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KIDS’ BEACH is a fun place where the whole family can experience God, learn about Him and become who He wants us to be! Jesus loves children and so do we!
What is Kids' Beach? Kids’ Beach is the Children’s Ministry at Tomoka Christian Church for newborns through fifth graders, held in the Family Life Center. Did you know that it is a new day in Children’s Ministry? That means we are committed to using innovative and creative ways to help children experience God, learn more about Him and become who He wants them to be! Our former Kid’s Church/Sunday School model has given way to a large group/small group format which means kids get the best of both experiences all in the same service. Children hear Bible stories in creative ways, using today’s technology and worship with heartfelt energy in large group time. After that, kids break up into small groups where they are mentored by a lifeguard (small group leader) and are encouraged to apply the Bible lesson they just heard to their lives during the week. Kids get all that and have LOTS of fun all during one service. We do our best to provide a safe place for kids to get to know their new BFF — Jesus! Our background-checked volunteers lovingly help children grow in Christ every week.
Four specially created areas cater to various age groups.
• Lullaby Lagoon provides loving care to the tiniest of babies through 2 year olds.
• The Ocean is available for potty-trained 3 year olds through kindergarteners
• The Shore is just right for children in first and second grades.
• The Wave is for kids in third through fifth grades.
| | FROM THE CHILDREN'S PASTOR |  Dear Parents,
What a great week at Elementary 2 summer church camp—Thunder Canyon Ranch, to be exact. We learned a lot about sheep and found out they really need a shepherd to protect and provide for them. They are lost without a shepherd. Then we found out that we are a lot like sheep and do some of the same not-so-smart things they do. We are like sheep and need a Good Shepherd. Thankfully, God knew how much we needed a Shepherd and sent His own Son, Jesus, the Chief Shepherd to be our Good Shepherd. Just like a good shepherd, Jesus loved His sheep (us) enough to lay down His life for them (us). He protects us from enemies that would try to lure us away from the sheepfold. We just need to listen to our Good Shepherd’s voice and always choose to follow Him. John 10:1-16 describes our Good Shepherd. Because of Him we were able to “Cowboy Up To All God Had For Us At Thunder Canyon Ranch” and now we are able to answer “No one” to the questions in our theme verse, Psalm 27:1 … “The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid? In His Love,
Carrie Graham
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