CHILDREN'S MINISTRY AT THIRD
Whenever the children of believers are baptized at Third Church, our church family promises "to receive them in love, pray for them, help instruct them in the faith, and encourage and sustain them in the fellowship of believers." This communal commitment is the foundation for our Children's Ministry. It compels us to offer a range of activities and programs through which we seek to lead our children and youth to a life of following Jesus.
Sunday Morning
WORSHIP CENTER
Children ages 3 through Grade 2 meet for a children's worship experience on Sunday mornings during the 9:30 a.m. worship service. After leaving the worship service in the sanctuary, the children meet together for a time of singing and hearing the Bible Story for the day. They they go to their Worship Center rooms where they encounter God through an approach to his Word, a presentation of the Word, and a response time. Worship Center runs from September until May.
SUNDAY SCHOOL (Grades 1 - 6)
Offered during the Christian Formation Hour (11 a.m. to noon), this curriculum builds on the Worship Center approach, but shifts from a worship focus to an educational focus. Bible Stories continue to be the main emphasis of teaching. Through discussion and activities the children are encouraged to apply the Bible to their daily life experience.
GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior)
A program for girls in Grades 2 through 8, GEMS meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:45 to 8:00 (on alternate weeks from L.I.F.T.) from September to May. It provides spiritual mentoring and guidance through fellowship, Bible Study, and community service and activities. As part of the learning process the girls are able to develop skills and work on projects in order to earn badges. For more information click on GEMS.
Small World Preschool
This church-sponsored preschool offers a Christ-centered, developmental preschool experience. It is our goal to provide a loving and encouraging environment in which each child can discover and develop his/her own uniqueness, abilities, and develop a strong sense of self-worth. The preschool season runs from September to May each year. For more information follow this Link-Small World or call (269) 344-4920.
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School Vacation Bible School is an outreach program offered for one week every summer for children from age 3 to those entering Grade 5. Through a range of fun activities the children learn basic Bible truths in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. For more information about our Power Lab Where kids are discovering Jesus' miraculous power, click here.
