Children are welcome and joyful participants in the life of our church! We make every effort to provide them with a safe, loving environment in which they can be taught about God's love for them and His desire for them to love and share His gospel with others.
We offer many regularly scheduled programs for children of all ages, as well as periodic special events such as Vacation Bible School, musicals, camp opportunities, Trunk or Treat, mission projects, and more! Our children's activities are fun, educational, and designed to help foster in them a desire to serve God and each other.
Sunday School is offered for all ages, from 10:00 am – 10:45 am.
There is also a nursery on the 1st floor for children younger than 4 years of age. Babies and toddlers are provided with an opportunity for play and music in a safe, well-supervised, and caring environment.
During each of our to worship services, just before the offertory, children are invited to the front for a "Children's Moment"–a short summary of the day's sermon. Afterwards, children aged 3 to 2nd grade are encouraged to join Mrs. Hillary in "Children's Church" for activities and further Bible stories.
Children, aged Kindergarten through 6th grade, gather at 5:00 pm for a snack supper, followed by a time of devotions and a variety of fun games and activities, led by Hillary Eckstein, our Children's Director! Children are picked up by parents/guardians at 6:30 pm.
Children, aged 2nd – 8th grade, who are interested in music, choir, and performance are invited to work with Mrs. Leslye after "The Show." They are currently working on a musical production to be performed around Christmas.
Children (2nd grade and older) interested in potentially joining a handbell choir are encouraged to speak with Mrs. Leslye Ames, our Director of Music Ministries. Children's and Youth handbell choirs practice Wednesday evenings prior to Wednesday Night Fellowship.