Kids'Ministry

sovKids

We’re excited to partner with you in raising your children to follow Jesus!

sovKids is available Sundays at the 9:15 and 10:45am services in person or online anytime. We plan a full hour for your children that includes Bible stories, songs, games, crafts, and, best of all, time to pray and connect with your child’s small group.

New families are welcome every Sunday, but if you know you will be joining us for the first time, preregister by clicking the button below and we’ll be ready for you!

*We request ALL families (new and returning) to complete a registration form for the 2026-27 year. Thank you!

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sovKids 2026 Calendar

Fall 2026

September

13 | Launch of sovKids Sundays + volunteer training
20 | sovKids Sundays
27 | sovKids Sundays and 1st Grade Bible Class

October

November

December

Winter 2027

January

February

March

Spring 2027

April

May

Summer 2027

June

6, 13, 20, 27 | sovKids Summer Sundays, 9:15 & 10:45
14-17 | FCA Rec Camp
14-18 | VBS
20 | VBS/Rec Camp Celebration in worship

July

4 | Kids w/families in worship
11, 18, 25 | sovKids Summer Sundays, 9:15 & 10:45
11-18 | Trout Lake Bible Camp

August

1, 8 | sovKids Summer Sundays, 9:15 & 10:45
18 | Shepherd in the Park w/baptisms 6:30pm

What age does my child need to be to attend sovKids?

sovKids is split into 4 age groups: Nursery (6 weeks to 3 years old), Spark (3 years old to Kindergarten) Surge (Grades 1-3) and Current (Grade 4-5).

What is the mission of sovKids?

At sovKids we want to partner with families in connecting kids to Christ so they will know him as their Savior, seek His will for their lives and share with others His good news.

What can I expect when I arrive for the first time?

When arriving at sovKids you will register your child at the guest check-in in the Student Wing, where a team member can assist you. They will check-in your child and print off their nametags. You will receive two name tags, one for your child to wear and one to present when picking your child up after service. A team member will then show you to your child’s class for the morning.

How do I know my child is safe at sovKids?

We keep it safe at sovKids and have security present at all times. All persons entering the sovKids environments are either serving as a Volunteer or dropping off/picking up children. In addition to this, all Volunteers are background and reference checked before they serve.

AT HOME CONTENT | NOVEMBER 1ST

PRE-K

MAIN POINTS

Memory Verse | “Give thanks to the Lord for he is good.” Psalm 107:1, NIV

Bible Story | Elijah and the Widow (1 Kings 17:7-16)

Question | Who is good? God is good.

ACTIVITY

Fill It Up
What You Need: Duct or masking tape

What You Do:
Make a large circle on the floor. Invite your child to stand outside the circle and explain that the circle is empty. Then, tell your child that the two of you are going to jump in the circle and make it full. Repeat several times. Say, “Look at our circle! It’s EMPTY! Let’s jump into the circle to make it FULL! Great job! Tell me, Who is good? God is good! Yes, He is. Okay, jump back out of the circle. Now, the circle is empty. Let’s jump into the circle. We made the circle full again. Who is good? God is good! Let’s do it again. “Great job! First, it was empty, then the circle was FULL! Just like in our Bible story today! What was empty in our Bible story? Yes, the woman’s jars were empty, but Someone filled them up. Who was it? Yes, God filled the jars and made sure they all had something to eat. God is good. Who is good? God is good!” (Note: If you do not have tape, you can use many things to create the circle on the floor—pillows, stuffed animals, a hula hoop, etc.)

PRAYER

“Dear God, food is a really big part of our lives because eating is something we do every day. I pray that every time we see food, we will remember to thank You for it because it’s such a good gift. Thank You for foods like (list the family’s favorite foods). We love You, God. In Jesus’ name, amen.”

ELEMENTARY

MAIN POINTS

Gratitude

Memory Verse | “Give thanks to the Lord, because he is good. His faithful love continues forever. Psalm 136:1, NIrV

Bible Story | Give Thanks No Matter What Happens 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Bottom Line | You always have something to be grateful for.

TALK ABOUT THE BIBLE STORY

First read today’s Bible story/verse. Then discuss:

Describe a grateful person.

Now describe an ungrateful person.

Do you think we can be grateful even when we don’t FEEL grateful? Why or why not? (We can be grateful all the time because God loves us and takes care of us.)

What’s the best way to change an ungrateful attitude to a grateful one? (Remember all that you have— family, home, food, etc.)

Is there a time that you can remember feeling really grateful?

Parent: Share a story about a time when you were grateful or ungrateful.

ACTIVITY

T-H-A-N-K-S
WHAT YOU NEED: No supplies needed.

WHAT YOU DO:
Tell your child that you’re going to play a game. You’ll both search throughout your home to find things that you’re thankful for. Grab one item for each letter of the word “THANKS.” (In other words, items that start with the letters T, H, A, N, K, and S.) For example, you can find a tea bag because you’re thankful for tea. Or a picture of Grandma Hazel because you’re thankful for her. You may want to write down the word “THANKS” so your child can remember the letters. You may also want to set a time limit—10 minutes or so—to find your items. Once you’ve gathered your items
of THANKS, share them with each other, explaining why you’re thankful for each one.

PRAYER

Use this prayer as a guide, either after talking about the Bible story or sometime before bed tonight:

“Dear God, gratitude doesn’t come easy to us,
especially when we’re having a bad day. We need
Your help to remember that Your plans are always
good. Instead of complaining about what’s bad, help
us choose to be grateful for all that is good. In Jesus’
name, amen.”

Featured Events

We’re so glad you’ve chosen to trust us as partners in raising your kids to follow Jesus!
We design sovKids to be engaging, caring, and fun so that your child learns to receive and give Jesus’ love.

Nov 6

September 13 - December 20

sovKids 2026-27 Registration

Dec 6

Featured 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Parent’s Day Out

$10

Dec 13

Featured 10:45 am - 11:30 am

Age 0–Grade 5 | sovKids

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