MPPC Children’s Ministries

A foundation of faith for children, from birth to elementary school, is established through programs and activities designed to nurture and support young families through Bible studies on Sundays, after school activities on Wednesdays, and monthly fellowship opportunities.

Christian Education for Children of All Ages

Sunday Mornings | 9:45-10:45 a.m.

NURSERY AND CHILDCARE
Childcare is available for toddlers and infants on Sunday mornings during both services and Sunday School. Worship services include 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., and Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.

BEGINNER’S BIBLE FOR PRE-K (3s & 4s)
The Beginner’s Bible class is where a child’s journey towards a lifelong love of God’s Word Begins. (Room 102)

CELEBRATE WONDER FOR K & 1ST GRADE
This curriculum is based on spiritual practices, which are incorporated through play, discovery, biblical exploration, faith conversation, and relationship. For our younger children, this means simple and tangible practices to connect to God’s love. (Room 203)

CELEBRATE WONDER FOR 2ND & 3RD GRADE
At this age, this curriculum seeks to deepen children’s faith formation and to create a safe space for children to ask big questions and claim their spiritual identity as children of God. (Room 204)

CELEBRATE WONDER FOR 4th & 5th GRADE
At this age, Celebrate Wonder serves as a biblical guide to help children make meaning for their lives. (Room 205)

Kids Praise - Children's Worship

Last three Sundays of the Month | 11 a.m. Worship Service

Our “children’s church” program meets the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays of the month. This worship experience for children, PreK through second grade, will include a story that is based on the weekly Bible reading and activities to help them better understand the message. This volunteer-led experience begins following the children’s message during the 11:00 a.m. service of worship, when children will head to Kids Praise in GH 122 (Grade 1-2) and GH 121 (PreK 4’s-K). At the conclusion of worship, parents should pick up their children from the appropriate classroom. 

If you would like to volunteer to lead, please contact Suzy Edwards at sedwards@mppc.net or use the button below.

Upcoming Events

Check below for a list of any upcoming children’s ministry events. You can also view our monthly calendar at mppc.net/events or check the weekly eNews or our social media!

KIDZROCK

Wednesday Nights, January-May and September-December

KIDZROCK (Wednesday Night Program) is a program designed for children Pre-K through 5th grade for fellowship and fun! Kids are divided into three age groups for lesson, games, crafts, choir and dinner every Wednesday night from 4:30-6 PM. You do not need to sign children up, but we must have SIX VOLUNTEERS to make the program run.

Typical children’s Wednesday night schedule:

  • Bible Time and Crafts – 4:30-5:30 pm – With fun, colorful illustrations EMOTIONS engages little one’s minds and hearts to help them practice and understand good and bad emotions given to us by God. Scripture and Bible stories will let children understand anger, fear, sadness and joy.  (SB 102)
  • Jesus and Me (JAM) – 4:30-5:30 PM – We think of some emotions as good and others as bad. Our 5-week program, EMOTIONS, teaches kids that God made every part of us, and no matter how we are feeling, we can always turn to Him for help. Each week children will learn a different emotion through a Bible story, crafts and hand on activities. Emotions covered are ANGER, FEAR, DISGUST, SADNESS, and JOY. (SB 211)
  • Kid’s Alive – 4:30-5:30 pm – Kids will engage in life-impacting explorations that engage them in activities, stories, prayer and much more. Tweens will learn about expressing God’s love to others through caring actions and healthy attitudes with the help of God’s Spirit…incorporated into fun lessons are games, trivia and fellowship.  (SB 208)

More from Children's Ministry at MPPC:

Early Childhood - Infants through Preschool

Childcare
Loving childcare is provided for infants, toddlers, and young children by staff who have undergone child protection training and background checks.

Seabrook Playground
Seabrook Playground is a wonderland of enjoyment for preschool aged children. It is newly constructed, age-appropriate equipment with safety in mind.

New Baby Ministry
This ministry welcomes all babies born into our congregation with a rosebud from the worship service, a cradle cross, and an informational folder delivered by young moms to the family home.

Angel Notes (Fall and Spring Sessions)
Angel Notes Choir is our preschool choir, occurring Wednesday evenings. Children learn music, instruments, and have a Bible lesson.

 

Elementary School

Baptismal Font Preparation
Children attending the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services in the Fellowship Hall are invited and encouraged to fill the Baptismal Font with water each Sunday before the services.

Please review the available slots and sign your child up here.

Fun and Faith on Fridays
Fun and Faith on Friday (FFF) is a fun-filled VBS-like experience for kids Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Children will eat together and then have a parable lesson with crafts and games. Every third Friday of the month from 5:30-7:30PM. There must be two volunteers and 10 children signed up for the program to run.

To sign up kids, click hereTo sign up to volunteer, click here.

***Parents who sign their children up MUST take a turn volunteering.

Second and Third Grade Bibles – Feb. 4 through March 
Welcome to this year’s “2nd & 3rd Grade Bibles” class! This eight week class will be fast moving and children who participate will know how to use their Bible and what the Bible is about by the end of our time together. They’ll receive a NIV New Adventure Bible from the church. Children are asked to attend each week, come prepared, and be ready and willing to learn in a fun way. The class will meet Sundays (9:45-10:45 am) in the Children’s Library (Room 211). 

Acolyte Duties for Children 1st-5th Grade
Effective Sunday, January 21, children in 1st through 5th grade are invited to bring the light into the church and carry it out! Lynn will meet with all children interested this Sunday after the 11 a.m. service to go over how to light the candles, extinguish the flame and answer any questions children may have. Let’s get our children involved in the worship service! 

Sunday Worship
Bring your children — all ages are welcome — and join us for worship. If you prefer, you may entrust your children (birth to 4 years) to our nursery caregivers who have undergone child protection training and background checks.

Children’s Sunday
Children’s Sunday provides an opportunity for the children of the church to unite the prayers for worship and then assist in leading all four worships services on Children’s Sabbath. In addition to celebrating the children of our church family, Children’s Ministries also collects a special offering that offsets background check expenses for our caregivers and teachers.

Vacation Bible School
This traditional week of learning, dancing, playing, and fellowship takes place in the summer each year, and we would love to see you!