Connecting children and families through a relationship with God.
Building a foundation of faith.
Our goal is to begin building a foundation of faith as early as possible with fun, community, and consistency!
Our Core Values when leading and growing this ministry:
Faith:
That every child, parent, and volunteer would grow in their belief, commitment, and obedience to Jesus Christ.
That every child, parent, and volunteer would grow in their belief, commitment, and obedience to Jesus Christ.
Fun:
Kids learn best when they have fun! All-age lessons will incorporate crafts, toys, games, or some activity to connect with kids.
Community:
NorthPark Church strives to be a place welcoming to all! We are a family in Christ, whether child, parent, or volunteer.
NorthPark Church strives to be a place welcoming to all! We are a family in Christ, whether child, parent, or volunteer.
Consistency:
When the ministry & the family is consistent, faith is at its best advantage. Let's grow together!
When the ministry & the family is consistent, faith is at its best advantage. Let's grow together!
Service:
As we serve children, we model Christ's love for them and the world. Children will also have opportunities to serve others.
As we serve children, we model Christ's love for them and the world. Children will also have opportunities to serve others.
Safety:
Trusting us with your children is an honor. We want every child, guardian, and volunteer to feel safe and secure.
Trusting us with your children is an honor. We want every child, guardian, and volunteer to feel safe and secure.
We use age-specific classes to teach Biblical truths kids can apply to real life experiences.
Nursery rooms are available for infants & 2 year olds filled with toys, story books, and loving volunteers that play, sing, and pray.
From ages 3-Kindergarten, kids learn using Bible Adventure lessons.
For the whole month, they focus on one Bible story with different crafts and review on each Sunday.
Our 1st-4th Grade Kids Connection Group uses Orange curriculum. Every Sunday we cover a new Bible lesson where we learn about Biblical context, the story, and our part in living it out today!
5th & 6th graders are encouraged to begin attending adult service with their parents. They can also act as Jr. Assistants in kids classrooms with permission from parents and Pastor Andrea on a rotation-basis.
From ages 3-Kindergarten, kids learn using Bible Adventure lessons.
For the whole month, they focus on one Bible story with different crafts and review on each Sunday.
Our 1st-4th Grade Kids Connection Group uses Orange curriculum. Every Sunday we cover a new Bible lesson where we learn about Biblical context, the story, and our part in living it out today!
5th & 6th graders are encouraged to begin attending adult service with their parents. They can also act as Jr. Assistants in kids classrooms with permission from parents and Pastor Andrea on a rotation-basis.
we believe children matter.
Children aren't just the Christians of the future- when kids have faith, we believe they are the church right now.
We want to support their growth at church and at home, so a partnership with families is essential.
We want to support their growth at church and at home, so a partnership with families is essential.
- We offer quarterly discipleship meetings [Desserts & Discipleship] for guardians of all ages, featuring a different hot parenting topic.
- Get a lesson summary every Sunday with At Home discussion questions by following us on Instagram or joining our NorthPark Kids Facebook group.
- Get involved in their classroom- see how your child behaves, who their friends are, what motivates them best to learn!
Resources for Parents:
first time visit?
Check-In
When you arrive on campus for your first visit, please stop by the Children's Welcome Desk. We have greeters ready to meet your family and quickly get all the necessary information to get your child registered for NorthPark Kids.
Kid Label
After being checked in, a label will be printed for your child with their name, guardian(s) names, and a phone number, as well as any allergies or special needs. We place these labels on the child's back (so little ones can't remove them!)
In Case of Emergency
Thanks to the printed label, your child's leader will have your name and phone number to text or call you if your child needs to contact you while you are in Sunday school or Worship Service.
Safety
Volunteers are current and active NorthPark members who have passed background checks and feel called to share the name of Jesus Christ with our children, the future of the church! To maximize safety, volunteers will never have to serve alone.
CONNECT WITH US!
Join our Facebook Group
Click the icon to join our private Facebook group.
Join NorthPark parents and volunteers as we help our community grow!
Join NorthPark parents and volunteers as we help our community grow!
Subscribe to the Newsletter
Click the icon if you're interested in subscribing to the Monthly Newsletter. An update on this ministry will be sent out each month containing lesson topics, calendar events, etc.
Contact Pastor Andrea Felton: (601) 678-6610
[email protected]
Sunday classes:
Sunday School-
9:30
• Nursery (0-2)
• Toddler Class (2's & 3's)
• 4 Year Old/Kinder
• 1st-3rd
• 4th-6th
*Kindergarten and Under may stay in the Kids Building during the transition from Sunday School to Worship Service.
1st Grade and higher must be picked up by parents before Service.
They can stay with their family through the Worship Service or come to Kids Connection when dismissed.
1st Grade and higher must be picked up by parents before Service.
They can stay with their family through the Worship Service or come to Kids Connection when dismissed.
Worship Service-
10:45
• Nursery (0- Under 2)
• 2 Year Olds
• 3 Year Olds
• 4 Year Olds
• Kinder (5 + 6 Year Olds)
• Kids Connection (1st-4th Grade)
*1st-4th remain in the Worship Service with their families during the worship music.
Pastor Jim dismisses them to Kids Connection before the sermon.
5th & 6th graders are encouraged to remain in the Worship Service with their families.
They may also serve as Helpers for Pastor Andrea in Kids Ministry with parental consent.
Pastor Jim dismisses them to Kids Connection before the sermon.
5th & 6th graders are encouraged to remain in the Worship Service with their families.
They may also serve as Helpers for Pastor Andrea in Kids Ministry with parental consent.
wednesday nights:
Wednesday-
6:00-7:30pm
• Nursery (0-3)
• Preschool & Kinder
• 1st- 3rd Grade
• 4th-6th Grade
*Wednesday Night Activities are paused from end of May to beginning of August for summer break.
frequently asked questions
Is my child required to attend class?
Children of any age are always welcome to attend services with their family.
There is also a cry room available if needed near the lobby area where service can be live-streamed.
For safety reasons, we ask that no child or teen is left unaccompanied or wandering without an adult outside of the sanctuary.
There is also a cry room available if needed near the lobby area where service can be live-streamed.
For safety reasons, we ask that no child or teen is left unaccompanied or wandering without an adult outside of the sanctuary.
When does my child move to the next class?
Kindergarten and Under are promoted up on or around their birthdays.
Class ratios are monitored and exceptions may be made to maintain safety.
If you feel for developmental reasons that your child should be in a different class, please let Pastor Andrea know.
Elementary children are promoted to the next class at the start of each school year.
Class ratios are monitored and exceptions may be made to maintain safety.
If you feel for developmental reasons that your child should be in a different class, please let Pastor Andrea know.
Elementary children are promoted to the next class at the start of each school year.
Where are the classrooms located?
The cry room is found on the sanctuary lobby side. Our Welcome Desk would be happy to direct you.
All kids classrooms are located on the Celebration Center (gym) side of the building.
There is a map at the Check-In area and classrooms are color-coded and labeled, and NorthPark family at the Check-In area will be glad to show you and your child where to go.
All kids classrooms are located on the Celebration Center (gym) side of the building.
There is a map at the Check-In area and classrooms are color-coded and labeled, and NorthPark family at the Check-In area will be glad to show you and your child where to go.
Do you feed the children? What if my child has food allergies?
Kinder and Under classrooms have small snacks available like Goldfish or Cheerios.
Kids Connection often has candy rewards during their lesson.
If your child has a food allergy, when checking in, make sure it is noted on the child's label.
We also ask that you reiterate the allergy to the teacher present in the classroom.
Kids Connection often has candy rewards during their lesson.
If your child has a food allergy, when checking in, make sure it is noted on the child's label.
We also ask that you reiterate the allergy to the teacher present in the classroom.