CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
MISSION STATEMENT

Assisting families in raising children to be
lifelong disciples of Christ.


Sunday Mornings
NURSERY
9:15 & 10:45
Nursery goals:
  • To provide a clean healthy and safe environment
  • To help parents establish early foundations for the young child’s awareness of Jesus and the comfort of being part of the church family
  • To provide a warm, loving atmosphere and an enriching play and learning experience for our small children.
View Online Children’s Ministry Handbook, 2009-2010 ,
Nursery & Preschool, pgs 10-20

PRESCHOOL - THE LIGHTHOUSE
9:15 & 10:45
Multi-age preschool groups explore that God made them, God loves them, and Jesus wants to be their friend forever.

ELEMENTARY - KIDS CAFÉ
Kid’s Café Sunday School - K through 5th Grade
Kid’s Café is an exciting time of worship and praise, teaching, and nurturing for families with children through 5th grade. It is a time of learning and of activities that challenge families to apply monthly Biblical virtues. Our small groups are taught by caring Christians wishing to serve our Lord by sharing with His youngest followers.

Kid’s Café is built around 3 basic truths:
  • Wisdom: I need to make the WISE CHOICE

  • Faith: I can TRUST GOD no matter what

  • Friendship: I should TREAT OTHERS the way I want to be treated
For more information about our Kid’s Café curriculum, please see 252 Basics.

View Online Children’s Ministry Handbook, 2009-2010

“And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature
and in favor with God and men.”

Luke 2:52


Kids Café Live
9:15* on First Sunday of the month
Families with Children K through 5th Grade
Kids Café Live is where kids and parents learn together about God’s Big Ideas! It’s our monthly, 45-minuted, fun, interactive, multi-media production in our Fellowship Hall.

Kids Café Clubhouse
9:15*
K through 5th Grade
Kids Café Clubhouse is an interactive, multi-media large group gathering where kids are worshiping and learning, along with more personal small group time for fun activities and prayer with adult leaders.

Kids Café Clusters
10:45*
K through 5th Grade
Families with elementary age children begin this worship time together in our Sanctuary followed by kids going to their clusters. Kids Café Clusters are adult-led small groups exploring God’s Word through great activities, discussion, and prayer.


* Our 2-hour Sunday morning format is designed for families to have the choice to attend 1 or 2 hours. Children attending both hours will have coordinated, not repetitive, activities.

For another perspective on our Sunday morning schedule, see the Sunday Schedule for all ages.

View Online Children’s Ministry Handbook, 2009-2010 ,
Elementary Kids Cafe, pgs 22-34


Wednesday Evenings
CAMP CALVIN - 3 Year Olds through 5th Grade
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

The Word! (Interactive Bible Drama!)
Play! (Game, Crafts, and Surprise Time!)
PTL! (Worship)

$15/trimester/child for curriculum and supplies ($35 max per family)

Family dinner served at 6:30 p.m. during the school year. $3.00 suggested dinner donation. No reservations required.

View Online Children’s Ministry Handbook, 2009-2010 ,
Camp Calvin, pgs 36-43


Summer Fun

Go the Distance Sports Camp
July 26-30, 5:00 – 8:15 p.m.



View Sports Camp wrap-up video on YouTube


Summer Camp
Spend a week at Tall Timber Ranch!
For more information, visit Tall Timber Ranch.



Register for Childcare
Childcare is available for Calvin activities, with one week’s advance notice. Register your childPlease include name and date of event and name and age of child(ren).


Calvin Church Calendar Online.