THE START OF SOMETHING BIG |
Early Childhood is such an important time in a child’s spiritual development because they are observing and soaking up everything around them. God is present in each moment and kids in this stage are eager to learn more about God’s story.
Babies, toddlers, and pre-school aged kids are the future of our church community. Their journey in God’s beautiful story has just begun. We put passion, love, and intentionality into everything we do in order to lay the foundation for their spiritual development and support parents as their child’s primary spiritual teacher. We strive to foster an environment that will create a spark in their soul that, when fanned, will set their hearts on fire for God.
Babies, toddlers, and pre-school aged kids are the future of our church community. Their journey in God’s beautiful story has just begun. We put passion, love, and intentionality into everything we do in order to lay the foundation for their spiritual development and support parents as their child’s primary spiritual teacher. We strive to foster an environment that will create a spark in their soul that, when fanned, will set their hearts on fire for God.
“I NOT ONLY KNOW MY CHILDREN ARE SAFE AND ENJOYING A LIVELY LESSON, BUT I ALSO KNOW THEY ARE BEING LOVED BY THE MANY VOLUNTEERS WHO KNOW THEM BY NAME AND WELCOME THEM WITH BIG HUGS AND WARM SMILES.”
– KATIE SCHULTZ
– KATIE SCHULTZ
“LAKELAND’S EARLY CHILDHOOD AREA IS A PLACE WHERE EMILY CAN NOT ONLY PLAY AND GET TO KNOW OTHER CHILDREN HER AGE, BUT EXPERIENCE GOD’S GRACE AND BE SURROUNDED BY THE COMMUNITY AT LAKELAND.”
– LAURA CHRISTIAN
– LAURA CHRISTIAN
“BRINKLEY LOVES INTERACTING WITH THE VOLUNTEERS, PLAYING WITH ALL THE FUN TOYS, AND SNACK TIME. KNOX LOVES CREATING ARTWORK THAT GOES ALONG WITH THE BIBLE VERSE THAT THEY ARE STUDYING THAT WEEK.“
– BRIANNA GANSON
– BRIANNA GANSON
THINGS WE DOOn Sundays, we do all sorts of activities to engage those little balls of energy! We have a monthly theme that incorporates different Bible stories, a monthly Bible verse and a key question that leads the children to an understanding that God loves them in a BIG way.
BIBLE STORIES We spend a month learning a bible story in various ways with felt boards, drama, and story books. SING SONGS Our songs are exciting and active! PLAY GAMES These games support fine and gross motor development, cooperation, and connection to bible story. FUN CRAFTS We incorporate crafts that encourage motor development, small group interaction, and connection to the monthly bible story. OUTSIDE SUNDAY MORNING As well as Sunday morning activities, we have family activities throughout the year to help build community through our families to make long lasting relationships as you are raising your child. |
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A HEART FOR CHILDRENTo serve in Kindling means you are a part of God’s story of love in a very fun and active way. You play with and guide the kiddos each week to know that God made them and God loves them. Through singing, dancing, games, crafts, and bible stories we introduce kids to the story of God’s people, welcome them into community, and act as the “kindling” for their spiritual development.
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