What is Pioneer Club?  
Pioneer Clubs is a church-sponsored bi-monthly (2nd and 4th Sunday) club program for children, preschool through 5th grade. Each club helps boys and girls build healthy relationships with caring Christian adults, peers and most importantly, Jesus Christ. Pioneer Clubs' curriculum is Christ-centered, Bible-based, and child-focused.  Pioneer is a ministry that assists Garris Chapel in transforming lives.

 

Core Values (the official Pioneer Club website)
 
...a God-honoring ministry. We seek to honor God in our curriculum, programs, customer relations, and all other aspects of ministry. As we honor God, we believe he will honor our work by fostering Christ-centered faith in the children we serve.
...the Scriptures as God’s inspired Word, his authority for all aspects of life; the core of everything we do; the tool we use to introduce children to Jesus Christ and disciple them. A primary goal of our curriculum is to help children use, understand, and apply the Bible in daily life.
...children as whole beings created in God’s image with individuality, uniqueness, dignity, and potential. Therefore, we will help create a safe environment where children can meet Christ and choose to live for him. Our materials effectively communicate God’s love for children.
...a holistic ministry for children, because authentic Christianity touches every aspect of life. Our curriculum and ministry are designed to help children grow physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.
...excellence! We strive for constant improvement in every aspect of ministry. We design our curriculum to be educationally sound and our programs to be of the highest quality.
...relationships as God’s created design. We recognize the significance of children’s building healthy relationships with adults, peers, and children of other ages in the context of the family, local church and community.
...responsible stewardship. We recognize that all we have comes from God. He is the source and owner of all gifts and resources we have. We are merely managers with the responsibility to use wisely all that we have, to bring glory to God and expand the boundaries of his kingdom.


   

Skippers 
Skipper Club is for ages 2 (by September 30th) and 3.  Currently we have one Skipper class. A typical Skipper meeting consists of an opening activity, Bible story, Bible memory verse, snack, free play, craft, prayer, and singing time.  Skippy the Puppy is a regular visitor during each class.  Like all Pioneer Club classes, Skippers learn spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical skills.  Skippers receive a take home paper at the end of each meeting with tips on how to continue the lesson at home during the week.
Scooters 
Scooter Club is for ages 4 (by September 30th) through kindergarten.  Currently we have one Scooter class. A typical Scooter meeting consists of an opening activity, Bible story, Bible memory verse, game, snack, crafts, prayer, and singing time.  Skippy the Puppy is a regular visitor during each class.  Like all Pioneer Club classes, Scooters learn spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical skills. 
Voyagers  
Voyager Club is for grades 1 & 2.  Currently we have one Voyager class A typical Voyager meeting consists of prayer, Bible study and exploration, Bible memory verses and some of the following: opening activity, missions activities and service projects, games, snack, crafts, and singing time.  Like all Pioneer Club classes, Voyagers learn spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical skills. 
Pathfinders  
Pathfinder Club is for grades 3 - 5.  Currently we have one Pathfinder class. A typical Pathfinder meeting consists of prayer, Bible study and exploration, Bible memory verses and some of the following: opening activity, missions activities and service projects, skills activities, games, snack, crafts, and singing time.  Like all Pioneer Club classes, Pathfinders learn spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical skills. 
Contact our Pioneer Club  
Our Pioneer Club Charter is under the oversight of the Garris Chapel United Methodist Church Children's Ministry.  Parents play a vital role and we have many opportunities for you to serve in one of our ministries.

If you feel HE is calling you to serve or if you need more information contact the Director of Children and Youth Ministries Steve Denhup at garrischapelyouth@suddenlinkmail.com or by calling the
church office at (252) 566-4355.
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