Children

Pioneer Clubs
Contact: Jenny Mastin -

A Christ-centered and Bible based program for children and youth, Pioneer Clubs (www.pioneerclubs.org) currently serve over 3,700 churches and more than 140,000 children in the U.S. and Canada. The purpose is to help club members make Christ Lord in every aspect of life, form healthy relationships, and develop positive feelings about themselves. Club members grow socially, physically, intellectually, emotionally and spiritually through Bible study, scripture memorization, activities, awards, games and singing. Dove's clubs include:

• Skippers – 3 year olds
• Scooters – 4 and 5 year olds (pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten)
• Voyagers - Grades 1 & 2
• Pathfinders - Grades 3 & 4

The clubs meet Wednesday evenings September through April, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with choir from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Registration fee is $20 per child.

Cub Scouts
Contact: Shawn Rohr, Cubmaster -

Dove’s Cub Scout Pack 46 is part of the national Cub Scouts program. The year-round family program encourages character development, spiritual growth, good citizenship, sportsmanship and fitness, family understanding, respectful relationships, personal achievement, friendly service, fun and adventure, and preparation for Boy Scouts. Open to boys between the ages of 7 and 10, or in 1st through 5th grades.

The Zone
Contact: Pastor Ruth Blum - 623-572-7334

For 5th and 6th graders only, this group “zones” in on friendship, faith, and encouragement of others & each other. Come share in the fun on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 -8:30 p.m. in Room 11.

Acolytes
Contact: Amy Gaffin

The word acolyte is taken from an ancient Greek word that meant companion, attendant or helper. The acolytes’ role in our worship services is to light the altar candles to symbolize that God is there with us. A lighted candle reminds the congregation that God is the light of the world. Christ is both human and divine, as is represented by the two candles. Children in the 3rd through 6th grades may be acolytes, with new terms beginning each July.

Vacation Bible School

VBS is a popular week-long experience that allows preschool and elementary age children to explore their identities as masterpieces of God’s creation in an art-themed setting. Held annually, usually in early June.