Dec15
JOYBridge Respite Afternoon
Sunday, December 15, 2024, 12:15 PM - 5:00 PM
The WoodsEdge Children's Ministry serves kids from birth through sixth grade. Our passion is to nurture the next generation's love for Jesus and help them know they are deeply loved by their Heavenly Father.
Channel One
Birth-Grade 4
Location: Kids Building
Sunday Mornings
Early Childhood
Drop-Off and Pickup: Kids Building, downstairs
Large Group: Jungle Jam
Purpose: To incite wonder and lay fundamental building blocks for the Gospel and discipleship.
Basic Truths:
- God knows me.
- Jesus loves me.
- The Holy Spirit leads me.
- I am a child of God.
Grades 1-4
Drop-Off and Pickup: Kids Building, upstairs
Large Group: Broadcast Room (grades 1-2), Studio 34 (grades 3-4)
Purpose: To provoke discovery and invite children to grow in wisdom, faith, and friendship.
Basic Truths:
- God knows me.
- Jesus loves me.
- The Holy Spirit leads me.
- I am a child of God.
Grades 5-6
Drop-Off and Pickup: Fifty6 Building
Core Purpose: To affirm these young students to own their own faith and to value a faith community.
Basic Truths:
- I can trust God because He never changes.
- I can follow Jesus because He is the way, the truth, and the life.
- I can obey God's plan because the Holy Spirit is with me.
Sunday Morning FAQ
What time is children's programming available?
Sunday morning programming for birth–grade 6 is available at the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. All of our classrooms open 15 minutes prior to each service.
It's our first time. Where should we go?
If it is your first time with us, please proceed to our Channel One Children’s Ministry Welcome Center inside the Worship Center entrance. One of our greeters will be glad to check-in your family. We utilize a security tag system for you and your children so please check in here first.
What are your security processes?
All children participating in children’s programming must be checked in each week through our computer system. This is an important step in our security process and we appreciate your help. You may also notice a team of police officers that canvas our campus and ministry environments, including children's ministry. Be sure to say hello, we love our security team!
Wednesday Nights
We have Wednesday night programming for kids from birth through sixth grade. We also offer JOYBridge support by reservation.
- Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Our end time is usually around 8:15 p.m. depending on the end of prayer service.
- Location: Kids Building (birth-grade 4), Fifty6 (grades 5-6)
- What to Expect: Wednesday nights are super fun! Expect games, biblical teaching, worship, crafts and other activities.
To make a JOYBridge reservation, email .
Serve With Us
Zach and Kristen Wooldridge have been serving the same group of kids for seven years. When they started volunteering, the kids were in second grade. Now those kids are in high school! This is Zach and Kristen's story.
Parent Tools
Childcare Reservations
Select an event below to register for the entire semester. If you have any questions please contact Mandy Sand at .
- Women's Thursday Morning Bible Study
- Women's Monday Night Bible Study
- Starting Right
- Women's Hispanic Ministry Bible Study
- Staff Prayer
To cancel childcare for an event, fill out this form.
Family Baptism Celebration
We believe that baptism is a choice someone makes after they trust in Jesus as their personal Savior. We celebrate our children's declaration of faith in Jesus at our Family Baptism Celebration. Our baptism celebrations take place immediately following the last Sunday morning service in our outside baptism pool.
Friends and family are invited and encouraged to attend. Parents are also welcome to be baptized with their children.
Baptism Class: This required class focuses on what the Bible says about sin, forgiveness, baptism, and a personal relationship with Jesus. It's casual, fun, and interactive. We require that at least one parent attend the class with the child being baptized. Each family leaves with a resource to utilize at home for further conversation. We offer this class on Sunday mornings or Wednesday evenings prior to the Family Baptism Celebration.
Child Dedications
We love celebrating Child Dedications in our Sunday morning services. As a part of this celebration, parents will create a written blessing over their child and receive a framed keepsake.
Upcoming Dedication Dates:
- February 23, 2025
- April 27, 2025
- June 15, 2025
Legacy Class: This one-time, one-hour class is typically offered two weeks prior to the dedication at both 9 and 11 a.m. It is designed for parents to learn what it means to impart a godly legacy to their children. This class is a prerequisite for parents who are participating in Child Dedication.
Resources:
Staff Recommended Resources
We have curated a list of staff-recommended resources for you as a parent to help you disciple your children. Click the link below to view the list of trusted resources!
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