CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
HOUSE OF PRAISE (HOP): A special worship time for children 3 years old through 2nd grade which meets during the morning worship service in the childrenís worship center. Children hear and see Bible stories using “hands on” materials. They are encouraged to re-tell these stories to themselves and others or respond to the stories in other ways provided (puzzles, draw, write, music). They sing songs, play together and learn how to get along with others.

D.V.B.S. (Daily Vacation Bible School): Pre-kindergarten through 6th grade children participate with other area youth in a summer week filled with singing, Bible stories, games and crafts, all centered on a Biblical theme.  This ministry is a combined effort of First Christian Reformed, First Presbyterian, and First Reformed.  VBS is the first full week of August.

KID’S HOPE USA: One child, one hour is the heart of Kidís Hope USA. One caring adult mentoring an at-risk child one hour each week. Because when kids feel loved and valued, they are better able to learn, grow and succeed. The opportunity is vast. The need is great. The idea is simple. One child, one hour, one church, one school. You could be the one.

High Five: A youth group for fifth graders. The purpose of  High Five is to share the Word of God and encourage fifth graders in their faith by providing times of Christian fellowship and opportunities for service.

TERRIFIC TUESDAYS: An after school ministry offering games, snacks, crafts and a devotional time. Terrific Tuesdays is a great opportunity for elementary aged school children (grades K-5) between 3:30 and 5:00 PM on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month during the school year.

Summer Ministry: This ministry helps children to connect with the church and feel that it is a place for them! 

PRAISE KIDS: Wednesday night Choir for K-2nd graders.


KIDZ N Worship: Wednesday night choir for 3rd-5th graders. When not singing praise to God, we’re having fun together. We sing the music kid’s like!

SUNDAY SCHOOL: Children 3 years old and up meet each Sunday morning from September through May between the 9 a.m. and the 11 a.m. services to learn Biblical principles taught on each age groups own level.

BIBLE CLASS: All students in grades 3 through 12 are encouraged to attend. Classes meet from September through March on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:15 in order to increase Biblical knowledge.

INFANT & TODDLER NURSERY: Tender loving care and a cheerful, clean environment is provided by our separate Toddler and Infant Nurseries for infants and children up to 3 years old at each of our AM and PM services. Our volunteers have two things in common a love for children and a love for the Lord.

Mark 10:14: Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.