Children's Ministry

Values

Children’s Ministries at Faith Community Church

We’re here to serve and support parents in the discipleship of their children as they grow into the community of faith. Our guiding principles are:

We’re here to serve and support parents in the discipleship of their children as they grow
into the community. Our guiding principles:

1. LEARNING THE TRUTH – Teaching Biblical values and authority at age-appropriate levels.

2. LIVING THE GOSPEL – Bringing good news to the children of Faith Community Church, the “mission field” within our church.

3. LOVING THE FAMILY – Partnering with parents to minister to children together.

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Sunday Morning (Sunday School)

9:00 a.m.  Service – Available for infants through 6th grade

10:45 a.m.  Service – Available for infants through 4th grade

Goal – Our Sunday School Classes exist to teach your children the wonderful truth about God’s plan as conveyed throughout the entirety of Scripture. Our goal is to give your students solid biblical teaching to support the teaching you are doing at home.

Curriculum – The Gospel Project is a curriculum created by Lifeway that moves chronologically through the Bible. Every lesson points back to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and God’s plan of redemption throughout all of history.  All of our students from 2.5 years old up to 4th grade learn from the same passage, taught at their level of understanding, so that your whole family can discuss what they learned together.
 
5th and 6th Grade – Because of the unique age and stage of life of our 5th and 6th graders, we provide separate classes for boys and girls. These classes meet during our first-hour service and we then encourage them to participate in our main service with the rest of the church during second hour.
Wednesday Evening (AwanaTM-Like Children’s Program)

6:00 – 6:30 p.m. – All-ages Family Dinner*

6:30 – 8:30 p.m. – Kid’s Club (Pre-K – 6th Grade)

Kids’ Club meets on Wednesday nights from 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. and is available for students in Pre-K–6th grade.  Our pre-K–3rd graders meet in Room A4/5; 4th–6th graders meet in Room A1/2.
 
During Kids Club, we learn from God’s Word, worship the Lord, play games, and have fun! It’s kind of like AWANA but without the books and the uniforms.

*Suggested donation of $3 per person. Other church programs for adults, women, teenagers, and Spanish-speakers are also offered on Wednesdays.

New to Faith Community Church?

If you are planning to join us on a Sunday, you can pre-register here:

PRE-REGISTER

Where do I go when I arrive Sunday morning?

  • The main sanctuary is on the main level. A check-in station for our Sunday School classes is located to the right when you walk in. There is also a Welcome Center in the foyer if you have questions. Our nursery is also conveniently located on our main floor. Downstairs are all of our classrooms, and there is a lower entrance with a check-in station there as well. Our staff can help you find your classroom.

How do I check-In?

  • All children (nursery-4th grade) are required to be checked in by a parent before heading to the classroom on Sunday mornings. Their account can be created onsite once you arrive at the Welcome Center (located in the church foyer) or in advance using the link above.
  • You will check in at a kiosk when you arrive and receive a sticker (child’s name tag) and a parent tag for pick up. A Faith Welcome Center representative can help you find the appropriate room downstairs for each child. These details can also be found on the sticker.

What’s your vision statement, policies for volunteers, and safety protocol? 

  • All of that info can be found here.

Is this Sunday School?

  • Different churches may use different names such as Sunday School, Children’s Church, or Kids Ministry. We exist to teach kids about Jesus, and give parents an opportunity to worship.

What’s the difference between Kid’s Club and AwanaTM?

  • While the church used to do AWANA, we have found that by creating our own program and curriculum, our attendance is increased  and our students are more engaged. We tailor the teaching to our kids, and we have taught through books like Matthew, Jude, and Jonah. We will also regularly do a study of Genesis with a focus on worldview. Most of the elements are the same as Awana – fellowship, Bible verse memorization, Bible teaching, and fun games!

What if my child has special needs?

  • We have a Special Needs Team ready to serve any students that join us for a Sunday. Depending on each class’s needs, we will have one-on-one aides, or just a special needs helper who assists when needs arise. Due to the varied nature of special needs, if you have questions about our special needs ministry or team, please email Tommy Fandre. Sometimes it has been helpful to communicate before a family’s first visit so we can prep our team as well as the student. We welcome that communication and any help we can give before coming to church.

What if my child came with a friend?

  • They can check in as a guest with the family that brought them.

Can my child attend regular Sunday morning service?

  • Yes, some families highly value worshipping together as a family, and we encourage those that do. Some families prefer to send their children to both services of Children’s Ministry, while some attend one Sunday School class and then worship together as a family during the next service.

How can I volunteer?

  • Members of the church can apply to work with minors and volunteer in the classroom. If that is something you are interested in, please email Tommy Fandre.

I have more questions. Who can I contact?

  • Tommy Fandre, our Children’s Ministry Director, will be happy to answer all of your questions.

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