Encouraging Real Kids to become Real Followers of Jesus Christ.

From Sunday School to Vacation Bible School, from book clubs to pool parties, from musical productions to blessing backpacks, Lakewood's programs for kids are the best around. Learn more below.

Education

Our Sunday School happens at 10 am for ages pre-K through 5th grade. We offer an age-appropriate curriculum that encourages faith development and promotes awareness of the scripture as well as God's truth and promises for children of all ages. Our topics are carefully chosen to be fun and engaging! We have nurseries for the little ones, staffed with fully qualified teachers. 

We encourage families to worship together. Each service includes a few minutes of "children's time," where they receive a special message. However, if your child needs another option we have childcare available during our 9 and 11 am worship services.

Club 56 is for our fifth and sixth graders. This is a Sunday School and small group opportunity for our older children. We use book studies,  in-depth discussions, and fun games to help these kids dig deeper into God's word and its applications in their lives. Our sixth-graders use this meeting time for preparing for their confirmations which occur each spring.

Programs and Events and Fun!

We have a wonderful children's drama ministry that puts on a special musical production each year, as well as a special program for both Children’s Sabbath (usually in October) and an Advent or Christmas pageant.

We have ongoing summer activities such as outdoor excursions, pool parties, crazy food nights and other fun opportunities for fellowship.

There are many special Sundays that are focused on children, like Blessing of the Backpacks and Third-Grade Bible Presentation Sunday, as well as major events like Vacation Bible School, our annual Fall Festival, and our EGG-Stravaganza event on Palm Sunday.

And if that's not enough, there are periodic outings to places like Starbucks for our book club!

For more information about our Children’s Ministry, contact Lisa Green at lgreen@expandingthelight.org or Allie Rouse at arouse@expandingthelight.org.