What you need to know:

Our gsKIDZ program offers an opportunity for authentic experiences with Jesus through fun, creative, founded in Truth, age appropriate lessons. Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:14 We are so excited for the life that is about to enter our children’s area again.

We have reopened our doors for children to “come to Jesus.” Some things might look a little different so here are a few key points that we feel you need to know:

All individuals 4 years old and up entering the gsKIDZ wings (Early Childhood and Elementary) must wear a mask.

• 4th and 5th grade will only meet for the 9:00am first hour Sunday service. 
• Check-in will begin 30 minutes before each Sunday service and classrooms will begin receiving kids 15 minutes before each Sunday service begins.
• Every classroom will have a limited capacity for safety reasons
• Masks are required for ALL volunteers and 4yrs-5^th grade kids (Kids size masks are available)
• Hand sanitizing will be encouraged before entering and exiting a room
• Please leave ALL personal belongings (baby bottles, pacifiers, water bottles, etc.) at home. Diapers will be provided in our Early Childhood area.
• Please be sure to send your child(ren) to church with full bellies. There will be no snack time to limit any extra germ transfer.
• Please enjoy our online service and resources if your child has had a fever or vomiting in the last 24 hours

We understand that Covid is constantly changing and we ask to be met with grace and flexibility as we continue to learn more and react accordingly to keep our kids safe. Choosing to place your child in our gsKIDZ program is a physical acknowledgement that your child is healthy and safe to be here. The gsKIDZ staff will also partner with families to help make these choices. If you have any questions please email kidz@gracespringchurch.org.

Raise a Generation for Christ

Our gsKidz ministry serves Birth through Grade 5 and is offered during both Sunday services. We believe the best way to prepare kids for their future is to partner with parents. Why? Because developing kids to stand firm, and have faith that sticks depends on this partnership. Our Kidz Ministry is committed to families in two ways. First, we are committed to guide and equip parents with tools and resources to help them be the primary spiritual influencers in their homes. Second, we are committed to teaching God’s truths to kids through relevant Bible teaching, music, group discussion and age appropriate activities. Kids are in a safe and secure environment. All volunteers and leaders are carefully screened. Our facilities and emergency procedures have been approved by the leadership and a stringent security process is in place for all kids. If you are a new family, we suggest you arrive 20 minutes early so we can walk with you to your child’s rooms. As kids learn Biblical truths and experience God’s love at home and church, their faith will grow and develop into a faith that sticks!

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Early Childhood

Birth through Preschool

For our littlest of hearts, birth through 3 years, our goal is simple—that your child will begin to learn and understand that God loves them. How do we do that? Through the care of committed volunteers, as well as activity and story times that reinforce the Bible story. These early encounters let each child know they are valued and begin to build a foundation for a relationship with God.

Preschool provides purposeful connections where kids discover that they belong to God, Jesus loves them, and he has a mission for them. Each week in Preschool, caring volunteers lead our children in worship, a Bible story, and age appropriate activities.

Early Elementary

Kindergarten through 3rd grade

Early Elementary is for children in Kindergarten through 3rd grades. These children will experience worship songs, bible studies that are geared toward children and will have a chance to explore how to be mission-minded.  Biblical truths are presented on a weekly basis through a variety of age appropriate and dynamic avenues!

During the program our children will also have the opportunity to participate in “community group” activities with children their age. Our community group or small group time is where the children are discipled to receiving Christ as Lord of their life and then following Christ into the world and throughout their day. Biblical truths are solidified through interactive games and discussion. We highly encourage you to get involved with what your child is studying and to make applications throughout the week!

Preteen

4th and 5th grade

Our Preteen ministry is specially designed to reach kidz that are in a unique age group. They don’t consider themselves to be “little kids” anymore, but they aren’t quite teenagers yet. They think differently, act differently, relate differently , and learn differently. Spiritually they’re ready for something deeper than children’s ministry but aren’t quite ready to be exposed to some of the tough truths of youth ministry. With caring and energetic leaders, we will explore Bible lessons that are tailored with this in mind. Our goal is to reach each preteen at this critical time and help them grow spiritually during their transition from kidz ministry to youth ministry.