MAKING DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST
Children’s Ministry
Learning and Living the Gospel Together in Every Relationship
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.
Resources
Get Involved
Children’s Director: Rachael Bauer
Phone: 610-432-2200
Email: children@cedarcrest.church
Upcoming Events
Please take note of the following details pertaining to Cedar Crest Kids during the Christmas Season.
- NO Wednesday Night Clubs – 12/26 and 1/1
- NO Sunday School – 12/22 and 12/29
- NO Children’s Church (Prek-3rd Grade) – 12/22
The Cedar Crest Kids (PreK-5th Grade) have been formally invited to perform the song “Go Tell It on the Mountain” during the Christmas Eve Service on December 24th at 6:30 PM.
If your child would like to participate in this performance opportunity, please register them.
Students are also welcome to practice the song at home by visiting this link.
Victory Valley Camp has a great weekend opportunity available for all children ages 7-12 coming up February 7th-9th. This event is called Winter Blast. Winter Blast is a weekend getaway where the kids spend time in God’s Word and have fun doing winter activities.
The cost of Winter Blast is $129.00. You can receive a $10 discount if you use Cedar Crest’s
coupon code: ccbfcwb25. This coupon is only good for the weekend reserved for Cedar Crest Families (2/7 – 2/9).
Registration for this event opens Tuesday, December 3rd. Please note that the camp has a limited number of spots available, so register as early as you can in order to secure your spot.
For more details pertaining this event and to register, please visit Winter Blast | Victory Valley Camp.
The following Wednesday Nights will be Special Activity Nights for our Cedar Crest Kids Clubs. There will be NO LARGE ASSEMBLY TIME in the Worship Center. Children are to report to their classrooms or to the announced location.
- December 18th
- February 26th
- March 26th
- May 14th
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
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.
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.