Bible Bonanza! starts again on Wednesday, January 4th in the evenings from 5:00 - 6:45 p.m. for kids 4 years old - 5th grade. From 6:45-7:15 p.m. kids are invited to sing their hearts out in praise of our risen Lord! Bible Bonanza! is a comprehensive, fun, and rewarding program of Bible study and extracurricular activities where students learn the essentials of our living faith in Jesus Christ.
Ongoing student activities and Bible verse memorization are important features of the program and are encouraged through personal recognition and frequent awards in the form of BIBLE BONANZA! Bucks, Bible covers, pins, ribbons, and more. Bible Bonanza! Bucks are periodically redeemable at special in-church "stores," offering a fun selection of appropriated prizes and merchandise. They are earned through individual activities such as verse recitation (by students AND their family and friends), daily prayer, church offerings, service, witnessing, thanking individuals, and many other special activities. Bible covers, ribbons, pins, and more are presented at various stages of accomplishment in the area of verse memorization.
ADDITIONAL SECTIONS
Along with Bible Bonanza!, we offer planned activities for games/crafts, a shared meal and an opportunity to participate in creative praise and music.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN BIBLE BONANZA!?
Children in K - 5th grade participate in the full program. Children ages 4 - PreK participate in a compact version of the program.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY EVENINGS September 7th - March 28th
5:00-5:30 pm Games and Crafts 5:30-6:00 pm Shared Meal 6:00-6:45 pm Bible Bonanza! Study 6:45-7:15 pm Creative Praise
(PreK students attend a shortened version of the program which ends at 6:45 p.m. However, pick up time for parents can be arranged to match the release time older siblings.)
HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR BIBLE BONANZA!?
To register, simply fill out an online registration card (Click Here) and pay the program fee when you attend your first Wednesday. The program fee covers the cost of weekly meals, student handbooks, teacher supplies, and equipment. For Kinder through 5th grade, the fee includes $2.00 per night for the meal and a one time $40.00 supply fee which covers the whole year. For PreK students, the fee includes $2.00 per night for the meal and a one time $20.00 supply fee. Fees are due at registration, however, no child will be turned away for financial reasons. Financial assistance or sponsorships will be arranged in cases of need. Each request will be considered on a case-by-case basis. A payment plan is available for those who do not wish to pay the full amount at registration.
WHAT SHOULD MY CHILD BRING?
Each child should have a personal copy of a Bible. The New International Version (NIV) is utilized for the most part for verse memorization, although students are free to memorize from other translations; e.g., King James Version, New King James Version, New Revised Standard Version, etc. Paraphrased translations are not preferred. If a Bible is not available, please contact, Beth Gray at 992-7501. We recommend the NIV New Adventure Bible.
MOMS AND DADS
Parents are not required to be present on Wednesdays, but are always welcome! Parents should encourage and assist students with attendance and participation in the program. Help your child become responsible for bringing his/her Bible and BIBLE BONANZA! student handbook to and from the program. If your child is going to be absent, please notify us. We want to make sure that all are accounted for each week.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE AND GROW
All adults and youth are welcome to serve in the program. The following positions are just a sampling of opportunities for service in the program. Many adults are needed to assure that the program runs smoothly. Program Directors, Games Coordinators, Crafts Coordinators, Praise Coordinators, Order-Out & Munch-In Coordinators, Teachers, and Helpers. Child care is provide for program workers' children who are too young to participate in the program.
