Nursery
(Birth-18 months)
The nursery is a place full of floor play, snuggles, simple biblical principles, and a smooth transition to learning from our trained children’s ministry volunteers. We hope your child leaves nursery on Sunday having experienced a playful atmosphere and that reminds them that they are loved and they are special to God.
Toddler Class
(18 months – 3 years)
Once your child is ready for more structured time, they move into the toddler classroom where we have free play, bible story time, craft time, and snack time.
Through hands on activities, these little minds are ready to hear and learn simple truths of the bible. Amazingly they are able to memorize scripture verses as well. You can always reinforce your child’s weekly lesson and verse by using the “at home” ideas on their take home sheets.
Children learn bible stories that focus on teaching the character of God. Themes include God has a plan for each person, Jesus is the boss, Jesus loves you, God gives us rules, God takes care of us, there is only one God, God sent Jesus to us, and God’s plan is big. Through the toddler class we hope your child gains a simple base of biblical knowledge, ability to repeat simple truths of scripture, and a positive feeling about coming to church.
Preschool Class
(3 years & Pre K)
Teachers use age-appropriate curriculum to combine fun-filled activities to increase Bible story learning and help children apply Bible truths to their lives. In addition to learning at church, preschoolers are sent home with an activity sheet to encourage family time together and gives practical ideas for relating verses and stories to our children’s day-to-day lives.
Security
Your child’s safety is important to us. Each week you check in, you’ll receive a randomly assigned number that will be used to pick up your child. If you lose your child’s corresponding tag, you will need to present identification in order to receive your child.
How will you contact me if my child needs me?
If your child becomes inconsolable or unwell, there is a monitor located on the right-hand side of the stage in the auditorium which will display your child’s number. If your child’s number appears on the monitor, please return to the room where you dropped him or her off and pick them up.
Check In
If this is your first time visiting, go to the Children’s Check-in counter and one of our volunteers will be ready to help. Children, infants through 5th grades, meet in the Vibrant Kids wing of the building to the back right of the lobby at both campuses as you enter the building. Watch this helpful video showing the check in process.
Lori Cartmill
Children's Pastor & Community Impact Director
About Lori Cartmill
If you have never met Lori she is outgoing, fun, full of energy, and loves people. These qualities and energy allow her to lead a strong, growing Children's Ministry and a forever growing Outreach Ministry. Lori is called to be a "voice" for those without a voice which drives her passion for children and those with special needs of all ages. She also coordinates partnerships between the church, local organizations, non-profits, and businesses to make a difference in our community. On any given day you may find her playing on the floor with kids, leading a major event, or eating lunch with a community leader. All of which are just as important to her as she lives to Love God, His People and His World.
Lori Cartmill
Children's Pastor & Community Impact Director
EmailIf you have never met Lori she is outgoing, fun, full of energy, and loves people. These qualities and energy allow her to lead a strong, growing Children's Ministry and a forever growing Outreach Ministry. Lori is called to be a "voice" for those without a voice which drives her passion for children and those with special needs of all ages. She also coordinates partnerships between the church, local organizations, non-profits, and businesses to make a difference in our community. On any given day you may find her playing on the floor with kids, leading a major event, or eating lunch with a community leader. All of which are just as important to her as she lives to Love God, His People and His World.