CHILDREN’S DISCIPLESHIP HOUR (Sunday School)
Our education model celebrates children’s different learning styles through engaging children in centers/stations such as storytelling, drama, art, music, games, technology and science. Children will learn one Bible story or Biblical theme for several weeks, while a different center or workshop rotates to their class each week.
CHILDREN IN WORSHIP
Children are an important part of the entire community of faith. It is important for children to be welcomed, accepted, greeted and integrated into the life and mission of the church in order to strengthen their faith development. This teaches children that they are truly valued and part of the community.
Children learn best by modeling so seeing parents, Sunday school teachers and significant mentors worshipping together is a key in developing their own sense of awe and wonder of worship.
CHILDREN'S CHURCH
During the 9 and 11 a.m. services, children begin in worship with their families (or friends). All children are invited to come forward to the steps for a Children’s Moment, usually a story or object lesson related to the day’s Scripture. Children of appropriate ages are then invited to exit with adult leaders.
Parents are asked to check their children in before worship begins if they will be leaving with an adult leader. We have two stations-one in the education wing and one near the sanctuary. After worship, parents may pick up their children in the education wing.
ACOLYTE (candle lighter)
At the beginning of the service, an acolyte enters the sanctuary carrying God’s Light/Spirit to light the candles on the communion table. By doing this he or she is leaving God’s presence in the sanctuary. At the end of the service the acolyte then carries God’s Light/Spirit out with you and into the world.
Acolytes are young people in Grades 3-6. If you are interested in being an acolyte please call the church at 816.524.3616.
CHILDREN'S CHOIR
Bethany Choir - This choir for grades 3-6 rehearses on Sunday evenings and sings in worship occasionally.
Cherub Choir - This group of young people from age four to second grade rehearses on Sunday evenings and sings in worship occasionally.