Welcome to Children's Ministries!
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It is our desire
that children know and worship the Lord God as the Creator and Sustainer of all life, stand firmly on the Truth of scripture, and treasure God’s Word in their hearts and minds. |
It is our calling
to bring children to the place where they can meet Jesus, know Him as their personal Savior, and learn what it means to follow Him. |
It is our commitment
to provide times for children to learn and experience God’s love and grace as well as provide opportunities for families to gather together for encouragement and fellowship. |
-Paula H., children's ministries staff and the ECC Children’s Commission
***Be sure to check the church newsletter by going to publications on our website. The children's ministries most current information is found in the newsletter.
Go ahead, take a look at some of the fun we have in the various aspects of children's ministries!
Go ahead, take a look at some of the fun we have in the various aspects of children's ministries!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Nursery and “Seedlings” (formerly children’s church) Update
1st Morning Worship Service
Nursery care available for 0-2yr olds from 9:00-10:10 in upstairs nursery.
3-4 yr olds and K-6th graders worship with family until dismissed from the service (at approx. 9:15) to the new preschool center downstairs for SS and age appropriate activities.
2nd Morning Worship Service
Nursery care available for 0-2yr olds from 10:30-11:40 in upstairs nursery.
3 yr olds-1st graders worship with family until dismissed from the service (at approx. 10:50) to the new preschool center downstairs for “Seedlings” (formerly children’s church) and age appropriate activities.
Sunday School
It’s time to return to our Sunday morning education time, beginning on Sunday, September 10th. All children ages 3 (must be toilet trained) through 6th grade will gather on Sunday mornings (at 9:15) just after the Sunday morning worship service starts. Our time together will include a lesson time and various activities. J You will be in a group together with kids your age and will have a teacher guiding and leading your small group time!
Awana! Wednesday Nights
Awana Clubs!!! A new year with some brand new theme nights, music (with some of our favorites from VBS) and some great new games! But, don’t worry…we aren’t forgetting about all of your old favorites too! J Our season kick-off event will be Wednesday, September 13th…Registration Night and first Fall Family event. This is an important night for families to confirm registration and get all the information that you will need for the upcoming year. We will have activities and rotations set up for you to play starting at 6:00pm and then we will have a short meeting with you and your parents at 6:45. We will be done about 7:00. The first official club night is Wednesday, Sept. 20th beginning at 6:00pm and finishing at 7:30pm.
Supper will be served at 5:30pm starting on the 13th and the cost this year is $2 adult/$1 child. You are welcome to pay nightly or monthly or contact Paula to set up additional payment options. Thanks!
Afterschool Celebrations
After last year’s great season, we are planning another year of amazing afterschool celebrations! Filled with snacks, games, crafts, supper, movies and friends…who could ask for anything more? Most often the celebrations will be on the 2nd or 3rd Mondays of the month! J
October will be our first official Afterschool Celebration.
Heads-Up!! Fall Family Night
Our fall Children’s Ministries family night is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 8th. We will be meeting at 4:00 pm at Les and Kathy Graham’s home (just north of NL) where we will enjoy some fun outside games and activities, a meal together at 5:00 pm, as well as a horse-drawn wagon ride around their property. We will provide a grilled hotdogs and beverages, utensils, plates, etc. Please bring something to share with other families (chips, salad, dessert, etc.). If you need directions, please call Kathy 1-320-254-3518.
“Feast and Family” Returns
Join us for our next one Sunday, Sunday October 8th at 11:40am (after the second worship service). If you are a family with children at home (babies-youth group age) this invitation is for you!
Once a month the children’s commission is planning a lunch following the morning worship service for you and your family. We will be serving a main dish, fruit/veggie salads (kid-friendly), dessert, and beverages. Typically, there is a small cost of $2 adults/ $1 kids to help with the cost of the meal…however our fall kickoff meal for you is AT NO COST! J
What a great time to linger a bit longer, visit together, and have lunch taken care for the day!
1st Morning Worship Service
Nursery care available for 0-2yr olds from 9:00-10:10 in upstairs nursery.
3-4 yr olds and K-6th graders worship with family until dismissed from the service (at approx. 9:15) to the new preschool center downstairs for SS and age appropriate activities.
2nd Morning Worship Service
Nursery care available for 0-2yr olds from 10:30-11:40 in upstairs nursery.
3 yr olds-1st graders worship with family until dismissed from the service (at approx. 10:50) to the new preschool center downstairs for “Seedlings” (formerly children’s church) and age appropriate activities.
Sunday School
It’s time to return to our Sunday morning education time, beginning on Sunday, September 10th. All children ages 3 (must be toilet trained) through 6th grade will gather on Sunday mornings (at 9:15) just after the Sunday morning worship service starts. Our time together will include a lesson time and various activities. J You will be in a group together with kids your age and will have a teacher guiding and leading your small group time!
Awana! Wednesday Nights
Awana Clubs!!! A new year with some brand new theme nights, music (with some of our favorites from VBS) and some great new games! But, don’t worry…we aren’t forgetting about all of your old favorites too! J Our season kick-off event will be Wednesday, September 13th…Registration Night and first Fall Family event. This is an important night for families to confirm registration and get all the information that you will need for the upcoming year. We will have activities and rotations set up for you to play starting at 6:00pm and then we will have a short meeting with you and your parents at 6:45. We will be done about 7:00. The first official club night is Wednesday, Sept. 20th beginning at 6:00pm and finishing at 7:30pm.
Supper will be served at 5:30pm starting on the 13th and the cost this year is $2 adult/$1 child. You are welcome to pay nightly or monthly or contact Paula to set up additional payment options. Thanks!
Afterschool Celebrations
After last year’s great season, we are planning another year of amazing afterschool celebrations! Filled with snacks, games, crafts, supper, movies and friends…who could ask for anything more? Most often the celebrations will be on the 2nd or 3rd Mondays of the month! J
October will be our first official Afterschool Celebration.
Heads-Up!! Fall Family Night
Our fall Children’s Ministries family night is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 8th. We will be meeting at 4:00 pm at Les and Kathy Graham’s home (just north of NL) where we will enjoy some fun outside games and activities, a meal together at 5:00 pm, as well as a horse-drawn wagon ride around their property. We will provide a grilled hotdogs and beverages, utensils, plates, etc. Please bring something to share with other families (chips, salad, dessert, etc.). If you need directions, please call Kathy 1-320-254-3518.
“Feast and Family” Returns
Join us for our next one Sunday, Sunday October 8th at 11:40am (after the second worship service). If you are a family with children at home (babies-youth group age) this invitation is for you!
Once a month the children’s commission is planning a lunch following the morning worship service for you and your family. We will be serving a main dish, fruit/veggie salads (kid-friendly), dessert, and beverages. Typically, there is a small cost of $2 adults/ $1 kids to help with the cost of the meal…however our fall kickoff meal for you is AT NO COST! J
What a great time to linger a bit longer, visit together, and have lunch taken care for the day!
“Feast and Family” every 2nd Sunday of the month from Sept - May at 11:40am.
Feast and Family is for families with kids at home (ages 0-high school) to come join us for lunch! We’ll plan the meal, prepare and serve the food and do the dishes. You just need to bring your family and enjoy the food and fellowship around the table, following the 2nd service on the second Sunday September through May. There is a small cost of $1 per child and $2 for adults.
School Year Programs September thru May
Awana!
Awana! Wednesday Nights!
Our Wednesday night Awana meeting is a time filled with energy, fellowship and spiritual growth. Each of our children’s clubs has its own unique meeting format, but in general Awana meetings are 1 ½ hrs and feature three main segments: Game Time, Handbook Time and Council Time. Game Time is comprised of exciting circle games exclusive to Awana played in the gym. Council Time is a large-group setting primarily dedicated to Bible teaching and presentation of the gospel. Handbook Time provides small-group interaction, recitation of Scripture that kids learned during the week, friendship building and opportunities for leaders to mentor children and help them understand the Bible verses they memorize. Here's what we do in Awana...we'd love to have you come along! |
Afterschool Celebrations
Filled with snacks, games, crafts, supper, movies and friends…who could ask for anything more? Be sure to ride bus 8 to the church after school and have your parent pick you up at 6:00pm. *Starts again in the fall! Sunday School!
We will gather on Sunday mornings (at 9:15) just after the Sunday morning worship service starts. Our time together will include a lesson time, activities, and small group time. You will be in a group together with kids your age and will have a teacher guiding and leading your small group time! 
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