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KIDS MINISTRY at LEFC

Children are important to God, and children are important to us! Children are a vital part of our church family. We consider it a privilege to serve God by partnering with parents on this discipleship journey. We want your children to have great experiences here learning God's Word, building relationships with friends and Shepherds, and in time, associate these great experiences with who God is. There's nothing better than investing in children and seeing God at work in their hearts and minds as they develop an unshakable, personal faith and hope in God.

Intentionally DESIGNED

Our Sunday morning classes for infants through 4th grade are intentionally designed to be a safe place for children to actively learn and explore God's Word, and where children are loved and inspired by Shepherds who model what it's like to have a personal, everyday relationship with Jesus!

Click the pictures below to learn more about what Sunday morning look like in each age group!

Age GROUPS

LEFC Kids Ministry is for children 2 months old through 4th grade and is divided into four primary age groups. Each age group is purposefully designed with age-specific activities and lessons that help us partner with families to help children know, love, and follow Jesus. Click the photos below to learn more about what Sunday mornings look like in each group!

NURSERIES

Infants - 1 year old

PRE-SCHOOL

2-3 years old

PRE-K and KINDERGARTEN

ELEMENTARY

1ST - 4TH GRADE

Our MISSION

As a church, our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ! We do this by Loving God, Loving People, Living Truth, and Proclaiming Jesus.

So in Kids Ministry, we partner with families in this mission of disciple-making - to help kids know, love, follow, and share Jesus in the everyday moments of life!

Our VALUES

As we strive toward making disciples of Jesus Christ in Kids Ministry, we place a high value on:

GOD'S WORD

We value children understanding the Bible as one unified story - God's plan of redemption through Jesus.

SPIRITUAL FORMATION

We value giving children opportunities to encounter who God is and to practice rhythms of faith that help them know and follow Him.

RELATIONSHIPS AND ACTIVE LEARNING

We value meaningful relationships and engaging, hands-on learning experiences as essential to how children grow and learn.

CHURCH FAMILY

We value children as a vital part of the body of Christ. Our ministry does not exist in isolation - it thrives within the life of our church family.

SAFETY

We value creating environments where every child is safe, cared for, and known - both physically and emotionally.

OIKOS

We value equipping children and families to live out and share the gospel in their everyday lives - where they live, learn, and play - both locally and globally. As part of this, we value helping children and families develop meaningful, prayerful connections with our global partners.

TEAMWORK

We value each person serving in Kids Ministry, recognizing that God uses their unique gifts to build His kingdom as we serve together.

PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS

We value partnering with parents and families, walking alongside them in the discipleship of their children.

MEET the TEAM

CLICK THE PHOTOS TO LEARN MORE!

JULIA BROWN

MINISTER - KIDS MINISTRIES

LIZZ CAGNO

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - KIDS MINISTRIES

ERIN MARTIN

NURSERY COORDINATOR

KAITLYN HAWBAKER

PRESCHOOL COORDINATOR

AMANDA RANCK

ELEMENTARY COORDINATOR

MICHELLE BENNETT

WEEKDAY KIDS COORDINATOR

BRIANNA KAUFFMAN

KIDS MINISTRIES ASSISTANT

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