Children's Ministry

Our children’s ministry exists to come alongside of parents in instilling in their children a knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Each Sunday the children are taught a section from the Bible with pictures and a memory verse to make the lesson understandable and memorable at their level. There is also a craft time after the lesson for the kiddos.

The class is designed for children ages 4-10, but younger children who are able to sit and participate are welcome. Parents who wish to sit in with their kids are welcome to do so, as a new environment can be a little intimidating for kids. Children 10+ are encouraged to join the adults to hear the preaching of the Word of God in the worship service.

Curriculum

Each Bible lesson and craft are taken from Generations of Grace, which is a Bible-based, unified curriculum for children ages 3-12 published by Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California. Our teachers diligently prepare the lessons in a PowerPoint format weeks in advance under the oversight of our elders to ensure that the children are being taught the Word of God accurately and at their level. We make the lessons available for download, so parents can know what the children are being taught each week and use the material to reinforce biblical lessons at home.

Children's Lessons:
Jesus follows God's plan (Matthew 26:1-56)

What is the hardest thing a person will have to go through?  Dying.  How do you prepare for death?  Let’s look at Jesus and how He prepared for His crucifixion that would happen soon.  How did He obey God and follow God’s plan, no matter how hard it was?

Be ready for Jesus' return (Matthew 25:14-30)

Jesus has gone away but promises to return one day.  How can a person be ready for Jesus’ return?  What does Jesus want His disciples to do? Jesus uses the parable of the talents to explain this.  Let’s find out how!

Jesus is the King (Luke 19:28-44)

What do you think of when you think of a king?  You might be thinking about kings you have learned about in history.  Today, we will also learn about a king.  But this king is different from all other kings.  This king will rule forever.  This king is the king of all kings.  It’s Jesus! 

God generously gives eternal life (Matthew 19:27 – 20:16)

Is it fair for a person who worked one hour to get paid the same amount as a person who worked 12 hours?  More importantly, who gets to decide what is fair and unfair?  Let’s find out!

Jesus challenges the rich young ruler (Matthew 19:16-26)

Money.  Youth.  Power.  The rich young ruler had all these things, but he still sought to know how he could earn eternal life.  Jesus presents a challenge that reveals how impossible it is for even a rich man to enter heaven on their own efforts.