AUGUST MEMORY VERSE
1 Corinthians
VISION STATEMENT
"But we were gentle among you, even as a nursing mother cherishes her children. So, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us."
1 Thessalonians 2:7-8
Our vision in Jesus is to impart the gospel of God to these precious children. We have been given the awesome responsibility to raise up a generation of children that will love the Lord their God with all their heart.
Paul said in Galations 4:19,

"My dear children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you."

We labor until Christ's character is formed in our children. This consists of lots of time spent with each child. Notice what Paul said in verse 8,

"impart the gospel to them."

The children are not in need of our opinions, but God's Word. God has in trusted His Word to us, and you, so we can feed it to the lambs. The goal is to lead the lambs to the green pastures, so they can feed and mature in the things of God. Our heart is for all the children to become hungry for the Word of God, lovers of worship, students of prayer, and witness for Jesus.

WELCOME TO CHILDREN’S CHURCH

You don’t have to stoop low in order to get through the door but we do ask that you strongly consider this passage from Deuteronomy 6:4-9.

“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one! “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. “And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. “You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up. “You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets (In Jewish ceremonies, a frontlet, consisting of four pieces of vellum, laid on leather, and tied round the forehead in the synagogue; each piece containing some text of scripture between your eyes). “You shall write them on the door posts of your house and on your gates.

We want to ensure that everyone that ministers to children at Cornerstone understands that God’s prescribed method of raising and training godly children centers in the home and not in the “Sunday School” room. In the above scripture God commands parents to know His Word and to teach it diligently to their children in every aspect of the life at home. In Ephesians 6:4, God teaches us that fathers (parents) are to bring their children up in the training and admonition of the Lord.

Therefore we believe that our service to the children is to supplement and to encourage your ministry to the children God has given you. We along with you as brothers and sisters in the church body can model strong discipleship (learning and following Jesus) in our own lives, showing faithfulness in teaching and living out God’s word. Obviously we do not believe that we are merely providing child care.


Family Devotions
We also provide devotions for parents who would like to reinforce Sunday's teaching throughout the week at home. They are tied to Sunday morning's lesson and are 5 short devotions with application questions for the children. These are a great tool for parents to continue to work on with their children at home. Just pick up your copy in the foyer, under the child's bulletin board. There is no cost for the devotions.

Children's Ministry Workers
All of the volunteers in the children's ministry have undergone background checks with the Napa County Sheriff's Department and has been finger printed. All coordinators and teachers are required to become certified in accordance with Cornerstones qualifications. They all wear a badge showing their certification, name and picture.

Nursery:

During each regular service we provide nursery care for infants and toddlers up to 2 years of age. Our teachers are specially trained in nursery care and ready to assist you & your children. The nursery is located north of the sanctuary.

The main function of the nursery is to allow parents time for uninterrupted worshiping and hearing the Word of God, while your little ones are safe and sound. Safety and loving care is our main goal.

Parent(s) fill out parent sign-in sheet for each child. Parent is to identify each child and any belongings (tape provided) with designated I.D. number from the sign in sheet. When you sign in your child, you will be assigned a pager that will vibrate if our staff needs you during the service.

New parents/visitors need to fill out record sheet on each child which tells the teacher of any food allergies. Please let teach know that you are new here.

Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to service. If the room is ready, children of staff and worship team may be admitted earlier.

Parent check out procedures must have proper designated I.D. pager and number to pick up their child and sign out each child as he or she is picked up.

Please do not bring your child if sick.

Kindergarten through Fifth Grade

Parent(s) fill out parent sign-in sheet for each child. Parent is to identify each child.

New parents/visitors should fill out record sheet on each child which tells our teachers of any allergies and of any other special needs your child may have. Please let teacher know if you are new here. Sign-in each child.

Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to service. If the room is ready, children of staff and worship team may be admitted earlier.

Checking-out your child: Please come as soon as possible to pick-up your child. We will not let your child leave until you show up. If you are receiving prayer please take your time.

Please do not bring your child if sick.

CORNERSTONE KIDS CLUB

Thursday @ 7:00 pm!

WHO: All Kids from kindergarten – 5th grade
WHERE: Cornerstone Ministries
3305 Linda Vista Ave.
Napa, Ca. 94558
WHEN: Every Thursday Night
7:00 – 8:30 PM
WHAT: A Biblically-based, hands-on fun learning experience for your child with high-energy games, activities, crafts, music and much more! C.K.C. is a program that will teach them Biblical and moral principles, values and help them learn how to apply these values in their everyday lives.

Don’t miss out on being a part of this unique kids club!
Learn and grow and have fun being a kid!

CATERPILLAR CLUB

Thursday @ 7:00 pm!
For all children that are in pre-school.

For more information please contact Gordon Goo @ (707) 312-9117