“Oh the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do.”
Grace Kids
Our vision is that all kids at Grace Northridge would be transformed by the gospel, encounter the risen Christ, and be motivated by radical love to share the hope of Christ with the world.
For more information on our Kids Ministry, please contact our Children’s Ministry Director Erin Keezer.
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When you walk into the Gathering Hall, you will see the large lit up “Kids” sign and double doors leading to the Grace Kids check-in area. There you will be greeted by one of our check-in greeters and they will walk you through what the morning will look like for your children.
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Drop off for infants and toddlers begins 15 minutes prior to the start of the worship service.
For infants (0-24 months):
We have two trained nursery workers who care for all infants
Our infant room has music, instruments, a variety of toys, and developmentally appropriate books for them to enjoy
For toddlers (2s and 3s):
There is one trained toddler teacher and one trained assistant
Our toddlers begin with free play and then move into a Bible teaching with music, instruments, storytelling, and response time (play-doh, coloring, craft, or reading)
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During the service, all children will be dismissed and walked to their respective classrooms. They will return for communion.
Our curriculum follows the liturgical church year and follows this general pattern in each class:
Advent
Epiphany & Lent: Life and Ministry of Jesus
Eastertide & Pentecost: History and Life of the Church
Summer: Psalms/deep dive into the Lord’s Prayer, Creeds, etc.
Fall: Old Testament
Our Pre-K/Kinder class is currently learning about the life and ministry of Jesus. Their class includes liturgy, catechism teaching, music, prayer, storytelling, extended response time (play-doh, dramatic play, coloring, craft, or reading)
Our 1st-2nd classroom is currently studying the life and ministry of Jesus.This class includes liturgy, catechism teaching, music, prayer, storytelling, extended response time (play-doh, dramatic play, coloring, craft, or reading)
Our 3rd-5th classroom is currently studying the gospel of John. This class is more discussion-based and includes liturgy, catechism teaching, music, prayer, training on Bible study methods, games, reader’s theater Bible scripts, and response time that varies depending on the week.
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For the safety of our children, all of our volunteers have completed an application process and have been trained in our policies and procedures. They have passed a background check and have completed additional Ministry Safe Certification Training.
Grace Students
The Grace Northridge Student Ministry exists to make disciples who live on mission in their schools, on their teams, and in their neighborhoods
We connect, worship, grow, and serve primarily via Senior & Junior High Bible Studies along with other weekly opportunities. Throughout the year we also partner with Blueprint Ministries and Young Life to allow students the opportunity to serve the local community, worship with other serving groups, and get to create deeper shared relationships and memories.
The Junior High Bible Study & Senior High Bible Study typically meet Sunday evenings from 4:30-7:00pm at Grace. Junior High meets from 4:30-5:30pm, a combined dinner is from 5:30-6:00pm, and then Senior High meets from 6:00-7:00pm.
For more information about how you can connect with the Student Ministry, please contact Student Ministry Director Colton Hawkins.
