Caravan is a weekly scouting program that aids our children in becoming 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).  It also helps them develop an appreciation for and an understanding of Nazarene heritage and beliefs.  We use an active, hands-on learning approach to aid children in becoming better Christians.  Each skill or lesson learned is rewarded with badges to be displayed upon each child's formal uniform.  To encourage participation, children earn incentives for a variety of activities each week:

Attendance                     Bringing a friend                      Bringing Bible                 Wearing Uniform
Good Behavior               Reading Missionary Books        Books of Bible Memorization
Bible Verse Memorization                                                Bringing Donations          Bringing 50cent Dues

As one of our Mission Projects, we sponsor a child in Africa with our weekly dues of 50 cents.  We are helping to provide school supplies, food, and clothes for Sylvia.  We correspond with Sylvia every month, sharing how important God is in our lives.  We encourage you and your child to pray for Sylvia at home.

             Please be sure to fill our a registration form to get your child started in Caravan!

Caravan takes place every Wednesday evening from September through May, beginning at 6:45 PM.  Check-in starts at 6:35 PM.  Please allow Guides enough time to prepare their rooms by adhering to the check-in time.

If you have any questions about Caravan, please feel free to talk to Pastor Heather or your child's Caravan Guide.  We look forward to seeing you on Wednesdays!

         "And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men"  (Luke 2:52)

If your child is new or has moved to a new class this year, please have them wear their shirt from the previous year or a white t-shirt.  Shirts are presented to new class members on Induction Night.  If you need a replacement t-shirt of scarf, badge, or vest, you may purchase one for $10.

We have Bee Buddies, which are ages 2 & 3.  They learn lots of great things for life, like "how to be helpful."  Kari Monette is our Bee Buddy Guide with Missy Talbott assisting.

Our Benson's Buddies are ages 4 & 5.  Benson is a double-decker bus that takes the children on weekly "trips" to places like the shopping mall, the zoo, Bethlehem, the church, the park, the Medical Center, and other fun places.  Our Benson's Buddy Guide is Jo Doran with Deb Gearhart assisting.

The Searchers, grades 1 & 2, earn 15 Skill badges each year.  They learn about the church, personal care, pets, botony, the environment, arts & crafts, prayer, bike safety, camping, missions, and much more.

The Explorers, grades 3 & 4, earn 8 Skill, 2 Core Value and 4 Articles of Faith badges each year.  Some of their skill badges include Technology, Cooking, Team Building, First Aid, Hiking, Gymnastics, Pet Care, Children's Ministry, and Child Care.  Matt and Joy Ross are our Explorer Guides.

The Adventurer group consists of 5th & 6th graders.  They also earn 8 Skill, 2 Core Value and 4 Articles of Faith badges each year. Some of the skill badges they work on are Astronomy, Puppets, Drama, Missions, Evangelism, Church History, and Christian Living.  Ed Ashworth is our Adventurer Guide with Ronney Crofford assisting.

Our Caravan Director is Pastor Heather Wells.

For more information, check out the Caravan website at www.caravanministry.com.