Children's Ministries

Nursery and Preschool

Ark Adventures is our Sunday morning program for infants through pre-Kindergarten. All Ark Adventure classes use a faith-based curriculum that focuses on building the character of God into the lives of our children. Our program is designed to accommodate children who attend Sunday School for multiple hours while their parent’s worship one hour and serve or attend a class during another. Our Biblical lesson provides the foundation for the entire morning, but different activities and formats are utilized during each hour.

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Nursery

Care is provided for infants, creepers, wobblers, and toddlers. Infants generally begin attending at 12 weeks of age, or when the parent and/or physician feel it is appropriate for the infant to be left. Children are placed in classes according to their age and development; therefore, nursery children may experience class adjustments as they develop throughout the year. Parents will be notified when a class change is necessary. Children who turned two years old after September 1 will remain in the nursery until the next program year.

Preschool / PreK

During the 9:45 hour the children enjoy learning and participating in an interactive Bible story, including prayer, and praising God. Followed with an age-appropriate activity that complements the lesson and then they have a snack together.

At the 11:15 hour the children attend Preschool Praise Time as they gather and experience the community of Christ. Through singing songs, a Bible Story, puppets, collecting offering, and play time, we are reminded that Jesus is the light of the world. This hour offers a second opportunity of enrichment in a new and exciting way.

 

 

Sunday School Service Times

8:30 AM

All Aboard Nursery
Room 118
12 weeks to 24 months

All Aboard Preschool
Room 104
Two years old to Pre-kindergarten

 

9:45 AND 11:15 AM

Listed by Birthday (Month/Year) • Classroom

  • October 2022-Present • Room 110 (in 2023)
  • June 2022-September 2022 • Room 118
  • November 2021-May 2022 • Room 117
  • June 2021-October 2021 • Room 109
  • January 2021-May 2021 • Room 108
  • September 2020-December 2020 • Room 107
  • March 2020-August 2020 • Room 105
  • September 2019-February 2020 • Room 104
  • March 2019-August 2019 • Room 112
  • September 2018-February 2019 • Room 113
  • March 2018-August 2018 • Room 112
  • February 2018 and Older • Room 115

Elementary

The Galaxy is our Sunday School morning program for children in Kindergarten through the Fifth Grade at the 9:45 and 11:15 hours. In The Galaxy, we use a gospel-centered curriculum to teach the children about Who God is by studying His word and important stories throughout the Bible. Our goal is to help every child learn more about the Bible and its relevance to their lives. In starting this part of their faith journey early in elementary school, we pray that each child will experience God in a very real, tangible way.

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Room 209: Kindergarten

Currently enrolled Kindergarten students will learn age-appropriate Bible lessons, sing worship songs, play, and create. This is the only age group in Elementary who can attend for two service hours.

The Galaxy: 1st-5th Grade

Sunday School: At either 9:45 or 11:15am, kids will come together in the Galaxy for worship, games, and teaching before breaking out into their grade level classes for discussion and small group activities. 1st-5th graders are dropped off in “The Zone” and are picked up from their grade level classrooms upstairs. The room assignments are as follows:

Kindergarten: 209
1st Grade: 210
*2nd Grade: 212
*3rd Grade: 213
4th and 5th Grade: 214

*At 11:15, 2nd and 3rd graders are combined in Room 212.

Special Needs & Adoption

Kaleidoscope Special Needs Ministry

Kaleidoscope is our ministry supporting children with special needs and their families. Our mission is to provide a nurturing and supportive environment for children with special needs so that they and their families are able to grow in their faith in God while experiencing the redeeming love of Jesus Christ through education, fellowship, music, outreach, prayer, stewardship, and worship.

Sunday Mornings: 9:45 and 11:15am

Join us in rooms 207 & 208 for Bible stories, crafts, music, and fun each Sunday morning! Does your child need a little assistance while attending Sunday School? We've got a buddy waiting to meet you.

Programs and Offerings

Connect with other families as the kids enjoy new friends and learn about God’s love! A few of Kaleidoscope's program offerings are: 

  • Mom's Book Club
  • Parents' Night or Day Out
  • Family Camp 

For more information and a schedule of events, please contact Keri Mosk at .

Foster Care and Adoption Support Ministry

The mission of the Safe Haven ministry is to support, encourage, and empower foster and adoptive families. 

Programs and Offerings

Connect with other families as the kids enjoy new friends and learn about God’s love! All foster and adoptive parents are invited! Join these adoption program offerings:

  • Support Group
  • Parents’ Night Out
  • Family Camp   

For more information schedule of events, please contact Keri Mosk at .

Children's Choir

Music for children is taught in a fun, Christian environment with several opportunities throughout the year to sing in worship and present the gospel of Jesus Christ. The choir participates in worship services during the year, including the 4:00pm Christmas Eve service and the Easter Family Service.

Spring 2023 Season

Wednesdays, Jan 25-May 24

Kindergarten-5th grade
Wednesdays, 4:45-5:30pm, Chapel
Open to all kindergarten through fifth graders!

Pre-K & Kindergarten
Tuesday/Wednesday mornings at The Yellow School
For children enrolled in The Yellow School.

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Events

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Resources

Media Series

Delighted in You is an MDPC Kids Original Series for young children. Through storytelling, treasure hunt, a special guest, quiet life experiences and Scruffy, we’ll learn more about Jesus’s love for us. Join us every other Wednesday for a new episode airing on MDPC Kid’s Ministries YouTube Channel at 6:00 am.

Bible Resources

 

Looking for an adult Sunday-morning class? Check out Parents of Preschoolers Bible Study - visitors are welcome! We meet Sundays at 8:30am in MC 219 to discuss the Bible, parenting, and life together. For more information, please click here.

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