Children’s Ministry is for kids birth – 5th grade and friends. We embrace the teachings of Jesus when he calls us to Love God and Love Others!
We have opportunities for families and kids to connect, learn, play and grow in faith! All of our programming is intentionally crafted for kids to hear and experience the love of God and live out that faith in their daily lives.
Sunday School is offered during the 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM worship services on Sunday mornings for ages 3.5 years old to 5th grade. We have a staffed nursery for children ages 0-3.5 years old every Sunday.
Sunday Mornings
Sunday Mornings are centered on Love God. In Sunday School, we are going to experience the Wonder of God and God’s promises, love, and joy for us! This will happen through engaging activities, curious questions, and crafty fun! We will be meeting in groups and getting back into the small group tradition we know and love! There will be music. There will be Bible stories. There will be learning. Most of all, there will be joyful exploration of God’s word!
Sunday School is offered during the 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM worship services on Sunday mornings for ages 3.5 year olds-5th grade.
- 9:00 AM: We will offer a more traditional Sunday School model. You will check in your children at our table in the narthex prior to worship, and then drop off your children in the gym for our large group time. Following our large group opening, children will be divided into their age specific groups for smaller group learning opportunities.
- 10:30 AM: New this year, for our Contemporary Service, children will begin in worship with their families. Children will be dismissed just before the sermon to head to our café (what was formerly our chapel area) for their own learning time. This model will allow children to remain in service for communion when we have communion and allow them to experience part of worship with their family.
Worship Young
The first Sunday of every month is Worship Young, where we celebrate the gifts and talents of children in worship through children’s choirs, readers, ushers, and other worship leadership roles. Children are invited to worship with their families on Worship Young Sundays.
Wednesday Nights
Wednesday Nights are centered around Love People. This is a time for community, connection, friendship and fellowship! We are going to play high energy games, have creative competitions, silly challenges and lots of laughs with friends, old and new! We’ll probably even get messy. There will be opportunities for service events to Love People outside of our community as well. If you’re looking for something fun to do, Wednesday Night is the place for you!
Shine (K-5th Graders): 5:30-6:00 PM
Milestone Ministries
Passing on the Christian faith from generation to generation is at the heart of the life and the work of the church. Milestone Ministries brings an awareness of the presence of God in our lives and gives us the tools for living out our faith in daily life.
Currently, our Milestone Ministries celebrate three moments in a child’s faith journey: First Bibles, Prayer, and Communion.
Bible Milestone
Children will receive an age appropriate Bible and learn tools for navigating God’s Word.
- 3 year old Bibles: Bible Class, October 11, 2023 from 5:30-6:00 PM
- 3rd grade Bibles: Bible Class, October 25, 2023 from 5:30-6:00 PM
- Bible Presentation in Worship: November 5, 2023 at 9:00 or 10:30 AM
Prayer Milestone
This milestone teaches kids to have a more active prayer life. Kids and families will receive tools and prayers to incorporate into their daily lives.
- 4 year olds: February 28, 2024 from 5:30-6:00 PM
1st Communion
This milestone teaches kids about the Lord’s Last Supper and their participation in this sacrament.
- Instruction: March 10, 2024 from 12:00-1:30 PM
- First Communion: Celebrated on Maundy Thursday, March 28, 2024 (or any Sunday following)
Contact Shawna Berg for more information on these milestones.
Volunteers
Children’s Ministry thrives and grows when there are many hands shaping and nurturing the hearts and faith of our kids! If you’d like to volunteer with our Children’s Ministry, please contact Shawna Berg for more information on opportunities to work with our Sunday School, Wednesday Night, or other areas!
Contact Shawna Berg for more information.