Children’s Education

In Jesus’ words we find our reason and purpose for bringing ministry to children and their families. Children’s ministry is about opening the door to the meaning of a life guided by faith and formed within the Christian community. The pastors and staff of each aspect of our children’s ministry are committed to providing your children with opportunities that are fun, child-oriented, and biblical.

Academic Schedule for Children’s Ministry:

Sundays:
9:00 am: Children’s Sunday school and Nursery (Bullard Building)
10:30 am: Nursery (birth-3), Children’s Church (3K-1st grade), and Worship
5:00 pm: Children’s Choirs

Children’s Sunday School

Children K3-5th grade meet upstairs in the Bullard Building for Children’s Sunday School. During this time our kids learn about the Scripture preached on through Bible study, art, and games then engage in mission and worship leadership projects.

CHILDREN’S CHURCH

Children’s Church is for children ages 3-1st grade. Our young children stay in worship through the Children’s Message and then walk over to the Bullard Building with two volunteers to hear a story and engage in learning centers. Included in the Children’s Bulletins is a nametag. We ask each week that you fill out the information on these tags, so that volunteers can get in touch with you in case of an emergency. After the service, families can pick up their children in the Bullard Building.

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL EVENTS

Throughout the year we have special educational events like “Bible 101 for Children and Families,” mission projects, and “Worship 101 for Children and Families.” We also have community-focused fellowship events including Halloween’s Trunk-or-Treat, Open Play, and an Easter Egg Hunt. Check the E-News (Sign up here) and Sunday Bulletin announcements (at the left) for these special events.

NURSERY

Children 3 years of age and younger are welcome in our nursery on Sunday mornings. The nursery is in the Bullard Building (Rooms 101 & 102), with Sunday hours beginning at 9:00 am. Nursery hours conclude around 11:30 am (following worship). If you bring a toddler or infant to our nursery, please bring a diaper bag. Please be prepared to spend a few minutes signing-in your child and provide us information in case of an emergency.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Sunday School classes for all ages meet from 9:00 to 10:00 am. We also have other class offerings on Sunday evenings and Wednesdays for particular groups. Our many education offerings are listed under “Education” (at the left) and in our Christian Education catalogue, which you can find in the Narthex and on the tables in the main hallway. For further questions, contact our Associate Pastor.

CHILDREN IN WORSHIP

Research shows that children who worship with a congregation from an early age develop a faith that sticks as they grow older. Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me.” Children 2nd grade and older are encouraged to stay in worship throughout the service. We have worship bags for children to use in the back hallway in the Main Building. We hope that all children will come down to hear the children’s message then return to their seats to help us worship God. If a child needs to leave the worship service for any reason, parents may take them to Fellowship Hall where there is a live audio and video feed.