Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me..."
Matthew 19:14
Teaching children to passionately love God, His Word and all people, and training them to become leaders who will impact and change the world for God.
Your kids (ages 0-12) are invited to join our children’s ministry each Sunday morning. They enjoy games, Bible stories, snacks, and activities together. Each of our workers has been background checked and trained to love and serve children in helpful ways.
If you’re new to our community, please do what’s best for you and your children. Some parents feel blessed to have another group of adults contributing to the spiritual growth of their children and decide that children’s ministry is best. Others desire their children to stay with them during the main worship service, and that is a great option too! Our community welcomes both approaches.
When you drop off your child for the first few times, please take a minute to get to know the leaders and help them understand how to best serve your children.
As for the kids curriculum, we love the Gospel Project!
Your kids (ages 0-12) are invited to join our children’s ministry each Sunday morning. They enjoy games, Bible stories, snacks, and activities together. Each of our workers has been background checked and trained to love and serve children in helpful ways.
If you’re new to our community, please do what’s best for you and your children. Some parents feel blessed to have another group of adults contributing to the spiritual growth of their children and decide that children’s ministry is best. Others desire their children to stay with them during the main worship service, and that is a great option too! Our community welcomes both approaches.
When you drop off your child for the first few times, please take a minute to get to know the leaders and help them understand how to best serve your children.
As for the kids curriculum, we love the Gospel Project!
PARTNERING WITH PARENTS
Parents, before any other institution, are responsible for the spiritual nurturing of their children. Our goal is to partner with parents in providing a solid spiritual foundation upon which to train up the children in the ways of God. To supplement the ongoing nurturing, training, and education provided by parents, we see value in the following:
Southlands’ mission is to be a Gospel-centered, Spirit-empowered community on mission and we believe our children have a significant role to play within our mission.
Our children are very valuable to us, and it is our highest priority to ensure their well-being and security. To ensure your child’s safety, children will ONLY be released to the pre-assigned parent/care giver.
These simple guidelines help keep Children’s Ministry a safe and secure environment for each child:
We are thankful for the opportunity to serve your kids each week!
If you are interested in joining the children's ministry team, please fill out the serve form here. All volunteers must apply, provide references and undergo a background check.
- Teach major narratives, themes, and the central message of the Bible.
- Apply scriptural teachings to everyday situations children face.
- Teach about the three unique persons of the Godhead: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
- Foster an environment of worship and prayer
- Cultivate the fruits and gifts of the Spirit in those who have accepted Christ as their Savior.
- Help children memorize key Bible verses.
- Instill a respect for the God-given authorities in their lives.
- See godly friendships form and a respect for others nurtured.
- Help children understand the Gospel and how to share it with unchurched friends.
- Provide a creative, safe, and fun environment in which children are loved, accepted and acknowledged as beloved children of God.
Southlands’ mission is to be a Gospel-centered, Spirit-empowered community on mission and we believe our children have a significant role to play within our mission.
Our children are very valuable to us, and it is our highest priority to ensure their well-being and security. To ensure your child’s safety, children will ONLY be released to the pre-assigned parent/care giver.
These simple guidelines help keep Children’s Ministry a safe and secure environment for each child:
- All children must be checked in prior to the start of service.
- Please place the printed out name tag on your child.
- For the protection of all children, please do not bring your child to class if they exhibit any of the following:
- Fever in the last 24 hours
- Vomiting or diarrhea in the last 24 hours
- Any unexplained rash
- Cloudy or green runny nose
- Persistent cough
- Symptoms of common childhood illnesses: chicken pox, strep throat, pinkeye, etc.
We are thankful for the opportunity to serve your kids each week!
If you are interested in joining the children's ministry team, please fill out the serve form here. All volunteers must apply, provide references and undergo a background check.
