Purpose of Ministry
Parkway Kids is a ministry of Parkway Baptist Church serving children from infancy through fifth grade. We recognize that God has given us many unmatchable gifts. One of the greatest of these is our children. We take the care of your children very seriously. It is our goal to make your children feel loved, secure, and important not only when they are with us, but throughout the week as well. While you entrust your child to us, we will make the most of our time and seek to share laughter, learning experiences, and most importantly, the love of God. Parkway Kids are growing in God's Love.
Who
Our Sunday school classes are made up of newborns through children not yet in Kindergarten.
Opportunities
We love volunteers! You are always welcome to assist in one of our classrooms! This is a great way to meet your child's friends and to see first hand how your child is spending his/her time with us. We do expect all preschool parents to become a part of the nursery rotation during the worship service. Parents are asked to serve approximately once every two months.
Current Nursery Schedule
New Baby Ministry
We are excited to welcome new babies to our church! Our infant room is really growing! Our Preschool/Children's Committee welcomes new babies with a special Parkway bib and several dinners over the course of the baby's first few weeks home from the hospital.
Baby Dedications
Parkway is blessed with young families and we rejoice in the opportunity to celebrate with families in the births of their children. In the early months of a child's life we offer the opportunity for parents to participate in a service of dedication for the child. The dedication takes place at the end of a morning worship service and, by doing them individually, the pastor is able to personalize the ceremony.
The purpose of baby dedication is to be found in the purpose of the parents. Rightly understood, the ceremony is one of parental dedication. The parents are pledging themselves to obey the command of Paul, "Bring your children up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord" (Ephesians 6:4). When a child is born to your family, contact the church office within the first two or three months to schedule your baby's dedication on a Sunday when you will be able to have friends and relatives attend if you would like.
Programs
M&M (Missions and Music) Wednesday nights from 6:15-7:30Begins August 29, 2007 and ends May 21, 2008
Missions: Our preschoolers participate in the CBF Missions Curriculum Form. There is one class for 3&4 year olds which meets from 6:15-6:50 in Room 104. The curriculum we use introduces kids to the concept of missions, God's love for all people, and how they can show God's love to others.
Music: Our preschoolchoir meets from 6:55-7:30 in Room 104. Children have the opportunity to sing their favorites and learn new songs as well. They are given the chance to get up and move, play instruments, and make fun art projects.
Nursery is provided for children under 3 years old.
Sunday Mornings
Sunday School - Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:45
Birth - 2 years old Room 101
2 year olds Room 103
3&4 year olds Room 104
Extended Care - Sunday mornings from 10:45 - Close of Worship Service. Children stay in the same rooms as Sunday School.
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