Dale Bible Church - Just For Kids

When: Wednesday nights September - May each year

Where: Dale Community Center

Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

What do we do: Bible memorization, games, stories and snack time.

Cost: JFK is free to all boys and girls who want to come. Parents are welcome to come and observe our program.

Bring yourself and a friend then be prepared for a fun time of learning God's Word.

*The Just For Kids logo and program are copyrighted materials. Dale Bible Church developed this program and is more than happy to share it with other churches at no charge. The only stipulation is that the requesting church is likeminded in their doctrinal stance and that they follow the program guidelines. If you would like to have more information on this program contact us at (812) 937-4084 .

Our goal for "Just For Kids" is to reach boys and girls with the Gospel of Christ and for the Christian boys and girls to hide God's Word in their heart so that they might not sin against God and to train them to serve Him.

This is a pre-school program designed for three, four and five year olds. A child must be three before June 1st of the club year and should not be in Kindergarten. In this program, the children have memorization with activities that alternate to keep the children encouraged as they learn. It is also geared to encourage parental support. Each section must be signed by the parent when they have worked with the child and he/she is ready to pass the section to the leader.

This program is designed for Kindergarten, first and second graders. The handbooks provide Bible memorization and other activities.

This program is designed for third and fourth graders. The handbooks provide Bible memorization and other activities.

This program is designed for fifth and sixth graders. The handbooks provide Bible memorization and other activities.

This program is designed for seventh and eighth graders. Each lesson is to teach the student how to study the Word of God and then apply the truths to their own lives.

Each club meeting is a one and a half hour program which meets on Wednesdays. Beginning at 6:00 p.m. all clubs meet together for a ten minute opening. Then within each club there is a twenty minute handbook time, a twenty minute game time, a ten minute refreshment time and a thirty minute Bible time. Each club may observe these segments in different orders depending on how it has been set up.

This segment of the club creates an attitude of cooperation and unity within the club. This is the time also for any announcements that may need to be made. This segment is then dismissed in prayer.

This segment of the club is important because it attracts boys and girls to "J.F.K." where they can hear the Gospel and learn the Word of God for Christian living. It also provides a fun time for the child, develops good sportsmanship and offers physical exercise.

This segment of the club is when the child recites to his/her leader what he/she has memorized from their stable test or handbook. Every child that comes to club prepared to pass sections should be given the opportunity to do so. Within each group the children are broken down into small groups with one leader per group. This time also provides opportunity to challenge the child to accept Christ as their Savior and grow in His Word. Also for leaders to build strong relationships with the child and to serve as godly role models.

Bible time is important because it focuses on the Bible Message. The Bible Message encourages unsaved children to accept Christ as Savior, and saved children to grow in their relationship with Christ. This time also unifies your group providing opportunities for singing, promotion of events and testimonies. Make sure all children are present for this time. No sections should be passed during Bible Time.

Each child receives a Stable Test when they attend "J.F.K." for the first time. Each club has it's own test booklet. The test must be done in order. The Thoroughbreds are excluded from the Stable Test.

After completing their Stable Test each child is given a handbook that corresponds to their grade level. Each book starts with a Walk Test. Each child must complete the entire Walk Test before going on in their book. Once they have finished the Walk Test, they then may go to the Trot Test and Gallop Test simultaneously, but they must pass the sections in each test in order. For example, a child may not begin Trot Test #2 until he/she has first completed Trot Test #1. This is the same for Gallop Test. The Thoroughbreds are excluded.

1. A child must pass an entire section during one session. A session in an uninterrupted period in which a child is reciting to the leader. During this time, a child does not refer to his/her handbook. In a section where a child must memorize several verses, they may not recite one verse, study awhile, then recite other verses. They must recite all verses and references within a section during one session.

2. A child must pass a section with no more than two helps. A help is whatever aid a worker chooses to assist a child in the completion of a section. One help should equal no more than three or four words. Those with learning disabilities may be allowed more than two helps, at the discretion of the leader. Challenge aggressive learners to recite material word perfect.

3. A child must pass sections in order. For example, they may not pass section seven and then later go back and complete section three. Sections are often topical and build upon Scriptural truths taught in previous sections.

4. A child must pass the four Trot Test and the three Gallop Test in order. They may complete them simultaneously, but each test and section must be passed in order. For example, a child may not pass any sections within Trot Test #3 until he/she has first completed Trot Test #1 and #2. This is the same with Gallop Tests.

5. Each child in the Colts may not pass more than four sections a night. Each child in the Ponies, Mustangs and Stallions may not pass more than six sections a night. If a child started "J.F.K." in the second half of the year he/she may pass extra sections in order in order to be able to finish their book. This should be done only if there is enough time in the handbook time or after "J.F.K." is finished for the night and at the leaders discretion.

6. Thoroughbreds will have unit studies. Within each unit are lessons for them to study. One lesson is given to them at a time. When they have completed a lesson, then they will be given another lesson until the unit is completed.

7. When a child finishes his/her book for the year, they should go back and finish any previous year books in their club. Once all books in their club are finished, then they can work in books of earlier clubs, with the exception of the Colts and Ponies Book. If there is still time remaining in the club year and all books are completed, the teacher is to give that child paragraphs of Scripture to memorize. These are to be chosen by the teacher.

A "J.F.K." teacher/leader is a committed believer who ministers in the local church. They should be faithfully attending Sunday Morning, Sunday Evening, and Mid-Week Services. Whenever possible, they should place themselves under the teaching of the Word of God. Remember, "J.F.K." is an integral part of the total ministry of our church, not a separate organization within the church. Through your personal example, you should set a high standard of church involvement for your children in your group. Your role is to reach and train children for Christ. In addition, you should believe the Lord has called you to serve Him in "J.F.K." You should also love working with children.

These are teachers/leaders who go to club in body, but not in spirit. In other words they meet their obligations by going to club, but their heart isn't in their work. Serving in "J.F.K." is a bothersome duty, and ordeal to be endured. They mechanically go through the motions of a typical night, never going out of their way to do better then they did the week before. Children's needs don't concern them. Often, they watch the clock, counting off the minutes until they can go home. They are usually characterized by arriving late to club, not attending teachers/leaders meetings, displaying bad attitudes at club, and making excuses for missing "J.F.K."

On the other hand, the Spiritual teacher/leader looks forward to each club meeting and are excited about working with the children. They are concerned about their lives and go out of their way to help them grow spiritually. To them, serving is a privilege, not a duty. During each club meeting, they seek to minister to their children more effectively and improve their teaching skills. They are often so involved in their work that they lose track of time and are surprised when it's time to go home. Usually they are characterized by arriving on time (or early) for club nights, faithfully attending teachers/leaders meetings, and displaying cheerful attitudes at class night.

Whether you're just beginning your "J.K.F." ministry or you've been serving for several years, evaluate yourself now. Are you a mechanical or spiritual teacher/leader? Ask God to mold you into that person that would serve Him faithfully and enthusiastically in "Just For Kids".

*The Just For Kids logo and program are copyrighted materials. Dale Bible Church developed this program and is more than happy to share it with other churches at no charge. The only stipulation is that the requesting church is likeminded in their doctrinal stance and that they follow the program guidelines. If you would like to have more information on this program contact us at (812) 937-4084.