GC Kids Ministry Services
Ministering to the needs of babies and kids is very important to us here at Grace Christian Center. From the very moment a child is born, we are to instill and train them in the principles of God’s Word. It is our desire to give loving care to your child’s physical needs, and to minister to their emotional and spiritual needs as well.
MEETING TIMES FOR ALL AGE GROUPS
Sunday Mornings: 9 AM & 11 AM
Wednesday Nights: 7 PM
FUN
Kids love fun! We realize that when children have fun at church, they can’t wait to come back. We value creating fun ways for children to learn about Jesus, including games, activities, singing, puppets and live acting.
AGE APPROPRIATE
Our environments and lesson materials are created with your child in mind. We want your children to leave every service with a clear understanding of what the Bible says and how that applies to their life.
SAFETY
Every child’s name tag is matched to a parent-identification number, every volunteer is screened with an interview and federal background check, and every hallway and classroom is monitored by security cameras and safety personnel.
SERVICE
We believe that children need to be trained to be servants of God. We provide opportunities for kids to be the teacher’s helper in our younger classrooms and serve in a variety of ministry areas in our older classrooms.
CREATIVE BIBLE TEACHING
The Bible is the most amazing book ever written! We strive to bring its stories to life through activities, skits, puppets and lessons that keep children engaged. We want all children to love God’s word and understand the value of applying it to their lives.
YOUNG KIDS
Infants – 5 Years Old
NURSERY
0 – 15 Months Old
Our Nursery is not merely a babysitting service. Babies may not be able to understand biblical facts, but they perceive some of the basic principles of His Word – such as the goodness and the love of God. We know that you will find our Nursery to be a safe, enjoyable and loving experience for your baby.
FOREST FRIENDS
1 – 2 Years Old
Our Forest Friends classes provide a loving and safe environment for your child to experience the love of God through music and Bible lessons. In addition to playtime, worship and the lesson, we also provide a light snack. Through a positive time with loving teachers, we know your child will have a safe and enjoyable experience.
TODDLER TOWN
3 – 4 Years Old
Our Toddler Town classes are designed to provide quality ministry and a creative and safe environment for your child. We use a variety of teaching methods such as puppets, visuals, coloring and memory games. Our program also includes music, a Bible lesson and a designated time for play and interaction with other kids. We also provide a light snack. We know that your child will find our class to be an enjoyable and loving experience.
UNDERSEA EXPLORERS
5 Years Old
Our Undersea Explorers classes are dedicated to ministering the Word of God to kids. We use a variety of teaching methods such as puppets, visuals, coloring and memory games. Our program also includes music, a Bible lesson and a designated time for play and interaction with other kids. We also provide a light snack. Through a fun and engaging time, we know that your child will find our class to be an enjoyable experience.
KIDS ACTION STUDIO
6 Years Old – 5th Grade
SUNDAY SERVICE
Our Kids service is designed to teach the Word of God to boys and girls. We involve them in a regular worship service on a level where they can best enjoy, understand and benefit from the message of the Gospel. KAS services parallel our adult services in many ways: praise & worship, Bible preaching, offering and altar calls. We also use other methods of teaching, such as puppet skits, drama, storytelling, costume characters and creative object lessons.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE
Wednesday Night Live is an exciting service filled with biblical truths. Your kids will get to take part in live praise and worship, dynamic object lessons, and live puppet skits. We play many games like the “Memory Verse Challenge,” “Beat the Clock” and much more. Your kids won’t want to miss this upbeat mid-week service!
KIDS ACTION STUDIO STORE
The Studio Store is our way of rewarding boys and girls who show themselves faithful to church and working hard. Kids can earn StarBucks by attending service, bringing their Bible, bringing visitors and participating in our Memory Verse Challenge. The Studio Store is open the last Sunday of the month to encourage boys and girls to save up their points for exciting gifts and prizes.
HELPS MINISTRY FOR KIDS
We believe that kids not only need to be trained in the Word of God, but also trained to be servants of God. Our Helps Ministry, better known as “C.R.E.W.” is training kids to be actively involved in serving the body of Christ. Kids can get involved in a variety of ministry opportunities such as: praise & worship team, greeters, check-in workers and stage hands. Whether it’s helping out in kids church or assisting and working with adults, our kids love to serve God!
SIDE BY SIDE
Infants – 5th Grade
BUDDY SYSTEM
Side by Side offers parents who have children with special needs to be in a safe sensory-friendly environment that not only meets their needs, but also allows each child to learn about the love of Jesus at the level they are at.
Not all children with special needs require a sensory room but still need some one on one attention. Our Buddy program allows the children to be in our mainstream class with a trained buddy that will be there to help them with their needs and provide them with a sense of comfort.