School Children (Grades 1-8):

Workshop Rotation

The Workshop Rotation provides many ways for children to learn about Bible stories – through hearing, seeing, and doing – using art, drama, games, cooking, and video, along with Bible study.

The children are grouped by age, but do not have a set classroom. Instead, the classes visit a different “workshop” room each Sunday, for a “rotation” of 4-5 weeks.  By the end of each rotation, each age group has participated in each activity.

Here’s how the Workshop Rotation works:

In each room the children learn about the month’s Bible story in a different way. In one five-week rotation, the children learn about Abraham, Sarah, and Isaac, through art, drama, games, cooking, and a video. These workshops work together to teach the children about faith and trusting God’s promises.

The Workshop Rotation model offers two kinds of adult participants: Shepherds and Workshop Leaders. Their responsibilities are as follows:

·         Shepherds stay with the same age-group each Sunday, guiding them to their workshop for the day and providing help and guidance through the activities for the day. They are the consistent, gentle presence for the children.

·         Workshop Leaders lead one particular activity (art, drama/puppets, games, etc.) on 4-5 consecutive Sundays, each time with a different age group. 

For more information about the Workshop Rotation, please call Wes Tillett (742-8481).