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Children & Family Ministries
Our mission, Grow Faith, Share Hope and Show Love in the Name of Jesus, is evident in our children’s programs.
The bright and cheerful Children’s Wing invites children to come and explore the life and love of Jesus.
We believe:
- Our role is to partner with parents.
- Children naturally have a servant’s heart and desire to use their God-given talents.
- Studying God’s Word builds a strong foundation.
- Relationships are the key to discipleship.
- Through prayer and worship, children experience God.
Little Sprouts – Birth through Kindergarten
Infant and Toddler Nursery
We offer a caring, nurturing environment where children can experience God’s love. Nursery is available for infants and toddlers to age 2. The nursery is open during the 9:00, 10:15 and 11:30 services. Safety and security are a high priority. Each family is given a vibrating pager when they sign in their child. Parents can be contacted quickly anywhere in the building.
Preschool
Children may attend worship with their parents, through Time with the Children”. Programs for 2-4 year old children include a Bible story and art/craft activity. Our curriculum is colorful, and scripture based. Children learn through play, listening and talking.
Nursery Coordinator
Diane Siegel, provides consistent adult supervision in our nurseries every Sunday. Her familiar face gives our children added comfort and security while they are in our nurseries and gives parents peace of mind in knowing their children are in good hands while they worship.
Elementary – Grades K-5
Our goal is to build relationships with children and create a loving and safe environment for them to grow and explore their faith. We strive to show the love of Jesus to each child that participates in our programs.
Sunday Morning
9:00 and 11:30 during Crosspoint Service
Elementary children attend worship with their families until after Time with the Children. Kid’s Connect is our class for K-5th grades where children hear a Bible story including practical application in their own lives. Hands on mission projects and group building activities are included.
10:15 during Sanctuary Service
Elementary children attend worship with their families until after Time with the Children. Our elementary Sunday school class is based on the Workshop Rotation Model. Children are immersed in the Bible lesson for several weeks learning through a variety of methods including Storytelling, Crafts, Cooking, Puppets, Video and Movement.
Children’s Music
Music class is a regular part of our Sunday morning program. Children sing, play instruments and prepare to lead worship several times a year. Lissa Ray, Children’s Music Director, leads children ages 4 through 5th grade. See more information about our music groups here.
Mid-Week Program JAM (Jesus and Me) Club
A mid-week program for K-5th grade that includes Bible study, crafts, singing, instruments, recreation and a “kid-friendly” dinner. Meets on Wednesday night 4:30 – 6:30 in three sessions through the school year. Cost is $5.00/week.
Summer Fun
Vacation Bible School 2012 will be June 11-15, a week of fun and learning. VBS is for ages 4yr. – 5th grade. Download a registration form here! VBS 2012 Registration form
Choir Camp 2012 will be August 6-10. It is a week where the children learn a musical to be performed in worship at the end of the week (Sunday, August 12). Choir camp is for 2nd – 8th grade. This year the musical will be “The Lost Boy”. Download a registation form here! Choir Camp 2012 Registration Form
Children’s Co-op
In the spirit of developing all children to their greatest potential, Northminster Children’s Co-op provides a high quality early childhood program to meet the cognitive, physical and spiritual needs of preschool children and their families.
Philosophy and Mission
We believe that children learn through hands-on experiences that involve them in an active and meaningful way. Each classroom provides a variety of learning activities that include play-based, center-based, individual and group opportunities which meet each child’s individual needs. Partnering with parents, we create a warm and caring learning environment where children feel encouraged and safe to discover, experiment and explore.
The State of Ohio has awarded this program a Two Star Rating for meeting the quality benchmarks established by the Department of Job and Family Services. Step Up To Quality is a three star quality rating system created to recognize and promote early care and education programs that meet quality benchmarks over and above minimum health and safety licensing standards.
Hours and Days of Operation
9:30 – 1:00 Monday Wednesday Friday 2 – 4 year olds
Interested families are encouraged to contact the Co-op Director, Mary Hensey at 931-0243 or mhensey@nmpchurch.org.