I'm On God's Team

“It’s fun to have fun with Jesus,” said Denise Burns, RHEMA Bible Church children’s pastor, to a group of eager elementary kids. And “fun” definitely describes the children’s services at Campmeeting 2009. Games, high-energy praise and worship, and exciting Bible lessons not only kept the kids entertained but taught them to go higher in their relationships with God.

Elementary-aged kids gathered in the Ninowski Recreation Center each day for the Super Sports Spectacular. Following the example of Jesus and His disciples— the greatest team ever—kids discovered the importance of giving God 100 percent, not just in church but wherever they go. They learned that in order to play on God’s team, they must follow His instructions—the Bible. “I’m on God’s team,” the kids yelled. “He’s my Captain, and I choose to always follow Him.”

During praise and worship, the kids shook things up as they sang and danced to an interactive DVD. With the lights dimmed, the music loud, and their hands in the air, kids had a great time praising Jesus. “They were all up on their feet, singing at the top of their lungs and jumping around,” Rev. Burns said. “It was just a lot of great energy. You could tell they were really excited.”

In their own classroom, preschool kids went “underwater” in To the Depths. As they “dove in” through an interactive DVD, they learned to spend time with God and enjoy a deeper relationship with Him. In Bible-based lessons like the Good Samaritan, they also learned to be kind to others and to obey their parents. “The kids love it,” said Alisha Damron, RHEMA Bible Church preschool director. “They’re really focused in.” Whether they were singing and dancing during praise and worship, creating crafts, or playing on inflatable games, preschoolers had an awesome time.

Each day of Campmeeting was extraordinary as children’s hearts were set on fire for God. In the elementary services alone, 61 children were born again and filled with the Holy Spirit. “I just want the kids to leave with more of a passion for God,” said Rev. Burns. “I want them to go back to their homes, schools, and churches and splash Jesus all over the people they come in contact with."