Children at Beargrass
Beargrass’ Children’s Ministry is committed to offering educational, faith-building, and fun activities for all children. Our programs are designed to help children grow in their faith, build relationships, and learn the importance of community. We strive to ensure that every child knows:
♥ They are a beloved child of God. ♥ They can grow in their faith. ♥ They can build meaningful relationships with others. ♥ They are part of a supportive community. ♥ They are never too young to help others and share God’s love.
Our Approach
We look forward to your children participating in one or more of our exciting programs. Beargrass believes children play a vital role in the life of the church; thus, the church strives to offer a variety of educational, faith-building, and fun activities to meet the needs of all children. All programs are designed to help children grow in faith wherever they find themselves on their spiritual journey. In addition, we offer opportunities for kids to just be kids and to get to know each other outside the traditional worship setting.
Children’s Ministry Programming
SUNDAY MORNING
Children’s Worship takes place during Sunday worship services for grades K – 5. Worship Packets are available for children who remain in Sunday’s main worship service. Sunday School classes are held for pre-school and elementary children at 10 am.
CHILDREN’S MUSIC
• Children’s music groups sing monthly on Sundays and during Christmas concerts & other events!
• Melody Makers is for preschool/kindergarten children.
• Children’s Choir is for grades 1 – 5 and pro-duces a musical each spring.
• Children’s Handbells is for grades 1 – 5.
SPECIAL EVENTS
CARnival of Fun Friends & Family Movie Night: Build your ‘box’ car, get your ‘box car’ driver’s license, go through the car wash (yes!), enjoy concessions, watch movies, and for the adults we have a special ‘Adult Pit-Stop Hangout!
Pancakes and Pajamas: Exactly like it sounds! We provide yummy pancakes and fixin’s for you and your family to enjoy in your PJ’s on special Sunday mornings.
Fall Festival: Intergenerational event with Trunk or Treat, games, and dinner.
Breakfast with Santa: Pancake breakfast, Christmas crafts, and photos with Santa.
Easter Egg Hunt: A community-wide event!
Vacation Bible School: Evening program in June for children in grades 4 and 5.
GROUP ACTIVITIES
JYF (Junior Youth Fellowship) is for chil-dren in grades 3 – 5, and meets every Sunday and throughout the year.
Primary Adventures offers activities for K-2nd grade, held quarterly.
ARK WING
The ARK (Always Reaching Kids) is open to nursery and preschool children during Sunday morning services.
ARK Wing Story Time includes Bible sto-ries and activities during Sunday morning services.
ARKtivities are special events for our youngest children throughout the year.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES
Bible Study, Choir, and Handbells meet for grades 1 – 5.
Mission Day Camp is a mission-focused summer day camp for grades 3 – 5. Church Camps are week-long camps for grades K – 5.
About Our Children’s Team
- Erin Phelps (Director of Children’s Ministry) leads outstanding faith development and music programs on Sunday and Wednesday evenings during the school year.
- Compassionate and committed church members teach Sunday classes (10 am) for older children.
- Dodi Hance (ARK Director) directs excellent nursery and child care in The ARK during all worship services and major church events.