Children
Our Mission
To lead children to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and to disciple them in God's Word, the Bible.
More than 200 children from 8 weeks old and up come to Valley Church each Sunday to learn about Christ's love. Our caring family of workers is trained to give your child the best care and education possible while making sure that they have also have a really fun time in our programs.
"Jesus spoke to them, saying, 'I am the light
of the world; he who follows Me shall not walk in the darkness,
but shall have the light of life!'" - John 8:12 (NAS)
"Jesus said, 'Let the little children come unto
me... for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as
these.'"
Matthew 19:14 (NIV)
It's that Great Commission for children that drives this church and those who work in the Children's ministry program.
Read our Spring newsletter.
Sunday Mornings
There is an complete program of Sunday School classes for children two years and up. We also have a Nursery for children ages 8 weeks to two years.
For your comfort and convenience, a room for nursing mothers is located in the Worship Center. Moms can see and hear the worship service in comfortable rocking chairs as they care for the needs of their little ones.
Weekly Activities
Sundays
- Valley Vibrations -
5:00 pm - Choir Room
Handbell Choir Rehearsals
Upper Elementary Aged Children - Junior High
A wonderful opportunity for children to learn music fundamentals, as well as to learn to play handbells in a choir setting. Frequent opportunities for ministry in worship services. Arrangements must be made with the Valley Vibrations director prior to joining the handbell choir. Call the church office for more information.
Wednesdays
- AWANA -
6:30-8:15 pm
September - May
Ages 3 - Junior High
Awana is an international, interdenominational, Bible-centered ministry, which teaches boys and girls the Gospel of Christ and trains them to serve Him. Awana Clubs are brimming with age-appropriate, life-enriching experiences, in which children learn that God is real, that He loves them, and that He has expressed that love through Jesus Christ.
Children participate in a combination of game time, Bible memorization, and group time. Special events are held throughout the year.
Thursdays - PETRA (Thursday School) - 9:10-11:30 am
September - May
Ages Birth - Ninth Grade
Thursday Children's Ministries give mothers the opportunity to participate in The Valley Women's Bible Study, while children have fun in a Christian setting, growing in character and learning to relate to others.
Preschool children learn Bible stories, memorize verses, and make art projects. Home-schooled elementary-aged kids participate in structured classes with a central theme. Skill development in writing, reporting, arts, crafts, history, culture, language, science, spelling, geography, drama, P.E., and cooking.
Recognizing the privilege and awesome responsibility before God, Valley Church would be honored to partner with you in the spiritual training of your child!