ministries

Children

Welcome to The Works, Crossbridge’s children’s ministry!

Check-In
Visit our Check-in table every Sunday morning from 10:15 – 10:45 AM for a quick and easy automated check-in for members and an easy hassle- free check-in for visitors. Every child now gets a printed nametag that includes their name, grade & special medical information. If you haven’t received your check-in key tag yet, but would like one, just fill out our registration form, available here or at the registration table. Each parent/guardian will also receive a check-in receipt that is needed to pick-up your child at the end of service. We want to make sure we are providing a safe and fun environment for your children and no matter what age your child is, we have special areas designed just for them.

Littleworks
Littleworks is the area for the youngest members of Crossbridge. Children ages birth through two years will enjoy quality time every Sunday morning with our caring and loving volunteers. There are two–three volunteers scheduled each week and they assist the kids as they enjoy the different areas set up for them in Lil’ Works. Our program is filled with nurturing love and laughter, animated songs and storytelling and lots of play time. Even our youngest children are introduced to stories and projects that teach about Jesus. Littleworks is available every Sunday morning from 10:15 AM until the end of service and is located in the Children’s area in the back half of the cafeteria. If you would like to more information or to volunteer in Littleworks please contact Becky Frey, Director, The Works.

Kiddieworks & Kidworks Worship
Our Pre-school through Fifth Graders begin each Sunday morning worshiping God in a special Praise and Worship time designed just for them. We have upbeat songs and music videos to engage them in praising God. Our worship time starts every Sunday at 10:30 AM.

Kiddieworks
Kiddieworks is our Pre-school area for three to five year olds who are not yet in Kindergarten. After participating in the large group Praise and Worship they now have a new program designed just for them – First Look. First Look will repeat one key Bible truth each month and has lots of activities to engage the five senses (because we all know pre-schoolers have LOTS of energy!)

By the time our pre-schoolers graduate to Kidworks, we want them to know that:
• God Made Me
• God Loves Me
• Jesus Wants to be My Friend Forever.

Kidworks
Kidworks is for children in Kindergarten to Fifth Grade. Kidworks uses the 252 Basics curriculum, which is based on Luke 2:52: “…and Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and favor with God and man”.

Our fun and interactive curriculum is built around three Basic Truths every child should embrace.
• I need to make the wise choice.
• I can trust God no matter what.
• I should treat others the way I want to be treated.

Each month the children will learn a Core Virtue and Memory Verse. Each week they will be taught a key concept and Bible story that relates to the Core Virtue and Memory verse of the month. They will also learn that God is the one and only true God, yet He exists in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. God is the Creator, so everything belongs to Him and is under His control. God is holy, so He is righteous, majestic, and loving. God is all knowing and purposeful, so He’s at work to bring about His will. No person, thing, or idea compares to God.

Each Sunday after praise and worship, Kidworks will have a large group time filled with fun skits and Bible stories. They will then break up into small groups (K, 1st/2nd, 3rd–5th) for age appropriate games, crafts and one on one time with a small group mentor and fellowship with their peers. Each small group has one small group mentor who will pray with your child and help them connect the day’s lesson to their everyday lives.

For more information or to volunteer for any area of The Works, contact Becky Frey, Director, The Works.

Vacation Bible School
Every summer Crossbridge sponsors Vacation Bible School for its families and the children in the community. With its unique and exciting curriculum, VBS offers children a wonderful time singing praise songs, playing games, making crafts and watching skits and videos. We look forward each year to VBS as another way of sharing God’s love with our kids.

This year we will hold the VBS program SKY–where everything is possible with God! Our VBS will run from July 23-26 from 9 am-  12:30 pm! Save the dates and visit us again in April 2012 for more information and to register online.