Glenwood First Church Of The Nazarene
776 HIGHWAY 70 EAST
Phone: (870-356-2717)
Caravans
Benson's Buddies is a program for children three–to six–years old, that presents Christian moral standards to young children. A major objective of Benson Buddies is to foster Christian character and lifestyle. It considers whole-child development-spiritual, mental, physical and social and provides Bible and contemporary stories and experience-oriented activities that foster Christian character and lifestyle. This program also introduces preschoolers to the form and ceremonies of the Caravan program.
Today's young children live in a global society. Few people recognize absolute moral standards; however God gives His people clear direction in His Word for relating to Him and others. Proverbs 3:5, the motto for Benson's Buddies, helps children learn and understand they can "Trust in the Lord."
The Searchers group is geared toward children in 1st and 2nd grade. Searchers’ capitalize on the children’s natural interest in cutting, coloring, gluing and folding by providing interesting handwork activities and alternates periods of activity and quiet to prevent overly fatiguing the group.
"Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men" (Luke 2:52). The purpose of the Searchers group is to help elemtnary-age children learn and grow mentally, physically, socially and spiritually just as Christ did.
The Explorers are third and fourth graders who have the opportunity to learn new skills, serve others and have fun while they are doing it. Serving other people can be fun. They are a part of a two-year jouney where they join other kids their age, earn badges, go on outings, and take part in special activities. Explorers will have the opportunity to explore what it is like to participate in ministry projects. God wants people of all ages to serve Him and our Explorers do just that during these two caravan years!
The Adventurers is the the final group in the Caravan program. Consisting of fifth and sixth grade students, the Advernturers learn Core Values in the Christian Life: service, compassion, education, and work. These values help prepare students for their transition to our Youth Ministires. By the end of the two year Adventurer program, children have been guided to become more like Jesus by encouraging their growth in the four specific areas mentioned in Luke 2:52: Mental (Wisdom),Physical (Stature),Spiritual (Favor with God), and Social (Favor with men).
