Children’s Ministry
helping families learn & live the gospel
Who We Are
Children’s Ministry exists to fulfill our church mission by helping families to learn and live the Gospel. We seek to create a fun, safe, and loving environment where children are equipped to become life-long disciples of Jesus Christ. We have a variety of ministries designed to teach our children to love the Lord and apply the truth of God’s Word to their lives.
SUNDAY SCHOOL – 8:45am
CHILDREN’S CHURCH – Partway thru Worship Service
KIDS CLUBS – 6:30pm
Get Involved
Children’s Director: Sarah Klase
Phone: 610-432-2200
Email: children@cedarcrest.church
SUNDAY MORNING PROGRAMS
BLAST OFF (Pre-K/K)
Room 101
During Blast Off, our preschoolers and kindergartners begin to experience more structure in their class time. We use Lifeway‘s Bible Studies for Life curriculum, which is built on the Levels of Biblical Learning. The 10 levels are: God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Bible, Salvation, Creation, Church, People, Family, Community & World. Curriculum is tailored to teach each level with age-appropriate lessons and activities. For more information about Blast Off, please contact Sarah Klase at sarahklase@cedarcrest.church.
SKYROCKET (1st-3rd grade)
Chapel
In Skyrocket, we also use Lifeway’s Bible Studies for Life curriculum, which is built on the Levels of Biblical Learning. The 10 levels are: God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Bible, Salvation, Creation, Church, People, Family, Community & World. Curriculum is tailored to teach each level with age-appropriate lessons and activities. Our goal in Skyrocket is to prepare our kids for a seamless transition into the worship service when they graduate (or whenever they feel ready!). For more Skyrocket information, contact Melissa Adams at madams@cedarcrest.church.
Pickup will take place in Room 101, not the Chapel.
Nursery
Nursery care is provided during all Sunday morning services for children ages 0-3. The Baby Nursery (ages 0-1) is located in Room 105, the Young Toddler Nursery (ages 1-2) is located in Room 106, and the Toddler Nursery (ages 2-3) is located in Room 107. All volunteers have approved, up-to-date child clearances.
Nursing Mother’s Room
A nursing mother’s room is available for use on Sunday mornings. It is located in the lobby across from the bathrooms outside the Worship Center.
Upcoming Events
We’re so grateful to each one of our volunteers for their willingness to serve the Lord by investing in the lives of our children at Cedar Crest! December brings our annual Christmas Volunteer Appreciation day, so mark your calendars for December 14th! Stop by the table either before or after the Worship Service to receive a small gift for each volunteer and a cookie for each family member of our volunteers. You are vital to our ministry and this is our small way of saying thank you. May the Lord be glorified through your service!
Children in grades PreK – 5th are invited to participate in a performance of “Angels We Have Heard on High” during the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service this year! We will be practicing the song with all children in our Children’s Church programs over the next month, as well as in our Wednesday Clubs programs. Additional time commitments would be as follows:
- We will have a brief sound-check practice in the Sanctuary on 12/21 after the Worship Service.
- On Christmas Eve, your child would need to be at church at 6 pm.
Kids ages 7-12 will spend a weekend enjoying delicious meals in the dining hall, exciting games in Victory Hall, and outdoor fun regardless of whether or not there is snow! Additionally, throughout the day there will be engaging Bible Lessons and devotionals from God’s word! The weekend kicks off with registration in Fireside Hall on Friday and ends in Victory Hall after lunch on Sunday with pickup between 1:00-2:00pm.
Camp & Registration 2026 Total Cost:
- $139 per camper.
- $129 per camper with our church promo code (see below)
Be sure to register in November as spots fill quickly!
Family Night is on Wednesday evenings and offers something for all ages, including children! Find out more about clubs here.
New Families are encouraged to show up 15 minutes early for registration.
There is no Family Night on Wednesday, November 26 for Thanksgiving Break.
Check-In: Help When You Need It
We’re excited to share that our Check-In Team is now operating with scheduled support periods to better serve your family and allow more of our volunteers to participate in worship.
⏰ Manned Check-In Support Times:
Our team will be available to assist you:
- 30 minutes before each service
- 15 minutes after each service begins
Support Times Include:
- Sundays
- Discipleship Institute/Sunday School: 8:15–9:00 AM
- Worship Service: 9:30–10:15 AM
- Wednesdays
- Clubs Night: 6:15–6:45 PM*
*Abbreviated support time
Self Check-In remains available before, during, and after these times.
🙋 Need Assistance Outside of Support Hours?
No worries! Each Check-In station includes contact information in case you need help registering a child, printing a name tag, or navigating the system. If our team isn’t available in person, we’re still just a text away.
Tip: Ask invited guests whose children will attend programming to arrive early so that we can assist them during our scheduled times and to prevent adding an additional step to supporting their registration. Our goal is to make the Check-In process safe, smooth, and stress-free for every family.
📸 A Note About Photos and Permission
At CCBFC, we occasionally take photos or videos of children during programs and events for promotional and ministry-related purposes. If you prefer that your child not be photographed or recorded, please let us know. We will make every effort to honor your request and ensure your preferences are respected.
Monthly Newsletter
Stay up-to-date on all things Children’s Ministry at Cedar Crest by getting monthly newsletters directly in your mailbox.
VOLUNTEER WITH US
SUNDAY MORNINGS
SUNDAY SCHOOL
EACH ROLE HAS BEEN FILLED FOR THE FALL!
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
EACH ROLE HAS BEEN FILLED FOR THE FALL!
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS
CLASSROOM NEEDS
EACH ROLE HAS BEEN FILLED FOR THE FALL!
Need to apply for or renew your volunteer clearances?
What Happens on Sunday?
The Bible clearly illustrates that the corporate gathering of believers includes men, women, and children (Josh. 8:35, Eph. 6-12). With that in mind, our order of service is designed to have the whole family together for the whole Worship Service.
Children ages PreK – 3rd Grade will stay with their families in the Worship Service until the start of the sermon. At that time, they will be dismissed to Children’s Church (Blast Off & Skyrocket).
Review the steps below for an overview of what to expect.
Questions?
Children’s check-in will be open from 9:45am to 10:15am (or at 8:15am during Sunday School hour), even after the Worship Service has started (10am). Children’s check-in is located right inside the flagpole entrance of the church.
If you don’t check in your child in that timeframe, there will be another opportunity to escort your child and sign in at the time of Children’s Church dismissal. For parents checking in their children late, we ask that you personally walk your child to their classroom instead of joining the rest of the group.
We fully expect disruptions from children as they get used to staying in the Worship Service. However, if you or your child ever gets uncomfortable and needs a break, please feel free to step out into the overflow area located in the Hub outside near the lobby, where you will still be able to watch and listen to the service.
If you are outside during dismissal, we ask that you please bring your child to the assigned meeting place for each class. The Skyrocket students (1st Grade – 5th Grade) are located in the lobby area and the Blast Off students (PreK-Kindergarten) are located in the Education Wing Hall (near the bathrooms).
If there is no adult available to sit with your children, you can bring them to the back overflow area in the Worship Center (by the door closest to the bathroom). Our Blast Off and Skyrocket leaders will be sitting there and will be able to sit with your child until dismissal.
Or, depending on your role, consider how your child could serve alongside you.
We encourage parents to have their children use the bathroom before the Worship Service begins.
Homeschool Resource Group
Our mission is to support and equip parents at CCBFC and the surrounding community to homeschool their children with a Christ-centered focus.
Request to join our Church Center and Facebook groups to stay connected with the CCHRG community.