Children of the Word

To realize that the children’s ministry is strategic to jurisdictional health. A generation raised to expect the Holy Spirit’s work will give stability to the lives of our children.
To strengthen families, energize worship, and raise a generation rooted in the Word and led by the Holy Ghost in Scripture.
To disciple and equip children ages 5-18 so they are grounded, Spirit-empowered, and prepared to minister.
To be part of a lifelong formation of children who know Christ, honor holiness standards, value church, and operate in the gifts of the Spirit.

Children will recite memorized scriptures before a panel. They are to identify where the scripture is found and recite the scripture.
Parents must list scriptures when they submit online registration and bring a copy of the scriptures their child will recite from memory to the recital.

Keep it age appropriate.
Make it part of your daily routine; tie memorization to something consistent like bedtime, breakfast, or car rides.
Use music and rhythm! Create a song together of scriptures and add movement.
Explain the scriptures and ask them, "What does this mean to you?"
Turn it into a game! Fill-in-the-blanks reward quizzes. Say it faster/slower.
Practice every day! Celebrate progress, not perfection.
Have fun!

Children are challenged to learn a variety of scriptures from throughout the Bible using the King James or New King James Versions. (No more than 3 verses from one chapter of a book in the Bible.)
Age Group Divisions Primary (5-8 years old)Intermediate (9-12 years old) Teens (13-18 years old)
2 Recital Dates @ 10:00 A.M. Register your child by July 15th.Saturday, July 11th in Manteca at Glory Worship Center for Sacramento/Fresno areasSaturday, July 25th in Oakland at Christian Tabernacle for East Bay/Oakland areas
Winners Announced: August 6th @ Convocation at Glad Tidings during Women’s Night

When will the winners be announced?

August 6, 2026, on Women’s Night during the Convocation at Glad Tidings.
All participants are encouraged to be there that night to receive their participation awards during the service.
The grand prize winner from each category will receive their award. Some of the items they may receive are exciting Bible board games and items to help foster family fun times, and a $300 Amazon gift card!

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