Children are an important part of the Easthaven family so we devote a lot of time and energy in this area:
We have a nursery available for babies and toddlers during all of our Sunday services. The rest of the children are dismissed during the services for Preschool Praise or W.O.W.
Two and three year-olds go to a program called "Preschool Praise" where they are actively engaged in play and craft activities. Children from ages four to nine are released to children's church. This is an exciting vibrant time where the kids see Bible stories and application lessons acted out. They also participate in their own time of singing their praises to God.
*NOTE: These children's services are entirely optional. Parents are welcome to keep their children with them during the service if they choose. We have available a supply of activity bags (with coloring pages and other fun activities) in a basket just outside the doors of the sanctuary. We also have a room available in the rear of the sanctuary for parents of active kids and for nursing moms from which you can see and hear the service.
On Wednesday nights our children participate in the AWANA Club. AWANA is an acronym for Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed. Elementary school aged kids participate in the Sparks and Truth & Training clubs where they memorize Bible verses during small group Book Time, hear a lesson geared to them in the larger group Council Time and have a ton of fun during Game Time in the gym. Preschoolers have their place in the AWANA Puggles and Cubbies programs as well. (Registration form) Click HERE to see the AWANA price list for 2011-12.
Other Activities: At various times throughout the year there are other events and activities for children ranging from a children's musical, to sports camps, to block parties in the park. Information about events like these can be found in the weekly bulletin.
Children's Worship/Fellowship
W.O.W. - Wee One's Worship
Children ages 4 to 9 spend an hour with a dedicated team who present
the Bible through drama, skits and singing. Every parent
should check it out at least once, but be ready to take part in the
activities, the kids Love it! (Note: Children
are dismissed to participate in W.O.W. during the morning worship
services).
About W.O.W.
Wee One’s Worship (W.O.W.) is an exciting, fast paced worship service
designed especially for kids ages four through nine.
In W.O.W., kids discover that church can be fun and something to look
forward to each week. They learn songs that are not only fun to sing, but
also communicate spiritual truths and biblical principles.
Through Bible stories, object lessons, puppetry, and much more, the Gospel
is presented in a way that children can understand.
W.O.W. helps children understand God’s unconditional love. W.O.W. lessons
also assist children in developing the skills they will need to follow a
Christ-centered life.
W.O.W. is held during both morning worship services, and Kids Church is offered in the e3 6:00 PM service for ages 4-10.
About our Leaders
W.O.W. leaders desire to make a difference in the lives of children by using
effective and creative ways that communicate God’s love.
W.O.W. leaders consider it a privilege to provide this ministry as an
encouragement for children to draw close to our Savior.
Our Goals
Our desire is to support you in your parenting efforts by offering a dynamic
ministry to your children. We want to guide them into a personal
relationship with Christ by modeling Christ, faithfully teaching God's Word,
and nurturing them in God's love. We want to communicate the love of God
to
children by:
Providing a safe, accepting environment where all children feel loved and
valued.
Being a partner with you in the spiritual nurturing of your son or daughter.
Providing caring, quality leaders whose lives model the lessons they teach.
Reaching out to children in God's love and teaching them God's truth.
Building a strong biblical foundation in an exciting, experiential, and
relevant way.
Helping them gain a Christian perspective as they work through issues they
face at home, at school, and with friends.
Encouraging a heart to minister and providing opportunities to use their
gifts in ministry to others.
