Children's Ministry

At Cross of Life we want to train children to know who God is and what their relationship is to Him, to equip children to love God and to be able to apply His Word to every part of their lives, and to be able to confidently share their faith with others.

Proverbs 22:6 - Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.

We are geared for ages 0-12. All of our teachers have submitted to a background check, are members in good standing with our church, and are regularly committed to our fellowship. Parents are free to keep their child with them during the service or bring them to the children's program. We rely on the parents to make the best choices for their children.

We have two different programs for our children to participate in. Our regular Saturday evening program includes a combination of a Bible story and corresponding activity or craft for reinforcement, song time, free play, and snack time. Because of the later hour of our services, our snack is a light dinner consisting of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, fruit, crackers, and water to drink. Parents are encouraged to keep sippy cups, personal toys, etc. with them during the service as our setup does not provide ample room to keep track of these things.

Our Thursday evening program is broken up into 2 segments: Bible Lesson and Memory Work and Recreation Time. It is exciting for the children to earn prizes as they bring their Bibles and learn their verses for the week. All children ages 0-12 are welcome. A light snack is provided and parents are encouraged to keep children's personal items with them during Bible study as it is difficult to keep track of these things.

During the summer months, we make use of the playground outside for free play. Bug repellent is recommended (though not provided) for those children who are sensitive to bug bites such as mosquitoes, etc.

On the fifth Saturday of any month Cross of Life holds a church wide "Children's Service." This is a time for families to worship together corporately through songs appropriate for all ages, a story (often told by puppets or through drama), and a challenge by the pastor for all believers. Children take an active part in this service reciting memory verses, singing specials, or reenacting a Bible story. This service is usually an abbreviated service to allow for a dessert fellowship afterward.

It would be our honor to care for your child and partner with you as you "train up your child in the way he should go." (Proverbs 22:6)