CHILDREN'S EQUIPPING CENTER
“Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” —Matthew 19:14
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We exist to provide a safe place for children to be trained in worship, bible, and prayer while their parents can encounter God in the prayer room.
Wednesdays from 10a - 12pm
Garner Christian Fellowship - 4820 Guy Rd, Clayton NC
DETAILS & SCHEDULE
10 - 10:45am Drop Off / Play
Parents will drop off children at the playground in
the back of the church or in the kids room depending on the weather.
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*Set will start at 10a for parents upstairs.
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10:45 - 11:30 am - Worship / Bible
We take time to sing songs and teach the kids to connect with Gods heart in worship.
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11:30pm - 12 pm - Snack / Play
We let the kids have time to play and if we can't make it outside we will allow them to watch a bible story. We ONLY play veggie tales or super book.
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12 pm - Pickup
We ask that you pick up your child promptly at 12p so staff can transition to their weekly Bible class.
NURSERY & KIDS
Parents are always welcome to stay with the kids or remain in the prayer room for an hour and a half set.
Ages: Infant to 2nd Grade
We are a growing prayer room and kids center!
Which means we have to be flexible week to week with new and existing kids that attend. We currently take all kids downstairs to the nursery / kids room. As we grow we are more than wiling adjust to the needs of those who desire to attend.
VOLUNTEER / STAFF
Caroline
Caroline has been on staff for 5 years and has worked with kids most of her life nannying and babysitting kids of all ages.
Jacob
Jacob has been on staff for 4 years and has ministered to children leading them in worship and song.
Ben
Ben is the director of TPR and has been apart of ministering to kids for many years. Teaching them how to encounter God and sing songs that minister back to God.
​​All staff and volunteers are background checked. We do not allow anyone other than parents around the kids.
If interested in volunteering please email:
FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
Can my children bring snack or lunch?
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Children can bring lunch OR snack and eat during the outside portion.
What will my child need?
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Bible (we will provide if need be)
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Water bottle - please bring a water bottle as days can get hot. If not we will provide.
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Lunch/Snack - please bring if needed. We will provide a simple snack such as goldfish. Any other snack we give will be ok'd by parents.
What about the volunteers?
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Volunteers must pass a Background Check. BACKGROUND CHECKS: $30
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Staff will NEVER be alone with your child. As two people are assigned to each group.
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Camera's are strategically placed around the church to monitor events.
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There are windows on all doors so that parents can come at anytime and look at children.
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No one but staff and parents are allowed near children.
Questions?
Email: Benjaminr.atkinson@gmail.com
What about the bathroom?
Parents - are asked to take their children to the bathroom before coming to the room.
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​Staff - should a child have to go to the bathroom during the child’s time in the room then they will:
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First find the parent and ask them to take the child.
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Second, if no parent can be located, the staff will escort the child to the bathroom (and help if necessary). (***unless otherwise instructed by the parent not to).
When can a child not attend?
Sick - When a child is sick (have had a cold/fever/vomiting/cough, or a sibling/parent in house has, in the past 24 hours.)
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Conflict - When they are not able to get along with others (This will be left up to the discretion of the Child Care Department Head. TPR will be as reasonable as possible, and has the goal of wanting to help the mother get into the prayer room. We will do everything we can to make this work, but understand that some children will be beyond the normal skill set of a volunteer child care worker. Therefore we will take these measures if a child is not able to get along with the care worker or other children in the room:
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They will warn the child.
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Share concerns with parents at pick up time.
Then monitor the child the next time.
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After 3 times if the child is not able to cooperate we will ask the parent to take a 2 week break from the Children's Equipping Center.