Faith Branches:  Rooted in God, Reaching out to the World is the name of our rotation model Sunday School, our Sunday education ministry for kindergartners through 6th graders.  Each school year our K-6th graders journey through seven important Bible stories, following an annual theme.  They spend approximately 4 weeks on each Bible story or concept, going to a different workshop each week to experience the Bible story from a new angle, utilizing different art forms and teaching/learning styles. Children also spend a few minutes each week memorizing and reflecting on key scripture passages that can sustain and guide them through life.  Each class has two shepherds that go with them to their various workshops and build a nurturing relationship with the children. To find out more about our Faith Branches ministry, click here.  Our elementary children go to the first 20 minutes of the 10:30 service (during the school year), come up for the Children’s Message, then are excused, group by group, for Faith Branches.  Faith Branches ends at 11:45 AM.

During the school year, our Preschool Sunday School class (for ages 3 – pre K) takes place during the 10:30 service.  Children attend worship in the sanctuary for the first 20 minutes, go up for a Children’s Message led by one of the pastors, and then go to their class. Sunday School for our preschool children involves a Bible story, simple craft, prayer, play time, and a snack.  Most importantly, the leaders seek to make it an environment where children feel loved by God and the church - and have fun!

Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend we provide a One Room School House for children entering K - 6th grade.  There they delve into a Bible story, experiencing it through storytelling, media, games, and crafts.  Children from birth - Preschool are welcome in Kids Harbor where there is a simple Bible story, playing, prayer, and lots of love by our caregivers.