CHILDREN'SMINISTRIES

KIDSCONNECT CHURCH SCHOOL (Preschool-5th Grade)

KidsConnect is the church school ministry for children aged 3yrs.-5th grade. KidsConnect is a fun, powerful way for kids to connect to Jesus!


KidsConnect meets during Sunday Services. Please be sure to register your students for the General KidsConnect program below.


Children check in for KidsConnect in the Gathering Area and begin worship with their families in the sanctuary.  They are dismissed as a group to KidsConnect following the Children's Chat.  Children will be dismissed from the lower level KidZone after worship.  Please have your dismissal tag ready at pickup.


There will not be KidsConnect on the following days:

9/10 - 12/24 - 12/31 - 3/24 - 3/31 - 5/26.


KIDSCONNECT REGISTRATION 2023-24


Volunteer training event Registration


kidsconnect lesson calendar


Contact DIRECToR, April Blair


Alleluia! Children's Ministry Brochure

K3 (Kindergarten-3rd Grade)

All K-3rd Graders are invited to meet Ms. Michele in the Music Room every Wednesday evening at 5:45-6:30pm during the school year.  We explore different Bible verses weekly and our Bible stories are enhanced through technology, cooking, dance, music, creative expression, and video.  It's something different EACH week!  Please reach out to Ms. Michele with any questions!


Register Here 2023-24


Contact Michele Nelson

CONNECT45 (4th-5th grade)

CONNECT45 is a special club for 4th & 5th Graders!   
This exciting program fosters faith growth, and serves as a bridge into the Middle School Confirmation Program at Alleluia!  
Connect45 meets in the lower level Celebration Room on Wednesdays during the school year, 5:30-6:30pm.  It's a space designed just for 4th & 5th graders!  Come check it out!


Register Here 2023-24


Contact april blair for more info

OTHER

CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES

HOPE Marketplace Experience

This hands-on experience for grades 4th-8th puts students in the shoes of HOPE entrepreneurs and broadens their understanding of global poverty.
Children will:

  • Decide on a handmade product to produce
  • Save money to purchase supplies
  • Advertise their business to family and friends
  • Sell their product at the Alleluia! HOPE Marketplace

All proceeds go to HOPE International to further their efforts to end global poverty.


Created By God (for 5th/6th graders)

Created By God is a Christian-based sexuality course designed for 5th/6th grade students that takes place in January.  We value this opportunity to offer human sexuality instruction in the context of Christian values.  Email Michele Nelson with any questions.

REGISTER FOR CREATED BY GOD - JAN. 2024


SMILES for Seniors! (Ongoing Card Ministry throughout the Year)

Create a card to be delivered throughout the year to persons living in a Senior Living Center.  Come up with your own creation, or use the templates provided below.  Drop off cards with Ms. April, or at the outdoor drop box for cards located in the lower level underpass, outside of door #10. 


print sunshine cards (2 per sheet)


Pen Pal Ministry

Children are connecting with other children of the SAME AGE at Alleluia!  Some families are connecting and forging NEW relationships!  NO STRESS...just FUN!  WHO DOESN'T like receiving a letter or a picture in the mail?!  Contact us to get your family connected!


Introductory Pen Pal template



Children's Choirs

Alleluia! has two children's choirs.

visit the music ministry page for info

FAITHMILESTONES (PK-5TH GRADE)

Alleluia! Children's Ministry has developed "faith milestones" for Pre-K through 5th grade.  These are very important times in a child's faith development.  At each milestone, the child's knowledge and love for Jesus continues to grow.  All faith milestone instruction is achieved using age appropriate materials.  We encourage you to contact Director Children's Ministry Director, April Blair, with any questions.


Pre-K:  "Memory Verses"

Throughout the year preschoolers will memorize simple Bible verses.


Kindergarten:  "Learn to Pray"

Kindergartners will receive prayer prompts throughout the year as they learn to pray.


1st Grade:  "The Lord's Prayer"

First graders are encouraged to learn The Lord's Prayer through various activities throughout the school year.


2nd Grade:  "The Ten Commandments"

Second graders will work toward learning The Ten Commandments throughout the school year.


3rd Grade:  "Bible Presentation" (In Calendar Below)

In 3rd grade children are presented with a Bible.  They are invited to learn how to use it all year long in KidsConnect as they journey through the Bible.


4th Grade:  "First Communion" (In Calendar Below)

Fourth graders receive communion instruction through a day-long retreat held in the spring.  The celebration of First Communion is held at Palm Sunday worship services or at Maundy Thursday worship.


5th Grade:  "Sermon Notes"

Fifth graders attend worship service once each month as a class and begin taking simple notes about the sermon.

VACATIONBIBLESCHOOL (VBS)

VBS 2023 was wonderful fun for over 240 kids!  
View a video from VBS below!


YOUTUBE VIDEO - VBS 2023


Plans are already in the works for VBS 2024, June 10-14.  We hope you'll join us!

FAMILY EVENTS CALENDAR

2023


Sept 24 - KidsConnect Fall Church School Begins

Sundays, 9am & 10:30am


Sept 27 - Wednesday Evening Events Resume!

Children's Choirs, K3, Connect45 Resume


Oct 1 - Bible Presentations for 3rd Grade & Older

Seeking volunteers - email April Blair


info or to register your student


Oct 15 - HOPE Marketplace Info Meeting

Sunday, at 11:30am-1:00pm in the CLC


Oct 25 - Trunk or Treat

Wednesday, at 5:00-6:15pm

Register to attend


Dec 3 - HOPE Marketplace

Sunday, after both worship services.

register a student participant


Dec 13 - Christmas Caroling at Senior Living Center

Time and location to be announced.


Dec 17 - KidsConnect Celebrates!

Children sing at the end of the Sunday, 10:30am service & enjoy festivities in the CLC. 


2024


Jan 11 & 14 - Created By God Parent Orientation
Thursday, 6:30-8:00pm or Sunday, 11:30am-1:00pm (pick one)

Held in Lower Level Rec Room. 


Jan 21, 27, 28 - Created By God Students Sessions

9:00am-12:30pm.  Students attend all three sessions.


Mar 3 - First Communion Retreat (4th-6th grades)

Sunday, 1:00pm-5:00pm, Begins in The Underground

Registration will be available Jan 1st.


Mar 24 & 28 - Celebration of First Communion

Sunday at 9am or 10:30am worship or
Thursday at Maundy Thursday worship


Mar 29 - Good Friday Children & Family Event

10:00-11:00am, Gather in the Sanctuary for lesson & worship.

Crafts and snack follow in the CLC.


Mar 31 - Easter Egg Hunts

Sunday at 8:45am and 11:30am

Held in the Garden of Thanks behind the church. 


June 10-14 - Vacation Bible School (3yrs-5th grade)

2 sessions: 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm

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