What is Breakout?
Breakout is designed to guide students, grades two through
five, toward spiritual maturity in a small group setting.
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is
a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! - 2 Corinthians
5:17 NIV
The areas of growth covered in Breakout are Knowing Christ, Growing in Christ, Serving Christ, and Sharing Christ.
Students work through one book each season in their small group, where they are encouraged to develop relationships with their leaders and accountability with other students. Each student begins in the first book, entitled “Break In,” and will advance to the next book the following season. Before coming to Breakout each week, students are expected to complete their lesson at home.
Our goal in Breakout is to see students learn about Christ, and develop a desire to further their walk through serving in ministry and sharing Christ on their mission field.
Parents interested in being a Breakout Small Group leader
may call 508-481-0689, or email Margaret
Cheatwood .
What does a Breakout small group look like?
Every group has two to leaders with about 10 children. Once in the group, children break into smaller groups for more of a “small group” feel, and more individualized attention. Students complete a lesson from their book at home each week BEFORE coming to class, then they discuss in their small group. Because the students are on the same lesson together each week, being in a group allows time for open discussion in relation to the lesson topic. In addition to lesson discussion, groups also exchange prayer requests and spend time praying for one another.
How does my child prepare for Breakout each week?
In addition to regularly attending the small group Bible study, children are expected to complete their lesson at home and memorize at least one Bible verse per week BEFORE their class meets. Please set aside time each week to help your child with their lesson, this is a perfect opportunity for you as a parent to nurture them spiritually! The completed lesson is checked each week and students earn an award after every eight lessons completed. Please help your child achieve this goal by helping them with the lesson each week.
Breakout Book Breakdown
Break In - Book one focuses on Knowing Christ and is entitled "Break In, How to Know Christ." Students learn and discuss topics such as salvation, baptism and communion. Students are encouraged to develop a solid relationship with Christ, attend First Step class and get baptized while completing this book.
Break Through
This book two focuses on Growing In Christ and is entitled "Break Through, How to Grow in Christ." Each student will grow in the wisdom and understanding of who Christ is, while learning and discussing topics such as fellowship, giving and worship. Students are encouraged to memorize the books of the Bible in order, and will receive an award upon completion.
Break Away
This book three is about serving Christ and is entitled "Break Away, How to Serve Christ." Students discover their S.H.A.P.E. (through Personality and Spiritual Gifts tests) and learn how they can best use the gifts God has given them. Students will attend their own Ministry Fair, and are encouraged to get involved in a ministry. Students also spend the last half of this book going through the book of John by having daily quiet times opposed to one lesson for the week.
Spiritual gifts
Heart
Abilities
Personality
Experiences
Break Out
The fourth book focuses on Sharing Christ and is entitled "Break Out, How to Share Christ." Each student will have the opportunity to learn and discuss topics such as evangelism, service and missions. Students write and teach their own lesson within their small group as well as prepare and deliver their personal testimony.
Mission Projects 2007-2008
We have several service projects that are ongoing throughout the year to help children learn the importance and joy of serving others. Each child in Kid’s Quest or Breakout is encouraged to be a part of each project.
Our theme verse for missions is: Acts 1:8
says "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit
comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem,
and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
(NIV)
Mission Trips
Our mission trips are reserved for third year Breakout students.
Our first trip will be to the ends of the earth, to expose
our children to a cross cultural mission experience.
See Calendar of Events
for Breakout meeting dates.
