What to Expect

How do I Check in?
The Children’s Ministry wants every parent and child to feel comfortable about staying in our care. A Children’s Ministry staff member will greet you as you enter the children’s wing. You will be asked to fill out an information card for your family. This card will include any information or instructions we need to know to best care for your child/ren. Your child/ren will be given a nametag with a security number and you will receive the corresponding number for pick-up.  Please keep this number with you and be prepared to show it to the teacher to verify authorization to pick-up your child. Children will only be released to the parent with the corresponding number.

How are classes structured?
Children are placed in classes based on their date of birth. Children under 2 years of age are promoted based on developmental progress. Children 2-years-old (Butterflies Class) through 6th grade (Horizon) are promoted once a year in the fall.

What if my child needs me?
Pagers are available for any parent who would like to be called if they are needed. Regardless of your child’s age, you are welcome to take a pager with you. Once you have a pager, we can then discreetly call you if your child needs you to return to the Children’s wing.

When can we use the computer check-in system?
When you feel your family is ready, we will place you in our computer system. You may then use the computer check-in kiosk to register your child’s attendance and receive their nametag and your security number. Any Children’s Ministry staff member will be glad to show you how to use the check-in system. It is very easy to use and saves you time on Sunday mornings.