Nursery
Our nursery is staffed for all scheduled services. The nursery consists of an infant room for sleeping babies and nursing mothers, a room for crawlers, a room for toddlers, and a bathroom. We have a beeper system for parents so they can be summoned to the nursery from anywhere in the building if their child or a staff person needs them. There are at least two, and as many as eight workers scheduled in the nursery for each service.
Children's Church
A Children's Church is held during the 8:00 hour(kindergarten through 6th grade) and 11:00 hour (4 years old through 6th grade) for those parents who wish to have their children attend a class on their level. Note: The 8am Children's Church class does not meet over the summer, they will begin meeting again starting September 7th.
Sunday School
We offer Sunday School classes for 2 year olds through 6th grade during the second hour (9:30am until 10:30am). Here are the room assignments for the 2006 Fall Quarter:
2 year olds - A12 (Chapel Basement)
3 year olds - A13 (Chapel Basement)
4 and 5 year olds - A9 (Chapel Basement)
Kindergarten - A25/26
1st grade - A29
2nd grade - A34
3rd grade - A20
4th grade - A32
5th grade - A36
6th grade - A30
7th &8th grade - A33
9th-12th grade - A31
Good News Club (Wednesday Night)
This ministry meets from September through April on Wednesday evenings from 7 until 8pm. It is for children 3 years old through kindergarten. They spend time singing, listening to missionary stories, learning God's Word through Bible lessons and memorization. The materials used are obtained through Child Evangelism Fellowship. We have a staff of 10-12 adults who work with our children.
Boys Club (Wednesday Night)
This ministry meets from September through April on Wednesday evenings from 7 until 8pm. This ministry is for boys first through 6th grade. The evening program consists of Bible lessons, memorizing scripture, games and activites. During the year a Pine Car Derby race is held, and they also hold a weekend retreat. We have an adult staff of 8-10 men who work with our boys.
Girls Club (Wednesday Night)
This ministry meets from September through April on Wednesday evenings from 7 until 8pm. This ministry is for girls first through 6th grade. The evening program consists of Bible lessons, memorizing scripture, and crafts. During the year a Tea Party is held at the church and they also have a weekend retreat at a Christian camp. We have an adult staff of 8-10 women who work with our girls.
Children's Summer Program (Wednesday Night)
We offer a summer program that runs from May through August at 7pm (until 8pm). This is for pre-schoolers through 6th grade.
Vacation Bible School
Our VBS is held two weeks during the summer. Children from the church and surrounding communities choose which week they will attend. It is held in the evening starting at 7pm. Bible lessons, Bible memory verses, fun songs, skits, crafts, snacks.
Music Camp/Craft Camp
During one week each summer we offere a music camp or craft camp on alternating years. This is for children who have just completed first to 6th grade. In 2009 we will be holding a music camp during the summer.
Basketball Camp/Clinic
This is held on Saturday mornings in January, February and March for boys and girls 1st through 6th grade. Participation (Help) from parents is appreciated, and youth basketballs are needed. If you have any questions about this ministry, please contact Toby Gift at 301-393-8128 or drop a note in his church mailbox.