Category: Children’s Ministry

Time has a wonderful way of showing us what really matters. Since time is ticking, we know how important it is to invest time into your child’s life. At South Church, there are teachers, helpers, Awana leaders, Choir directors and Nursery workers who want, more than anything, for your child to begin to learn what it is to be a Christ follower, and to love His Word and His people.

Psalm 90:12 “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”

Investment: Devoting time to achieve something. We desire that the kids at South will know God and His Word. If you want to make your time count, click on Sundays or Wednesdays to see ways you can serve at South with children.


Sunday Morning
Wednesday Night

Parents – We are praying for you! We know that parenting in these times is not easy, and we need God and each other. We thank God for the partnership we have with you in the Biblical education and spiritual formation of your child(ren).

Being involved in what they are learning at church is key. One way is to volunteer in their classroom for a first-hand look at what is being taught from the Bible. You’ll be encouraged as you hear teachers bring the Bible to life and make connections with children on their level of understanding.

Another way to be involved is to use technology. You’ll want to sign up for our weekly emails and set up a free Lifeway account to access The Gospel Project at Home. We will send the link to the curriculum in our weekly email so you can access all the lessons, videos, songs, prompts, and activities to review and supplement your child’s learning. You can do this as a family, or have your child watch on their own. Be encouraged in your continual and faithful discipleship of your children!

Every Summer South Church opens it’s doors to children who just finished grades K-5 for Vacation Bible School! The theme changes from year to year as we celebrate God’s love with group activities, crafts, music, dancing, games and more. Check out some of our past year’s themes below.

Previous Themes

Awana

The Awana program helps build a Faith Foundation by focusing on Bible memory, and introducing children to Jesus. Each night includes handbook time, game time and Bible time. Prizes are earned as handbook sections are completed, and weekly theme nights add to the fun!

This program is broken into three main groups. Find info on each below:


Cubbies

Sparks

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Cubbies Calendar 2024-2025
Sparks, T&T Calendars 2024-2025

Kids can join AWANA all year long!!!

Awana Registration 2024-2025

 

Check-In

Frequently Asked Questions Why do we have an electronic check-in system? This will enhance the safety and security of all of our children from nursery up through 5th grade and give peace of mind to visitors that we have made their child(ren)’s security a top priority. How will the check-in process work?  Each week you… Continue reading Check-In

South offers a children’s choir program in order to teach children the importance of worship through music and the arts and what it means, and to provide opportunities for them to lead in worship through a variety of worship skills. For more information on the children’s choir program contact the pastor of worship ministries.

Kingdom Rock Choir (formerly called Kids’ Choir) is open to students who are in third through sixth grade. This year we are also extending enrollment to seventh graders, to accommodate the lost opportunities due to pandemic closures. The rehearsal is during the 6PM Sunday evening worship service. This choir enjoys learning a variety of styles of songs that can be used in worship, they present a musical each spring, and they often participate in the annual Christmas production.

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Class Times

While you are attending an Adult Bible Community or worshipping in either of our Balanced or Creative services, know that your kids are learning and worshipping on Son View Mountain. Children can experience God in their own kid-friendly location in a class for their age and grade.

In order to provide a quality learning environment, we have a special time schedule for them. Children can be in class all morning or they can just come one hour. The second hour curriculum reinforces what is taught first hour and builds on it with additional activities and applications.

Class times are as follows:

First hour: Drop off: 9:20-9:30, Class time: 9:30-10:40 and Pick-up: 10:40-10:50

Second hour: Drop off: 10:50-11:00, Class time: 11:00-12:15 and Pick-up 12:15-12:25

For ages 2 – 5th grade we use The Gospel Project curriculum which takes children through the whole Bible in 3 years. Each story points to Jesus so children can understand the Gospel and our need for a Savior.

Safe Environment

We will do everything we can to provide a safe environment for your child.

  • We have a check-in system which generates a sticker name tag for your child (and can include allergies/special needs)
  • You will receive a claim ticket to use when picking them up.
  • In case of an emergency, we have medical personnel on call during the services. If your child needs you, we will text you to come to the classroom.
  • All rooms are equipped with a first-aid kit and instructions on emergency procedures.
Sunday Morning Adventures – Early Childhood

First hour: We have 3 classes – Lambs (2-year-olds), Busy Bees (3-year-olds), and Pre-K/K (for our 4 and 5-year-olds). They will enjoy a time of free play when they arrive. Then they will have a Bible time which includes singing, prayer, a short Bible video, and the lesson. At the end of the hour, they will do a paper project that will reinforce the weekly lesson (our 2- and 3-year-olds will have a small snack). This hour concludes at 10:40

Second hour: Children are welcome to stay in our program all morning. We have two classes: Lambs (2-year-olds) and a combined class for Busy Bees – Kindergarten (3–5-year-olds). We have a free play from 10:50-11:00. Then they will have a Bible time which includes singing, prayer, a short Bible video, and the lesson. At the end of the hour, they will do a paper project that will reinforce the weekly lesson. 2nd hour concludes at 12:15.

Sunday Morning Adventures – Elementary

First hour: 1st – 5th graders begin the first hour in their classrooms for time with their teachers to do pre-lesson activities. At 9:40, they attend a large group time to sing songs in worship that will prepare them for the Bible lesson. This time ends at 9:55. At that time, they head back to their classrooms to have the Bible lesson, activities and a prayer time. This hour concludes at 10:40

Second hour: Children are welcome to stay in our program all morning. We have a break time from 10:50-11:00 with a snack. They then meet in a large group from 11:05-11:20 to worship and sing songs that reinforce what they are learning in the Bible. After that, they return to their classroom to review past Bible lessons, have the Bible lesson for the day, and do activities and games which reinforce the Bible lesson. 2nd hour concludes at 12:15.

Nursery: The nursery is open all morning for our infants – 1 year old. We divide the children up into 2 or 3 classrooms based on age. We faithfully keep a 1 to 2/3 ratio of worker to children with these ages to provide for the safest environment.

Sunday Nights

3rd-6th graders are invited to join the Kingdom Rock Choir which rehearses most Sunday evenings during the school year. They meet in room 212 from 6:00-7:15 p.m. They learn about worship, prepare for the annual Children’s Christmas Program which is presented in December and present a musical program each spring. To register and see a rehearsal schedule, go to www.southlife.org/kingdomrockchoir

While you are attending an adult community or worshipping in either of our Creative or Balanced services, immersed in life-changing worship, know that your kids are doing the same on Son View Mountain. Children can experience God in their own kid-friendly location in a class for their age and grade. In order to provide a quality learning environment, we have a special time schedule for them. Classes open 10 minutes before Worship Services or ABC, and we ask you to pick your children up as soon as they are finished.

For ages 2 – 5th grade we use The Gospel Project curriculum which takes children through the whole Bible in 3 years. Each story points to Jesus so children can understand the Gospel and our need for a Savior.

We will do everything we can to provide a safe environment for your child. We have a check-in system which generates a sticker name tag for your child (and can include allergies/special needs) and a claim ticket for you to use when picking them up. In case of an emergency, we have medical personnel on call during the services. If your child needs you, we will text you to come to the classroom. All rooms are equipped with a first-aid kit and instructions on emergency procedures.