F - Fun
We want children to have fun while they are here! We incorporate engaging games and activities that keep kids wanting to come back.
Creekside Children
Mission
Grace Kids exists to partner with parents in helping their children FIND and FOLLOW JESUS. We desire to see children's lives changed as they hear the Word of God and experience God's love in our midst. Below are the values we have in Grace Kids. These are the things we put FIRST!
I - Innovative
We are always open to new ideas in Grace Kids and creative ways to present sound, biblical truth!
r - relational
We strive to facilitate genuine connections among kids and volunteers resulting in kids feeling seen and known!
S - safe
We have screened and trained volunteers along with policies and procedures, thoughtfully written to protect our children.
t - Truth Based
We teach directly from God’s Word, helping children grow in their knowledge of the Bible and learn how to apply its truth to daily life.
Creekside Children
what to expect
Service Times - Sundays 9 & 11 AM
Early Childhood programming is for children from 2 months to preschool age and meets during the 9 AM and 11 AM services at Creekside. Check-in for Early Childhood is at the downstairs greeter desk in our Education Wing and begins 15 minutes prior to the start of each service.
Snack and Allergy Info
If your child has an allergy, please let us know during check-in. The allergy will be noted on your child's name tag. The following snacks are offered at Creekside on Sunday mornings: Infants - bottle or snack from home; Wobblers - plain Cheerios; TWOs - plain Cheerios or Goldfish; THREEs & FOURs - Goldfish or Mott's Fruit Snacks
Classroom & Curriculum
Creekside Early Childhood Ministry is divided into classes by age, which are led by screened, trained leaders. A typical morning for Infants and Wobblers includes play and meaningful interaction in a safe, loving environment. The TWOs, THREEs, and FOURs classes have a routine that includes a Bible lesson with a memory verse, hands-on activities to reinforce the lesson, snack time, and playtime. In addition, the THREESs & FOURSs classes meet together to do worship in a large group setting.
Special Needs Ministry
At Grace Kids, we welcome children with all abilities to participate in our programs. We offer a Grace Kids Buddy program, available upon request, for children who may require individual attention on Sunday mornings. See below for more information and a Buddy request form. We desire to provide a Buddy for each child who would benefit from this program, but we may need time after a request is submitted to find a volunteer to partner with each child. If you feel this might be a good option for your child, please contact Creekside Kids.
Service Times - SUNDAYS 9 & 11AM
Elementary programming is for Kindergarten - 4th Grade and meets during the 9 AM & 11 AM services at Creekside. Check-in for Elementary is at the upstairs greeter desk in our Education Wing.
Sunday Mornings
A typical morning includes connect time for our kids and their leaders, large group worship time and small group time for a lesson, discussion and games.
Classrooms
At Creekside, the Elementary ministry is divided into classrooms based on grade: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade. Our 5th & 6th graders also meet together during the 9am service. Please see our Grace 56 section below for more information.
Special Needs Ministry
At Grace Kids, we love to welcome kids with all abilities to participate in our programming. We have a Grace Kids Buddy program available upon request for kids who might need individual attention on Sunday mornings. See below for more information and a Buddy request form. We desire to provide a Buddy for each child who would benefit from this program, but we may need time after a request is submitted to find a volunteer to partner with each child. If you feel this might be a good option for your child, please contact Creekside Kids.
Service Times - SUNDAYS 9 AM
Connect Time
FUN is an important component for ministry in Grace 56. Connect time involves 4-square, Gaga ball, and time to hang out with friends and leaders.
Worship
5th and 6th graders join together for a time of worship and prayer before a large group lesson.
Large Group
Every week a leader kicks off the lesson with a 3-5 minute teaching point that prepares 56ers for small group discussions.
Small Group
Small groups are the heartbeat of Grace 56. Each small group is a place where 56ers can have open discussions about life, using the Bible as their foundation.
Creekside Children
opportunities
SERVE
Want to help lay a foundation of spiritual truth and encourage kids to grow in their faith? The relationships built with our kids and families through our volunteers are the heart of our ministry. Come be a part of Grace Kids!
Special Needs
Grace Kids desires to extend the open arms of love to every child who walks through our church doors. If you have a child with special needs of any kind, we would love to do as much as we can to accommodate his/her needs and to make him/her feel welcome.
Parent Resources
We want to partner with you as a parent and provide you with resources that help you be the parent God has empowered you to be.
Creekside Children
Other Opportunities
Awana
Awana is a children's ministry that meets at our Anderson Campus on Sunday evenings during the school year. Our goal is to teach boys and girls about the gospel of Christ and train them to serve Him, with a focus on memorizing Scripture.
Kingdom Kids
Kingdom Kids Weekday Preschool, chartered in 1991, is a ministry of Grace Bible Church that partners with families to develop spiritual and academic growth in young children.