We lay the foundation for our youngest learners to pursue life in Christ. Your child will be loved and cared for by our dedicated, well-trained team who delight in partnering with you in the discipleship of your child.
Sunday
8:00, 9:30, and 11:00am
Wednesday
6:30-8:00pm | September-April
Discovery Clubs offers weekly Bible truths and activities for kids starting at
6 months through 6th grade. We desire kids to develop a heart for the world and be a part of what God is doing, both here and around the globe.
Pre-registration is required for kids 6 months – Pre-K.
Child Dedication
We count it a privilege to partner with parents as they raise their children.
Curriculum
Your child will receive intentional teaching about God every time they enter the nursery. As your child’s brain develops new pathways to learning, our goal is to link that learning to God and His truth.
Infants – From the first time your child enters the nursery, we pray Scripture passages aloud to God on their behalf. So, your child is not only being prayed for, but is hearing God’s Word as well. What will God be pleased to do in the life of your child because of the prayers of parents and caregivers?
Young Toddlers – As children age, they are introduced to Truth Statements – short phrases about God that are each repeated all month long in order to penetrate your child’s mind and heart.
Older Toddlers – For our oldest children, the Truth Statement becomes the core of the curriculum. It is the main point of the Bible lesson, and it is reinforced through hands-on, age-appropriate activities. Children will also learn a simple memory verse and songs each month that are related to the Bible lesson.
A complete list of Truth Statements, Bible stories, and memory verses are available in the nursery. You can use it all year long as a tool to help you lay a sure foundation in the life of your child.
Songs & Activities
Discipling Your Kids
Each month Nursery kids learn songs and participate in activities that reinforce the biblical truth. To help these rich truths seep into your child’s heart, try these songs and have some extra fun learning at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
You may leave children with us as early as you are comfortable doing so. Every August, there is a promotion out of the Nursery and into the Early Childhood Department for children who will turn two by August 31. Otherwise, they stay with us for another year.
At the check-in kiosk, a contact person for the day is designated to receive text messages. At drop-off, each parent is required to note where they’ll be during each ministry hour in case they do not respond to the text message. If you are in the main auditorium or chapel, the security code from your parent security receipt will display on each projection screen in the front. If you are elsewhere in the building, a team member will be sent to find you.
We feed the children Cheerios® as their development allows. If your child has an allergy, we are happy to feed him/her a similar snack that you provide. Please do not bring baby food. Our caregivers are so busy that there is no time to spoon-feed the children. You are welcome to join us in the classroom to feed your child.
Two mother and baby rooms are available in the nursery, where you can watch or listen to the worship service while caring for your child. A changing table is provided for your convenience. You will need to show your parent security receipt when entering the nursery. An additional mother and baby area is available in the women’s restroom on the 400 level. The Family Care room on the 300 level is the place to go if your child needs some snuggle time with mom or dad outside of the classroom. A video broadcast of the worship service is streamed live to this room.
Bring a small diaper bag with only items needed for the day. We recommend including: diapers; a change of clothing; ointment, which we will apply only at your request; comfort items, such as a pacifier or blanket; pre-mixed bottles (our caregivers need to feed several children each hour and must be able to pull bottles from bags without taking time to mix them); and a cup labeled with your child’s name. Please label all personal items each time you come to the nursery. Stickers are available for this purpose at the sign-in area.
It is our goal to check each child’s diaper at least once while they are with us. If your child is potty training, please visit the bathroom with them before dropping them off at their classroom. Feel free to use the child-size toilet in our class bathroom. We also ask that you clip an orange “potty-training” tag to your child’s shirt. This will help to remind our caregivers to take your child to the bathroom during class. If you feel your child will need to use the bathroom more than once during each hour, please help our caregivers by toileting your child between ministry hours or during class. We suggest you bring a change of clothes in case of an accident.
Questions?
Reach out to our Nursery Director, Anna Fillgrove.