Children
Kids are welcome here!
we love kids!
More importantly, we want them to know God loves them, too! FaithKids serves birth-fifth graders and is a safe place for children to connect, play, and worship as they explore God’s Word and grow in relationships with God and each other. Following Jesus is a grand adventure, and we’re here for you and your child every step of the way.
We also value investing in the families that come with kids. Check out our midweek program Awana Together! This is a Wednesday night ministry for kids from birth-fifth grade and the adults who care for them. Find out more about this innovative family ministry by clicking on the video below and checking out the Awana Together page HERE.
You can also find helpful resources for family faith on our Family Resource page HERE.
what to expect
Sunday Mornings
On your first visit, you will see the orange Faith Kids logo above a desk in the lobby. We will ask you for basic information to get to know you and your child. Faith Kids values health and safety. To learn more about our well-child policy, click here. In terms of safety, we have check-in and check-out system with a secured hallway staffed by one of our volunteers. Several rooms are divided by age and/or grade: Birth-two years, PreK (3+ but not yet in K), Kindergarten-3rd grade, and 4th & 5th grade. Occasionally age groups are combined.
Faith Kids Sundays during Worship Services @ 10:30am
At Faith Covenant, we value having our kids in worship with their families, and we also value giving kids time with their peers as they learn about Jesus!
In light of that, Faith Kids Sundays are pleased to offer:
* Early Childhood rooms (Birth-2s, PreK 3+) are staffed every week during the service
* K-3rd graders (Pathfinders) begin their worship experience in the service and are invited to Faith Kids programming during the service with our awesome volunteers.
* 4th & 5th graders (Club 45) are growing from kid to tween, so we consider these transitional years in kids ministry as well. On the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month, they begin their worship experience in the service and are invited to Faith Kids Club 45 programming during the service. The other Sundays of the month, they are participating in the service. This allows them to make connections with peers and the full Faith family.
* Developmental/special needs: If your child has a specific need to fit their developmental needs, please talk to Vicki Newendorp, our Interim Children’s Director, about how we can best support your child.
Kids are ALWAYS welcome in our service. TO HELP KIDS WORSHIP: We know that some kids benefit from items that can help them stay calm and focused. Near the FaithKids check-in desk, you will find worship bags, fidgets, and noise-cancelling headphones that your children are welcome to use in the sanctuary to help their worship experience be the best it can be. You are also more than welcome (actually encouraged!) to bring items from home that might help as well.
Holiday/Special Service Sundays: On these Sundays, early childhood rooms are staffed and all other kids are in the service the whole time.
Curious what happens during our Faith Kids Sunday time?
Faith begins with wonder. Ink is God’s truth inked upon our hearts. Our Faith Kids Sundays are using Wonder Ink curriculum to spark curiosity and wonder as we take kids on a journey of faith formation. Each year, kids will dive into the Bible with Old and New Testament stories that all connect to God’s Big Story.
Rooted in Biblical truth, the Faith Kids Sunday mornings are enriched with four core values:
- God Knows Me
- Jesus Loves Me
- The Holy Spirit Leads Me
- I Am a Child of God
Faith Kids Sundays offer kids space to fully discover their place in God’s Big Story, leaving no doubt about who God is and who they are in Him—helping them understand how their lives can tell of His wonder.
We read stories, dive into God’s Word, play games, pray, and do a variety of things to help the Gospel come alive to kids (science experiments, crafts, skits, and all kinds of creative things). All of our age groups are using Wonder Ink.
Midweek: Wednesdays 6:15-7:45pm
If you are looking for a way for your family to grow together at church, then take a look at our Awana Together ministry that meets on Wednesdays from 6:15-7:45pm. This ministry is designed for kids from birth through fifth grade and the parents/grandparents/caregivers who accompany them! Awana Together is an innovative ministry that combines family worship and age-specific ministry all in the same night! Find out more here: AWANA TOGETHER
Special Needs
Please connect with our FaithKids Director about how we can best assist your child. A caregiver or PCA is always welcome to join your child in programming. Our new wing is ADA compliant with accessible restrooms. We have a sensory room that can be used for scheduled sensory breaks with director approval. We believe that every child is made in the image of God. You matter to us and are welcome in our space.
Our sensory room is home to a variety of sensory equipment, including a swing, a trampoline, and more. Parents and caregivers can work with our Director of Children’s Ministry to develop a plan to help children with special needs worship. A special thanks to our friends at Joni & Friends for the matching grant that helped equip our sensory room.
For Nursing Moms
A nursing area is available in our women’s restroom near the worship center, across from the Kids’ Check-In Desk. This area provides a private and quiet environment to take care of your needs and the needs of your child. Outlets are available for those needing to plug in a pump. There is a live feed from the worship center on the monitor in the nursing area.
What We Value
We believe in building relationships with caregivers as they shepherd and love their children. We walk alongside children and caregivers through the amazing gift of God’s story and Spirit; bringing the Bible to life in creative and interactive ways. We value each child immensely and work hard to ensure every child walking through our doors knows the Gospel of Jesus is for ALL kids. In order for our children and families to feel safe and secure in our space, we background check volunteers, secure our children’s wing, have a safety team and plan, and security tags for each child.