Nursery and Preschool

We believe kids are never to young to learn how to pray.   Or to hear stories about how much God loves them.

They are closely watched by parents and grandparents who care about teaching your kids about basics such as playing well together, listening and being kind.  It's a fun place for kids to thrive.

Our Preschool class uses a variety of teaching methods for bible stories followed by activities to help the kids remember the bible truths they have been taught.  

We use finger plays, songs, games, "science" experiments and every sort of fun way of sharing God's word with kids to help them understand how much God loves them.

Because kids have short attention spans, we spend about 15 minutes in teaching and story-telling and the remainder of the time spent in cooperative play and hands-on fun.

The Vineyard is comprised of a variety of ages.   Approximately 35% of our church is under age 18."

Kids Church
Kindergarten to 3rd grade

We have the best time in Kids Church.   

The children are dismissed from the service just prior to the message.  For about 20 minutes they have a time of music, a short age-appropriate teaching on God's love, and about 10 minutes of time to play together.  
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Kids Church uses all of the senses to teach classes.   Our lessons are hands-on and include science experiments which back the Word of God, Bible-story themed snacks, and teaching on missions.

We are currently using the Jesus Story Book Bible curriculum and each child is given their own copy to take home.  We encourage parents and children to read this together.

The Vineyard is comprised of a variety of ages. Approximately 35% of our church is under the age of 18.  

Branching Out -
​4th - 6th grades

It's a "What We Believe" class for kids.     
We use a four- to six- minute video teaching which emphasizes the real problems kids face daily.  Following the teaching we have discussion, games and activities which drive the Biblical truth of the day home with the kids.   

Kids are often thrown from Kids Church into the mix of the adult congregation with no idea what communion, baptism and other liturgical symbolism means.  This class changes that confusion.  
We meet every Sunday  during the message portion of the service.  Class is located in the lower level cafe'.

Youth -
​7th grade and up

We think kids need to understand how much God loves them.   

Truthfully, they probably don't get that listening to sermons.   Today's kids need interaction.  They need to be able to ask questions.   They need one-on-one time with adults who really care for them.
We encourage our youth group kids to attend a small group designed with their needs in mind.  The class meets during the message portion of our services (they are dismissed after worship and communion.)   We have some wonderful teachers who help them find the answers to some very difficult questions.
In addition, we have several large group activities such as concerts, lock ins and video gaming days throughout the year.   Events will be posted on this page as well as Face Book.