Children’s Ministries
Partnering with parents to help children experience God’s love
New Here?
Greeters are available in the Wesley Center Lobby every Sunday and Wednesday during programming. They will direct you to computer check-in stations to get a personalized name tag and receipt for pick up.

Vacation Bible School 2023
Launch kids on a cosmic quest where they’ll have a blast shining Jesus’ light to the world. It will be light years of faith-building fun.
9 a.m. – Noon* /// June 26-29
*Note: rising 5th and 6th graders have extended programming (until 3 p.m.) Tuesday and Wednesday during VBS
Sundays

Nursery
9:30, 11 a.m.
6 Weeks – 2 Years, Wesley Center Second Floor
A place where our littlest disciples will hear the word of God through Bible stories, followed by age-appropriate crafts, coloring and activities. The hour is wrapped up with fellowship around the snack table and joyful fun as friends join together in play.
Sunday Morning Live
9:30 a.m.
Preschool (3-4-K), Wesley Center Second Floor
Grades 1-5, Wesley Center Third Floor
Exciting, upbeat and fun ways to experience and learn about God — children’s worship and small group connection time all in one exciting hour!
- Age-specific small groups
- Engaging Bible stories
- Practical lessons and multi-sensory activities

Wednesdays

Wednesday Night Live!
Grades 1-5
6:15-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. – May
Wesley Center Third Floor
Have fun learning about faith and how to apply it to their daily lives.
Nursery and Child Care
6:15-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Ages 6 weeks – Preschool, Wesley Center Room 201
Available while parents are serving or participating in a small group. Reservations are suggested so we can provide a safe and warm environment for our children and staff, as well as be good stewards of our budget.

Weekday Preschool
Small Blessings Preschool
Our weekday preschool serves children from two to five years of age, Aug. – May.


FAITH STEPS
Classes and Groups for Families
Birth to Preschool Parents:
Teach your child about faith early on
Baptism Classes
Picture Bible Parenting Class
Picture Bible Presentation
Worship Parenting Class
Elementary Students and Parents:
Get help to answer more of their important questions
Silent Prayer and Meditation Experience
Sacraments Experience
Third Grade Bible Parenting Class
Third Grade Bible Boot Camp
Third Grade Bible Presentation
Children’s Music
Children’s Music (Four-Year-Olds – High School)
Our children’s choirs allow students to serve God at an early age. They also teach music, the importance of attendance, positive behaviors and teamwork. Each choir performs in worship and other performances a few times a year.
Celebration Choir (First – Fifth Graders)
5:45 -6:25 p.m. Wednesdays
Children and Youth Handbells choir (Fourth Grade and up)
5:15-5:45 p.m. Wednesdays
Current Information and Forms for Children’s Ministries
Questions? Contact the Children’s Ministries Staff

Kim Apthorp
Assistant Director of Children’s Ministries – Elementary

Amanda Galbreath
Nursery Supervisor and Preschool Coordinator

Ginger Griggs
Children’s Ministries Coordinator at The Portico
Our Children’s Ministries team is dedicated to providing you with resources and materials to not only minister to your kids and to equip you, the parents, to spiritually guide your family.
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