MATTHEW 19:14
At Standale Reformed Church, we are committed to nurturing the faith of the next generation and providing a safe, welcoming environment where children can grow in their relationship with God. Our Children's Ministries team is dedicated to creating engaging, age-appropriate experiences that lay a strong foundation for a lifelong journey of faith.
Learn more about the Children's programs we offer and what you can expect from each:
Care is provided for infants and toddlers during all worship services and Discovery Hour. Caregivers are loving, responsible members of the SRC family. The nursery is located in Room 205/207 inside of the Community Life Centre.We welcome you to our Sunday service, where we come together to worship and hear a message from our pastor. Our service starts at 9:30am and lasts approximately 1.5 hours. We look forward to seeing you there!
Children ages 2 years - Kindergarten are dismissed in the beginning of our service and meet their leader in the back of the sanctuary. Leaders present God’s stories in ways that help the children experience as well as learn about God, using the "Young Children in Worship" curriculum.
For children who will be sitting through the service with their adult, the Kids Activity Cart is found at the back of the worship area. There are boxes of quiet activities that children may use during the worship time as well as additional activity sheets and books on the cart. There is also a weekly Children’s Bulletin that correlates with our message each week (this is geared for children ages 6 and up).
Children Preschool-5th grade are invited to meet in the classrooms downstairs for Sunday School, where they will be immersed in the DWELL curriculum! "DWELL" invites kids to live into God’s story of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration, and it encourages kids to live out of God’s story every day as they respond to God’s call. Each session provides fun, interactive ways for leaders and kids to learn and explore as together they find their place in God’s Big Story.
Children ages 2 and 3 years old work through the "Little Bible Heroes" curriculum. Children love heroes, and there’s no better place to find heroes than in the Bible. They will learn stories of bravery, faithfulness, and kindness that are straight from the Bible and perfect for little hero-loving hearts!
Children ages 4 years old and Kindergarten age adventure through the "Dig In" curriculum. Children in this age group will be digging into the life of Jesus. They will walk in Jesus’ footsteps from his birth to his resurrection and ascension. Each week will include video clips, discussion, games and crafts.
Children in 1st through 5th grade adventure dig deep into the "Dig In" curriculum. Children will learn how to “dig in” to the Bible. They will be digging into the life of Jesus. They will walk in Jesus’ footsteps from his birth to his resurrection and ascension. Each week will include video clips, large group games, and small group time. We will also have some fun field trips and game nights!
Camp Geneva (near Holland) and Cran Hill Ranch (near Big Rapids) both offer various programs for children during the summer months. Our church offers financial assistance to all children who attend camp.
This fee-based program provides childcare in a Christian context Monday through Friday during the school year for children 4 years of age and older. For school-age children, care is provided before and after school.
Harmony has been a member at Standale Reformed Church for 24 years. Harmony graduated from Kuyper College in 2006, majoring in Educational Ministries and Bible/Theology. For years Harmony has served as a volunteer supporting many of the children’s ministries here at SRC. She has a deep passion for children and great excitement about the wonderful ministry of Kids Hope. Harmony is married to Andy and is the mother of Rachel and Joshua. When she has spare time, she likes to scrapbook, read, or hang out with extended family.
HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS?
Contact Harmony at harmony.kidshope@standalerc.org
The safety and well-being of every child in our care are our top priorities. All of our volunteers undergo thorough background checks and training to ensure a safe environment for children to learn and grow. We also have established protocols in place to maintain a secure facility and provide peace of mind to parents and guardians.
We welcome parents, guardians, and volunteers to become actively involved in our Children's Ministries. Whether you have a passion for teaching, a gift for storytelling, or simply a heart for children, there are plenty of opportunities to make a difference in the lives of young ones in our church community.
Pastor Suzanne and our congregation want to walk by your side prayerfully through life's highs and lows. Whether you have a celebration or a concern, please let us know how we can pray for you.
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202 Cummings Ave. NW, Grand Rapids MI, 49534
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