Children's Ministries

(Nursery through 5th Grade)

Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me."

Matthew 19:14a

• Children's Worship & Sunday School
  Whether your child attends a Children's Worship program or a Sunday School class, they will be learning about God in a fun and safe place. During both of our Sunday morning services, our children's ministry has a Children's Worship group or Sunday School class designed for all ages (infants through 5th graders). Stop by the Children's Ministry Welcome Center for specific locations, teacher information, and the times of each group and class.
• Special Events
  Pool parties, game days, overnighters, family nights - these are just a few of our special events. These activities are held at various times of the year. Watch your newsletter or bulletin for dates and information.
• Safety - Check-in Policy and Volunteer Screening
  Safety is a core value of our children's ministry. A check-in policy exists for all children. We use a 2-part sticker for our check-in/out policy. The sticker will have a random number that can be displayed on the projection screens (in the Worship Center) if we need to page the child's family. The claim ticket or stub must be presented (and must match) to pick up the child from the children's ministry. All children's ministry volunteers are screened. Background screening is conducted by Accufax (www.accufax-us.com).
• Vacation Bible School
  V.B.S. shares God's love and His Son, Jesus with everyone and is held in June each year.
• Summer Camp
  Each summer during the month of July, we sponsor a week of camp for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders (children entering these grades after summer camp). Our camp session is held at Dickson Valley Camp, which is located near Yorkville. Camp is a fun-filled week where children can make new friends and focus on God. Archery, canoeing, a rock climing wall, GPS races and challenges, paddleboats and a water slide are just some of our camp activities. Registration for our week of camp beings in April.
• Rainbow Preschool
  Our Preschool offers programs for 3 and 4 year olds. Licensed by the State of Illinois and taught by Christians who are members of First Christian Church, our Preschool is aimed at introducing young people to the world of learning and socializing in a Christian atmosphere. There are two or three-day programs available, meeting for 2 1/2 hours either in the mornings or afternoons. Call the church office for more information.
• Children's Choirs-- meet on Sunday evenings for weekly rehearsals from September through early May. They provide special programs at Christmas and in the Spring. They also provide special music occasionally during our worship services. Talk to Trudy for more information about children's choirs.
• Sonshine Singers-- Ages 4 (as of September 1) through Kindergarten, Meets from 5:45-7 PM
• Hosanna Choir--Ages 1st-5th Grades, Meets from 5:45-7 PM