Our Sunday morning ministry is a place where we want children to feel safe and loved. It is our desire to surround boys and girls with familiar faces who teach them about God in vibrant, creative ways. From the moment children enter our doors, we want them to be infused with Christ’s love. The curriculum we use is biblically based, age-appropriate, relevant and fun for both the children and the volunteer leaders. In order for your child to have a meaningful experience, we encourage you to get him or her to class on time (9:30am, 11:00am, or 6pm).

Baby Bay (Ages 0-24 months)
Baby Bay is located in the Nursery area, on the 1st floor of the Worship Center. When you drop off your little one, you can be sure that he or she will be welcomed by a loving caregiver. Babies will enjoy lots of free play time, music, laughter and love. We know the importance of providing a loving and accepting environment for our babies as this sets the foundation for their faith development.


Little Harbor (2 & 3 year olds)
Little Harbor is located in the Nursery area on the 1st floor of the Worship Center.
Here, 2 & 3 year olds will enjoy hands on art activities, music, simple Bible stories and Bible ‘words’, such as: “God loves you,” and “God gave us families.”

Preschool Pier (3 years old by 10/1 and must be potty-trained)
Preschool Pier meets in Room 6. Each Sunday these preschoolers will enjoy a variety of games, music, activities, art projects and Bible stories – all designed to help them discover God’s learn and experience His love through teachers and assistants. We know that preschoolers need a balance of active learning projects and quiet time as they learn Bible stories and songs.

Kindergarten
Our Kindergartners meet in Room 7. We know that Kindergartners are ready for more structure and also need times where they can move around and use their large muscles. Our teachers use curriculum that provides this balance and schedule times of quiet listening, with movement, art projects, and active learning.

Grades 1-5
Each Sunday, our elementary grades join together for worship in Fellowship Hall at the beginning of the hour. We sing songs that are fun, age appropriate, Spiritually sound and contemporary! It is our desire that even our 5th graders will enjoy praising God during this time. Following the Large Group Worship time, teachers will take their classes to the classroom for Sunday School. We use curriculum that teaches to the various ages and learning styles of the children. It is our goal that kids will have fun and build relationships while learning about God’s love for them, ultimately leading them into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Class Locations for Grades 1-5 (following Large Group Worship)

9:30
Grades 1&2: Room 8
3rd -5th Grade Boys: Room 9
3rd -5th Grade Girls: Room 10

11:00
Grades 1&2: Room 8
Grades 3: Room 9
Grades 4 & 5: Room 10

Please note: Children must be checked in and out by a parent or adult guardian & will be dismissed only to the adult with the Child Security card. Children may not be dismissed from class to meet parents at another location on campus.


SUNDAY EVENING MINISTRY
We provide ministry for infants - 5th Graders during the 6pm Sunday evening Service.

Infants - 3 year olds: Check into the Nursery at 6pm
Preschoolers - 5th Graders: Check in at the table as you enter the Sanctuary. Children sit with their families for the first half of worship. When the yare dismissed, our staff will lead them to their classroom where the parents will pick them up.

Classes are located beneath the Sanctuary.

Preschoolers: Little Harbor Room in the Nursery
K - 5th Graders: Multi Purpose Room

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CHILDREN’S
MINISTRY STAFF:

Meg Garrison
Children’s Pastor:

mgarrison@southshores.org
or ext 127

Bethany Blain
Coordinator of
Volunteers & Admin. :

bblain@southshores.org
or ext 142

Rachel Quigley
Early Childhood Coordinator:

rquigley@southshores.org
or ext-141

Megen Densham
Elementary Coordinator

mdensham@southshores.org
or ext 146