to say hi and check on one another and share joys and concerns. Prayer led by the KiDS CORdinator or any Guide. If you would like to keep your doors closed until check in begins you may. 8:50 (10:35) 4:50 Accepting Children: Doors open for the children as long as 2 non-related Guides are present. One or two guides should do check-in while the other Guides interact with the kids as they arrive and begin activity station. (Remember to remain aware of child to adult ratios. 1:8 for Kind. And 1:10 for 1st and 2nd grade. Do not check in more children than you have guides to support) 9:00 (10:45) 5:00 Bible Story Time: This will take place in the classroom. Divide class into AT LEAST TWO rooms if you have enough Guides use up to FOUR rooms. Please assign one guide for each room ahead of time to lead the children in this so that they can prepare. There MUST be at least TWO UNRELATED Guides in each room. o REMEMBER that you have adjacent rooms to break out into as long as you have at least TWO unrelated adults in the rooms. ** SEE ELEMENTARY MAP 9:15 (11:00) 5:15 Small Group Exploration Bible Story Activity: Guides will gather their group and go to designated break-out rooms. (Be sure there are at least 2 teachers per room) This will be your time where you will explore the Bible story that was presented in large group and discuss how it applies to the kids lives today. Do the activities on the Small Group Exploration page in the lesson plan. Please be sure to leave time for the Worship Moment & Prayer. Please also make sure you give children the opportunity to share joys and concerns. Use this time to get to know one another on a personal level and build relationships. You have available to you sheets to write down the childrens joys and concerns USE THESE and take them HOME to pray for your kids! Use any remaining time in your small group continuing to build relationships. 9:35 (11:20) 5:35 Bible Theatre time: Sit with the kids in Bible Theatre. **Bring Attendance notebooks 10:05 (11:50) 6:05 Classroom Wrap-up / The Finish Line (NEW THIS YEAR) 10:10 (11:55) 6:10 Dismissal from check-in rooms: 9:00 hour -During this time the Guides that have no children left in their group should put out the activity stations and small group bins again for the 10:45 hour and straighten up. 10:45 hour - Make sure all activity stations and bins are put away in their appropriate place and room cleaned up. Be sure to put away bins/supplies from adjacent rooms. 10:45 PLEASE REMEMBER that there is still another service after you (5:00pm). 5PM Please clean up and make sure all counters are clear and all bins are put away.

Guide Schedule for 3rd5th Grade

What follows is an outline of what your Sunday will look like: 8:40 (10:25) 4:40 Guides arrive Make sure your room is prepared. Small group bins are out. Take time to say hi and check on one another and share joys and concerns. Prayer led by the KiDS CORdinator or any Guide. 8:50 (10:35) 4:50 Accepting Kids The doors may be opened for the children as long as 2 non-related Guides are present. (Remember to remain aware of 1 to 10 adult to child ratio during checking-in, do not check in more children than you have Guides to support) While one or two Guides do check-in, the other Guides should interact with the kids as they arrive and play. (3rd grade comes into to Bible Theatre after checking in to their classroom.) 9:00 (10:45) 5:00 Bible Theatre time Praise and worship time in Bible Theatre and introduction of Bible Verse and Lesson. 9:35 (11:20) 5:35 Small Group Exploration Guides will gather their small group and go to break out rooms. 4th & 5th Grade Small Group bins are kept in Bible Theatre on shelves by check-in. During small group time will you will explore the Bible story and discuss what was shared in large group and how it applies to the kids lives today. Do the activities/discussion questions/Memory Verse which are prepared for you on the Small Group Exploration Sheets. After exploring the Bible Story you will have a Classroom Wrap-Up time. During this time you will have your Worship Moment, Prayer and discuss the GPS. Please make sure you give your kids the opportunity to share joys and concerns. Have the kids fill out prayer cards if they wish to and pray with them. TAKE THESE PRAYER CARDS HOME! Use this time to get to know one another on a personal level and build relationships. Use any remaining time in your small group to continue to build relationships. If you have an odd number of Guides, one of the small groups can meet in the hallway in order to abide by our Safe and Sacred Policy. 10:10 (11:55) 6:10 Dismissal 4th and 5th Graders may be dismissed to Bible Theatre from your small group classroom where their parents will pick them up. 3rd graders will be released from check-in room.

Volunteer Covenant 2011/2012

The calling of God to teach a child in KiDS COR is a high and holy calling. Through prayer and study, God equips us to carry out the responsibilities of being an instrument in leading children to know our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In responding to this call, please commit yourself to the following and then return and sign the covenant form. As a KiDS COR Volunteer, I am committed to Jesus.
I have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, which I desire to model for children by sharing the stories of Jesus. I desire to grow in my faith and commitment to God through personal study or group Bible study opportunities.

As a KiDS COR Volunteer, I am committed to the church.

I will attend worship service regularly. I will support the doctrinal beliefs of the Methodist Church, as it relates to my teaching. I will use only approved curriculum and resources when teaching the children. I will frugally use the resources provided and will see that all supplies and equipment are taken care of and stored properly after each class.

As a KiDS COR Volunteer, I am committed to the children.

I enjoy children and desire for them to know of Gods love. I will prepare my heart by reading the teacher Bible background prior to coming to class each week. I will pray for the children in my class that they may know Gods presence in their lives. I will have my lessons thoroughly prepared for each class using my own creative gifts to enhance each lesson. I will not intentionally engage in any activities that may endanger the safety or well-being of the children in my care. I have not been convicted or involved in any child-related felonies or abuse. I will participate in at least one training event during the year to improve my teaching skills. I will communicate regularly with the parents of my children and encourage their participation in KiDS COR.

As a KiDS COR Volunteer, I am committed to my teaching team.

I will be faithful in attendance and arrive at least 12 minutes before class check-in begins. If I must be absent, I will contact an approved substitute and notify my Program Director, if I cannot locate a sub. I will communicate regularly with my team Guides. I will participate in scheduled Guide meetings. I will express my needs as a Guide to my age/grade level KiDS CORdinator, Program Director, Director of Childrens Ministries.

Volunteer Covenant 2011/2012

In obedience to Gods call, and after prayerful consideration, I commit to volunteering in KiDS COR and ministering to the children and youth of the Church of the Resurrection. I assume certain responsibilities and expect to be held accountable. I will honor the goals, rules and regulations of the ministry. I will keep confidential matters confidential.

I interpret volunteer to mean that I have been accepted as a partner-in-service and I expect to serve according to the same standards as childrens ministry staff.

I promise to take an attitude of open mindedness, to be willing to be trained, and to bring to it interest and attention. I believe my attitude toward service should be professional, as I am serving for the Lord. I believe that I have an obligation to my service role, to those who direct it, to my colleagues, to those for whom I serve, and to the congregation, for it is a privilege to be in ministry for Christ.

I acknowledge that for classroom volunteers the commitment is August, 2011 May, 2012. For Nursery volunteers, Information Booth volunteers, or Greeters, the commitment is from August, 2011 August, 2012.

I acknowledge that I have read and agree to follow all KiDS COR Policies and Procedures.

Being eager to contribute all that I can to the goals of childrens ministry, I accept this covenant, to be followed carefully and cheerfully, as if serving the Lord Himself.

Volunteer Name ________________________________________________

Signature ____________________________________Date____________

May the Lord make your love for each other and for everyone else grow by leaps and bounds. Thats how our love for you has grown. 1 Thessalonians 3:12

Volunteer and Staff Bill of Rights

1. Right to be treated as a fellow brother or sister in Christ. 2. The Right to a suitable assignment with consideration for service passion, spiritual gifts, personal style, spiritual maturity, life experience, education, and availability. 3. Right to thorough and effective training. 4. Right to know as much about the organization as possible, including its policies, staff and programs. 5. Right to continuing education, information about new developments and opportunities, 6. Right to sound guidance and direction by someone who is experienced, well informed, caring, prayerful, patient and thoughtful. 7. Right to an orderly, clean and growth-filled place to serve. 8. Right to a variety of service roles as we mature in the Christian faith. 9. Right to be heard, to have a part in planning, to feel free to make suggestions and to have respect shown for an honest opinion. 10. Right to service reflection, recognition, expressions of appreciation, Christian love and fellowship.

Ten Commandments of Service

1. SERVE WITH JOY!
Make sure you serve with joy and seek opportunities to share your positive service experience with others. If you are not happy in your service role, please speak to your program director. We want you to find your unique place of service in the body of Christ, one in which you grow spiritually and find great joy!

2. SEEK BALANCE IN YOUR LIFE.

Your relationship with the Lord is your top priority. Service is an outgrowth of that relationship. Seek balance in your life by properly prioritizing your relationship with the Lord, significant relationships, and service.

3. RADIATE ENTHUSIASM.
Seek to serve according to your passion for ministry and spiritual gifts. When you are operating in your God-appointed place of service, others notice as they see you serving with gladness. Positive energy and enthusiasm are contagious.

4. BE LOYAL.
You are on the Lords team! Seek to view others through the eyes of Christ, loving one another, just as you love yourself.

5. WORDS ARE THE VOICE OF THE HEART.

Words either build others up or tear them down. Choose to encourage others. If difficult conversations are necessary, remember to offer constructive feedback in private, praise in public.

6. BE GENEROUS.
Make the words thank you the most commonly used words in your vocabulary.

7. VALUE THE TIME OF OTHERS.

Be punctual. Being organized shows that you value others as you do yourself.

8. BUILD ONE ANOTHER UP.

In the body of Christ, we are called to encourage others and build one another up. Let no disparaging remarks come from your lips.

9. SHARE YOUR KNOWLEDGE.

Teach and mentor other volunteers about your service role. That way, when the Lord leads you into another area of ministry, transitions will go smoothly.

10. MOVING ON . . .
When you hear the Lords call.. We are counting on the fact that your relationship with Him is a top priority and because of that you are seeking His voice and will for your life. If you feel called to a new area of ministry, we will applaud your service and seek to help you make a new service connection.