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 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.
You're not the first parent to ask yourself that and you won't be the last. As a 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:
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.
- 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
9:00 & 10:30 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 9:00 and 10:30 AM.
Preschool
During the Sunday morning services at 9:00 and 10:30 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 9:00 and 10:30 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.
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.
Service Opportunities
Become a Kids Ministry Volunteer!
A great place to serve the church is in the Kids Ministry!
Volunteering in the Kids Ministry helps you grow in your faith and provides a rewarding experience of guiding young minds. And you'll get to know a lot of great people along the way!
We will supply you with everything you need to be successful. We're talking about training, curriculum, support, cool t-shirts... the works! We're here to guide and support you every step of the way!
We will supply you with everything you need to be successful. We're talking about training, curriculum, support, cool t-shirts... the works! We're here to guide and support you every step of the way!
Each new volunteer shadows a KidsMin Leader to learn what's expected.
After a few weeks of mentoring and training, volunteers begin work in their chosen role of Leader, Co-Leader, or Special Needs Buddy. And don't worry about coming up with a lesson plan—each week's curriculum is planned and shared with every volunteer leading up to Sunday morning!
Interested? Please click the button below to see what opportunities are available, then complete a quick form to let us know you'd like to learn more! If you have any specific questions, feel free to use the contact form below to reach out to us.
Interested? Please click the button below to see what opportunities are available, then complete a quick form to let us know you'd like to learn more! If you have any specific questions, feel free to use the contact form below to reach out to us.
WCC Moms: Fun in the Sun
Thursday, July 24 at 10:00 AM
Beat the heat and get ready to get wet! We're meeting up at the Veterans Park Splash Pad on Houk Road on Thursday, July 24 from 10:00 AM to Noon. Seating is limited, so bring chairs or blankets to sit on. Don't forget your swimsuit, towels, and sunscreen!
Registration is not required for 'Fun in the Sun' -- just show up!
Upcoming WCC Moms Dates:
Family Fun Night | Sunday, August 3 at 4:30 PM
Pack your dinner and bring the family for a relaxed evening at Alum Creek Beach on Sunday, August 3 at 4:30 PM. Don't forget the sand toys and swimsuits for the kids and backyard games for you!
Register now for 'Family Fun Night' on August 3!
Register now for 'Family Fun Night' on August 3!

Our current Bible study series:
Camp Chaos
July 2025
In these chaotic times, we need to be reminded that our God is above the chaos. This truth is lived out in the words and actions of Jesus. In the Gospels, we learn that: Jesus is our Strength in chaos, Jesus saves us from the chaos that we create, Jesus is our Peace in chaos, Jesus removes chaos from our hearts.
The One who walks on water, exists above the chaos, and invites us to a life of peace that is built upon our relationship with Him; not upon our present situation.
Join us at Camp Chaos to see how Jesus brings us peace, joy, and hope, even in times of chaos.
The One who walks on water, exists above the chaos, and invites us to a life of peace that is built upon our relationship with Him; not upon our present situation.
Join us at Camp Chaos to see how Jesus brings us peace, joy, and hope, even in times of chaos.
Kids Ministry classes meet at 9:00 & 10:30 AM every Sunday.

Summer Camp
Round Lake Christian Camp
Registration for Summer Camp at Round Lake has begun! Spots fill up quickly, so don't wait to register your child to attend! Below are the Summer Camp dates for WCC kids to attend with their friends:
NOTE: Based on current age or grade entering in Fall 2025.
- 2nd & 3rd Grade: June 29, 30
- 1st & 2nd Grade: July 1
- 5th & 6th Grade: July 13-18
- Junior Camp (4-6 yrs): August 2 (Children MUST be accompanied by an adult.)
NOTE: Based on current age or grade entering in Fall 2025.
Vacation Bible School
Monday, July 7 to Friday, July 11 from 6:00 to 8:30 PM
We're hard at work planning for VBS 2025!
We have hosted Vacation Bible School for the kids in our church family and surrounding community for more than twenty years and it is our pleasure and privilege to do so! We are so excited to invite your children back for another fun week of Vacation Bible School in 2025. We will have lots of great Bible lessons, crafts, games, and outdoor activities. All children between the ages of 3 (must be potty-trained) and 5th grade are invited to join us for FREE.
We have hosted Vacation Bible School for the kids in our church family and surrounding community for more than twenty years and it is our pleasure and privilege to do so! We are so excited to invite your children back for another fun week of Vacation Bible School in 2025. We will have lots of great Bible lessons, crafts, games, and outdoor activities. All children between the ages of 3 (must be potty-trained) and 5th grade are invited to join us for FREE.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to use the form below to contact us.


Volunteer Registration
We (literally) can't do VBS without our volunteers! In fact, the number of kids we are able to register for VBS is directly related to how many volunteers we have available during VBS week. If you are available to volunteer during VBS week, please consider signing up. Even if you can only help out for one day, your service is needed.
We need crew leaders, junior crew leaders, craft leaders, floaters, assistants, meal helpers... and more! If you can help out during Vacation Bible School week, or just for one day during VBS, we'd appreciate the help. Please visit our VBS webpage for a complete list of Volunteer Opportunities or click the button below to sign up to be a volunteer.
We need crew leaders, junior crew leaders, craft leaders, floaters, assistants, meal helpers... and more! If you can help out during Vacation Bible School week, or just for one day during VBS, we'd appreciate the help. Please visit our VBS webpage for a complete list of Volunteer Opportunities or click the button below to sign up to be a volunteer.