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Children’s Ministry

Sunday School:

We LOVE Sunday School!  We think it’s one of the best hours of the entire week!  Our dedicated team of teachers invest in helping children understand the treasure of God’s Word and how it applies to our lives.  We use excellent Bible curriculum. Answers Bible Curriculum brings the Bible to life and addresses the real-life issues that confront Christians today. The kids  will get a thorough understanding of the teachings and relevance of Scripture. All ages are equipped to defend their faith, becoming conformed to the image of Christ, as they learn to apply God’s Word in their everyday lives.

Every week, September 11 through May 21, 2023

Classes for fall of 2022 are Preschool (3’s included), Kindergarten & First, 2nd & 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th boys and 5th & 6th girls. 

SOME topic this year include:

  • God’s Word our foundation
  • God’s Word Guides us
  • Attributes of God
  • Gospel is Good News
  • Dinosaurs & Dragons
  • Cain & Abel
  • Catastrophe: The Flood
  • The Ice Age

Kids Church:

Every Sunday, our Toddlers through 6th graders have opportunity to be in the worship service with their families and then, if parents choose, participate in our age-graded Kids Church ministry designed especially for the kids. We really do have the best of both! Family time together & excellent Bible teaching for the kids.  Kids are dismissed about 30 minutes into the worship service and then are picked up by parents/grandparents after the service. 

We offer three separate groups:

Toddler Kids Church – TKC for our two and three year olds

Preschool/Kindergarten Kids Church – PK/KC  for our preschoolers and Kindergarten kids

Elementary Kids Church for 1st – through 6th grades with 5th & 6th serving on Kids Crew as helpers.

We use GO! Bible curriculum and we LOVE it!  Every lesson invites kids to become a part of the Biblical storytelling in wonderfully imaginative ways! It’s the secret sauce!

GO!  Bible Curriculum is…

CHRONOLOGICAL

It takes your kids through the Bible chronologically every year and helps kids see how they too can be a part of God’s story.

GOSPEL CENTERED

GO! regularly presents the Good News of Jesus and gives kids an opportunity to respond by becoming faith-filled followers of Christ.

GOD FOCUSED

Kids see how God is at the center of every story in Scripture and they better understand the character and nature of God.

FAITH FORMING

GO! curriculum teaches Biblical truth with real world application. 

FILLED WITH FUN

GO! is tons of fun! We love to see the kids eager (sometimes running!) to get to Kids Church!

Faith Club:

Faith Club is for children, preschool through 6th grades. Each night includes excellent Bible teaching, age graded small groups, praise & worship, and Bible memorization support.  The kids love Faith Club because it’s fun! Families love it because it’s a special Family Night with dinner provided.  The Bible teaching and support for learning Bible verses is important. We want every child to discover the joy of and awe of getting to know Jesus! 

  • We use The Gospel Project for Kids curriculum.  Every lesson helps the kids understand God had a plan to redeem us from the very beginning. 
  • Every child will receive a Faith Club Handbook and tote bag to keep their belongings in.

Replacement handbooks are 5.00 or we will provide the file for you to print at home. 

  • We use Bibles every week and encourage kids to bring their own Bible. Our small group leaders will help them learn how to use them!  Classroom Bibles are provided when needed.
  • Parents & grandparents are invited to join the kids in Bible memorization and can even earn a gift card to enjoy a date with your child!
  • Registration is appreciated so we can plan for your child.

Faith Club meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month, September through April.

Faith Club begins at 6:30 and ends at 7:45.  A free meal is available for all families, 5:45 – 6:30 pm. 

NEW THIS YEAR

  • Scripture memory songs to go with each week’s verse & a QR code you can use to watch at home!
  • Family Orientation required for a parent/grandparent/adult of all kids attending Faith Club.

Wednesday, September 14th, 6:30  pm in the Sanctuary

  • Families join in! Parents, grandparents or another adult family member can earn a date with your Faith Clubber by choosing to learn a few Bible verses along with them! 

Nursery

Please stop by either Children’s Ministry Check-In area when you arrive. We have two locations: the West side,  main foyer and the east side of the building.  Someone will be there to welcome you, answer questions, and give you a tour.  We also have a gift for the kids!  We look forward to meeting you! 

Register Your Children

We ask our families to update registration records annually. 

We have four main ministries – Nursery, Sunday School, Kids Church, and Faith Club.

Sunday School is for preschool through 6th grade, 8:45 – 9:45 am weekly.

Kids Church is for toddlers through 6th grade, during the Sunday service, weekly. 

Faith Club is for preschool through 6th grade, 6:30 – 7:45, 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month.

Please use this link. This is also where you will update phone numbers, addresses, food allergies, etc.  Thank you!

If you would like more information or have questions, we would be happy to call you!

Let us know! 

 Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do we know what we need to know?

A: Great question! Thanks for asking!  We communicate via “WIRE”.   Website. Instagram/Facebook.  Remind.  Email.  If you’re on our email list, you can expect a weekly email with the important information you need to know.  We encourage families to check weekly and stay informed and up to date. 

Q: Can I stay with my child?

A: We welcome parents who want to stay and observe. Check in at the Children’s Ministry Station and they will be happy to assist you. Because we value your child’s safety, we monitor who is in the Faith Kids! area during kids ministry times. Parents who have not completed a background check will remain with an approved leader at all times.

Q: What if my child is sick? When do they need to stay home?

A:  Families are asked to keep kids home if:

  • they have a fever of 100.4 or higher
  • they have vomited in the past 24 hours
  • they have had diarrhea in the past 24 hours
  • they have an unidentified rash
  • they have a runny nose with green, yellow, or is milky in color

Children may return when:

  • they are free of fever for 24 hours without fever reducing medication
  • they are free of vomiting for 24 hours
  • they are free of diarrhea for 24 hours
  • rash is cleared or a doctor has confirmed its not contagious
  • nose is no longer runny or  is now clear

Q: How do I become a volunteer?

A: Thanks for asking! We currently have over 80 individuals, on our Children’s Ministry Team!

While we love adding to our team, we follow some basic guidelines to help us get to know each volunteer and help to find the best spot to serve for each person.

  1. Two-person rule – ‘Rule of Two”  We have two adults present in every children’s ministry class, event, etc.
  2. Background checks – All volunteers will give written consent for background screening checks.
  3. All volunteers will fill out, annually, a volunteer information form so we continue to know you and can support you in your role on our team.
  4. Six Months: Individuals wanting to join the Children’s Ministry Team will need to be actively attending and involved for at least six months.

If you want to get plugged in, let one of our staff team members know!