Many of us remember what it was like as a child wiggling and squirming in the pew during church or Mass on Sundays while our exasperated parents tried to get us to sit still, be quiet, and allow the church service to go on uninterrupted. That reality many adults experienced and remember vividly is a far cry from the vision Forest Hills Community Church has for parents and children.
There are games to play, crafts to make, stories to read, and it all reinforces the biblical truth of the week: themes like “God loves you” and “obey your parents.”
The atmosphere in the Kids Church area is as inviting as the workers. Colorful rugs, picnic tables, posters, toys and games demonstrate to children that this area is designed with them in mind.
Katrina, a volunteer who facilitates the young children’s group at FHCC explains, “The younger children are learning the principles of Bible stories that are more relevant to them. We also have a memory verse hopscotch and we allow them to take the memory verse with them when they leave. We pray with the kids and sing songs at the end of the service so they learn how to worship God.”
Recently, a class for children in elementary school was added. This new investment has enabled the older children an opportunity to use critical thinking skills and look at Bible stories with application for the life-stage they’re in.
The older children are being taught the same stories as the younger children, but a little more in depth,” says Nicki. “They are learning the moral application that can help them through the things that kids their age will inevitably encounter.”
As enthusiastic as the volunteers are about the program, the best reviews are from the kids themselves. One five year old says he loves attending Kid’s Church every week because “the teachers are nice and I get to play with my friends.” He was adamant that all children should join in the fun of Kid’s Church. “They need to learn about Jesus!” he insists.
Forest Hills Community Church values children and families, as it demonstrates every Sunday in the Midway Movie Theater. The church is dedicated to ensuring a safe, cheerful environment for kids to learn about God’s love for them, and as a result, the kids are learning Biblical truths and values they can carry with them their entire lives.
There are games to play, crafts to make, stories to read, and it all reinforces the biblical truth of the week: themes like “God loves you” and “obey your parents.”
The atmosphere in the Kids Church area is as inviting as the workers. Colorful rugs, picnic tables, posters, toys and games demonstrate to children that this area is designed with them in mind.
Katrina, a volunteer who facilitates the young children’s group at FHCC explains, “The younger children are learning the principles of Bible stories that are more relevant to them. We also have a memory verse hopscotch and we allow them to take the memory verse with them when they leave. We pray with the kids and sing songs at the end of the service so they learn how to worship God.”
Recently, a class for children in elementary school was added. This new investment has enabled the older children an opportunity to use critical thinking skills and look at Bible stories with application for the life-stage they’re in.
The older children are being taught the same stories as the younger children, but a little more in depth,” says Nicki. “They are learning the moral application that can help them through the things that kids their age will inevitably encounter.”
As enthusiastic as the volunteers are about the program, the best reviews are from the kids themselves. One five year old says he loves attending Kid’s Church every week because “the teachers are nice and I get to play with my friends.” He was adamant that all children should join in the fun of Kid’s Church. “They need to learn about Jesus!” he insists.
Forest Hills Community Church values children and families, as it demonstrates every Sunday in the Midway Movie Theater. The church is dedicated to ensuring a safe, cheerful environment for kids to learn about God’s love for them, and as a result, the kids are learning Biblical truths and values they can carry with them their entire lives.
