K-5th Grade
Elementary: Kindergarten-5th Grade
(Super Soakers -Kindergarten + 1st Grade; The Rock -2nd + 3rd Grades; The Dive -4th + 5th Grades)
We believe the Bible should never be boring, worship can be really loud and good leaders always care. Before kids head off to middle school, we want to make sure these 3 things stick…
1. I need to make the wise choice.
2. I can trust God no matter what.
3. I should treat others the way I want to be treated.
2. I can trust God no matter what.
3. I should treat others the way I want to be treated.
In L.I.F.E. Kids, we want kids to see how God’s Word fits into their lives, to learn how to talk to Him, and to build friendships that will last. That’s why it’s important to make sure your child connects with the same friends, same leader, at the same hour – EVERY WEEK END!
What happens in L.I.F.E. Kids?
Kids are challenged every week-end to trust God, make wise choices, and build lasting friendships. Here’s what a typical hour looks like.
Welcome: Each child is greeted at their classroom by their teaching leader and small group leader. Kids participate with their small group in an activity meant to introduce the one TRUTH, or bottom line, we want kids to walk away with and remember that morning.
Large Group Environment: Shortly after arriving, kids transition to the large group environment where they hear the Bible story. We use costumes, props, and characters from the story – anything that makes the Bible come to life. We also carve out time each week for kids to sing as loud as they want and tell God how much they love Him.
Small Group Environment: After participating in worship, kids get back in their small group where their leaders help them understand how the day’s bottom line can fit into their everyday life. Small group leaders are serious about having fun with kids and passionate about teaching the TRUTH. Every week-end, they connect with the same small group leader. That way they get connected and we have the best chance to establish a relationship that’s going to matter when they need it most.
Curriculum: We use 252 Basics, a web-based curriculum for K-5th graders. Based on Luke 2:52, the curriculum is built around our Three Basic Truths:
1. Wisdom: I need to make the wise choice.
2. Faith: I can trust God no matter what.
3. Friendship: I should treat others the way I want to be treated.
2. Faith: I can trust God no matter what.
3. Friendship: I should treat others the way I want to be treated.
The Three Basic Truths are amplified through 36 monthly virtues (such as kindness, generosity and faith) and 150 Bible stories. Every week there is a key TRUTH or bottom line that we drive home. It’s the ONE THING we want kids to understand and grab onto during their hour with us.
GodTime (for Kids): GodTime is a Weekly devotion for kids to encourage them to spend time reading the Bible and talking to God at home. We want our kids to establish a lifelong habit of spending time with God.