Children's Ministries  assisting parents to nurture in children a love of Jesus Christ, a deep reliance on the gospel of grace, and a life of joyful worship and witness

Recognizing that the family is the first place of training up the next generation, we desire to come alongside the family, as part of the bigger family of God to love, train, and encourage all of our kids that they might call on the Lord for salvation and then become fishers of men.

Each area of the Children's Ministries has a particular purpose with unique goals--the overall goal being to glorify God in worship, mission, and discipleship.  To that end, we have developed the structures that are in place to train children in worship (Children's Church--Alianza and Covenant), to disciple them in the Word (Sunday School and After School Program), to help them grow in their relationships within the family of God (Nursery, Kids' Connection, and other special events), to teach them to see that they are part of Kingdom advancement (Vacation Bible School, After School Program, and mission projects), and to ensure the inclusion of children of all ability levels (Through the Roof, Covenant's ministry to children with disabilities). 

• Church Calendar
• Children's Ministries color brochure

 

After School Program (ASP)   serving Covenant's neighborhood children, primarily from the National Coach community 

Volunteers share the gospel that the children might know Christ and walk with Him for His glory, while meeting academic needs in a safe environment.  Serving in the After School Program commits you to one afternoon a week throughout the school year. 

Get the After School Program color brochure.

 

Children's Church is a ministry structure where children ages 3-5 years (through Kindergarten) can come together to learn about worship in a way that mirrors the bigger family worship service but at their own developmental level. 

During the worship services each Sunday (8:30 a.m. and 11 :15 a.m.), children gather together to worship in song, prayer, Scripture memory, and lessons from the Word of God. 

The volunteers guiding the children through the activities are committed to discipling them to become joyful worshipers of our great and glorious God.

We encourage families to worship together.  Our goal is to see children "graduate" from Children's Church and increase their participation in the bigger worship service.

• 1st Service Children's Church Volunteer Schedule Winter 2012
• 2nd Service Children's Church Volunteer Schedule Winter 2011-12

 

Child Protection Policies and Procedures

We at Covenant have been called to care for our children and to honor the name of Christ.  To this end, these policies have been developed to ensure a safe, loving environment where the Lord Jesus Christ is glorified and enjoyed by all His people.  While we rely ultimately on the sovereign protection of our Lord, we also recognize that He has called us to exercise wisdom and prudence in our care for His children.  It is our privilege to serve our King in this way.

Child protection policies apply to any activity that is formally sponsored by Covenant in which adults and youth are working directly with children ages newborn through 18.  This includes Nursery, Children's Church, Sunday School, Youth Group, Vacation Bible School, After School Program, and any other events in which child care and activities for children are provided by the church.

• Child Protection Policies and Procedures color brochure
• Volunteer Application, Consent for Background Check, and Disclosure Form

 

Kids' Connection is a fun night out for the kids at Covenant and Alianza who are in 1st - 5th grades.

 

The kids all come together to spend two hours.  It usually meets the first Friday of each month September through May from 6:30-8:30 pm for singing, playing games, doing crafts, and snacking.  Check Covenant's calendar for a schedule of dates.  It's a great way for our kids to get to know their church family.

   

     January 13        6:30-8:30    Winter Funfest           Come celebrate the cold while being warm inside. First through fifth graders; enjoy the games, games and more games.

                                                                                             Your night will be filled with games, music, snacks, prizes and fun for all.

                                                                                             Let's celebrate that in the cold of winter, Jesus warms your heart!  Remember...JESUS LOVES YOU SNOW MUCH!

    February 3         6:30-8:30    Out of this World!     Strange things are happening here and KC investigates.  First through fifteh graders, we need your help!

                                                                                             Prepare to be green and we will take you to your LEADER!

 

Get the Kids' Connection color brochure.

 

 

Nursery provides a warm, safe, friendly environment where the love of Christ is demonstrated and parents feel comfortable leaving their children while they're in worship. 

 

Four nurseries are offered: Lambs (birth - 12 months), Bunnies (10-20 months), Lion Cubs (18-26 months), and Pandas (24-36 months until the transition class begins, usually in early January). All four nurseries are available during both worship services and Sunday School.

Children are signed in and provided with an ID tag.  The parents also receive an ID tag which must be turned in when picking up their child.  All nursery volunteers are part of the family of God and have been approved through a screening process.

2010-11 Nursery Schedule

• Lambs (Birth -12 mos)
• Bunnies (10-20 mos)
• Lion Cubs (18-26 mos)
• Panda (24-36 mos)

nursery color brochure

 

Come, follow me, Jesus said, and I will make you fishers of men."  Matt. 4:19

Sunday School exists to instruct our children in ways that would encourage them to know and love the Word of God, understand how it applies to their lives, and provide them with a solid Christian worldview.

This is done in the context of strong relationships between students and teachers and among the students themselves that they would all have the common goal of glorifying God in worship, mission, and discipleship.  As they each are growing in their own relationships with the Lord, each of our volunteers is committed to aiding our children live out lives that are wholly devoted to Christ. 

Covenant's Sunday School ministry serves 3-year-olds through 12th grade during the Sunday School hour (10:00 -11:00 a.m.) assisting parents to train up the next generation to put their hope and trust in our glorious God. 

• Early Childhood Master Plan - Winter 2011-12 
• Early Childhood Activity Plan - Winter 2011-12
• Elementary Master Plans 2010-2012
• Sunday School Volunteers 2011-2012
• Sunday School color brochure

 

Through the Roof  a ministry to children with disabilities and their families

Our mission is to come alongside children with disabilities and their families to help the mission of Covenant be fulfilled in their lives.

The goals are to

• strive to fulfill the mission of Covenant in persons with disabilities by fully integrating them into the life of the church,
• be the hands, feet, and heart of Jesus by providing tangible assistance and guidance to families affected by disability,
• promote awareness to the church family,  and
• reach out to people in the community affected with disabilities with the love of Jesus.

Get the Through the Roof color brochure.

 

 

 

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Vacation Bible School
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