Kids Ministry

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

Welcome to Our Kids Ministry

We desire for children to know, and follow Jesus. We teach children to worship, pray, and give them an understanding of scripture so that they will make wise choices based on a biblical foundation. We want children to live out what they learn in class. We believe they are missionaries in their school classrooms, the ballfield, and any other activity they are involved in during the week. We want what they learn on Sundays and Wednesdays to be lived out each day of the week.

Weekly Schedule

Sundays Worship

8:30 am
10:45 am

Group Bible Study

9:30 am

Kids Worship

10:45 am
(for 1st – 3rd Grade)

Wednesdays

5:30 pm
(Playcenter Open)
6:00 pm

Group Bible Study

Group Bible Studies give kids a small group experience to learn God’s Word on their age level. As kids grow, their understanding of foundational truths grows with them. From babies to preteens, our curriculum, Bible Studies for Life, is designed around the way kids learn best. This ensures every kid has a transformative, age-appropriate encounter with God’s Word.

WOW! Worship on Wednesdays

(August-December)
1st - 4th have one class that includes worship through song and scripture memory. None of these classes are about a "program." It's about helping kids to become lifelong worshippers of Jesus Christ. Psalm 22:3 says, “The Lord inhabits the praises of His people!” When our children are praising God, He is there! Our kids are in a spiritual battle every day. We fight our battles through song, scripture memory, God’s Word, and prayer. All of those elements will be in our WOW-Worship on Wednesday classes! Worship is not just singing. Worship is our response to God-showing love, respect, and honor—for who He is and what He has done for us.

Opportunities 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.

Safety is Our Priority

A computerized Check-In System is provided for Preschoolers (Babies-Preteens). Parents will receive two labels: one name tag for the child and one for parents to use when picking up their child. Labels are cross-checked before the child is released. 

You can download the KidCheck app and create an account to make your first check in even easier. Express check-in is available from the app when you pull into the parking lot. Your labels will print as you get near the children’s building and will be waiting for you at the printer.

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.
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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
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.

We are dedicated to providing an enriching environment that will help children take their next steps toward Christ. We want to offer the best possible experience for children of all ages with developmental, emotional, or physical challenges. Please see Elaine Gardner so that our teachers know how to best teach your child.

Email

office@mcclendonbaptist.com

Call Us

318.322.2782

Find Us

206 Downing Pines Rd.
West Monroe, LA 71292

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