Children's Ministry
For infants through Grade 5
Children's Ministry Overview
We are dedicated to helping children grow in their understanding of God’s love and the message of Jesus.
We offer both Sunday School and Churchtime classes. See details below.
We look forward to partnering with you in teaching your children the truths of the Christian faith!
Our Children’s Ministry is run by screened, trained, and eager volunteers who love caring for kids.
The nursery for children up to 24 months of age is available during the Worship service. Classes for 2-3 year-olds and 4-5 year-olds (JK/SK) run during the entire Worship service. Children aged 6–7 (gr.1-2) participate in our Worship Service with their parents and are dismissed to their class midway through the service just before the sermon. Children in grade 3 and up remain in the Worship service with their parents.
All children in the nursery and up to grade 2 must be registered at the Child Check-In Desk prior to proceeding to their class. Parents receive a security tag, which matches the number printed on their child’s name tag. If we need to reach you during the service, your child’s security code will be displayed on the screen located at the front-right of the sanctuary. At the end of the service, parents are required to show their security tag to check out their child.
To ensure the highest level of safety for all children in our ministry, every volunteer is required to undergo a thorough screening and on-boarding process. This includes the completion of a written application, a personal interview, a Vulnerable Sector police background check, and a reference check. Only those who successfully complete each stage are permitted to serve in our children’s programs.
Every classroom is always staffed by at least two volunteers, maintaining the recommended child-to-volunteer ratios. This approach ensures adequate supervision and promotes a safe, nurturing environment for all children participating in our programs.
Sunday School
9:30 am - 10:30 am
We offer a moms and tots class for children up to age 5.
Our classes for children in grades 1 and 2 and those in grades 3 through 5 use The Gospel Project curriculum.
The nursery is not staffed during the Sunday School hour.
Churchtime
10:30 am (during the Worship service)
We offer classes for children aged 2-3 years and for those in JK/SK for the duration of the Worship service.
Children in Grades 1 and 2 join their parents in the service and are dismissed midway, before the sermon, to their own class.
Churchtime classes use The Biggest Story curriculum.
Children in Grade 3 and up remain in the Worship service.
The nursery for children up to 24 months is staffed for the Worship hour. There is also a room for nursing moms with a video feed of the service.
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BELONG - BELIEVE - BECOME
Reaching kids with the gospel, and engaging them in long-term discipleship. Helping kids belong to a loving community, believe God’s word, and become followers of Jesus.
Registration form
VBS 2026
For children aged 4 - 12 years. (Those born in 2014 - 2022)
In a world filled with worry and confusion, kids need to know there is a God who cares for them. At Emerald Crossing VBS, they’ll journey through Ireland’s lush landscapes, exploring the powerful words of Psalm 23. They’ll discover the life of the shepherd-king David and will learn how to cross from worry to peace, from fear to faith, and from uncertainty to a firm foundation in God’s Word through a relationship with the Good Shepherd.
Get your passport ready for Ireland and join the adventure!
Children's Ministry Events
VBS prep night
Monday June 15, 2026
6:30 pm
Come help us prep for our VBS. We will be working on decor for Emerald Crossing, cutting out scenery and painting too.
VBS 2026 Emerald Crossing
Monday - Friday, July 6 - 10, 2026
9 am - Noon
For children aged 4 - 12 years (born in 2014-2022). Volunteer sign-up is open in the foyer cove. Registration is open.
Parent Resources
Join the Gospel Project each week as we continuously trace the need for redemption in the story of the gospel and in our stories, too.
The Biggest Story leads readers on an exciting journey through the Bible, from the garden of Eden to the return of Christ. This fun curriculum based on the book draws kids into Scripture and helps them grasp its overarching message of redemption.
Podcasts and Videos
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See the Awana section for songs to help your Awana Sparks and Cubbies learn their memory verses.