JESUS SAID, "LET THE LITTLE CHILDREN COME TO ME..."
Matthew 19:14
Here at JICC we love families! We hold that children are one of God's richest and most precious gifts, not only to parents and families, but to the church as well.
All hands on decK!
We are a church family who serve each other and work together to make disciples of the next generation.
It is our expectation for families who participate in Kids Ministry to serve one Sunday per month.
Click this link for more information or email the director at dena@jicc.us
Volunteer Roles include:
- Set up/Break down
- Nursery (under 2)
- 2 Year Olds – 5 Year Olds
- 1st – 5th Grade
- Team Captain
- Check In
- Substitute
- Paid Childcare
It is our expectation for families who participate in Kids Ministry to serve one Sunday per month.
Click this link for more information or email the director at dena@jicc.us
Volunteer Roles include:
- Set up/Break down
- Nursery (under 2)
- 2 Year Olds – 5 Year Olds
- 1st – 5th Grade
- Team Captain
- Check In
- Substitute
- Paid Childcare
Our core beliefs
Parents are the primary evangelizers and disciplers of their children.
This means that, while the church certainly has a part to play in helping and equipping parents in this work, it is Dad's and Mom's responsibility to lead their children to Christ and in the life of Christ.
Families should experience worship and the other "rhythms" of the church together - not separately.
Children need to see their parents worshiping, praying, singing, reading scripture, and relating to other brothers and sisters in the body. We know that this gets messy, noisy, distracting, even frustrating at times - but the fruit of families engaged in the life of the church together rather than segmented out is deeper, richer, and more rewarding than would be the case otherwise.
The Church is called to equip the saints for the work of ministry.
Believing parents (saints) are to be about the ministry of raising their children in the fear of the Lord. Some families are a little further down the road here than others - that's okay! And it’s even to be desired because this is where the beauty of the body at work is clearly seen. We want to be a place of grace and compassion that partners with parents wherever they are on their journey (new believers to seasoned, mature believers) and equip them with resources, examples, and teaching to be about this great work.
This means that, while the church certainly has a part to play in helping and equipping parents in this work, it is Dad's and Mom's responsibility to lead their children to Christ and in the life of Christ.
Families should experience worship and the other "rhythms" of the church together - not separately.
Children need to see their parents worshiping, praying, singing, reading scripture, and relating to other brothers and sisters in the body. We know that this gets messy, noisy, distracting, even frustrating at times - but the fruit of families engaged in the life of the church together rather than segmented out is deeper, richer, and more rewarding than would be the case otherwise.
The Church is called to equip the saints for the work of ministry.
Believing parents (saints) are to be about the ministry of raising their children in the fear of the Lord. Some families are a little further down the road here than others - that's okay! And it’s even to be desired because this is where the beauty of the body at work is clearly seen. We want to be a place of grace and compassion that partners with parents wherever they are on their journey (new believers to seasoned, mature believers) and equip them with resources, examples, and teaching to be about this great work.
CHILD SAFETY
We participate regularly in Darkness to Light training. We require all Kids Ministry volunteers to complete this training, and recommend all members to participate. Here are the upcoming dates for training and link to sign up. Training will be from 1pm-4pm in Dority Hall.
You can read through our Safe Church Policy below:
FAQ'S
Do you have kid's ministry during the 10am Sunday Service?
Yes! We are gradually opening up rooms to care for children. We currently serve children ages 6 months through 1st grade. If you are interested in using Sunday childcare services, please email our director at dena@jicc.us.
Will you serve a snack during the Sunday Kid's Ministry time?
Children in the 2 Year Old class will be served a small cup of plain Cheerios during the lesson time unless otherwise specified. Children in the 3 Year Old class will be served a small cup of Goldfish during the lesson time unless otherwise specified. We have disposable cups for water should they get thirsty. If you do not wish for your child to have either of those snacks, please let the volunteer(s) in that room know so that they can place a YELLOW wristband on the child to make note of an allergy. You may send in snacks for your child, but they must not contain any NUT products. Babies (under 24 months) will be given whatever beverages or snacks the parent provides as long as they are Nut-Free. Please label any bottles, snacks, bags, etc that you send in with your child(ren).
How can I get involved and serve?
We are an “all hands on deck” kids ministry - we love empowering the church body to teach and raise up the next generation - all are welcome to serve! For families who utilize children's ministry, we require at least 1 parent to serve one Sunday per month. Click this link for more information or email the director at dena@jicc.us
Yes! We are gradually opening up rooms to care for children. We currently serve children ages 6 months through 1st grade. If you are interested in using Sunday childcare services, please email our director at dena@jicc.us.
Will you serve a snack during the Sunday Kid's Ministry time?
Children in the 2 Year Old class will be served a small cup of plain Cheerios during the lesson time unless otherwise specified. Children in the 3 Year Old class will be served a small cup of Goldfish during the lesson time unless otherwise specified. We have disposable cups for water should they get thirsty. If you do not wish for your child to have either of those snacks, please let the volunteer(s) in that room know so that they can place a YELLOW wristband on the child to make note of an allergy. You may send in snacks for your child, but they must not contain any NUT products. Babies (under 24 months) will be given whatever beverages or snacks the parent provides as long as they are Nut-Free. Please label any bottles, snacks, bags, etc that you send in with your child(ren).
Do you offer a program for elementary aged children during the 10am Sunday Service?
Our JICC Children's Ministry program is offered for Babies (6 months old) up through 5th grade. Children 3 and under have care available to them starting at 9:45 AM in the Dority Hall classrooms. Children 4 years old up to 5th grade stay in worship with their families until dismissed for care. Both 4 and 5 year olds/K5 classes are in the school building whereas "Kids Breakout" (1st - 5th grade) is held in the gym. Check-In stations are located just past the lobby of the Sanctuary and are available during most of the morning. Although, we do ask that you obtain a name tag and security tag before service starts. Mobile Check In is available!How can I get involved and serve?
We are an “all hands on deck” kids ministry - we love empowering the church body to teach and raise up the next generation - all are welcome to serve! For families who utilize children's ministry, we require at least 1 parent to serve one Sunday per month. Click this link for more information or email the director at dena@jicc.us
CHILD DEDICATIONS
At JICC, we believe that baptism is something done only after a person makes a conscious choice to accept Jesus Christ as their Savior. However, we recognize the importance of making a commitment to raise your child in a Christian manner. A Baby Dedication is a ceremony in which believing parents, and sometimes entire families, make a commitment before the Lord to submit a child to God's will and to raise that child according to God's Word and God's ways.
If you are interested in having your baby or children dedicated, please take a moment to read through our Baby Dedication Packet, fill out the last page, and email to lydia@jicc.us. Thank you!
If you are interested in having your baby or children dedicated, please take a moment to read through our Baby Dedication Packet, fill out the last page, and email to lydia@jicc.us. Thank you!