Ministries
Gems/Cadets - Sunday School - Small Groups - Vacation Bible School - Junior High - Senior High - Children's Worship - Student Ministries - Other Activities - MOPS
GEMS & CADETS
GEMS is a girls' club for first through eighth graders. Meeting time is 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. every other Wednesday evening from September to May. They are involved with crafts, games, Bible lessons, badge work, special projects, special trips and the Pine Wood Derby.
CADETS is a boys' club for first through eighth graders. The club meets every other Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., September to May. Meetings include craft projects, games, merit badge work, and a Bible lesson. There are also special activities such as a fall outing, the Pine Wood Derby races and a spring campout!
These clubs give children an opportunity to build healthy relationships with other youth and adults in a safe context, while learning about God, the world, and themselves!
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SUNDAY SCHOOL
We have Sunday School for ALL ages!
Children: Excellent materials and high quality is part of our tradition. Classes are offered for ages three through high school and are held from September through May. K-5 students meet first in the sanctuary at 9:30 for singing and then are dismissed to their classrooms at 9:45 a.m.
Preschool and students in 6-12th grades go directly to their rooms upstairs.
Post H.S./College Age Groups meets in Pastor Jack's house at 9:35 a.m.
A nursery is provided for children under three years of age.
Adults: will meet at 9:35 a.m. in the Friendship Room. Participating in Adult Sunday School stimulates spiritual growth and enables a more practical application of one's faith to daily living through presentations and discussion. A wide variety of areas are examined from a Christian perspective such as parenting, current issues, books of the Bible, marriage and family, cults, etc. Right now we are going through a series including a video, on Philip Yancey and his book The Bible Jesus Read.
Nursery: A supervised nursery is provided during Sunday School (beginning at 9:20 a.m.) and both worship services for both infants and toddlers. This enables parents to be freed from parental responsibilities and to concentrate on worship and growth. Cribs are provided.
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SMALL GROUPS
Small groups are great!!! This is the way to really get to form more meaningful relationships with people and grow in your walk with God.
The church offers several Small Group and Bible Study group opportunities which provide support through friendships. Anyone from the community or surrounding area is invited to come visit one of these groups.
Members usually meet in homes and use the Bible with or without a study guide. We recommend the NIV Study Bible (New International Version) for a personal Bible. It is easy to understand, and very accurate in its translation from the original. Plus it is full of high quality helps that answer the questions you will have about what a verse means, plus it has many charts, introductions to each book, maps, and a dictionary of words to find things. You will love it!
RESOURCES
Following is a list of resources to use for searching for materials for use in small groups.
The Lutheran Resource Center
630 Highway 18 W Ste 2
Clear Lake IA 50428
641-357-4451
www.lutheranresourcecenter.org
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. M-Th; 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. For by appointment (materials can be mailed at cost to recipient)
Faith Alive Christian Resources
2850 Kalamazoo Ave SE
Grand Rapids MI 49560
1-800-333-8300
www.faithaliveresources.org
Items can be reviewed at no charge by returning them in saleable condition within 30 days.
Zondervan Church Source
PO Box 668
Holmes PA 19043
800-727-3480
www.zondervanchurchsource.com
Willow Creek Association
PO Box 3188
Barrington IL 60011-3188
847-765-0070
www.willowcreek.com
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Each summer we offer a week of Vacation Bible School to community children four years old through 5th grade, 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday. Bible stories, crafts, singing, and meeting old and new friends make this an exciting week. Parents are invited to a program and ice cream social on Thursday or Friday night. Many children and families look forward to this annual event!
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JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP
Grades 6th-8th prides itself in having fun in God's House. We meet every other Wednesday night from 6:15-8:00 p.m. and play games, eat food, and spend time in the word as we learn about Christ and what he has in store for our lives!! Other activities are scheduled throughout the year as well.
View some pictures from our youth activities in our photo gallery!
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SENIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP
High school students meet weekly to enhance their faith through life-changing messages based on the Bible. We have an exciting ministry for students in grades 9th-12th. High School students have a chance to meet with other Sr. High students on Sunday evenings from 6:15-8:00 p.m. in fellowship and lesson. We focus on relationships with each other, and most importantly the relationship with Jesus Christ!!
Sr. High also has the option to be a part of a small group ministry that runs on Wednesday evenings from 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. It's a perfect time to reflect on the week and to openly talk about current issues that work themselves into our daily lives.
They are also involved in community service projects, mission activities and social events.
View some pictures from our youth activities in our photo gallery!
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CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
This is a great ministry! The kids love it, and the parents love it!
Children three years old through 2nd grade are invited to leave the 10:45 a.m. Sunday morning service prior to the sermon. They are told a Bible story, do artwork related to the story, sing songs and pray together.
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OTHER ACTIVITIES
Praise and Worship Teams meet to lead the congregation in worship and singing during Sunday worship. Vocalists, drummers, keyboardists, and various other musicians comprise the teams.
Special Music - Individuals and ensembles frequently participate in worship services by sharing their vocal and instrumental gifts.
Sports - Many of the men and women of the church enjoy athletics. They often form teams that play volleyball, basketball, softball and golf. Each year we have a Church Softball League that plays on Friday nights. We took the 2006 tournament.
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MOPS (Mothers Of Preschoolers)
MOPS is an international organization that exists to encourage, equip, and develop every mother of preschoolers to realize her potential as a woman, mother, and leader in the name of Jesus Christ.
MOPS is about...
a.. Celebrating motherhood
b.. Meeting needs
c.. Making connections
d.. Experiencing God's love
Meetings generally include refreshments, a speaker, small group discussion, and a creative activity, all designed to provide mothers of preschoolers the opportunity for rejuvenation, relaxation, and development as moms, wives, leaders, and friends. Women are placed in discussion groups which are led by caring leaders who promote unity, foster friendships, and encourage sharing among the entire group.
MOPS meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesdays of each month (Sept. - May) from 9:00 - 11:15 AM at Rolling Acres Christian Reformed Church, 340 20th St. SW, Mason City, IA. All moms of children aged birth through kindergarten are welcome to attend. Child care is provided. In addition to monthly meetings, MOPS moms gather at other times for fellowship, Bible study, playdates, etc. For more information, please contact 641-424-3140.
Please check out the MOPS website at www.masoncitymops.com and if you have any questions you can email the coordinators at coordinator@masoncitymops.com.
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