We love you and your kids! We hope that your experience at Sideris and in our Kid’s ministry is a blessing and breath of fresh air that makes your life and your parenting just a little easier. Our goal as a church is holistic. First, since we believe kids are best served by parents who are able to invest in their own faith journey and grow spiritually, we want to provide you moments in your week to engage with God. Second, we want to provide a safe and loving space for your kids to experience an introduction to the story of Jesus and encounter at a young age the atmosphere of God’s community of grace. We pray is that both happen for you and your kids as you participate in the rhythms of life at Sideris.
CHECK-IN
Children will check-in with their parents upon arrival. Follow the “Kid’s Check-in” signs which will lead you upstairs as you come in. Look for the white self-serve kiosks where you can register if you are new and someone will be there to give you directions from there. Then return downstairs to start the service all together as one big family, and then kids will be dismissed after the first few songs, just before the announcements.
FIVE CLASSROOMS
1. Nursery: 9 months to 18 months.
2. Toddlers: 18 months to 3 years.
3. Preschool: 4 years to 5 years.
4. Early Elementary: Kindergarten - 1st Grade
5. Upper Elementary: 2nd - 5th Grade
For children Newborns (under 9 months) they are more than welcome to just be with you in worship. Crying babies are not a bother to the preacher and add to the joy of worship during singing! New life is something that the gospel is all about; so reminders are always welcome. Should your newborn need to be nursed there is a “Nursing/Cry Room” upstairs just past the kids lobby area. You will find a place to sit and a TV with the service streaming for you to enjoy.
For Middle-schoolers and Highschoolers we’d love having them join us in the worship service to learn and grow alongside their parents. As they grow comfortable, they may also enjoy occasionally helping out with the Kid’s Team if they so desire.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
All Kid’s volunteers must complete background checks prior to serving in Kid’s. They also must complete a training to teach in classrooms. We are committed to providing a safe and fun space for children, so that parents can grow in the old and prepare themselves to be the best parents they can be.
Our experiential goal is to introduce every kid to the virtue and character of God as revealed in the person and work of Jesus. Kids will get an introduction to the pages of Scripture, but more importantly they will experience God’s love through the love and care of the volunteers. As kids play and grow together they learn of the joy of community. We will always engage them in creative activities and gospel-based teaching (see more info below) each Sunday.
Questions? Please reach out to our Kids Coordinators, Sara-Anne & Lina with any questions or concerns: kids@siderischurch.com
TEACHING & ACTIVITIES
We use The Gospel Project (click to learn more) curriculum: a Christ-centered, chronological journey through Scripture that includes oral teaching, music, and other engaging activities. It helps children understand that the Bible isn’t just a bunch of stories but that it is the most important true story ever told.
NURSERY CHECK-IN PROCESS
For new families, join us at the check-in table and complete a questionnaire so we can get to know your children and their unique needs. Feel free to stay as long as your child needs you in order to get acclimated.
You can pick your child up at any time during or after the service!
VOLUNTEERS
Our Kids Team leads and volunteers are caring and energetic and have passed background checks. We aim to have a 1:3 ratio of volunteers to kids in the younger group and 1:5 in the older classroom.
Please feel free to reach out to our Kids Coordinator, Sara-Anne Barfoot and/or Lina Chung, with any questions or concerns: kids@siderischurch.com
