Kids Ministry

“but Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to Me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the Kingdom of Heaven.” – Matthew 19:14

In Matthew we read how very special children were and are to Jesus. As we seek to follow in the steps of the One who loved purely and simply, we are committed to nurturing the children who visit and attend Hope in the same way that Jesus would.  Please read below about the specifics on our Kids program and know that we honor and love each child as they are so precious in the eyes of God. Welcome.

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Welcome to Hope Kids! 

Here at Hope, we see you, the parent, as the primary spiritual influence in your child’s life, and we see Hope’s Kids Ministry as a source of support to you and your family. Our teaching time on Sunday mornings and the Family Discipleship Resources are designed to work hand-in-hand and help the whole family explore the Scriptures in a way that can lead to deeper, more meaningful discussions between parents and children all throughout the week. 

Kids Ministry Includes:

  •  Kids Ministry is available on 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th Sundays of each month for ages 2 years- 5th grade. Family Worship Sundays will remain on 4th Sundays each month. During the Family Worship Services, children of all ages are invited to remain in the Sanctuary to learn and worship alongside their parents.We provide activity pages and sermon notebooks for children to engage in the sermon and to worship alongside their parents. The Skybox is available each week for families with toddlers and babies. Here is what a typical Sunday School time includes.

HERE IS THE BIG PICTURE

  • The Vision: Two Foundational Scriptures for Hope’s Kids Ministry
    • Deuteronomy 6:4-9- This passage paints a beautiful picture of parents teaching their children to know and love God in the midst of everyday life. We know that our lives are exceedingly busy, yet, as parents, it is our highest privilege and responsibility to teach our children diligently about the Lord. It is in the family setting that most of a child’s spiritual growth will take place, so we pray for you, as parents, that as you abide in their own relationship with the Lord, you will teach your children “when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down and when you rise.”
    • 2 Timothy 3:12-16- This inspiring passage tells us that even though this world is corrupt and we will face persecution, we can hold firmly to what we have learned and that it is a powerful gift to be acquainted with God’s Word from childhood. This highlights the strength that comes from being “acquainted from childhood with the sacred writings which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.” What a precious gift we can give to our children, that they be so acquainted with God’s Word that they become wise unto salvation and take all that they learn with them, long into the future, no matter what trials they may face.
  •  The Values:
    • Family Discipleship- is the primary place for a child’s spiritual growth
    • First-hand Knowledge of and Experience with the Lord- We don’t just study the Bible, we seek to know and experience the God of the Bible.
    • Kids are an Integral Part of the Hope community- Kids are welcome to participate at Hope and build relationships with people all throughout the church body.
    • Cohesive and Simple- Kids Ministry will teach the same Scripture that the adults are hearing in the sermon. Our classrooms, our routines, and our teaching methods are kept simple so that we remain focused on what matters most during our Kids Ministry time.

Sunday Morning Gathering for Kids (4 times per month): Our Kids Gathering will be centered around gaining first-hand knowledge of and experience with the Lord through his written Word. Kids will explore the same passage that the sermon is based on and will use the Head, Heart, Hands Method of exploring the scriptures. 

  •  Family Discipleship Resources
    • Family Discipleship Tools- Parents will receive the Scripture schedule for the upcoming sermon series plus a simple framework for engaging the whole family in meaningful discussions about what God is revealing through his Scriptures.
    • Family Lending Library- We have lots of new additions to our lending library, located near the water fountain. Please stop by and take advantage of any resources that interest you at any time!
    • Parenting Mentors- Hope is blessed by many brothers and sisters in Christ who are further down the road in their parenting journey. Many of them are eager to lend a listening ear or a word of encouragement to younger parents who are still in the child rearing years. Do not hesitate to ask for input or encouragement from these wise mentors or ask any of our pastors to help connect you with someone who can mentor you in the area of parenting.