Grow

Children’s Ministry

Our Vision – Discipling Children; Encouraging Families

We believe that Children...

• are capable of knowing Jesus Christ personally
• will grow spiritually when discipled by family and church
• are important members of the church community
• have gifts to offer the church
• blossom spiritually when home and church work together

Coming This Summer...

Summer Kids' Event from 9 a.m. to noon on July 15 to July 19th at the church.  This half day camp is for children going into JK up to Grade 5.  Click here for information and the registration form.

This month in Children’s Ministries

Check out May's newsletter here

In May our children are learning about...

First Look
The monthly theme for May is: God made me.

The memory verse is: “Be kind and loving to each other.”  Ephesians  4:32 NCV

The bottom line that we want to impress on our preschoolers is: I can help others.

For more details see the link to the Parent Cue!

Link to this month's Parent Cue for First Look.

252 Basics
The monthly theme is:  Patience, waiting for later for what we want now.

The memory verse is: “Wait for the Lord. Be strong and don't lose hope. Wait for the Lord.”  Psalms 27:14, NIrV

The bottom line we want to impress on our Grades 1 to 5 kids is: When you think you can't wait, think twice.  "I need to make the wise choice".

For more details see the link to the Parent Cue!

Link to the monthly Parent Cue for 252 Basics.

Nursery

We are happy to provide warm, loving care each Sunday morning for children newborn to 30 months while parents attend church. The Nursery, a large cheerful room, is located on the lower level, and is equipped with everything we need to care for your child. We provide careful attention to each child to ensure their safety and comfort. We introduce toys and puzzles and books for the children to enjoy and gradually prepare them for promotion to the Preschool class.

What if a child needs their parent? Parents are asked to pick up a numbered pager from the Centre Hall so they can be called if their child needs them.

Where does my child go on Sunday Morning?

During the summer Nursery care and Sunday School continue.  Nursery for ages newborn to 24 months runs during the entire service.  Older children attend the service with their parents for a short time.  A preschool class and school age class start after the children leave the sanctuary following the children's prayer.  Through the use of First Look curriculum for Preschool children and 252Basics for Grades 1 to 5, we teach the stories of the Bible, and encourage the children to apply what they learn in their daily lives.

We believe parents are the spiritual leaders of their families and the church is here to partner with, resource and encourage parents. 'Parent Cue', a resource to help families follow up with the lessons, is distributed each week or emailed monthly.  In addition, a monthly parent newsletter which gives creative suggestions and resources is provided either on paper or by email. Family events are planned to help families meet others in the church community and provide a venue for inviting others to enjoy the fellowship in the church.

Yorkminster Park Baptist Church has a thorough safety policy which helps ensure the protection of our children and youth. The full version is available on request.

For the protection of our children and youth, all new volunteers are required to participate in a screening process. This includes an interview, a police check, as well as completing a ministry application form and providing references. Training in safety is also provided. If you would like to volunteer, please contact the Director of Children’s Ministries to begin the process.

Mission projects

Each year Children's Ministries leads the congregation in two mission projects. The first, ‘In Our Own Backyard’, is a Christmas outreach to local ministries in our city. The second, this year was launched on April 7th and is for a Canadian Baptist Ministries project in Africa. It is called Kids Care and will raise funds for planting trees to combat climate change while enabling communities to replenish soil nutrients andprevent soil erosion in Maai Mahiu, Kenya. (Click here for more information)

Through these initiatives, children and their families develop increased compassion for a hurting world.

Back to top