Our mission is to provide a foundation for the continuing development of an active faith-based relationship with Jesus Christ for children ages infant through fifth grade. Southridge recognizes that the teachers and assistants that work with our children are volunteers who love the Lord and children. They have a variety of gifts that they want to share. As a children's ministry, we feel it is important to support and encourage a teachable atmosphere in each classroom.
Classes are offered on Sunday mornings during each service at 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.
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Nursery
We cherish your child as a gift from God and will provide quality care in a fun, loving and safe environment. Our caregivers share a love of Jesus Christ and children! Our Nursery is currently divided into three rooms to promote safety:
Infants Birth to about 1 year
Crawler 1 - 2 years
Toddler 2 - 3 years
Preschool (ages 3-4)
Little Lambs Program- On Sunday mornings we offer a short story and activity for our oldest nursery participants. This program helps introduce Bible concepts and helps prepare them for our preschool program.
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www.handsonbible.com to find out more information on the curriculum we use.
5's/Kindergarten
Our time begins down in the Oasis where all the children worship God in their own creative ways. We’ll sing, dance, and laugh and celebrate how much God loves us. Afterwards; the children return to their room where each week they’ll dig into God’s Word with creative activities, group discussions, and prayer and worship. The children will play games, sing songs, and build safe, healthy relationships with others and with God.
Elementary (grades 1-5)
Sunday mornings is a fun time for kids at Southridge. Our program is designed with them in mind and reaches them spiritually at their level.
Our program is called "Elevate." Kids in first through fourth grades check in at their small group rooms and then head down to the Oasis. In the Oasis we worship, singing praise songs that the kids are familiar with. After the preschool-fifth graders return to their rooms, we introduce the Bible lesson with drama, DVD clips and activities to help them further understand the lesson and life application.
We encourage parents to talk with their children after church and throughout the week about the lesson that they learned. Weekly handouts are given to parents with conversation starters so that they too can be a part of their child's spiritual growth.
Fifth Grade Fellowship
Inviting all 5th graders! We meet once a month for food, fun and fellowship. 5th grade friends are always welcome! We meet on the third Sunday of the month, September through April, 4:00-5:30 p.m. (unless otherwise posted). Mark your calendars and we will see you at the Oasis Cafe'.
Children's Christmas Musical
Each year, the children of Southridge usher in the Advent season with a musical. All children, no matter what their musical abilities, are invited to participate. We also encourage kids who enjoy drama to come as well!
Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings, 6:30-7:30 p.m. and begin on September 30. The musical will be presented during both worship services on Sunday, December 6. Contact LeeAra Krieger, our director, at 353-2700, ext.226 or lkrieger@southridgechurch.com for more information.
Vacation Bible School
Get ready for some Vacation Bible School fun! At Southridge, each summer brings a new adventure with theme activities for kindergarten through fifth grade children. At VBS, kids get to actively participate in a variety of crafts, games, interactive dramas, and fun Bible songs centered on God's Word for them. Come join the fun... a new adventure each year. Our next VBS, High Seas Expedition is June 21-25, 2010. Online registration will being in April 2010.
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