Little Lights NurseryAges 1–3 • Every 3rd Sunday
Loving nursery care with simple Bible stories, joyful songs, prayer, and safe play created especially for little ones.
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GTI Kid ZoneChildren’s Ministry
FormsGTI KIDS ZONE
Meet Our Leaders
Meet our pastor and leader, Bishop J.W. Macklin, and our First Lady and co-founder, First Lady Vanessa Macklin.
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FAITH THAT’S OUT OF THIS WORLD!
Welcome to the Zone!
Launching kids into faith that’s limitless.
Our mission is to create a safe, joyful, Christ-centered space where children ages 1–12 can grow in faith, discover their God-given gifts, and learn to live God’s Word out loud.
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Bright Star BuildersAges 4–6
Children build a strong faith foundation through Bible stories, worship, crafts, games, and hands-on learning.
Faith Force NavigatorsAges 7–9
Kids explore Scripture, ask questions, pray together, and learn how to navigate everyday life with faith and God’s guidance.
Faith Force CadetsAges 10–12
Preteens grow through deeper Bible study, meaningful discussion, leadership, service, and practical faith in action.
Explore Kid Zone
👑Meet Our LeadersMeet Bishop and First Lady MacklinWelcome to Kid ZoneMeet our classes for ages 1–12What’s Happening in the ZoneThis week’s announcements and flyers🚀Meet Our TeamMeet Missionary Sunny🌟Spotlight CornerCelebrating our children📰NewslettersMonthly news and updates📚COGIC HistoryMason’s Kids Page📖Sunday LessonsLearn God’s Word💻Virtual LessonsKeep walking your faith out loud🎶Young Musician PlaylistSing, praise, and worship🎂Birthday ClubLet’s celebrate you!📅Upcoming EventsSee what’s happening this fallKid Zone Destination Holiday 2026Celebrations, rehearsals, and Christmas joy📝Family FormsComplete forms securely❤️Parent CornerUpdates and reminders🍎Teachers’ CornerSchedules and lesson guides🎁Classroom Amazon Wish ListHelp supply our Kid Zone classrooms
GTI KID ZONE CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
What’s Happening in the Zone
Catch up on the latest announcements and celebrations. Tap any flyer to view it full size.
Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Collection
Let’s fill five shoeboxes! Bring new toys, plushies, socks, and T-shirts to our GTI Kid Zone collection barrel starting this Sunday.
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Christmas Speeches — This Sunday!
Parents, please pick up your child’s Christmas speech this Sunday. See our holiday itinerary for the rehearsal schedule.
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Cookie Dough Sale — One More Week!
Get your Otis Spunkmeyer orders in this week! Share your order forms with family, friends, and coworkers to support our children’s ministry.
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Faith in Action!
Celebrate B.L.A.S.T. Off Day and Pink Sunday! Our boys enjoyed a day of empowerment, and our girls’ encouragement cards for children battling cancer were delivered with love.
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Spotlight Corner
We want to celebrate all of our children and their accomplishments! Share your child’s accomplishments with us at Gtikidszone@aol.com.
Meet Irie!
Celebrating a Bright Star Builder who grew plants, raised butterfly caterpillars, and explored God’s creation.
Who Is God to Me? A Poem by Kaiden
Kaiden, a fifth grader, shares how God is his Creator, Protector, Friend, Teacher, Helper, and Savior.
GTI Kid Zone Spotlight Corner
Share your child’s accomplishments with us at Gtikidszone@aol.com.
Congratulations, Noelle!
Celebrating Noelle’s incredible Junior Olympics achievement.
Celebrating Our Children
Honoring Bailey, Makena, Noelle, and Brooklyn for their amazing accomplishments.
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SAVE THE DATES
Upcoming Events
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GTI KID ZONE CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Kid Zone Destination Holiday 2026
Celebrate faith, gratitude, music, and Christmas joy with our Kid Zone family! Explore all six holiday flyers below. Tap any flyer to view it full size.
2026 Holiday Itinerary
Your guide to our November 11 parent and teacher meeting, holiday rehearsals, and celebrations—including the December 6 orchestra recital and December 13 winter concert.
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GTI Children’s Christmas Chorus
Rehearsals during Kid Zone. Attire: holiday festive black and red. Dress rehearsal: Saturday, December 19 at 1 PM.
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Christmas Speech Rehearsals on Zoom
November 5, 12, and 19; December 3, 10, and 17. Speeches will be given out the last Sunday of October. Parents, please check your emails for your child’s speech.
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Kid Zone Friendsgiving
Sunday, November 22 during Kid Zone. Parents, bring a dish to share! Let’s celebrate what we are thankful for together at the table.
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Pancakes with Santa
Saturday, December 12 at Helen J. Macklin Fellowship Hall. $5 donation; all are welcome! Donations at the door or through Givelify—please select the Kid Zone tab. See Missionary Logan or Bro. Logan for more information.
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Happy Birthday, Jesus! Pajama Party
Sunday, December 13 during Kid Zone. Wear your favorite Christmas pajamas as we celebrate the birth of our Savior!
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Meet Our Team
Meet the caring leaders who help our children grow in faith, confidence, creativity, and God’s Word.
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LATEST FROM THE ZONE
October 2026 Newsletter
Swipe through this month’s faith lessons, activities, ministry moments, and reminders. Tap any page to open it full size.
October 2026: Rooted in God’s Love
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Rooted in God’s Love: Lily’s Strong Roots
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Our Affirmation of Faith
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Mason’s Kids Page: Mason Temple
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October: Faith in Action
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Kid Zone Spotlight: Meet Irie
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Teacher Spotlight: Missionary Sunny
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Teacher Spotlight: Elder and Sis. Rodgers
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Meet Our Teachers: Bro. Logan and Missionary Logan
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Teacher Spotlight: Missy Thomas and Missionary Myrick
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Teacher Spotlight: Sister Kim and Sister Sherry
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Teacher Spotlight: Chairlady Leftridge
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Meet Our Kid Zone Team
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Walking Through God’s Story: Lessons 5–8
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Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Dough Sale
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Upcoming Events
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Open the full October newsletter (PDF)MASON’S KIDS PAGE
Let’s learn our COGIC history!
Meet our leaders, discover our heritage, and learn how God has used faithful people throughout our church’s history.
Find it in our monthly newsletters →COGIC HISTORY FOR KIDS
Mason’s Kids Page
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Where Is COGIC’s Headquarters?
Explore Mason Temple in Memphis, Tennessee, and its place in our COGIC heritage.
Meet Bishop Charles Mason
Learn about the founder of the Church Of God In Christ.
Meet Presiding Bishop J. Drew Sheard
Discover his journey of faith, education, leadership, and family.
Meet Mother Barbara McCoo Lewis
Learn about her faithful leadership, service, and ministry.
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KID ZONE ON THE GO
Virtual Lessons
Can’t make it to Kid Zone on Sunday? Check out our virtual lessons to keep you walking your faith out loud!
GROW IN FAITH
Sunday in Kid Zone
GTI KID ZONE WORSHIP
Young Musician Playlist
Sing, praise, worship, and grow your musical gifts with GTI Kid Zone.
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LET’S CELEBRATE YOU!
Join the Birthday Club
Parents, complete the form so GTI Kid Zone can recognize your child’s special day.
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Parent Corner
Swipe through important reminders and tap any page to open it full size.
Kid Zone Is a Nut-Free Zone
Please do not bring foods containing peanuts or tree nuts into Kid Zone.
Cold & Flu Season Reminder
Help us keep every child in GTI Kid Zone safe, healthy, and strong.
How We Can Partner With You
Support our classrooms through the GTI Kid Zone Amazon Wish List.
Newsletter & Emergency Card Reminder
Find the latest newsletter and complete your child’s emergency information.
Next Parent Meeting
Wednesday, November 11 at 7:00 PM. See Missy Sunny for the Zoom information.
Parent Updates
Check your email and complete the Emergency Contact Form.
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EQUIPPED TO SERVE
Teachers’ Corner
Schedules, meetings, and lesson guides for the GTI Kid Zone teaching team.
Auxiliary Meeting Forum
October 14–16, 2026 on Zoom. Meetings will take place in segments; our assigned date and time will be shared soon. Planning and strategy for the upcoming ministry year.
October Teachers’ Meeting Recap
October 7, 2026: lessons and teaching, Kidddo check-in and check-out, upcoming events, fundraisers, and holiday plans.
Next Teachers’ Meeting
November 11 at 7:00 PM. Please mark your calendars!
Get Your GTI Teachers’ Swag
Shop official apparel for the GTI Kid Zone Teaching Squad.
Shop Teacher Squad ApparelOctober to Remember
Walking Through God’s Story, weeks 5–8: Moses, the Ten Commandments, Joshua, and David.
Teacher Schedule
September through November teaching assignments.
Week 5 Teacher Guide
God Makes a Way: Moses and the Exodus.
Week 6 Teacher Guide
Living God’s Way: The Ten Commandments.
Week 7 Teacher Guide
Be Strong & Courageous: Joshua and the Promised Land.
Week 8 Teacher Guide
A Heart for God: David, Shepherd to King.
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PARENT CORNER FORMS
Kid Zone Forms
Choose a form below and complete the required information. All form questions and follow-up correspondence should be sent to Gtikidszone@aol.com.
Emergency Contact Form
Complete your child’s emergency information using our secure online form.
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