The Children’s Ministry at Providence Church exists to come alongside parents to equip, train, and help them to raise up a godly generation. All of the children’s programming, from the nursery through high school, focuses on this purpose.
The mission of the Children’s Ministry is to glorify God by bringing children the BASICS: Biblically Based Teaching Age Appropriate Lessons Safe Environment Innovative and Fun Atmosphere Christ-centered Shepherding Relationships
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.
The Children's Ministry staff and volunteers work hard to make sure that your child has a safe and welcoming experience. If you have questions or would like more information, please don't hesitate to contact our staff.
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, Director of Children's Ministry
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Nursery/Pre-K
When you enter the children's wing, a Children's Ministry staff member will meet you and direct you to the appropriate classroom according to your child's age. The Children's Ministry team is a group of committed, screened, and trained volunteers who have a passion for presenting Christ's truth in a way that children understand.
Classes are available during each Sunday morning service for newborns through preschool. Current classes are listed below.
Class
Child's Age
Classroom
Infants
Newborn - Crawlers
Nursery
Toddlers
Crawlers - 18 months
Room 2
Bluebirds
18 months - 2 years
Room 3
Butterflies
2 years by 8.01.11
Room 4
Fishies
3 years by 8.01.11
Room 5
Lambs
4 years by 8.01.11
Room 6
Nursery Policies
Health Please do not leave a child who is ill. If your child has had a fever, diarrhea, vomiting, congested cough, sore throat, lice, unexplained rash, pink eye (or other eye infection), skin infections, or green or yellow discharge from the nose within the last 24 hours, your child should not be in the nursery. This is for the comfort and health of all children and caregivers. If your child becomes ill within 24 hours of being in the nursery, please let us know so that the proper precautions can be taken.
Medication We will not give any medication to your child. If your child requires medication you will need to make arrangements to administer this yourself.
Diaper Changing The caregivers will check all babies each hour they are in the nursery. Be sure that you have supplies for changing (diapers/wipes) in your child’s bag. Please include an extra diaper and a change of clothes.
Crying We ask that parents and other family members not look in on your child. We will not allow your child to cry for a long period of time. You will be paged if we cannot calm your child within 10–15 minutes. If you have specific requests regarding this issue please communicate them with the nursery workers upon leaving your child. A nursing room is available in the interior of the nursery or in the ladies rest room.
Food Please do not send any food item other than formula/juice (labeled with your child’s name) into the nursery. Please bring bottles already prepared, as each person prepares them differently.
Personal Items Please label all of your child’s belongings. Parents are responsible to keep track of any personal items brought into the nursery. Please do not bring toys from home and have your child’s pacifier clipped to his/her clothing.
Elementary
Sunday Morning
In keeping with the BASICS, the elementary ministry desires to teach kids Biblical truth in an atmosphere that is safe, fun, age appropriate, and nurturing.
This fall the Children’s Ministry is embarking on a new and very exciting direction. The Children’s Ministry team has been working hard over the past couple of months preparing to launch a new Children’s Church program!
Our church is committed to helping parents see their God-given role as being responsible for the spiritual development of their own children. We believe that it is important to equip and teach parents how to be the spiritual leaders in their home and to pass on a vibrant faith in Jesus Christ to their children. We desire to partner strategically with parents in their responsibility and privilege of raising Godly young men and women. We encourage all families to take part in both hours of Sunday morning programs.
First Worship Service, 9am After checking in at the children’s kiosk, K-5th grade children will be attending worship with their families for the first part of the service. This is a great way for families to worship Christ together on Sunday morning. They will be dismissed to their classes before the sermon for age appropriate Sunday School classes, which use the Desiring God curriculum. Sixth graders will stay for the sermon with their families.
Second Worship Service, 10:30am During the second service, all children ages K-6th grade are invited to join us for our NEW Children’s Church format. Parents should sign in at the kiosks and take their children to their designated classrooms. After a brief time together, all the children will gather in a large group format for worship and teaching, then they will break into small discipleship groups back in their classrooms. They will be taught and led in group discussion from the Living Inside Out curriculum by Group Publishing. After the second hour service and FOCUS Workshops, please pick your children up.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact: Dawn Gerent,
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or 440.937.5001, ext.324.
Awana
Awana exists to “help churches and parents worldwide raise children and youth who know, love, and serve Christ.” These weekly clubs integrate evangelism and discipleship to grow children into mature Christian adults. Each week’s club includes group games, large-group worship and teaching, and small group discipleship. All children in grades K-6 are welcome to participate in Awana.
The Awana clubs at Providence Church meet from September-March, Tuesdays from 6:15–7:45pm.
To register your child or to find out how you can be an Awana leader, contact
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, Director of Children's Ministry.
Upcoming Events
Throughout the year, the Children's Ministry hosts various special events as a way of bringing families together and sharing the love of Christ with kids in the surrounding communities.Don't miss out on these high-energy, fun-filled events!
Upcoming Events:
Teacher Appreciation Picnic Sun., May 20, 12pm (after church)-2pm Teachers, watch for more details coming soon!
If you have questions or would like more information about Children's Ministries at Providence Church, please
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