Welcome to our Children's Ministry
Whenever the children of believers are baptized at Third Church, our church family promises "to receive them in love, pray for them, help them in the faith, and encourage and sustain them in the fellowshuip of believers." This communal commitment is the foundation for our Children's Ministry. It compels us to offer a range of actvities and programs through which we seek to lead our children and youth to a life of following Jesus.
Children's Worship
Ages 3 through 4th Grade
Children age 3 through 4th grade 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 Bible story and related activities.
Sunday Morning Faith Formation Classes
Grades 5-8
Offered during the Sunday Faith Formation Hour (10:45 a.m. to 11:45am), students meet in a small group setting as they focus on a variety of social topics from a Biblical worldview. Through games and activities students are encouraged to apply the Bible to their daily life experience.
GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior)
Grades 2-6
A program for girls in 2nd – 6th grade, GEMS meets twice a month on Wednesday evening from 6:30-8:00pm from September to March. This program 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.
Cadets
Grades 2-6
A program for boys in 2nd-6th grade, Cadets meets twice a month on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00pm from September to March. This program is designed to provide spiritual mentoring and guidance for boys through activities such as building & launching rockets, woodworking, Bible study, and special outings.
Vacation Bible School
Ages 4 through Grade 5
Vacation Bible School is an outreach program offered for one week every summer for children from age 4 to those entering Grade 5. This week-long event begins each evening with dinner for the whole family, followed by a range of music and fun activities all aimed at teaching children Biblical truths in a relaxed and enjoyable setting.
Small World Christian Preschool
Ages 3-4
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.