FIRST TIME VISITORS
to LEFC KIDS MINISTRY
If you are considering visiting with children for the first time, all you need to know is how to find our welcome desk! Our friendly team will help you from there. Keep reading to learn more about checking in at your first visit as well as other helpful information about our Kids Ministry program.
NEW FAMILY CHECK-IN
As a first time visitor to LEFC's kids ministry, you'll first want to stop by the New Family Check-In Desk (also called the KidMin Welcome Desk), which is located in the lobby area of our kids' wing. After coming into the building through our main entrance, take a left past the auditorium entrance and our baptistry pond. You'll come to a lobby area with our cafe to the left and the circular New Family Check-In Desk to the right.
Give yourself a few minutes prior to the start of our services at 9AM and 10:50AM to fill out some quick registration information. Our Welcome Team will help get you checked in, provide a security tag for you and your child, and show you to your child's classroom.
KIDMIN SHEPHERDS
Who is investing in our children?
The people who lovingly and prayerfully invest in children here are called Shepherds. Our ministry with kids is powered by an amazing team of people who love Jesus, love kids, and have gone through background checks and safety screening.
SAFETY & SECURITY
Upon registering, parents/caregivers receive security tags for both parent and child. The Kids Ministry classroom area is a secure area. We also have trained security personnel monitoring our Kids Ministry classroom areas.
CONTACTING PARENTS
If we need you to come check on your child, we will contact you by cell phone, usually by text message. This is the most efficient way to contact parents, no matter where they are in the building. So if your child is in Kids Ministry on Sunday, you’ll just want to have your phone handy throughout the morning.
ALLERGIES
We want to be very attentive to any allergies your child may have. Please make sure to include any allergy information for your child on the registration form. Your child’s allergy will be noted on their name tag.
HANDS AND FEET MINISTRY
Special Needs and Disability Ministry
In LEFC's Kids Ministry, our goal is to create an environment where all children can thrive, experience belonging, and encounter the love of Jesus. For some children, Sunday mornings are more successful when they have a little extra support. Our Hands and Feet Buddy Ministry exists to come alongside families and provide one-to-one care when it's helpful.
If you child would benefit from a little extra support on Sunday mornings, we encourage you to request a Hands and Feet Buddy! Hands and Feet Buddies are caring volunteers who partner with families to support a child during Kids Ministry on Sundays. A buddy’s role looks different for each child and may include things like offering gentle guidance, helping with transitions, providing reassurance, or simply being a steady, encouraging presence.
HOW THE PROCESS WORKS
STARTING THE CONVERSATION
A parent or caregiver reaches out to share that their child may benefit from additional support on Sunday mornings. This step is relational and pressure-free, we simply want to listen and learn.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CHILD
Together, we complete a brief buddy profile—either in writing or through a conversation or visit. This helps us understand your child’s strengths, needs, interests, and what helps them feel safe and successful.
PRAYERFUL MATCHING
After we understand your child’s needs, the Hands and Feet Core Leader and/or the Minister with Kids prayerfully begins
looking for the right buddy or buddy team. You’ll be kept informed throughout
PREPARING FOR SUCCESS
While we look and pray for a buddy, we also gather resources that may support your child, such as visual schedules, lesson plans, sensory tools, hands-on manipulatives, and other thoughtful accommodations.
MAKING INTRODUCTIONS
Once a buddy (or buddy team) is confirmed, we’ll make introductions so you can begin building relationship together. We value trust and partnership, and we want you to feel confident and supported.
ONGOING COMMUNICATION
Parents communicate directly with their child’s buddy team—especially if their child will be absent or if something changes. This helps everyone care for your child with consistency and understanding.
CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR EVERYONE
The Hands and Feet Core Leader regularly checks-in with buddy teams to offer encouragement, prayer, and additional resources as needed.
START THE CONVERSATION!
Click below to fill out the Buddy Profile form or email Michelle Bennett at handsandfeetministry@lefc.net to start the process.
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