Children's Ministry

Our Mission

Our mission for children at Bonsack is to provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn Biblical truths and experience God’s love for them through a variety of developmentally appropriate programs and activities. Our goal is to guide children toward a place in their spiritual maturity where they discern their need for a personal relationship with God through Jesus. Our desire is to support parents as the primary influence of their child’s spiritual development. We strive to recognize children as individuals and build relationships that reflect Jesus’ philosophy of love and service. We understand that trained, dedicated teachers are the foundation of our ministry. Because we take seriously the responsibility of children in our care, policies and procedures are in place to provide for their safety and security while they are in our care.

Sunday

  • Sunday School – 9 and 10:30am - Stimulating, interactive, hands-on classes that lead preschoolers and children to discover and understand Bible truths.
  • Extended Care – 10:30am - Preschoolers engage in a variety of activities that reflect the Sunday School lesson.
  • Mission Friends – 10:30am - 2's-Kindergartners learn about missions through activities, song and fun.

Preschoolers all develop at their own unique pace. Your child will be promoted to the next class on an “as needed” basis until they reach the two-year-old classes and then on a yearly basis. Activity level, age, temperament, and class composition will determine promotions.

Please discuss separation anxiety with the teacher if this is a problem for your child. Most children experience this several times during the first three years. We have found the best cure is consistent attendance. Because children are alerted to changes in the room by the entrance of those other than their teachers, we ask that whenever possible you knock and wait for the teacher to bring your child when picking up. We love our grandmas, grandpas, aunts and uncles, but please have them visit outside the room. Siblings are not permitted to pick up preschoolers unless it is determined in advance.

Wednesday (school year only)

Music Time For Kids – 6pm
  • Preschool ages 2* – Kindergarten (*2 year olds experience a combined choir/SonShine Kids program from 6 to 6:50 p.m.)
  • Grades 1-6
SonShine Kids (6:50pm - 7:45pm)
  • A children's Bible study for ages pre-K and Kindergarten.
Royal Ambassadors/Girls In Action (6:50pm - 7:50pm)
  • Children (grades 1-6) learn about missions through study, activity and service. GAs for girls/RAs for boys.

Special Activities

  • Vacation Bible School
  • Trunk-or-Treat
  • Sunday School “out-of-class” activities
  • preschool parties and family activities
  • Super 6th grade activities
  • January Bible Study for Kids
  • Pajama Day (On the spring time-change day)

Childcare

Childcare is provided for infants through grade school for scheduled meetings and activities held during non-program times.
Parents can help by:

  1. Providing formulas, juice, a pacifier, diapers, wipes or any other items necessary for your infant and labeling bottles, cups, etc. We have diaper bag tags available at the Welcome Desk.
  2. Not bringing a child who has had any symptoms of illness in the past 24 hours including: fever, unexplained rash, vomiting or diarrhea, sores with drainage, severe cold symptoms. (We are not permitted to administer medication.)
  3. Informing the childcare workers of your location within the church and concerns, allergies, or other information about your child we should know.

Please note: Nursing moms are invited to use the Nursing Mom’s Room adjacent to the Infant Room (124A).