It is the purpose of the early childhood department to minister to each child at every level from the moment of birth. As Matthew states in Matthew 21:16, “Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise.” We desire to give our babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers the opportunity to praise the Lord who has so miraculously created them.

From the very beginning, we want them to know that God chose for them to be created, that they are fearfully and wonderfully made, that they are a person of worth. They need to know that God created them and has given them special gifts, abilities and talents. If we can put inside the spirit of our children that God loves them, that they are a unique, wonderful creation of His, we have given them a wonderful start in their spiritual walk!

In this ministry area, we are the “foundation specialists!”  We have teachers and assistants who are examples of the love of Jesus and provide the experiences where the children feel the joy of coming to church.  The spiritual atmosphere is provided where a child can come to know Jesus at an early age.