What is the Sunshine Band?
Established by Bishop C.H. Mason in 1911, the Sunshine Band is one of the oldest auxiliaries of the Women’s Department. It was designed to minister to the needs of children, ages two through twelve.
Using Bible truths as it's guide, the goal of the Sunshine Band is to introduce children to Christ, while offering personal and emotional support necessary for effective growth and development. The Sunshine Band assists in personality and character development as well as training for leadership within the church and beyond.
We utilize bible study, drama, music, and arts to help children discover and develop their God-given gifts and talents. Proverbs 22:6 says “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it”. It is our goal that our children come to know Jesus Christ as the light of the world and as a follower of Jesus, understand what it means to be like Him.
HISTORY
The Sunshine Band is an auxiliary of the Women’s Department of our Church. Established by Bishop C. H. Mason, it is one of the oldest auxiliaries of our church.
In 1911, Bishop Mason saw fit to establish the Office of the General Supervisor of the Women to which Mother Lizzie Roberson was appointed. She began to appoint state supervisors and they in turn were to organize jurisdictional units of the various auxiliaries. The original four auxiliaries established by Bishop Mason and Mother Roberson were the Sunshine Band, Sewing Circle, Prayer and Bible Band, and Home and Foreign Mission.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Sunshine Band is to reach out to our children and offer an opportunity for them to receive salvation in their productive years. We desire to build a partnership between the home, the school, and the church in order to provide a spiritual foundation for each child by building character, faith, and self-worth.
PURPOSE:
To build character, faith, leadership skills, pride, self-respect, and self-worth. Teach appropriate behavior, biblical principles, etiquette, and stewardship. Promote salvation, academic success, athletic development, dignity excellence growth, healthy relationships and talent.
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To promote spiritual, physical and mental growth by providing training to children from 12 years of age and under.
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To provide leadership and structure by teaching scriptures and spiritual songs.
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To do our motto as teachers, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it: Proverbs 22:6
Good Times
Children are the future of our church. is why we offer a safe, welcoming environment for children to come together and form lasting friendships. We endeavor to provide a space where kids can learn about faith and connect with others in a supportive and nurturing environment.
BIBLE PLEDGE
I pledge allegiance to the Bible, God's Holy Word. I pledge to make it a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. I pledge to hide it in my heart that I might not sin against Thee.
MOTTO
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Matt 5:16