Children's Ministry
If I could describe our desire for children’s ministry with one word, it would be engage. It is our greatest desire that we engage children with their creator. We want to make God real in the lives of children while presenting them with the saving knowledge and understanding of Jesus Christ. We are additionally committed to teaching children that God has purpose for their life and want to help them cultivate a lifelong commitment to that purpose.
Not only do we want to engage them with God, but we also want to engage children with their family. Parents and siblings are among the greatest spiritual influencers in a child’s life. We strive to prepare families to engage with God as an entire unit each and every day.
Finally, we want to surround our children with love and support from their entire church family. As a family of believers, both young and old, it is our mission to disciple and fellowship with our children, as we all grow in our faith together.
Rebecca Kahil
Children's Minister
Our Nursery provides a fun and safe environment for our littlest learners. We have classes for nursery-aged children from birth all the way to children age 4, who have not yet started Pre-K. The Nursery is located on the 2nd floor just off the main hallway of our Children’s wing.
From 9am to 10am, we offer traditional Sunday School classes for our little ones, where they can join for a lesson tailored just for them as well as other activities.
Following the Sunday School hour, our nursery offers Extended Session for our nursery kiddos who are not quite yet ready to attend the service with their family just yet. During this time our church offers further lessons, activities, and even worship opportunities. While our nursery is in session families can rest assured knowing their children are safe, with special security present throughout our meeting times.
Children Pre-K through 5th Grade can participate in Sunday School Classes designed for them from 9am to 10am each Sunday. These Classes are located in the Children’s Wing which sits on the east side of our campus, near the city park. Our main entrance for families with kids is located off of North St.
Following Sunday School, children are walked to the Sanctuary where they can be picked up by their family so they can participate in the worship experience. Our kids will have the opportunity to step out for our Children’s Special Lessons, a teaching time just for them, right before the sermon begins. Children will be walked by volunteers to the 3rd Floor Children’s space to begin their activities. At the close of the service, participating children can be picked up from the 1st floor of Children’s Wing.
The LAST Sunday of each month is our special FAMILY SERVICE where kids will attend church with their family the entire time. These Family services will feature Children’s Sermons & other opportunities for kids to contribute in cooperate worship. (Easter & Christmas Sundays will be additional Family Services)
Journey is our Wednesday Night Children’s Program for kids 3 years to 5th Grade. We meet in the Children’s Wing at 6pm and run until 7:30pm. Children Pre-K through 5th Grade will begin on the 3rd floor of our Children’s Wing with Large group before breaking into small group classes. Our kids 3 years and any 4 year olds who have not yet started Pre-K can be dropped off in the Nursery, just off the kids’ main hallway. All children will then be picked up from the front door of the gym, located off of North St. between our Children’s entrance and our playground.