ALL Kids are a gift and blessing from God. At GENESIS, we see every child through the same lens that Jesus did – a heart to serve and love them. Over the years GENESIS Kids has seen tremendous growth. Certainly, in the
KIDS Mission and Vision
GENESIS KIDS MISSION
The mission of GENESIS Kids is to help ALL kids walk with God! Life with God is a journey and we are committed to encouraging and equipping ALL kids for the journey God has for them. We KIDS programming at our 9:15 service. We do not have kids programming at our 10:45 service.
GENESIS KIDS VISION
We believe that as kids are learning how to walk with God, they will have fresh stories of how they see God at work both in their lives and through their lives. From a young age, we believe God wants the stories coming from these young hearts to be stories of God doing amazing things with them and through them.
Check In and Out
FIRST TIME CHECK-IN
On your first visit, just look for the KIDS check-in desk on your left. You'll be greeted by a GENESIS Kids leader eager to meet your family! There you will learn how GENESIS Kids works. We'll be there every step of the way (right up to your child's room), so feel free to ask questions!
Because we value safety, we will need some information at that time including family member's name, child's name and birthday, email address, phone number, and any special instructions (allergies, etc.).
CHECK-OUT
Upon check-in, you'll receive matching identification stickers. Your child will need to wear the name tag portion and you will need to keep the matching tag. After the service, you'll show a team member and the GENESIS Kids teacher your matching tag in order for your child to be released from his/her room.
Security
SECURITY & SAFETY
Your child’s safety is our first priority. All GENESIS Kids volunteers pass a background check and we have our own security team to ensure your child’s safety. We use a security tag system for child check-in and pick-up, and we use this system for parents/guardians in case we need to reach you during the service.
During your first visit, you'll receive a key tag that is exclusive to your family. The next time you join us, you can use that key tag or your phone number to check in on your own at any available station.
In the event that we need to contact you during the service, we can either text message you or we will share your child's identification code on the screen in the sanctuary. We ask that you immediately find a GENESIS Kids leader who will direct you to your child's room.
KIDS Classrooms
CLASSROOMS
Garage – The Bible tells us that God knows us before He forms us (Jeremiah 1:5). The Garage provides a nurturing and safe place for our littlest ones. Children ages 1 to 18 are held, rocked, and played with by our team of loving volunteers.
Hands-on fun is the perfect way to describe our Station and Harbor classrooms. Kids participate in active, attention-grabbing lessons that help teach them about the truths of the bible and the good news of Jesus in ways that they can relate to and grasp. Activities are also age-appropriate to help kids grasp and apply what they learn from God's word. We strive to create lessons and activities that blend fun and learning in a safe and loving environment.
Station – Jesus loves little children! That is exactly what we aim to communicate to the children entrusted to us in the GENESIS KIDS Station by the way we care for them, play with them, and teach them truths from God’s Word. The Station is a fun classroom for walkers to age 2 explore and play with other children their age.
Harbor – Hands-on fun is the perfect way to describe the GENESIS Kids Harbor! Each week the Harbor engages 3 and 6 year-olds in active, attention-grabbing lessons that help to teach them the truths of the Bible and the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a way they can grasp. It is a great blend of play and learning in a safe, fun environment.
Hangar – Life with God is a great adventure! Our goal in the Hangar is to help elementary-aged children (7 - 12 years) embark on their adventure with God and to equip them for the journey by teaching them truths from God’s Word in ways that are fun, engaging, and relevant. Our committed Volunteers love Jesus and love helping children grow to love Him too.
Mother's Room — We have an area set up as a nursing Mom's room in the Kid's area where mothers with newborns can care for their newborns. It is stocked with everything you may need to make you and your child comfortable.
Stay Connected
STAY CONNECTED DURING THE WEEK
We encourage parents to keep the conversation going on the car ride home. Ask your child these two questions:
- Did you have fun?
- What did you learn?
Our goal is that GENESIS Kids is not an event on Sunday morning. Rather, that it is a springboard for parents to continue to teach and disciple their child throughout the week
Sick Policy
"My son has the sniffles, is it ok to come to GENESIS Kids?"
"My daughter was vomiting 2-days ago, is it ok to bring her to GENESIS Kids?"
Please take a moment to read our 'Sick Policy' to better understand how you can help keep GENESIS Kids safe and healthy for all children and volunteers.
Questions
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions about GENESIS Kids, please stop by the GENESIS Kids Check-In on a Sunday morning, or e-mail our GENESIS Kids Coordinator Lindsay Asmus
We’d love for your children to be a part of all that God is doing through GENESIS Kids!