explorers



Explorers


Explorers children aged 7 - 11 years begin with an opening 'ice-breaker' activity and a time of teaching.

They then move into small groups to take part in rotated activities which include Bible exploration, creative prayer, craft, and team games.


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Treasure All About Explorers

* A Sunday group for children aged 7-11 years

* Explorers meet in the large hall during the 10.30am morning service

* Activities include:

  • Welcoming 'ice breakers'
  • Creative Bible teaching
  • Craft
  • Theme related games and team challenges
  • Small group Bible exploration
  • Prayer and sharing

* Registration takes place in the cafe area from 10.15am. Parents will be issued with a 'Registered Child Card' for safekeeping and for return when collecting their child at 12.00pm (with the exception of those in year 6 with parental consent to de-register themselves at the end of each session).

* Families then move into the church where an Altogether Time at the start of the service sets the scene for the children's groups.

* Parents are encouraged to sit near the front of the church with their children during the Altogether Time before accompanying them to their group.

* On Holy Communion Services (first Sunday of every month) registration begins at 10.15am and children go to "Outburst!" in the halls at 10.30am

Children are the responsibility of their parents/carers before being registered into their groups and after collection from them. Please ensure they are kept safe whilst on the premises by supervising them before and after sessions.
Thank you!



Treasure Explorers Teaching Programme - Autumn Term 2011 Sunday Teaching

Your Mission
We will be looking at the characteristics which Christians should display. Jesus demonstrates the attitude he wants us to have towards others and teaches that we should be agents of change in the world. We also think about the requirement of honesty in our relationship with God.

Sunday Theme
4 SepOutburst!
God's People Are … : ... Humble
11 SepGod's People Are … : ... Salt and Light
18 SepGod's People Are … : ... Honest
25 SepAll Age Worship : Harvest & Back to Church Sunday
2 OctOutburst!
People and Parables : The Wise and Foolish Builders
9 OctPeople and Parables : The Rich Young Man
16 OctPeople and Parables : The Treasure and the Pearl
23 OctPeople and Parables : The Lost Coin
30 OctPeople and Parables : Jesus' People reach out to Others
6 NovOutburst!
Christmas : Christmas
13 NovChristmas : The Shepherds and Jesus + Rehearsal 1
20 NovChristmas : Jesus is the Good Shepherd + Rehearsal 2
27 NovChristmas : Responding to the Gift of Jesus + Rehearsal 3
4 DecOutburst!
Christmas : Outburst - Christmas Rehearsal 4
11 DecChristmas : Christmas Parties
18 DecAll Age Worship : Christmas Service
18 DecCarol Service @ 6.30pm
25 DecAll Age Worship : Christmas Day Service
1 JanAll Age Worship : New Year's Day Service
Follow the Clues
YOUR MISSION :
  • Recognise characteristics of an agent of God
  • Discover hidden messages in stories Jesus told
  • Crack the code for changing the world
  • Memorise this – Matthew 5:16
This message will self-destruct in 15 seconds!

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Duggie Dug Dug 'Duggie Dug Dug in Concert' - Doug Horley returns to Christ Church on Saturday 24 September at 6.00pm – 7.30pm. A fantastic multi-media celebration for all the family, packed full of fun action songs, funky pop music, dance tracks, hilarious puppets and audience participation with a clear presentation of the gospel. Tickets pre-booked: £3 per single, £10 per family group of four. Contact Wendy Tennant wendy@ccorpington.org.

Outburst! Outburst!
Shout for joy to the LORD all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music –
Psalm 98 v 4


"Outburst!" is our monthly session of lively praise and worship held on the first Sunday of every month during Holy Communion at 10.30am.

Chuchu Hanako
Please continue to collect coins for Chuchu Hanako, a 9 year old girl in Ethiopia who we sponsor through Compassion UK. So far this year, the children have raised £62.07 by collecting up their copper coins.




For further information contact:
Wendy Tennant, Children’s Ministry, Christ Church Orpington,
wendy@ccorpington.org, Office Tel: 01689 871601



Explorers (7 - 11 yrs)

Welcome Pack
   PDF Format (1713KB)
Registration Form
   Word Format (462KB)
   PDF Format (59KB)


Parents/Carers are welcome to join our rota of helpers! CRB registration with the church is required beforehand – please contact Don Bower.

useful contacts-

Rev Jay Colwill

(01689) 870923
Vicar
jay@ccorpington.org

Andy Goddard

(01689) 871601
Christ Church Office
church.admin@ccorpington.org

Dave Bailey

(01689) 839904
Youth Ministry
dave@ccorpington.org

Jo Gavin

(01689) 836172
Children's Ministry
jo@ccorpington.org

Don Bower

(01689) 820443
Parish Disclosure Officer
janddbower@waitrose.com