Kids
Our Values
Love: Experiencing and sharing the radically inclusive love of God.
Belong: Creating space for every child to feel safe, known, and valued.
Grow: Helping children build a strong foundation for a lifetime of faith.
Do: Encouraging kindness, compassion, and service in everyday life.
Kids’ Night Out
Friday, April 17
5:30 – 9:00 p.m. • Graceland Gym
Pre-Registration Required • $20 per child
All children must be potty-trained to attend.
All children ages 3 through 5th grade are invited to an evening of fun at church! We’ll enjoy a pizza dinner, play games, make crafts, and watch a kid-friendly movie.
1st Grade Bible Milestone
Thursday, April 16 • 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. • Mithun Hall
Pre-Registration Required
All 1st graders and their parents are invited to a milestone class where children and families explore the Spark Children’s Bible together. We’ll play games, read scripture, and discover what makes these Bibles meaningful and special.
On Sunday, April 19, all 1st graders will receive their very own Bible in the Sanctuary at the 9:00 a.m. service.
Children’s Choirs
Cherub Choir (Ages 3–PreK)
Wednesdays • 5:00–5:30 p.m.
Community Room
Led by Jodie Nyberg
Children explore music and faith through rhythm instruments, scarves, parachutes, and joyful movement. This playful, interactive choir helps little ones discover God’s love through song and dance.
Hosanna Choir (K–2nd Grade)
Wednesdays • 5:00–5:30 p.m.
Grace Notes Choir Room
Led by Autumn Toussaint
Introduces rhythm, pitch-matching, and foundational music skills while singing joy-filled songs for worship.
Children entering Kindergarten may choose Hosanna or Cherub Choir.
Alleluia Choir (3rd–5th Grade)
Wednesdays • 5:30–6:00 p.m.
Grace Notes Choir Room
Led by Autumn Toussaint
A confidence-building choir that explores solo singing, musical concepts, and beginning music reading. Sings in worship regularly.
Wednesday Programs
Open Gym for Tiny Tots
Wednesdays • 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Community Room
Stay and play after Cherub Choir! Kids enjoy trikes, climbers, and open play time with church friends.Parent supervision required.
Faith & Fun Wednesdays — Preschool
Wednesdays • 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Gym & Classrooms
All preschoolers are invited for an evening of laughter, learning, and faith. We begin in a large group with games, music, and a monthly Bible theme, then move to age-based small groups for stories, crafts, and activities. Parent pickup in classrooms at 7:30 p.m.
Open Gym (K–5th Grade)
Wednesdays • 5:15–6:30 p.m.
Gym
Kids are invited for free play in the gym before evening programming begins. Parent supervision required.
Faith & Fun Wednesdays — K–5th Grade
Wednesdays • 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Gym & Classrooms
We begin with large-group fun — games, music, and a Bible theme — then move to age-based small groups where leaders bring the story to life through hands-on activities and conversation. Parent pickup in classrooms at 7:30 p.m.
*Will not be held on April 1 (Holy Week/Spring Break). Final day, May 13.
Sundays
Littlest Angels Sunday School & Child Care
Birth–PreK • Firefly Room • Through May 17, 2026
9:00–10:00 a.m. & 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Loving, faith-based care with trained staff, hands-on activities, and play-centered learning in a warm, welcoming environment.
Graceland Sunday School (K–5th Grade)
9:00 a.m. • Gym & Classrooms
We begin with a few minutes of free play, gather for large-group worship time, then move to classrooms for small-group, faith-based activities led by parent volunteers. Parent pickup in classrooms at 10:00 a.m. Parent volunteers are encouraged throughout the program year.
Are You New?
If you’re new here, we’re so glad your family is joining us! To help us keep every child safe and cared for, please take a moment to complete this registration form. Once submitted, your family will be set up in our Safe Student Check-In System, and you’ll begin receiving our weekly Family Ministries Newsletter with updates and opportunities.
Questions? Contact Jodie Nyberg, Director of Early Childhood & Elementary Ministries — we’d love to connect with you!
*Last day is May 17, before the Summer Worship Schedule begins.
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