Activities and Classes by Age

Children

We have many children here, and we want their needs considered during our worship service. Therefore we have an attended nursery available for infants up to two years where you can also stay with your child if you prefer.

For our younger children, three “Children’s Learning Time” sessions are available during Sunday morning worship. They are designed for children 2-3, 4-5,  and for children in 1st - 3rd grade. These sessions begin after our communion service and are announced by our song leader who excuses them from the adult worship services.  "Noah's Ark" session is available during our Sunday evening worship service for children age 2 years to 3rd grade.  They’ll have a great experience, so encourage them to attend if possible.

We have Sunday morning Bible classes from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. and also  Wednesday evenings Bible classes at 7:00 p.m.  The children are divided up by age accordingly:

• Cradle Roll—0 to 2 years old
• Rompers—2 to 4 years old
• Leapers—K to 2nd grade
• Tweeners---3rd to 5th grade
• Junior High----6th to 8th grade
• Senior High----9th to 12th grade

Teenagers

Our teenage Bible class consists of 9th  through 12th graders.  They meet on Sunday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.  Also, on Wednesday nights they meet at 7:00 p.m.

Brian Smith coordinates our teen ministry to provide meaningful activities.  Additional families open up their homes for various teen functions.  This growing ministry includes such activities as;

• Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, rafting, camping, etc.
  
• Service works: For widows, shut-ins, needy, and the community
  
• Devotionals
  
• Movie nights at the church building
  
• Summer Bible camp
• Sports: Softball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, etc.
• Special Events: Laser tag, D-Backs games, F-1 Karts, etc.
  

The Surprise Church of Christ leaders recognize the critical importance of our teens in our current fellowship and to the future church. Therefore as growth occurs, we will add a full-time Family and Teen Minister to focus on this vital ministry. Meanwhile the Surprise Church of Christ teens are encouraged and guided by dedicated and capable adults.  The teen’s future is exciting!

For more information about the Teen Ministry click here.

 Adults

For Bible class, our adults meet in:

• Auditorium class—current topics

  Sunday Mornings 9:00 a.m.- 9:45 a.m.	Wednesday nights 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  "The Power of Acceptance" Charles Uzzell	"Glorifying God" Al Sosa

Our church provides many opportunities that engage our adults in a host of fulfilling ministries and activities.

• Young Married Ministry: We offer various activities for this fastest growing segment of our family. They range from service projects that help us serve like the Savior, to “fun and fellowship” parties that strengthen our ties of friendship and love.
• Women’s Class: A Bible class for women meets each Thursday at 9:45 a.m.   The study will be in I Thessalonians and will be led by Jill Pickens.   Following the class, many of the women choose to continue their fellowship over lunch at a local restaurant.
• Ministry Opportunities: The elders and deacons provide a variety of ministries that use our men and women’s diversity of talents. Some of the ministry roles include teachers and their helpers; story narrators and puppeteers as a part of our Children’s ministry; mentors for new Christians; leaders, hosts, and mentors for our teens; food/fellowship; neighborhood evangelism and worship participants.

Future: The Surprise Church of Christ  is a relatively new church, and we will add other activities as we continue to grow and as God provides additional resources. Our future is bright!