Children.

“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these”

Matthew 19 : 14

During the Service

Nursery Care

We provide nursery care for children ages 6 weeks - age 4 during Sunday School and the 10:00 service on Sunday in our newly renovated Nursery down the hall!

Children in the nursery will participate in activities such as songs, books, games, and crafts which align with the lectionary. Parents of children attending the nursery are asked to complete a registration form. This information sheet will be kept on file in the nursery.  It will include basic health and contact information. Also, all nursery staff have undergone background checks and pediatric first aid/CPR/AED training.

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Children’s Chapel

All children ages 3 years - 3rd grade are invited to attend this kid’s breakout time, which is created just for them during the sermon time on Sunday mornings. 

Each Sunday, children are led through the Scripture specific to each week’s sermon. They participate in age-appropriate activities which teach the Scripture such as games, drama, craft, and/or songs. With each lesson, whether Old Testament or New, the Gospel is discussed. The children learn that all Bible stories are part of ONE story—Jesus’ story for us.

Also, children in Children’s Chapel memorize scripture with word-for-word scripture songs and videos that help kids learn and memorize God’s Word.

Sunday School

Bible teaching for children ages 4 - 5th grade is offered each Sunday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.

The PreK – 2nd grade meet in the children’s chapel, and the 3rd – 5th graders meet upstairs in Room 211.

Children’s Sunday school classes Preschool through 5th grade learn key biblical stories from Genesis to Revelation that highlight God's plan of redemption and love for human kind… including them!

Have kids in Middle and High School as well?

We’ve got you covered!