Children's Events
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Acolyte Training and Dedication
5th grade students are invited to serve as acolytes. Acolytes bring in and carry out the light of Christ each week. They also assist with infant baptism. Training is offered at the beginning of each school year. Acolyte Dedication is held each year in September.
Kindergarten Sneak Peak
On the Friday night before promotion Sunday, Kindergarten students and their parents are invited to a Rotation Sunday School Open House called the Kindergarten Sneak Peek. The evening includes a pizza supper and a visit and coordinating activity in each of the five Rotation Sunday School rooms. The event is concluded with a scavenger hunt that helps children find their way to various places in the church from their new Sunday School classrooms.
Bible Boot Camp
Bible Boot Camp is held the Friday night prior to the 3rd grade Bible presentation, which is held in September each year. After a snack supper and fellowship time, students are given their new Bibles. Important scripture verses are looked up and book marked with special ribbons. Other activities and games are included to help the 3rd graders learn to use their Bibles. The Bible Boot Camp concludes with a short practice session in the Sanctuary to prepare them for the Bible Presentation Ceremony.
Kid's Crop Walk
McFarlin's children participate in the Kid's Crop Walk, which is held on World Communion Sunday in October of each year. The Crop Walk gives children an opportunity to learn about world hunger while raising money to help those people who may not have enough clean water or good food to say healthy.
All Hallow's Eve AHE is a safe interactive intergenerational family event featuring booths, crafts, games, and activities for children ages infant through 5th grade.
Preschool Easter Egg Hunt
Children; infants through 5 th grade are invited to gather on the North lawn of the church for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. The Easter Egg hunt is held on the Saturday before Easter. Children are welcome to hunt eggs and have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny.
Promotion Sunday
Sunday School Students who are moving on to the youth group are recognized and prayed for before they take the next big step in their faith journey.
Parents' Night Out Parents' Night Out will be offered the third Friday of the month, 6-9 PM for McFarlin members and their guests. It will be for infants through 5th graders. This is a time for parents to schedule an outing, knowing that their children will be in a safe, supervised, and fun Christian environment. A registration form must be filled out for each month and each child. Due to scheduling staff, the registration must be complete by the Wednesday prior to the Parents' Night Out. Pizza will be included. Cost is $12.