Children & Youth
We Aim to Support and Equip Parents
By God's grace, we want to come alongside families to train the hearts of children toward maturity in Jesus Christ. Through each facet of our ministry, we seek to point the next generation to find their joy in Jesus, to be students of God's word, and grow in an ever-increasing delight and maturity in him.
Sunday Worship
Current Curriculum
Check-In Process
Children may be checked in at the
Children's Area. After check-in, children will be guided to the appropriate classroom.
Safety & Security
All of our volunteers have passed background checks, and all classrooms, which are behind magnetically locked doors, have windows for accountability. You are welcome to your see your children in a classroom at any time.
Community Groups
9 – 10AM
Nursery (Newborns – 2 yrs)
Our littlest ones enjoy playing together, hearing a Bible story, singing, and making friends.
Preschool (3 – 5 yrs)
As they grow, children are introduced to lessons designed to help them know God and his plan of redemption.
Elementary (1st – 6th Grade)
These years are filled with age-appropriate Bible lessons laid out to deepen their understanding of God's Word and continue to point them towards Christ as their Savior and Lord.
Youth (7th - 12th Grade)
Our youth classes are separated into guy/girl groups and follow the same curriculum as the adult classes, going deeper into the content of the most recent sermon, asking questions, and finding specific areas for application.
Congregational Worship Service
10:30AM – 12PM
Kids of all ages are welcome in our service. We also offer the following options for the care and instruction of younger children.
Preschool Worship (3–5 yrs)
After singing together with the whole congregation, preschoolers are invited (but not required) to dismiss to the Children's Area for special activities designed for their age. We sing together, have play time at the gym or playground, hear a Bible story, and enjoy a light snack. If your child has not been checked in prior to dismissal, we ask that you please accompany them to the Children's Area for check in. After service, children can be picked up in the
Children's Area lobby.
Nursing Room Available Nursery (Newborn–2 yrs)
Awana Clubs
Pre-K – 6th Grade | Wednesdays 6 – 7:30PM
Awana Clubs is built on a ministry philosophy of child discipleship that focuses on belonging, believing, and becoming. Children build spiritual resilience when they feel they belong to Jesus, when they believe in the truth of the Bible and then become disciple-makers in their own right.
Belong
Highly relational ministry led by loving, caring adults.
Believe
Deeply scriptural ministry rooted in the Gospel and the truth of God’s Word in order that kids may know, love and serve Jesus Christ.
Become
Truly experiential ministry designed to help kids navigate a changing culture, experience God’s presence and walk in the ways of Jesus.
To learn more about the AWANA program, visit their about us page.
Nursery
0-2 yr. olds | Wednesdays at 6:00PM
Parents can check in children at 6PM either in the gym or upstairs in the children's area.
Wednesday Night Dinner
5:00PM
Location: Next to the Gym
Because our kids program begins right around the time that parents are leaving work, we want to make it easier for your family to attend by providing dinner. Donations are accepted, but not required.
Following dinner, be sure to check in your kids at the counter upstairs.
Youth
7th-12 Grade
Sunday Morning Community Groups
Most classes gather to discuss and apply sermon material from our worship services. We have classes for the following groups:
- 7-9 Grade Girls
- 7-9 Grade Guys
- 10-12 Grade Girls
- 10-12 Grade Guys
- Apologetics Class — this class is open for all youth. There are assignments that students work on before each class. Visitors are welcome, but regular attendees are expected to complete assignments.
Sunday Evenings
Our Sunday evenings sometimes include special events and outings, but we do not currently have a regular Sunday gathering. We'll announce any upcoming Sunday evening events during our regular Sunday & Wednesday gatherings.
Wednesday Evenings
6PM — Youth Bible Study (7-12 grade)
After the meal, youth help to clean up from dinner for ~30 minutes and at 6:30pm we meet in Room 204 (behind the Sanctuary) for small group time, worship, prayer, and Bible study.
7:30PM — Games / Activities (7-12 grade)
Typically, on Wednesday nights we play games in the gym.
8:45PM — Dismissal
Parents can pick up youth at the multi-center entrance (upper parking lot).
Discipleship Groups
We host several small groups throughout the week geared towards challenging and encouraging one another as we intentionally know, walk, and partner with God. Anyone is welcome to join!
Trail Life
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American Heritage Girls
Christ-Centered Discipleship for
Boys and Girls
Tuesdays 6:15 – 8PM
Trail Life and American Heritage Girls seek to provide mentoring and leadership development for young men and women in a way that engages their hearts and minds and develops their God-given gifts. Though these two groups meet at Heritage, they are made up of children and leaders from many different local congregations, which provides opportunities for strengthening community relationships for kids and parents alike. Parental involvement is highly encouraged as we seek to teach our boys and girls together by example.
Troop ID:
TN0110
Ages: 5–18
Cost:
Troop dues and organization fees are paid for each child to cover program costs.
Trail Life contact:
Joel Miller
American Heritage Girls contact:
Teresa Patton