SPRINGHILL KIDS
We believe children are the church today and parents, in partnership with the church, disciple children to know and love the Lord. Our vision is to equip children to be faithful in every field, as they participate in Gathering, Going, Gospel, and Growing in developmental appropriate levels.
Gathering
When kids are at church, our goal is that they feel safe, have fun, learn about Jesus and His truth, and experience being part of a local church body.
Going
We teach children to have a missional mindset – a heart of compassion and desire to share the gospel wherever they go. As a church, we provide evangelism opportunities and encourage parents to bring their children with them to disciple them in the field of going.
Gospel
The gospel, the story of Jesus, is shared in every Bible lesson, from the creation story to the promises in Revelation. Our hope is that their understanding of the gospel grows and through the power of the Holy Spirit their hearts are transformed as they choose to repent and believe.
Growing
Our programs and activities are designed around discipleship; to model and teach kids spiritual disciplines so that they learn the joy of abiding in Christ. Children learn how to read their Bible, memorize Scripture, pray, worship, give, share the gospel and their testimony.
Developing New Leaders
Our hope is for kids to become disciples of Christ, which means they will make disciples as they follow Jesus. We encourage kids to serve alongside their parents and discover unique ways they can use their gifts, time, and talents to serve God through the local church.
Sunday Mornings in Kids Connect
9:45 AM Bible Studies
8:30 & 11:00 AM Worship Services
8:30 AM & 11:00 AM WORSHIP SERVICE
Nursery
The nursery is designed for newborns to 2 year olds. In the classroom kids play, sing, and sometimes have a craft and snack.
Pre-K
The Pre-K room is designed for 3 to 5 year olds. In the classroom kids play, hear a Bible story, and create a craft or play an activity that reinforces the Bible story.
Kindergarten – 3rd Grade
Students will begin the service with their families to be discipled by their parents and experience worship, offering, intercessory prayer, and baptisms. We believe our kids are part of the church so we want them familiar and comfortable in the sanctuary and experience elements of a church gathering.
The students will then be dismissed before preaching to receive age appropriate teaching in the Kids Ministry. Teaching leaders will meet students in the back of the sanctuary and walk them to their classrooms.
In their classrooms they will hear a Bible story, have an activity to reinforce the lesson, and learn a monthly memory verse. Parents will then pick up their kids in the student classrooms following the service.
4th – 6th Grade Preteens
Students remain in the sanctuary for the whole church service with their families and be discipled by their parents. We believe our kids are part of the church so we want them familiar and comfortable in the sanctuary and experience church gathering. At times, they may be given roles to serve and use their gifts to edify the church.
9:45 AM BIBLE STUDIES
Nursery
The nursery is designed for newborns to 2 years olds. In the classroom kids play, sing, and sometimes have a craft.
Pre-K
The Pre-K room is designed for 3 to 5 year olds. In the classroom kids play, sing, hear a Bible story and learn a monthly memory verse.
Kindergarten – 3rd Grade
Students will gather together in the Kids Ministry Large Group Room where Ms. Jess, the Children’s Minister, and other leaders will teach and disciple. Students will worship together, pray together, and study God’s word together.
4th – 6th Grade Preteens
Students will gather together in their classroom for age specific discipleship and teaching. They will play games to connect with one another, read God’s word together, and pray for one another.
Parent Resources
We want to partner with parents as they disciple their children. Here are some resources we recommend:
Family Discipleship
–This book offers practical ideas and sample plans to create family discipleship rhythms in the home.
Parenting
–Paul Tripp goes beyond a to-do list by seeking Scripture to create a foundation for parents. He focuses on God’s saving grace.
Shepherding a Child’s Heart
–This book is all about how to speak to your child’s heart focusing on Luke 6:45 “… for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.”
The Good Book Company
–This publishing company offers books for all ages of students to explore gospel truth.
Big Theology for Little Hearts
These board books are perfect for littles as they build a foundation of God’s truth.
For the Bible Tells Me So
These board books are perfect for birth-4 years old to highlight simple words with beautiful pictures that share God’s truth.
Your Brave Song
This book is great for kids facing fear or having big emotions as it shares how we are safe in Jesus.
Eleanor’s Extraordinary Dreams!
This book is written by a former ministry partner of Springhill when she was on the mission field. It’s written about her own experience raising a daughter with down-syndrome. The book is about self-advocacy, and how courage creates connection.
Contact Ms. Jess
Have a question about Springhill Kids, a prayer request to share, or want to get more involved? I would love to connect with you. Send me a quick message and I will get back to you.