Cornerstone Church of Augusta

Children's Ministry

Power Church Rock Church (click here for Rock Church)

Power Church is for children ages 3, 4 & 5. Children are dismissed from the service after a time of worship. Class time includes: lesson, snack, singing, playtime that relates to the lesson with playdough, blocks, etc., coloring, review of the lesson. Our mission is to build a relationship of communication and partnership with parents in order to provide a safe, caring and loving atmosphere while giving "our" children a fun and exciting introduction to God's Word.

Guidelines for teachers when disciplining pre-schoolers:
1. Smile rather than scowl when disciplining.
2. Be gentle. Speak softly, calmly and quietly.
3. Encourage the child's good behavior by telling them that Jesus wants them to obey.
4. Hug a child after discipline.
5. Pray for that child before they are allowed back in the classroom activities.
6. RECEIVE THE CHILD WITH LOVE, ACCEPTANCE AND FORGIVENESS AFTER HAVING BEEN REMOVED FROM THE CLASSROOM DUE TO A DISCIPLINE ISSUE.

For Parents of pre-schoolers: Sometimes as parents we need fresh ideas and encouragement, check out what Children's Ministry Magazine has to offer you!! Check back at the beginning of each month for a new link that well give you more fresh ideas and encouragement. (new page link 4/2010)

Cornerstone's Very Own Miracle Baby

Just the other Sunday I was sitting beside Steve, Beth, and Noah Wine......and it hit me.....what a miracle we have in Noah!! It seems like it wasn't that long along that we were praying with tears in our eyes for little Noah. In spite of the many complications that surrounded his birth Noah was a fighter. I have a picture of he and I during the early weeks of his life hanging in my office as a reminder of what an awesome God we serve.....in this picture Noah is so very tiny and is attached to all kinds of tubes.....so fragile and yet so special. Today Noah is not completely free of struggles but he plays had in our nursery, chases after his brother, smiles the most endearing smile, and give the biggest hugs!! And as I sit beside the family awaiting church to begin I am amazed at the healing power of our Lord Jesus Christ......and it is with reverent awe that I watch him push his little match box car over my leg.

Rock Church

Rock Church is for children age 6 through grade 5. Children sign in prior to the worship service and go directly back to the rock Church room.

R.O.C.K. Church is an acronym which stands for Reaching Out Christian Kids. Our mission is to teach our children to reach out to others and show them the love of Christ. We want every child to know the peace that being in a relationship with Christ can bring to their lives. We teach the children how to worship the Lord, learn His word, apply it to their life, and then to go out into their schools and neighborhoods and be examples of what they have learned. We all feel very blessed to share this with the children of this community and we see God moving in these kids every day!

Our Curriculum:
Our Curriculum is a center based teaching where kids have the opportunity to learn at their level in a way that speaks most to them. We have a snack center where kids create their own snack that in some way teaches them the lesson for the week. We have a game center where kids can apply themselves physically as they learn their lesson. There is a surprise station where the wonders of Christ and God surprise us each week! There is also a music center that kids celbrate the Lord and learn His word through music and movement. For the creative kid in all of us, there is a fun craft station where the children create wonderful and beautiful projects that represent what we have learned that week. There is also a drama time where the kids themselves put on and mime a play for the rest of the kids. There is something for everyone and as each child visits each station with their group, they learn and understand a little more of the lesson for the day. We also have small groups where we pray with the children and share the things that are going on in their lives and around them. Each Sunday is a new and wonderful experience for the children and leaders alike!