Children's Primetime

“Children are a gift from the Lord.They are a reward from Him.”Psalm 127: 3 (NLT)

“Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”Mark 10:14, Luke 18:16 (NIV)

 

What is Primetime?

Primetime is the name given to the children’s program at The People’s Gathering Place of the National Capital Region (TPGP).  The adjective ‘prime’ is customarily used to describe something that is superior in quality, the best of the best.  It is our goal to make our children’s ministry just that – the best hour of each child’s week.  Taking place each Sunday morning in conjunction with TPGP’s church service, this program uses age-appropriate activities geared toward children and youth to teach Biblical truths that are foundational to building good spiritual health and developing a real relationship with God.

 

Primetime Vision

 

To be a community of believers who teach children about Jesus and model how to share Jesus and be His followers.

Primetime Core Values

• These are the standards by which we develop, deploy and measure the effectiveness of Primetime’s Ministry.
• Here are Primetime’s core values with some measurement criteria we use:
• Ø      Kids –
  • o        Safety – physically safe environment to grow spiritually.
  • o        Shepherding – guiding them in a close relationship with Jesus Christ.
  • o         Targeted – kid-friendly.
• Ø      Fun –
  • o        Reaching out – good news needs to be shared.
  • o        Exciting – a different adventure every week.
  • o        Interactive – everyone included.
• Ø      Community –
  • o        Relational – people are important.
  • o        Small groups – a place where children can question and learn.
  • o        Friendships – a place to make real friends.
• Ø      Curriculum –
  • o        Relevant –applicable to everyday life.
  • o        Creative – drama, music, video used to express God’s message.
  • o        Challenging – an opportunity to grow.

Primetime Mission Statement

To provide an exciting ministry where children are inspired to grow, learn, and have an ongoing relationship with one another and an authentic relationship with Jesus Christ.

 

Format

Children are divided into smaller groups based on ages.  Within these smaller groups, children participate in a variety of age-appropriate activities such as drama, story telling, games, crafts, and music that are designed to teach relevant, scriptural lessons.