Children's Ministry
"Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom." Luke 12:32
Vision
To introduce children to Jesus, encouraging them to be whole-hearted followers of Jesus Christ.
Mission
Our mission focuses on family, faith, formation and fun--
Family: To partner with parents to nurture children in the Christian life;
Faith: To provide an atmosphere of worship which enables children to know God;
Formation: To encourage children to grow in love for and service to Jesus and others; and
Fun: To make learning and growing exciting and interactive.
The GOOD NEWS in a format suitable for children.
Ministries
We offer a variety of ministry opportunities to encourage faith and build community with our children and families. Click here to download a copy of our Children's Ministry newsletter, Little Flock. We now offer an informative, monthly newsletter for parents, too - The Parent Link.
Church School
Ages: Nursery through 5th grade
When: Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m.
Purpose: To teach children the importance of Bible study by providing age appropriate classroom experiences which emphasize relevance through application.
Curriculum: Walk With Me (www.walkwithmecurriculum.org)
Children's Church
Ages: 4 years through 3rd grade
When: Sunday mornings during the worship hours, 8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Children attend worship with their parents and are later invited to meet adult volunteers at the front of the sanctuary to attend their own child-friendly worship service.
Purpose: To teach children the importance of worship by providing them with a worship experience tailored just for them. Each family is given a copy of The Children's Bible in 365 Stories by Mary Batchelor and a quarterly lesson schedule to encourage family devotions as well.
*Click here for the Summer 2010 Children's Church Lesson Schedule.
Kids For Christ (KFC)
Ages: 4th and 5th Grades
When: Second Sundays from 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Purpose: To provide a safe atmosphere where pre-teens can explore faith and life issues through games, Bible study and dinner.
Movie Night
Ages: Nursery through 5th grade
When: Second Sundays from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Purpose: To explore faith themes and encourage community through monthly movie events.
Family Small Groups
Ages: All Ages
When: Yearly during Lent
Purpose: To provide parents and children with a shared faith experience while encouraging faith discussions in the home.
Vacation Bible School
Ages: Nursery through 5th grade
When: Yearly each June
Purpose: To kick-off the summer with a week long celebration centered around a Biblical theme.
Fall Carnival "Trunk or Treat"
Ages: All Ages
When: Yearly on October 31st
Purpose: To encourage community by providing a safe and fun alternative for families. Fun costumes, games, food and treats are all part of the festivities.
Tableau & Happy Birthday Jesus Party
Ages: Nursery through 5th grade
When: Yearly the third Sunday in December
Purpose: To encourage community by providing families with a Christ focused Christmas celebration. Children participate in a live nativity on the church steps followed by a birthday celebration emphasizing the true meaning of Christmas. Games, crafts, food and story-telling are all part of the festivities.
