Children's Ministry Intro

School can make your child smarter, sports can make them stronger, but our Kids’ Church can make them a better Christian and the very best they can be for themselves and for others!

During the school year

our Kids’ Church is held in our lower level during our regular Sunday morning worship services at 9:00 and 10:30. Through age-appropriate art projects, videos, and games, your child will explore the most important stories in the Bible and the teachings and message of Jesus.

Whether a Little Fox (our preschoolers), a Faith Explorer (K5-3rd grades), or a Faith Builder (4th-6th grades), your child will learn about their faith, have lots of fun, and make friendships that will grow throughout their years at our church.

So sit back, enjoy worship, and know that your kids are in good hands in this very special program!

Summer Kids' Church (Grades P3/Age 3-3rd)

Grades P3/Age 3 through 4th grade (24/25 school year) can join us for our summer preschool or elementary Kids' Church program at our 9:30 am summer service. With games, crafts, and stories, it’s super casual and filled with faith and lots of fun!
DATES: Summer Kids' Church begins on the Sunday during Memorial Day weekend and ends on the Sunday durig the Labor Day weekend.

TIME: 9:30am (Children will be excused to Kids' Church right after the Children's sermon)

Have Questions?

Contact Julie Schlifske, our Director of Children's Ministries, by clicking the EMAIL JULIE button below.

Our preschool Kids' Church program is a fun, lively, and loving introduction to God and our church. If your child is nervous about coming to church, no worries! They will soon be having a great time and making lots of new friends. We write our own curriculum to make sure it exactly fits the needs of our kids.

About Summer Kids' Church

(Grades P3/Age 3-3rd)

TIME: 9:30am; Children will be excused to Kids' Church right after the Children's Sermon.

Have questions?

You can email Sue Jurack, our Director of Preschool KIDS' CHURCH, or Julie Schlifske, Director of Children's Ministries.

Our Saturday morning instruction takes place in a very special bread-baking class, which is usually held in January. With the help of some of our church’s more talented bakers and several parent-volunteers, our 5th graders make, from scratch, the bread that they will use the next morning in their own First Communion. While they are making their bread--and waiting for it to rise--they learn about the meaning of Communion in small discussion groups with the pastors. They also get to take a much anticipated tour up to the top of the church steeple with Pastor Bill!

First Communion instruction provides a wonderful way for the 5th graders to explore their faith more deeply and to get to know one another much better.

First Communion follows on the next Sunday morning at both the 9:00 and 10:30 services.

Workshop - January 4, 2025

Our First Communion Workshop is generally held on a Saturday early in January, followed by the First Communion service the next morning during both services.

Have questions?

Be sure to shoot an email to Julie Schlifske, our Director of Children's Ministries, by clicking the button below.

We believe that it is important to share what we have with others and to develop this habit of giving in our children.

Our Kids' Church curriculum includes one outreach project for each rotation unit. These special outreach projects are designed specifically for children and are tied thematically to the particular Bible story we are studying. In recent years, the Sunday school has collected food for local food pantries, collected money to purchase chickens and goats for families in Tanzania, collected change for rice for children in orphanages, collected toys for Operation Christmas Child, and participated in an “Acts of Kindness” campaign.

The children of our church are also invited to participate in all-church outreach projects, including our annual Service Day.

Have questions?

Just ask Julie Schlifske, our Director of Children’s Ministries. She's happy to help! Simply click the button below to email Julie directly.

We offer several special, fun and faith-filled family events throughout the year!

Celebration Sunday

Join us on the first Sunday after Labor Day as we welcome in the new Sunday school year with lots of games, fun inflatables, and outdoor fellowship.

Christmas Village Open House

Christmas Pageant in a Bag

Our family-friendly Christmas Pageant! No dress rehearsals, no lines—everyone just grabs a bag with a mini-costume and plays their part!

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner

Our Lenten season begins with an all-church casual dinner, complete with plenty of pancakes and games for our kids.

Good Friday Children’s Service

Our 10:00 am Good Friday service is geared for our families with younger children. Through a fast-paced, interactive program, our children learn the story and the wonderful message of Easter. Our service concludes with a huge Easter egg hunt on our front lawn!

Have questions?

Be sure to email Julie Schlifske, our Director of Children's Ministries, by clicking the button below.