Ahoy Mates!

Patch the Pirate Club is a unique children’s choir program. Based upon music written by Ron and Shelley Hamilton, the program has been used successfully in churches, schools and home schools since 1985. Each month the Club emphasizes a new Godly character lesson taught through songs, stories, Bible lessons, music lessons, activity pages, daily devotions and performances. Patch the Pirate Club provides opportunities for elementary-aged children to grow spiritually while developing musically. It’s a great club for character-building fun!

The basic elements of the Club are as follows:

•  Daily Devotions -- included for every day of the week.  These are suitable for both private and family devotions.

•  Music Theory -- basic theory presented in a fun and educational way.

•  Vocal Instruction -- taught through proper singing techniques and performance.

•  Godly Character Lesson -- emphasized throughout the curriculum, from singing the words of the song to completing a Fun Page.

•  Service Opportunities -- provided through the monthly speaking and singing performances and application of Club Bible lessons.

•  Fun and Games -- included to increase the enjoyment of the entire learning experience.

•  Incentives -- included to motivate to accomplishment and to reward achievement.

Our Patch the Pirate program began in 1995 and has been steadily growing since. It is focused on children ages 5-12. We are averaging an attendance of eighteen Sailors each week, and are continuing to grow. The program runs nine months out of the year, with a three month summer break. What is nice about this program versus others, is that it integrates daily devotions into our sailor's lives, which establishes a positive pattern for life. Verse memorization is set to music, which makes it easier to learn for them. The teaching materials are continually changing on a monthly basis, which keeps it interesting and motivational. Our club meets every Sunday night at 6 p.m.  Once a month they perform songs and a skit during our service.

Club Verse -- Colossians 3:16 "Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord."

Sailor's Salute -- I pledge allegiance to the Lord Jesus Christ, Whose name I love and Whose praise I sing. As a faithful sailor in Patch the Pirate Club, I will do my best to serve my Savior and obey His Word.

Any Questions or feedback concerning this program can be directed to Richard Peterson (Captain).

For more information check out the official Patch the Pirate website. There kids can read how the whole story began, listen to weekly radio broadcasts and download lots of fun coloring pages. If you would like more information on the music ministry or to buy any products check out Majesty Music.