Mission Statement

The Elementary Ministry exists as part of the broader Family Ministry of Desert Springs Church (DSC). As we minister to the children that God has placed under our care, we seek to guide them to an understanding of the glory and majesty of God as seen in His perfect character and as revealed in His Son, Jesus Christ. Recognizing that God has given parents the primary responsibility for the spiritual instruction and discipline of children, we intend to partner with families in the process of teaching and training children in hope that they will one day, "...put their confidence in God..." (Psalm 78:7).

Through teaching and modeling the good news of God's love through Christ, our passion is to develop in each child:

• A growing awareness of the greatness of God's character


• A growing understanding of who Jesus is


• A growing desire to be more Christ-like


• A growing desire to serve God and others


• A growing awareness of sin and its consequences


• A growing awareness of the need for a personal relationship with Him


• A growing understanding of God's Word and love for it


• A growing desire to share the gospel message

During each church service we offer separate classes in the following grade categories:

Elementary (Grades 1-5). We begin with a corporate time of worship for Grades 1-5 in our Children's Assembly Room. The children then go to their grade appropriate classes.

Each class has Bible-based curriculum and stimulating sessions:

• Praise and worship


• Scripture memorization


• Bible lessons and application


• Caring, well-trained teachers and helpers


• Activities and crafts


• Special children's events throughout the year

Ministry Opportunities

Lead Teacher
Responsible for teaching the lesson and directing class activities on a weekly basis.

Alternate Lead Teacher
Partners with another lead teacher and has class responsibilities on an alternating week basis.

Apprentice Teacher
Works with a lead teacher for a minimum of six weeks with the goal of becoming a lead teacher.

Assistant
Works under the direction of a lead teacher and assists with class time and activities.

Praise and Worship Team Member
Helps lead children during music time (praise and worship).

Hall Helpers
Assist teachers with monitoring bathroom breaks to ensure child supervision and safety.

Vacation Bible School – Polar Extremes

The VBS team is requesting donations of supplies to help us turn DSC into "The Arctic." By donating an item or two, more people can support the mission of VBS through good stewardship of the resources God has given us. Some items may need to be purchased, and others can be found around the house.

The needed items are:

• Polyfiber fill (pillow stuffing)
  
  
• White meat wrapping paper
  
  
• Waxed paper
  
  
• Snowflakes (preferably not too glittery)
  
  
• Plush arctic animals – Polar bears, penguins, seals, arctic foxes, arctic hares
  
  
• White sheets and pillow cases
  
  
• White and blue Christmas lights – Indoor, outdoor, icicle, net
  
  
• Packing styrofoam (not peanuts)
  
  
• Bubble wrap styrofoam balls (2"-3")
  
  
• Hot glue sticks (either size)
  
  
• Cleaned, clear plastic food containers (from berries or salads)
  
  
• Rolls of cellophane wrap – Iridescent and blue
  
  
• Dry cleaner's bags
  
  
• White garbage bags (kitchen size and larger)
  
  
• Kayak and an adolescent/adult size penguin suit

Donations can be left in the bins adjacent to the VBS tables, and must be brought in by Sunday, July 11. Anything left over will be given to the Children's Ministry here at DSC. God bless you for your help.

Registration Form

Contact

For more information, questions, or to serve, please contact Tim Bradley.

Phone: 505.797.8700

Fax: 505.797.9289

Email: tim@desertspringschurch.org