Almighty Father, in these dark times when evil is rampant throughout the world, you have called us, chosen us, and appointed us to rise in defense of your work. We are your missionary families, commissioned to defend faith, family and life.
Lord Jesus, you are the Rock upon which our families, our community and our Church are founded. With you as cornerstone, help us to be built as living stones into a spiritual house, holy and acceptable. Build this house to withstand the floods and winds of adversity that assault us each day.
Holy Spirit, send us forth as your holy warriors, with clarity of vision and zeal for mission. Empower us in the proclamation of the gospel of salvation in Jesus, and help us in defending our Church against the forces that seek to weaken her.
Mama Mary, teach us the way of kindness and mercy, unite us as your beloved children, and keep us in your loving embrace always.
Amen.
Missionary Families of Christ Kids (MFC Kids)
The Kids section of Missionary Families of Christ, who caters to children ages 0 - 12 years old.
Vision
MFC Kids will bring out the BEST in Kids!
MFC Kids will be a venue to form Strong Christian Families by having parents who are involved with their kids and having kids who are part of the life of the Church!
MFC Kids will bring kids into a deeper relationship with Christ because NO ONE is too young to know Christ!
MFC Kids believe
Children have a special place in God's heart (Mt 18: 1 - 6; 10).
Children can grow in their love for and trust in God through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ (Eph 6: 4).
The pre-teen stage of a child's life is crucial as it is part of his formative years.
Children need a positive concept of themselves.
Children's God-given talents need to be recognized and nurtured in a healthy Christian environment that is fun-loving and life giving.
Children may play a significant role in the life and mission of the church (1 Tim 4: 12).
Christian Family renewal can best be achieved if all the members of the family have accepted Jesus as the center of their home - including the children (Jos 24: 15).
MFC Kids aim to:
Help the children enjoy a relationship with Jesus Christ in an environment that is fun and life-giving through scripture, worship, education, service and in fellowship with their friends.
Create an atmosphere where Christian values can be shared, practiced, supported, developed, experienced and more importantly reinforced in the home.
Conduct spiritual training for the children that will be reinforced in the home, thus conduct training for the parents as well so that MFC Kids and the parents can work hand in hand in their spiritual nourishment.
MFC Kids supports
TODDLERS / Infants / Babies (0 to 4 years old)
JUNIOR KIDS / Tots / Children (5 to 8 years old)
SENIOR KIDS Tweens / Pre-Adolescent (9 to 12 years old)
The MFC Kids Purpose Statement
MFC Kids exists to provide an environment for Kids to HONOR Jesus and Mama Mary by living like them, to EMPOWER them to ACT in humble service, to encourage them to RELATE in joy with their family, friends and the Church and to TESTIFY to God's love.
It will be easier to remember using the acronym HEART
Honor (Worship)
Education/Empower (Discipleship)
Act (Ministry)
Relate (Fellowship)
Testify (Evangelism)
Purpose
Worship - "Love God with all your heart"
Ministry - "Love your neighbor as yourself"
Evangelism - "Go and make disciples"
Fellowship - "Baptizing them"
Discipleship - "Teaching them to obey"
MFC Kids section involves
The Parents
Parents are at the forefront of our work with the kids. Whatever is taught at home is reinforced in MFC Kids. And without the commitment and support of the parents, MFC Kids will not be able to penetrate the kids completely especially in their faith and personal relationship with Christ!
The MFC Kids Workers
Coordinators, Fulltime workers, Kids Ministry Servants / Heart Champs, Mission Volunteers
Entry Points
There are two entry points to MFC Kids, depending upon the age of the kid.
Senior Kids Camp (9-12 Years old) – This is a one and a half day camp for Senior Kids.
Junior Kids Day (5-8 Years old) – This is a 4-hour activity for Junior Kids.
