Birth-Kindergarten | C-123 | C-456 | Community Kids Wed. Nights

Birth-Kindergarten

The Birth through Kindergarten ministry at Community meets during the Sunday morning worship services (9:15 & 10:45am). Our vision is to reach newborn through five-year-old children for Christ in a creative way through hands-on learning and loving relationships. We have a strong desire to come alongside parents in helping their children grow closer to God through a personal relationship with Him. By offering a safe, clean, and loving environment, our trained volunteers teach kids the Bible in a way in which they can learn comfortably and effectively.

In 2 Timothy 3:15, Paul writes, “…and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.” We want the hour we spend with the children on Sunday to be one of the best hours of their week. Our preschool ministry takes seriously the opportunity and responsibility to teach young children the foundations of the Gospel; we are confident that with lives built on the rock of Christ, transformed children will transform their world.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where do I bring my child to check-in? The first time you bring your child to the nursery/preschool area you can go to the information desk located in the hallway. There will be greeters to assist you in filling out the proper sign-in cards and wristbands and escort you to the room where your child will be staying. After that time you can go directly to the sign-in table located at the entrance to your child’s room and fill out your wrist band there.
2. What type of sign-in procedure is used? At the entrance to each classroom there will be a class roster. You will locate your child’s name and check it off. If your child’s name in NOT on this list you will need to fill out a Children’s Ministry Information Card. You will then obtain one set of matching blue wristbands. Each set has matching numbers on them. Put your child’s name on one wristband and adhere it to his/her wrist or ankle. Then attach the other to your wrist. You will need to present your wristband to the volunteer in the classroom in order to pick up your child. They will check to see that the number on your wrist band matches the number on the child’s before they will be released.
3. What if I am needed during the worship time? If you are needed during the service, we will display the last 3 digits of the number located on your wristband on the worship screen. This number will appear in the upper right corner of the screen. Please return to your child’s room promptly. We will page you if your child fusses steadily for more than 10 minutes, becomes ill or feverish, or is injured.
4. What are the appropriate pick-up procedures? At the end of service, you will need to present your wristband to the volunteers in your child’s room. The numbers on your wristband MUST match the number on your child’s wristband before your child will be released.
5. What personal items do I need to bring for my child? Please bring 2-3 disposable diapers, a change of clothing, bottles, food, snacks, or comfort items that your child might need while in our care. Please be sure to label every item in your child’s diaper bag with his/her name.
6. What policy is in place if my child has been sick? We ask that you do not bring your child to the nursery if they have been ill in the past 24 hours.
7. Where should I go if I need to nurse my infant? We have a nursing room located behind the information desk in the nursery/preschool hallway for your convenience. You may use it anytime and feel confident that your privacy will be respected.
8. What are the requirements for volunteering in the nursery/preschool area? We take every precaution with our children here at Community. We have an application and screening process, including a national background check that all volunteers in our ministry must complete to be placed with a group of children. All people who work with children, regardless of their ministry, are expected to adhere to these policies.
9. What type of curriculum is used? Our advanced walkers and 2 year olds us “First Look” curriculum that is tailored to their age level. Basic Bible truths are built upon each week with selected hands on activities. The 3 year olds through kindergarten classes use Elevate Jr. by Creative Pastors. Elevate teaches children how to apply Bible concepts and stories to their daily lives with a fun, creative approach.

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C-123

C-123 is our Sunday morning ministry for children in the 1st through 3rd grades and whether it’s a Wild West Round-Up or a Treasure Quest through the jungle, every week in C-123 is an adventure. We know children learn best in an environment that is fun and creative, so here at Community we are commited to ministering to your children in a non-traditional way. The kids spend time in a large group setting where they can be comfortable as kids with upbeat music, fun games, crazy characters, and serious Bible study. They then go to small groups where they learn with other children their age in a hands-on setting.

By building relationships with each child, the small group leaders are able to show kids the love of Christ, not just tell them about it. We hope the hour we spend with the kids on Sunday can be one of the best hours of their week. Our goal is to work with the parents in growing their children in Christ and help the kids develop a personal relationship with Him. As He transforms their hearts and lives, we are convinced He will transform their homes, their classrooms, and their world.

***Summer Schedule***

• C-123 Fun Night [1st-3rd] Wed., June 26, 6-8:30pm, FSM campus, $10/child
• Champ Camp [K-6th] July 14 -16, 6-8:30pm, FSM campus
• Family Fun Night Thurs., Aug. 8, 6-9pm, Alma Water Park, $5/individual or $10/family

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C-456

C-456 is designed for kids in the 4th, 5th and 6th grades and is offered during both worship services on Sunday mornings.

C-456 is a great place for kids to build relationships with each other and with their small group leaders. By this stage, our ministry serves not only to teach, but also to hold accountable and encourage higher levels of spiritual formation through Scripture memory and Bible study. As we come alongside the parents and teach in a way the kids can relate to, we hope to assist in Christ’s transformation of their lives. Transformed children will transform their world.

***Summer Schedule***

• C-456 Summer Road Trip* [4th-6th] Tues., June 18, 9am-4pm, Tulsa Zoo
• C-456 Summer Road Trip* [4th-6th] Tues., July 9, 11:30am-4:30pm, Alma Water Park (sign up by June 25 by e-mailing Steven at steven@communitychurch.com)
• Champ Camp [K-6th] July 14 -16, 6-8:30pm, FSM campus
• Family Fun Night Thurs., Aug. 8, 6-9pm, Alma Water Park, $5/individual or $10/family
• C-456 Summer Road Trip* [4th-6th] Tues., Aug. 13, 9am-1pm, Ozark Bouldering Gym (sign up by July 30 by e-mailing Steven at steven@communitychurch.com)

* All kids must bring sack lunch each trip
* All kids must wear closed-toed shoes on August, 13th
* Each trip is $20 or $50 for all 3

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Community Kids Wed. Nights

Community Kids Wed. Nights are on break for the summer.

Community Kids is our Wednesday night programing for Kindergarten through 6th graders. We meet on Wednesday nights in the Student Building on the Fort Smith campus. Get there early each week — at 5:45pm — for pizza and drinks ($2 per child).

For more information about Community Kids, e-mail Julie Deckelman.

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