Children

Birth - Grade 6

The younger your child, the more challenging it can be to connect. With creative, spirit-filled, fun experiences, in an environment you can trust, your family can rely upon us to guide these expeditions.
Children's Ministries Pastor - Gilbert Campus Kevin Marr
Children's Ministries Director - Mesa Campus Laurie Gibson

Weekend Programming
For children birth through grade 6
When: Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 9:30 & 11:15 a.m., Mesa Campus
           Sunday 8, 9:30, 11:15 a.m., 4:30 & 6:30 p.m., Gilbert Campus
Where: Information at check-in stations.

Current Lesson Series— Back 2 School
July 17/18        Faith (Backpack)—Luke 7:1-10
July 24/25        Knowledge (Binder)—Luke 2:41-52
July 31/Aug 1  Courage (Lunch Bag)—Matthew 9:9-13
August 7/8       Respect (Ruler)—John 2:1-11
August 14/15    Kindness (Pencil/Paper)—John 4:1-42

Upcoming Lesson Series— Give It All
August 21/22            It's All God's—Daniel 4:28-37
August 28/29            Obedience—Malachi 3:6-12
September 4/5         Tithe (10%)—Leviticus 27:30
September 11/12      The Best—Leviticus 22:17-22
September 18/19      Cheerful Giving—Exodus 35:4-36:7
September 25/26      Generous Giving—Mark 12:41-44
October 2/3              Not Just Money—Matthew 25:14-30

Next Lesson Series— Family Matters
October  9/10     What Is Family—Genesis 1:26-28
October  16/17    Honor Your Parents—John 2:1-11
October  23/24   Siblings/Conflict Resolution—Genesis 25:27-34
October  30/31   Responsibilities/Membership—1 Samuel 17
November 6/7    God's Family—1 Corinthians 12:12-27
 
Buddy Expeditions
Buddy Expeditions is a program for those children with special needs. It is offered during the 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship service in room NLC155 on the Mesa Campus, and E139 on the Gilbert Campus. Central offers a safe and loving environment. Children learn about Jesus and His love through Bible lessons, praise and worship, prayer, and crafts. There is reserved parking in the East parking lot close to the classroom for those in need on the Mesa Campus. For more information, please contact Kim Ferguson at 480.305.7500 or Kim Ferguson for Gilbert Campus or Laurie Gibson at 480.924.4946 or Laurie Gibson for Mesa Campus.

Midweek Programming
Our mid-week programs are designed for grades 1-6 to dig deeper into God's Word through music, lessons, games and discipleship and are available on both campuses. We have a Fall and Spring semester. Preregistration is required.