Kids

Mission

To introduce children to Jesus in a manner that will transform their lives through solid Biblical truths.

(1 Timothy 4:12)

Vision

That kids will have an understanding of Christ that will guide them to be drawn to Him earnestly, serve Him faithfully and share Him boldly. 

Values

Living out faith

Obedience in children

Peer to peer relationships

Discipleship

Safety

ELEMENTS

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP GATHERING

Sundays at 10am

Our purpose is to serve as a place of prayer, a place to engage in worship, where children hear foundational Bible stories, and learn simple Biblical truth statements and verses.

SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY

Sundays at 9AM During Select Times of Year (Contact Bailey for more info)

Our purpose is to develop the spiritual maturity of children who grow deeper in Christ by discovering, developing, and using their gifts for the glory of God while pursuing a God-centered vision of life.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Annually in June

Our purpose is to reach out to others in our community to meet them where they are at and immerse children in God’s word while encouraging children to trust in the promises of God.

HOLIDAY RESOURCES

Easter and Christmas

Our purpose is to give families resources to engage in to allow for parents' spiritual leadership and discipleship within the home; while allowing children to experience an example of what it looks like to live out their faith and discover their spiritual potential.

Safety &
Security

  • In a safe environment, kids can effectively grow in their relationship with God, and parents can do the same, knowing their children are well cared for. That is why at Connections we have clear check-in and safety procedures:

    When you first arrive you will be greeted by a coordinator that will help assist you in getting a name tag with the child's name, allergies, age, along with a code.  This code will be the same code printed on all siblings and also on the parent ticket.

    Your kids will then go into different classrooms where they will learn at an age appropriate level.

    The Nursery (birth to age two) and Toddler ( age two to PreK) are split into two rooms and have sets of ministry partners that serve once a month to love on our littlest people of Connections. 

    PreK- 5th grade kiddos start their morning out by worshiping together in our Worship/Game Room. This opening time of the morning there is a strong emphasis placed on connection with each other, because we know that children learn best when they are in relationships with others.

    In each of these environments they will be led by trained, background checked volunteers that serve once a month. Each week they will participate in a biblical lesson and accompanying activities that help them to realize that God’s word is relevant in their lives.

    After the worship service is over you may go and pick up your children from their designated classroom if they are in the Nursery or Toddler area or all PreK-5th grade kids will again be in the Worship/Game room. You will be asked to present the parent pick-up ticket you were given at check in.

  • Our team is excited to meet you and your children! Everyone over the age of 18 who is a part of our KidMin team is background checked. There is protocol in place for emergency situations such as lock down, lock out, etc. Ministry partners are trained in this protocol and carry a radio that puts them in contact with our security and medical teams as well as the other people serving with KidMin. Our security team is made up of certified Police Officers.

FAQs

  • Serving on a team at Connections is a great way to grow in your discipleship. If you have a passion for partnering with parents in the discipleship of their kids, consider joining the KidMin Team. The kids are ready and the lesson is prepared! We will give you tools to engage in conversations with your child and other children to help them grow. Send us an email to discuss joining the KidMin team: bailey@connections.cc

  • Upon checking in for the first time this question will be asked and then entered into our system.  Once in the system it will be printed on the nametag each week for ministry partners to see and be aware of.

  • We are currently using Grow.  The Grow scope and sequence will take kids through every major Bible story in three years. We  spend  an  equal amount of time in the Old and New Testaments. Through this curriculum we learn about spiritual habits that grow us closer to God; spend time with God, spend time with others, share your story, and use your gifts. 

  • We have an excellent special needs buddy program where you kiddo will get the individualized, differentiated instruction they need in order to flourish!

    Please get in touch with Bailey to discuss the needs of your specific family situation: bailey@connections.cc