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.
Get Involved
Children’s Director: Rachael Bauer
Phone: 610-432-2200
Email: children@cedarcrest.church
Upcoming Events
📖 AWARD ASSEMBLY for VERSE & CATECHISM MEMORIZATION
Wednesday, April 30th: Last day to submit memorization sheets.
Wednesday, May 7th: The Award Assembly for verse and catechism memorization. For Memorization Sheet copies, visit here. We’re excited to recognize our students’ hard work! Let’s celebrate what our kids have hidden in their hearts!
📆 FINAL NIGHT
Our last Family Night Clubs meeting will be Wednesday, May 14. We’ll take a break for the summer and resume in September.
Thanks for a great season—see you at VBS! ☀️🎉
CHILD DEDICATION SUNDAY
Have you been considering publicly dedicating your child to the Lord? On Mother’s Day, May 11th, during our Worship Service you will have the opportunity to do just that! At least one parent must be a member of Cedar Crest BFC to participate.
Join us for Wonder Junction, July 14-18! Learn more about the theme, child registration, and volunteer interest meetings.
The Victory Valley Scholarship program is now available! Cedar Crest has developed a program that your child can participate in to earn scholarship money to attend overnight camp at Victory Valley Camp this summer. Day campers are not eligible for this scholarship.
Our Cedar Crest dates for Victory Valley this year are:
- Kids Camp (Ages 8-11) – Week 1: June 22nd – June 28th (Cabin and Outpost Camp)
- Teen Camp (Ages 12-14) – Week 5: July 20th – July 26th (Cabin and Outpost Camp)
The maximum amount of scholarship money each child can earn is $100. This year, your child will continue to memorize catechism questions and produce a creative project based on one catechism of their choice. To participate, check out our program guide attached here or pick up a hard copy at the Children’s Ministry Check-in station starting April 6th. The due date for handing in completed scholarship projects will be May 25th.
WHAT’S VICTORY VALLEY?
Victory Valley Camp, located in Zionsville, PA, offers a variety of Christian Summer Camp options for kids and teens. From overnight cabin or outpost camps, to weeklong day camp opportunities. A couple things these different camp options have in common are Bible saturated lessons and fun summer activities!
To register you child for camp, please visit Victory Valley’s website.
A discount code is available for Cedar Crest attendees. Please contact sarahklase@cedarcrest.church if you would like to know more.
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
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS
Interested in learning more about how to become a VBS volunteer?
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.
The Cedar Crest Homeschool Resource Group, an independent community of homeschooling families, is excited to host a Homeschool Panel & Used Curriculum Sale this May—two helpful opportunities in one encouraging event:
1. Homeschool Panel | 10am – 11am
Hear from experienced homeschooling parents as they share practical advice, answer questions, and offer encouragement—whether you’re exploring homeschooling or looking to refresh your approach.
2. Used Curriculum Sale | 11am – 2pm
Buy or sell gently used educational resources and materials at budget-friendly prices. A great way to save and share within the homeschool community!
Vendor Registration opens May 22nd!
These events are open to all homeschooling families in our community.
To visit the Facebook Event Page click here or email Rebekah Parry at CCHRG@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.