The Assembly's Kids Shabbat Hour is for children ages 4-14 and held weekly on Saturdays from 12:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. EST. Families following Torah from across the nation who fellowship within our assembly endear this time when their little ones can have their special time of learning about Yahuah and seeing other kids their age doing the same.

The purpose is for children in families who follow Torah to see other children who are on the same walk! The goal is to give our kids opportunities to learn things of Yah with other kids with a focus on practical application to their daily lives as children.

We try to keep our format as simple as possible. A typical Kids Hour includes things such as:

• • Music & Interactive Games

• • Studying Torah or Brit passages (e.g., Ten Commandments or the Fruits of the Spirit)

• • Hebrew Letters or Words (for fostering a Berean mentality; Acts 17:11, 2 Timothy 2:15)
  • Special Art Activities
  • Group Discussion
  • Opening & Closing Prayer (we ask for child volunteers)

The format is interactive to foster group learning and critical thinking.

Interactivity may include Kid Presenters asking other kids questions or presenting on various topics scheduled in advance.

We often use materials from Bible Pathway Adventures and other resources such as Activity Sheets and Children Resources. We also develop our own resources as needed, such as homemade games, lessons, and activities based on the students in the class.

A parent, grandparent, or legal guardian of the children who participate in Kids Shabbat Hour must supervise their child(ren) at all times, including the optional open forum that takes place afterwards. Children should not be left unattended while the Zoom meeting is in progress.

All Kids Shabbat Hours are recorded for quality assurance & review. In accordance with children's privacy laws and for the peace of mind of the families involved, the recordings are kept private and not published publicly on YouTube. However, it is possible the assembly considers using audio-only portions for a future podcast.

We are also working on a promotional video that will show highlights of past classes. Once that video is finished and we have the appropriate parental consent, we will publish it here on this website!

Truly, the best way to see what the Kids Shabbat Hour is like is to experience it firsthand. We invite parents to join one or two classes in order to decide if this is the right fit for their child(ren).

More than anything, we simply ask for your prayers, specifically for our classes, the children involved, and the teachers.

That said, occasionally parents express interest in donating funds to help cover class materials, such as the group license for specific Bible Pathway Adventures packets. If you are interested in doing so, you may use the Giving Page on the Assembly website to donate, and be sure to write a note that the donation is for the Children's Ministry. It is a big blessing when parents help offset the expenses, but no parent should feel obligated to contribute anything financially.

Our prayer is that you receive a blessing to your family by way of the Ruach moving through Kids Shabbat Hor as our children gather to learn & fellowship. Some adults have even reported learning from the children, which is a tremendous blessing!

The elders carefully consider all teachers who help facilitate the Kids Shabbat Hour. Each one has a love for Yahuah and a heart for children, for our children to grow in Yahuah! The teachers meet weekly to pray and they also collaborate and work together, often relying on the Ruach to inspire them with creative activities and lessons that align with the elder-approved curriculum. Kids Shabbat Hour also takes place between our morning service and afternoon Torah study, so the entire fellowship, including our elders, can oversee everything that is taking place with our precious little ones.

We welcome feedback and take everything to Yah in prayer when we meet to discuss potential improvements. Feel free to share suggestions through the assembly's Contact Page. Todah rabah!