Children .. Sunday
The Children's Department provides a comprehensive ministry to children
with year-round programs, special events and summer activities.
In addition to a Bible study with a small group of children, the boys
and girls experience Bible memorization, worship, a missionary education
program, and opportunities for friendships and relationships with teachers
and other children.
To see the latest edition of Chalkboard (pdf) , our childrens ministries newsletter, click
here.
Nursery
The nursery is available to babies and toddlers from 0-2 years of
age.
The volunteer staff provides safe, gentle care and toddlers are introduced
to simple songs, Bible stories and guided conversation built around monthly
themes.
The nursery is available for all Sunday services, special events as announced,
and child care for some Bible studies and support groups.
Early Childhood
Research indicates that by the time children are ready for kindergarten
their basic attitudes and habits are formed for life. We take our ministry
to two, three, four and five year olds very seriously!
The early childhood program runs concurrently with the four worship services.
All sessions provide a similar Bible story and teaching aim. Transition
care is provided for children attending attending more than one session
on Sunday morning.
Our early childhood rooms are equipped with blocks, books, puzzles, home-living
centers, and art projects. All of this says to a young child, "This
is your church and you belong here!"
Elementary
Our goal with first through sixth graders is to help them know our Lord
Jesus Christ and learn how to apply God's Word to their daily lives.
Talent Factory (Grades 1-4) runs during the school year. The program will start in the D-Amphitheater. The children will then be dismissed to their classes
where they will have the opportunity to learn a new talent, craft or skill.
The classes will be kept small so that the children can develop a relationship
with a caring Christian adult. (10:00 a.m.)
SuperBook Olympics (Grades 2-6) is a high-energy
summer program that includes Bible study, Bible memory, competition, games
and worship. (10:00 a.m.).
There's also the opportunity for children's
choir for grades 1-6 in the second hour (10:00 a.m.).
Childrens orchestra for kids in grades 1-6 is offered during the third hour (11:00 a.m.).
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