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dad_teaching_daughters.jpgABC's Children's ministry statement is to assist parents in evangelizing and establishing their children in Christ. We often read or quote the passage from Deuteronomy 6:5-9 regarding the structured teaching of God's Word to children, and the modeling of our faith and Christian walk before them in everyday activities of family life. But another often-overlooked verse from that same passage clarifies the child's part: a response to the teaching and modeling!  Verse 20: "When your son asks you in time to come, saying,' What is the meaning of the Words God has commanded you?'  Then you shall say to your child......"   We hope the Helps that follow give you practical tools in "what to say" and "how to lead" your child to the point they make a personal choice that God is Real, His Son is Real, and His Word is Real too. Truly that is a parent's greatest joy and greatest responsibility - preparing your child's heart to receive God's Truth.   

Salvation Tools

 We provide a variety of developmentally appropriate Salvation Tracts.  They are from Pioneer Clubs, KIDZANA, Life Way, Child Evangelism, and Gospel Light.  These tracts will aid children in understanding and walking "visually" through God's Plan, Man's Problem, God's Provision and Man's Response.  KIDZANA also has a " New Life in Christ"  booklet for follow-up.   Contact the CE office.

NeedHim.org has a beautiful interactive "kids need him" web site.  This truly valuable resource is provided by Children's Bible Hour who also publish "Keys for Kids" - a fabulous yearly kid's devotional online or free by mail upon your request.  Your child will WILLINGLY take the initiative to do their own "quiet time" as you model and introduce them to this help produced just for them.  It is worthy! 		father_son_reading.jpg 

Baptism-Communion Covenants

family_looking.jpgBoth Baptism and Communion are outward displays of a heart choice whether you are an adult or child. It is your own heart's choice and desire because of God's Holy Spirit calling your spirit to obedience. This is not a parent's choice or some other significant person in a child life.  Here at Antioch, the Christian Education Pastor, John Peterson, desires to meet with you and your child and walk with you as a family in understanding Baptism, and preparing your child for this step.  We offer a book "When can I" that will help you determine if the time is right for Baptism and Communion and how to answer your student's questions.  Contact Pastor John Peterson

What a thrilling journey to walk with anyone.  You will grow yourself as you stand on His Holy Ground; and you will see God's great sufficiency for His great work of salvation.