A worship service designed for children ages 4-8 (March - April).
Children Worship is a structured yet flexible worship service specifically designed for children aged 4 to 12 years. It follows a mini version of a church service, including praise and worship, prayer, a short Bible story, creative activities, and fellowship.
Foster a Heart of Worship - Teaching children to participate in worship as a natural part of their spiritual life
Encourage Family-Integrated Worship - Following biblical examples of families worshiping together
Establish Shared Responsibility - Engaging parents and church members in shared roles
10:30 am - 10:40 am
Prayer for Children and Dismiss
10:40 am - 10:55 am
Praise and Worship
10:55 am - 11:00 am
Prayer and Offering
11:00 am - 11:10 am
Bible Story
11:10 am - 11:20 am
Creative Activities
11:20 am - 11:30 am
Closing Prayer, Announcement, Birthdays & Snack Time
11:30 am - 11:45 am
Free Time & Children Pickup
Location: Sunshine Room
Age Range: 4-8 years old
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Language: Primarily English (translation available if needed)
Trial Period: March - April 2025
Parents only join the children worship service when they are scheduled to serve. When scheduled, parents will stay for about 1 hour and may help with:
Leading praise and worship
Guiding prayer and offering time
Sharing the Bible story
Coordinating creative activities
Facilitating closing prayer and announcements
As part of our vision, we will eventually implement a revised monthly corporate service where children of all ages will join their parents in the main worship service. This will affirm the value of family worship and provide space for children to experience the fullness of the church community.
How is Children Worship different from Sunday School?
Unlike Sunday School, which relies on a dedicated teacher, Children Worship functions as a worship service for kids. It emphasizes worship, parental involvement, and short interactive segments rather than a traditional classroom model.
What about families with children of different ages?
For families with multiple children, we encourage older siblings (ages 10-12) to assist younger ones. Parents can also help with younger children if needed.
Will there be a structured curriculum?
Yes, there will be an all-in-one curriculum, keeping Bible stories short (10 minutes) and activities engaging (10 minutes) to maintain children's attention.
How will Children Worship prepare kids for adult worship?
Because this format mirrors the structure of a church service, it naturally prepares children to transition into the adult service at age 12. They will already be familiar with key worship elements like singing, prayer, and offering.