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Sunday Morning Worship for Children
We offer three worship services: at 8:15, 9:30 and
10:30. Children are always welcome
in worship.
We do understand that some families find that their children benefit more from age appropriate worship service, so we also offer the following options every Sunday:
During the 8:15 worship service, children ages 3 through grade 4 may attend Children's Worship following "Moments for Young Disciples." Children's Worship is an optional program which is designed to follow our worship service but at a child's level of understanding. This program includes praise songs, praying, reading Bible verses, and also a "sermon."
"Moments for Young Disciples," a children's message, is included at 8:15 and 10:30. Parents may join a child up front if the child needs assurance.
Children's optional enrichment
is provided during the 10:30 service for preschool and kindergarten
age children, after the "Moments for Young Disciples."
Sunday Morning Programs for Children
Nursery Care — Newborns
through age 3
8:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Room 206 (Main Floor)
Trained paid and volunteer nursery staff provide the best
possible care for your child.
Bible Land — age 3 yrs
(toilet trained) - Kindergarten
Every Sunday 9:15 - 10:15 a.m.
Rooms 202 & 204 (Main Floor)
Plus: optional activities are offered during the 10:30 worship
service, after the children's message.
Bible Journeys — (grades
1-4)
9:15 - 10:15 a.m.
Rooms 301-306 (top floor)
Children have different learning styles, so we use different
methods of teaching. Our program is designed to present the
biblical story, and its applications for the child's life,
in a variety of ways — through music, art, storytelling,
drama, computers, games, videos, cooking, and other activities.
Each year is divided into four-week units. During a unit,
children will visit four workshops — a different one
each week — which all focus on the same Bible story or
theme.
Children begin each week in the "Gathering Space"
area, with all age groups gathered briefly for sharing snacks. Then, each age group of children travels
with their shepherd to a workshop until 10:15 a.m. The next
week, all groups rotate to a different workshop.
Parents, please locate your child's
workshop and pick up your child at 10:15. Weekly locations
for each age group are posted at the doors of each workshop.
All workshops are located on the top floor.
Other Programs
for Children
Mom's Morning Out
Friday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon for children ages 18 months to 5 years. Cost $28 per child or $48 for 2 children from the same family. Registration forms can be picked up at the church office.
This program includes stories, crafts, games & snacks for the children. Moms, Dads or other caregivers can use this time for shopping, doctor appointments or whatever they need while their children socialize, learn about Jesus & are cared for in a loving environment.
Acolytes in Worship
Children (grades 4 through 6) are invited to light the candles
during both worship services. They receive training for this
meaningful service to God and our church.
Our Vision for Children's Ministries
To help children know God, grow in grace, and show God's love
to others by:
- Preparing and encouraging them to worship.
- Providing exciting Bible learning experiences.
- Demonstrating God's grace.
- Providing opportunities for them
to reach out to others in love.
Our Values
Child-centered: we evaluate
all that we do from the child's perspective.
Safe: we want to create a safe
physical, emotional, and spiritual environment.
Multi-sensory: we believe that
children can be intelligent in many different ways. By appealing
to different learning styles, we hope to reach every child
in his/her best mode.
Relevant: we want the children
to know the great Bible stories, but more importantly, we
want them to apply the learning from each story to their lives.
Fun!!! Sunday School can be
just as exciting as Vacation Bible School!!! Children need
to know that being a Christian doesn't mean being bored!
Top 10 Reasons
Why Your Child Will Love Our Programs |
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We have teachers and helpers who really
love children! |
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We try to have two or more adults in every
room, for more individualized attention! |
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We screen and train all children's ministry
workers to ensure a safe environment! |
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We don't just learn Bible stories, we learn
what those stories have to do with our lives! |
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We do something different every week, using
different teaching methods to reach each child in their
best learning mode! |
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We celebrate holidays and birthdays! |
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We stick with the same story for several
weeks in Bible Journeys so the kids really get
it! |
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If a child cannot attend every Sunday in
Bible Journeys, he/she won't miss a story, only one way
of exploring it! |
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Loving teachers and shepherds get to know
each child and contact the child when he/she has been
missed! |
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...and the number one reason why your
child will love our programs is...
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We communicate God's love and grace!
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