Children

MINISTRY

Jesus said, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life…” John 14:6

Designed to help children know, love, and follow Christ through biblical teaching, praise, and fellowship. We teach children how to worship, pray, and give them an understanding of scripture so that they will make wise choices based on a biblical foundation.

OPPORTUNITES TO SERVE

The Childhood Ministry is a volunteer-based ministry that revolves around parent participation. There are many opportunities for service with the largest need on Sunday mornings during the Worship Services. Serving in the Preschool Ministry is a wonderful blessing. If you are interested, please contact the Children’s Ministry Office at 318-322-2782.

Volunteer Requirements:

A love for children.
A national security check and approval by our Children’s Team.
Volunteers ages 11-15 must serve in classrooms of children who are at least 1 year old.
Two volunteers will always be placed in each room.

FAMILY DEDICATION

Our Family Dedication service is a special event for parents of babies and/or any other age children to stand together before the church and commit themselves as parents to raise their children under the guidance of God and His Word.

Dedication services occur at different times throughout the year. Please contact the Children’s Ministry Office if you would like to participate in the Family Dedication. They will be glad to let you know of the next special service. Both parents are asked to participate in a one-hour class before being able to dedicate their child. This allows you as a parent to know and understand the commitment you are making to God.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Sundays Worship
8:30 a.m.

10:45 a.m.

Sunday School

9:30 a.m.

Wednesdays
6:00 p.m.

Group Bible Study

Group Bible Studies give kids a small group experience to learn God’s Word on their age level. The curriculum we use is the Gospel Project. The Gospel Project for Kids is a Christ-centered Bible study resource that looks at the big picture of God’s story—the story of redemption through Jesus Christ. Each week, kids of all ages will follow a chronological timeline of Bible events, all the while learning how each story points to the gospel of Jesus Christ

Girls in Action (GAs)

OneWay

Royal Ambassadors (RAs)

KidsPraise

SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY

A computerized Check-In System is provided for Preschoolers (Babies-Kindergarten). Parents will receive three labels: one for the child, one for the teachers and one for parents to use when picking up their child. Labels are cross-checked before the child is released. Misplaced labels are available at the Children’s Welcome Desk.

Texting is our primary way to reach you if we need you during a service. We will send a message to the cell phone number that you write on your child’s sign in sheet. Please keep your phone on silent while in worship.

Health Allergy Policies Special Needs

Health

For the safety and health of all children, pediatricians recommend that children be kept at home until free of the following symptoms for at least 24 hours.

Fever (free of fever without fever reducing medication)
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Persistent cough
Runny nose
Discharge from eye

Allergy Policies

We strive to maintain a nut-free environment (and/or foods processed near nuts). All snacks are provided. Snacks from outside environments are not permitted. Children who cannot consume a classroom snack because of allergies may make arrangements ahead of time to provide their own.
Please make your child’s teacher and the Children’s Minister aware of your child’s allergies. Allergy notes may be filed in our database and/or printed on your child’s label.
1’s – K: Children receive a snack of goldfish crackers, butter flavored crackers, and apple juice, water, or flavored drink. Allergy Alert signs will be posted if another snack is offered. Always let your child’s teacher know of any allergies.

Special Needs

Location

206 Downing Pines Rd.

West Monroe, LA 71292

318.322.2782

Sunday

8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

Live at 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday

6:00 p.m.