Grade School
Our vision and passion in VineyardKids is to bring kids face to face with Jesus. Within grade school ministry, we want to bring children Kindergarten through 5th grade face to face with Jesus. Guiding them on a path toward committing themselves on a healthy life-long relationship with God; learning how to do everything Jesus said to do. Jesus loves kids and values spending time with them and we want to follow his model the very best we can. Therefore, we seek to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children can come as they are and experience the wonder, the love, and presence of Jesus that is designed uniquely for them. Parents can relax knowing that while they are engaged in the service, their children are engaged in a rich environment filled with relevant, relational learning and fun.
We know it can feel strange to leave your child with others and we have considered this. We deeply value the safety and security of all children and volunteers. No matter which class your child goes to, he or she will be checked in each week and given a security sticker with a unique security code on it and a matching parent sticker. For your child's safety, only the person with the matching security sticker will be allowed to check him or her out. We also use this unique security code to contact parents using the projector in the auditorium if there is ever a need. Each of our VineyardKids volunteers completes an application process, which includes a security background check, before joining our team and participates in ongoing team training. We also ensure that toys and equipment are safe, entertaining, and age appropriate.
Classrooms and age groups:
VineyardKids is structured to give your kids the best possible experience while with us. Classrooms and Small Groups are based on these age groups:
1st Grade
2-3rd Grade
4-5th Grade (club45)
We are excited by the truth that kids can accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior, love Him wholeheartedly and grow into His devoted followers. The leaders in the grade school take seriously the responsibility and the privilege of continually pointing kids toward Jesus. Within our grade school ministry we use a fantastic curriculum called 252 Basics. During their time with us, children spend time worshipping and interacting as a large group, then split up into age specific small groups where they engage in Bible teaching, participate in discussions and activities that reinforce the teaching and apply Biblical truths to life today. Because we value prayer, during small group times children pray together and for each other, connecting with the Holy Spirit. We also send a "Parent Cue" with the child each week that has great activities related to the lesson for you to do as a family all week long in addition to a "God Time Card" for the child to follow on their own.
For more information, email Kristi VanTassel, Children's Ministry Director; email our Children's Ministry Assistant, Ruth Clarkâ¨, or call the church: 218-525-3462.
