Kids

Growing children in Christ

Birth to 5th grade

If you're like most parents, you have probably wondered, "Are my kids really growing in their faith?"

You're not the first parent to ask yourself that and you won't be the last. As a Kids Ministry, we also have to ask ourselves, "How do we do that?"

A child growing in their faith is the "big win" for you as a parent and us as a ministry. It's the one thing that we, as a ministry team (and you as a parent), want to achieve. As we develop curriculum and special events throughout the year, the goal of growing a child's faith is what we keep in mind at all times.

So, what is our definition of the "big win?" It is when a child takes a step toward owning their faith.

We say "take a step" for a reason. Spiritual growth isn't like school where you attend class for two semesters and move up a grade the following year. This is a life-long journey and no two journeys are identical. We win anytime a child takes a single step closer to owning their own faith.

Owning Your Faith

To encourage a child to own their own faith we must first teach them four spiritual habits:

  • Spend time with God. This means opening the Bible on their own, having conversations with God on their own, and/or discovering how they best connect with God through worship on their own.
  • Spend time with others. Engaging in healthy community can, and should, be a spiritual habit we help our kids develop. This is about growing in Christlike relationships with everyone.
  • Use your gifts. Kids need to know that God made them unique and special with really specific gifts, talents, passions and resources. And they need to be encouraged to use these gifts to love God, love others and influence the world around them.
  • Share your story. Kids need to learn how to talk about God with others. Sharing your story is a spiritual habit of making faith a regular topic of conversation in their lives.

We count it as a win whenever a kid takes a step toward owning their faith by practicing one, or maybe even all four, of these spiritual habits.

Sunday Mornings

9:45 & 11:11 AM

Nursery

For the first 2+ years of life, we focus on making a child’s and parent’s experience at church a positive and safe one! We offer our nursery at 9:45 and 11:11 AM.

Preschool

During the Sunday morning services at 9:45 and 11:11 AM we offer a preschool ministry where kids can learn about Jesus at their level.

Elementary (K-5th grade)

Kids (K-5th grade) will meet for fun, engaging and kid-friendly worship services during the Sunday morning services at 9:45 and 11:11 AM.
NOTE: We offer a soundproof cry room (located in the back of the Worship Center) that parents can use if they want to keep young children with them during services.

Security & Your Child

We take the security of the children in our care very seriously. Parents, please stop by the Checkpoint Station at the entrance to the Education Wing and we will create a name badge for your child and assign them to the appropriate class. From there we can direct you to that class or answer any questions that you may have.

What is Checkpoint?
Checkpoint is a computerized check-in system for those children attending our Sunday morning Bible classes. Checkpoint produces name badges/security tags for each individual child who attends a class. Name badges/security tags are coded with numbers and are used during the check-in and check-out process to match child and parent. In addition, Checkpoint assigns each child to the appropriate class and prints that information on the child’s name badge along with any allergies, special needs or concerns.

Volunteers & Staff
All volunteers and staff that work in the Kids Ministry are required to undergo a thorough background check before allowing them to teach, or be in contact with, your children.
If you have any questions, please contact Carrie Wiley or Cindy Baker.

Kids Ministry 2023 Calendar

Our current Bible study series:

Changing Gears

March 2023

Clank! Beep! Clunk! Kids love robots, especially ones that can transform into something new or have really cool abilities. In this four-week series from Jesus’ ministry on earth, kids will be introduced to a different story each week that  shows us how God’s truths never change, but Jesus  changes everything  —  including  us! We’ll see that we change when we know who God is, our past doesn’t change God’s love for us, and that Jesus changes how we see things because Jesus can change anything!

Memory verse for the month: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” 2 Corinthians 5:17

Kids Ministry classes meet at 9:45 and 11:11 AM every Sunday. Questions? Please contact Carrie Wiley.

Summer Camp at Round Lake!

June, July and August

Summer Camp is one of the best things about summer vacation — and it’s even more fun when you can go with a friend!

Camp dates for Round Lake Christian Camp have been announced and registration will begin on February 14. Parents, if you want your kids to join us for summer camp, be sure to register early.

Camp Schedule:

3rd & 4th Grade Camp (June 14-16)
2nd & 3rd Grade Overnight Camp (July 2-3)
1st Grade Day Camp (July 5)
5th & 6th Grade Camp (July 16-21)
Preschool Day Camp (August 5)

Parents, you must register your son or daughter for camp through the Round Lake Christian Camp website. When you register, be sure to use the Kids Ministry promo code for a $50 discount no matter when you register for camp.

PROMO CODE: 23worthington50dRL

For more information, please visit the Round Lake website.

Baby Dedication Orientation

Sunday, April 16 at 4:00 PM

In order to best prepare you for our Baby Dedication Ceremony in May, you are invited to attend our Orientation Meeting on Sunday, April 16 at 4:00 in room 192.

At this meeting, you will receive all the details you need to ensure the celebration day runs smoothly for you and your family – as smoothly as it can when there are kids involved! We ask parents to invite another person (or couple) who will be a faith influencer in their child’s life.  We’ll talk about how the home and faith community will partner in being the light of Jesus along your child’s faith journey.  We will discuss what it means to pledge to raise your child in faith.

NOTE: This registration is for the Baby Dedication Orientation only. Registration for the Baby Dedication in May will be separate.

NEXT STEPS

Sunday, April 23 at 4:00 PM

Your son or daughter has made the life changing decision to follow Jesus as their Lord and Savior. But... now what?

This class will help to answer that question as we equip kids to develop habits for growing in their faith. We will meet on Sunday, April 23 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.

Vacation Bible School 2023

June 25–June 29 | 6:00–8:15 PM

We’re so excited to announce the details for this year’s Vacation Bible School, “Stellar!” At Stellar VBS, we will shine Jesus’ light!

This year's Vacation Bible School is Sunday, June 25 to Thursday, June 29 from 6:00 to 8:15 PM. More details about VBS 2023 will be announced soon! Check back a few weeks before Easter 2023 for updated info about registration, donations and volunteer opportunities. (Registration typically begins on or around Easter.)

Interested in volunteering?

Registration is now open to adults and teens who would like to volunteer for this year's Vacation Bible School. Please visit the VBS website for more information and to register!

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