Children's Ministries
Children’s Ministries strives to make your child’s time at Memorial Park the singular best hour of the week. Our mission is to come alongside parents as the primary spiritual influencers of their children, helping them love people, know Jesus, and live transformed. Our programs are held each week on Sunday mornings during the 9:00 AM Worship Service and is a time of Christ-centered, child-targeted learning for kids of all ages from birth through grade 5. We utilize the TRU curriculum by David C. Cook to develop a TRU relationship with Jesus Christ:
- Transformational: Our outstanding team of volunteers creatively and relevantly communicates The Big God Story in a caring, safe, and fun atmosphere each week
- Relational: We seek to build friendships among the kids, leaders, and parents through outreach opportunities and activities throughout the year
- Unstoppable: Kids are not too young to make a difference! We provide opportunities for kids to lovingly serve their neighbors near and far
Using the TRU Kids curriculum, we provide a fun, safe environment for your child each week through upbeat music, exciting stories, community prayer, and engaging, age-appropriate activities. Our time begins with large group Bible teaching time (The Big God Story), followed by various connecting activities. Learn more about our TRU Kids classes below.
Our nurseries are available on Sunday mornings to provide safe, loving, fun, and comfortable environments for both you and your child.
- Nursery (newborn-24 months), located in the Coral Reef, in the Children's Ministries wing of the church.
A comfort room is also available for parents wanting to worship with their little ones, or for nursing mothers. The comfort room is adjacent to the upstairs Nursery located to the right of the Sanctuary.
TRU Blessings: 2 & 3 Year-Olds
Our 2 & 3 Year-Old class is held in the Woodlands in the Children's Ministries wing. Through sensory interaction, storytelling, joyful worship, and quarterly celebrations, your young one will learn the fundamental truth that God made them, loves them, and is with them.
Our 4 & 5 Year-Old/Kindergarten classes are held in the Savanna in the Children's Ministries wing. Through exciting exploration, interactive storytelling, purposeful response time, and connecting through games and crafts, your child will experience the wonder of who God is!
Our 1st & 2nd Grade class is held in the Mountains, and our 3rd - 5th Grade class is held in the Rec Room, both located in the Children's Ministries Wing. Engaging worship, impactful teaching, and interactive response activities make TRU Story a place where your kids learn about God's redemptive plan revealed through The Big God Story.
Break OUT is our after-school discipleship program for children in 4th-5th grade. This program runs for eight weeks in the fall and eight weeks in the spring on Tuesdays from 4:30-6:00 PM in the Clayton Center. Kids have fun with friends while growing deeper in their faith. This program is free and no registration is required.
Break IN
Break IN is our after-school discipleship program for children in Kindergarten-3rd grade. This program runs for eight weeks in the fall and eight weeks in the spring on Tuesdays from 4:30-6:00 PM in the Rec Room. Kids will enjoy games, crafts, and a Bible lesson while having fun. This program is free and no registration is required.
Advent Event: Every December we have a festive, family event to celebrate the true meaning of the Christmas season, the birthday of our Savior!
Family Easter Celebration: For Easter, join us in celebrating the greatest event of all time—the resurrection of Jesus Christ! We offer family-friendly activities that focus on the reason for the season, followed by a massive egg hunt.