Greenwood Kids
“We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done.”
Psalm 78:4
All: Fall Kickoff
September 15
All: First Sunday Brunch
October 6
TODDLER – 4TH GRADE
Sunday Morning
Kids’ Programming
9:00 and 10:45 a.m.
We are excited to be together! Thank you for trusting us with your kids.
4TH GRADE LEADERSHIP
Christ Crew
Christ Crew is a leadership development group designed for 4th-grade students. This program runs from August through May of each year. The group assists our kids’ ministry leadership with Kid’s Worship and meets on Wednesdays (usually the 1st and 3rd Wednesday) during the school year for fun, fellowship, and learning more about following Jesus. Our Fall 2023 Kickoff meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 16.
Infant/Child
Baptism and Dedication
DISCIPLESHIP
Kids’ Ministry Family Corner
Meet the Team
Director of Kids’ Ministry
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720.381.3769
INFANTS & TODDLERS
WHAT TO EXPECT
Check in at one of our Kids’ Ministry Check-in stations and you will received a name tag and pick-up tag. One of our office team members will walk you and your child to their classroom where you will be greeted by more of our amazing volunteers. Enjoy service and return with your pick-up tag to the classroom. Children will not be released without pick-up tag or ID check. Thank you for choosing to visit Greenwood Community Church.
HELPFUL TIPS
Diaper Bag & Potty Training
Please include the following items in your diaper bag for your 1-2 year old.
- Diapers and a change of clothes
- Label all personal items (including sippy cups) with your child’s first and last name.
- If your child has any allergies, please inform the volunteer in your child’s classroom as we do offer snacks during class.
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Saying Good-Bye
If your child has a difficult time saying good-bye, you are welcome to join them in the classroom to help with the transition. Often times simply waving a quick good-bye and leaving the classroom is best. Our volunteers will calm the child and reassure them that you will return. We will text you if needed.
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Contact Us to Serve
We’d love for you to join us! Contact Kiani if you are interested in serving.
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Resources
Homefront Magazine
Parent Cue Blog
PRESCHOOL
WHAT TO EXPECT
Check in at one of our Kids’ Ministry Check-in stations and you will received a name tag and pick-up tag. One of our office team members will walk you and your child to their classroom where you will be greeted by more of our amazing volunteers. Enjoy service and return with your pick-up tag to the classroom. Children will not be released without pick-up tag or ID check. Thank you for choosing to visit Greenwood Community Church.
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Curriculum | The Gospel Project
The Gospel Project is designed to guide kids on a chronological journey through the Bible – from Genesis to Revelation. It tells a single story – the story of Jesus and His mission to seek out and restore lost people to God. The goal is for kids to know the heart of God. To truly understand the story of salvation is to discover God’s missionary heart. And discovering God’s heart will lead kids to love Him more and embrace his invitation to join in the story by sharing Jesus with the world.
Weekly family updates to inform as to what your child learned and suggestions to apply Sunday mornings to the rest of the week are provided through the Greenwood Community Church app. Download the app today!
HELPFUL TIPS
The Preschool Classroom (3 to 4-year-olds) is not equipped for potty-training children. If your child is potty training, please communicate that to the classroom leader, and we will contact you should they need to be changed.
If your child has any allergies, please notify the volunteers in your child’s classroom. We do serve snacks during class.
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Saying Good-bye
If your child has a difficult time saying good-bye, you are welcome to join them in the classroom to help with the transition. Often times simply waving a quick good-bye and leaving the classroom is best. Our volunteers will calm the child and reassure them that you will return. We will text you if needed.
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Promotion
We promote kids to their next classroom according to birth date or grade, once a year, in May. If your child has a special circumstance you’d like for us to be aware of, our Director of Kids’ Ministry would be happy to talk with you.
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Contact Us to Serve
We’d love for you to join us! Contact Kiani Pendergrass if you are interested in serving.
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Resources
Parent Cue Blog
Homefront Magazine
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Kiani Pendergrass | Director of Kids’ Ministry
ELEMENTARY
WHAT TO EXPECT
Kindergarten through 4th-grade students are invited to Kids’ Worship during both the 9:00 and 10:45 a.m. services. This is a high energy time of connection, Bible storytelling, and activities they won’t want to miss! When you arrive on Sunday morning, check in at one of our Kids’ Ministry Check-in stations where a member of our team will greet you. Then, take your elementary-aged children in service for the first fifteen minutes. Kids will be called forward for the kids’ blessing and then be dismissed with our kids’ team leaders. After service, take your pre-printed pick-up tag to the elementary check-out desk and your child will be brought to you. Children will not be released without pick-up tag or ID check. Thank you for choosing to visit Greenwood Community Church.
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Curriculum | The Gospel Project
The Gospel Project is designed to guide kids on a chronological journey through the Bible – from Genesis to Revelation. It tells a single story – the story of Jesus and His mission to seek out and restore lost people to God. The goal is not for kids to know more about God, but instead, it is for them to know Him more. To truly understand the story of salvation is to discover God’s missionary heart. And discovering God’s heart will lead kids to love Him more and embrace his invitation to join in the story by sharing Jesus with the world.
Weekly family updates to inform as to what your child learned and suggestions to apply Sunday mornings to the rest of the week are provided through the Greenwood Community Church app. Download the app today!
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HELPFUL TIPS
If your child has any allergies, please let us know at check in.
Promotion
We promote kids to their next classroom according to grade, once a year, in June.
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Resources
Homefront Magazine
Parent Cue Blog
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Contact Us to Serve
We’d love for you to join us! Contact Kiani Pendergrass if you are interested in serving.
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Kiani Pendergrass | Director of Kid’s Ministry
5TH GRADE
5TH GRADE UPPER ROOM / DISCIPLESHIP CLASS
WHAT TO EXPECT ON SUNDAY MORNING
This class is offered during the school year during the 10:45 a.m. worship service. When you arrive on Sunday morning, plan to enter using the Commons Area entrance, where you will be greeted by a member of our team and receive name tags for your student.
Since your 5th-grade student will sit with you in the Sanctuary for the beginning of the worship service.
Your student will be dismissed to our 5th-grade team from the Sanctuary to attend their class. Students will be dismissed from their classroom, so please plan a connection location with your student to meet you after worship.
Questions? Please contact the Director of Kid’s Ministry with questions.
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Curriculum | The Upper Room
The Upper Room is a Greenwood Community Church discipleship curriculum that comprises twenty questions and answers of the Christian truth, drawing from the Bible’s four-part narrative of Creation, Rebellion, Rescue, and Re-Creation. Each question and answer are supported by Scripture.
Our Sunday morning leadership team is comprised of Ryan Frank, Scott Homscher, and Kid’s Ministry Seminary Resident Talya Bultema.
Additional information can be obtained from the Director of Kid’s Ministry.
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5th Grade Wednesday Nights at Greenwood
5th Grade meets monthly for a time of fun and discipleship during the school year. This is a time to help your student begin the transition from upper elementary into middle school. Your student is welcome to join in at any point in the year, any and all 5th graders are welcome. Including friends! To participate during COVID, please sign up your student to attend using the registration link found under EVENTS. This is a drop-off event.
UPCOMING WINTER/SPRING 2021 DATES
JANUARY 20th
FEBRUARY 10th
MARCH 10th
APRIL 21st
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Contact Us to Serve
We’d love for you to join us for Christ Crew! Contact Kiani Pendergrass if you are interested in serving.
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Kiani Pendergrass | Director of Kid’s Ministry
CHRIST CREW
How can my 4th-grade student participate?
All of our Christ Crew students apply to participate. The application process begins in February of each year. If you come to Greenwood Community Church at any point in the year, please feel free to contact the Director of Kids’ Ministry for an application. We welcome students at any point in the year as they are ready to participate.
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Christ Crew Wednesday
In addition to being present for both 9:00 and 10:45 a.m. Kids’ Worship service, Christ Crew meets on first Wednesday’s from 6:30-8:00 p.m. This is a time when we enjoy some fun and fellowship outside of Sunday mornings together. Christ Crew Wednesday gatherings are also a moment where we dig deeper into what it means to be a follower of Jesus as a 4th-grade student. Christ Crew Wednesday is a drop-off event for students.
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Contact Us to Serve
We’d love for you to join us for Christ Crew! Fill out the application and give to Kiani Pendergrass.
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Kiani Pendergrass | Director of Kid’s Ministry
RESOURCES
FAMILY CONNECTION
Keeping the Conversation Going at Home
Here are a handful of resources. You will also find more resource suggestions in our weekly email.
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Random Acts of Kindness Bingo
It’s often a challenge during the summer to find fun and life-giving things to do together. I want to challenge you to complete this Acts of Kindness Bingo together! It is a fun way to show love to others while spending quality time with each other!
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52 Weekly Devotions for busy families
This family devotion is flexible and easy to use. Spend anywhere between five minutes to an hour. At bedtime or the dinner table, start any time, anywhere! Short, Bible-based, hands-on activities that are age-appropriate. This will help build your spiritual foundation as a family through fun and meaningful interactions!
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I wanted to share with you a great and FREE resource, the Lifeway Kids app. This not only includes our Gospel Project curriculum resources but, some great Bible studies, and puzzles/games that help kids practice their Bible skills. If you would like to download it, click the links below.
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As parents, we sometimes find ourselves wondering how to guide/talk to our kids on certain topics. I would love to share with you a resource that leads with scripture for when your kids face the struggles of anger, worry, sharing, disobedience, unfairness, fear, and so many more. The Daily Truth book for kids is a hands-on resource for you to help walk with your kids through every circumstance they may be facing. To grab a copy click the link below.
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Kiani Pendergrass | Director of Kid’s Ministry