The Children’s Ministry at West Haven
Partnering With Parents to Show Children Jesus.
Building Blocks of the Faith
The Children’s Ministry at West Haven exists to teach the good news – all Jesus is and all he’s done by his life, death and resurrection to save those who are joined to him – and to treasure this good news as we work with kids.
In addition, we desire to encourage and support parents, who are the primary disciple-makers in the lives of their children (Deut. 6:6-7).
Nursery
Newborn – 18 months
Loving nursery caregivers provide a clean and safe environment.
Parents can have peace of mind while they attend one of our Bible Fellowship Groups and any worship service.
Location: Brown Room (Lower Level, Children’s Wing)
Use our secure check in/out system to pick up each child. Volunteers are screened. Regular background checks are conducted. Video cameras are in every room.
Preschool
18 months – 5 years
Children will enjoy fun Bible songs, amazing Bible stories to tell mommy and daddy, exciting crafts to bring home, and learn verses from the Bible. Even at a young age, a child can understand the basic truths of the gospel. All of our teachers and assistants are screened. Regular background checks are conducted.
Location: Lower Level, Children’s Wing
18mo – 2 years: White Room
3 yrs – 4 yrs: Orange Room
Use our secure check in/out system to pick up each child. Volunteers are screened. Regular background checks are conducted. Video cameras are in every room.
Preschool
18 months – 5 years
Children will enjoy fun Bible songs, amazing Bible stories to tell mommy and daddy, exciting crafts to bring home, and learn verses from the Bible. Even at a young age, a child can understand the basic truths of the gospel. All of our teachers and assistants are screened. Regular background checks are conducted.
Location: Lower Level, Children’s Wing
18mo – 2 years: Yellow Room
3 yrs – 4 yrs: Orange Room
Use our secure check in/out system to pick up each child. Volunteers are screened. Regular background checks are conducted. Video cameras are in every room.
Grade School
Kindergarten to 6th Grade
We have a strong and active Children’s Sunday School ministry served by saints who deeply love Jesus and kids! We currently have classes for Kindergarteners to 6th graders, which begins at 8:45am. The class teaching is specifically tailored for your child’s understanding. Your children will enjoy crafts, games, and a fun Bible lesson with other kids their age.
Location: Lower Level, Children’s Wing
Kindergarten – 3rd Grade: Red Room
4th Grade – 6th Grade: Blue Room
Volunteers are screened. Regular background checks are conducted. Video cameras are in every room.
Awana exists to see children know, love, and serve Jesus Christ. At Awana, your children have the opportunity to memorize, study, and learn life lessons from the Bible, to help them grow spiritually, and have a great time while participating in exciting games and activities.
The name Awana stands for Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed, and comes from 2 Timothy 2:15:
Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who doesn’t need to be ashamed, correctly teaching the word of truth.
Awana clubs meet on Wednesdays from 6:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. during the school year.
2 & 3 year olds
Puggles
Puggles® recognizes the learning ability of 2- and 3-year olds by introducing biblical truth at church and equipping parents to teach them at home.
3 to 5 year olds
Cubbies
Cubbies® celebrates the spiritual potential of preschoolers (3- to 5-year olds) by helping them develop respect for God, His Son and His Word.
K to 2nd grade
Sparks
Sparks® ignites the curiosity of early elementary-age kids to learn about the people and events of the Bible, building a foundation of wisdom for knowing Christ.
3rd to 6th Grade
T&T
The T&T (Truth & Training) curriculum teaches kids the truth of God’s Word, trains them to follow Him and practice His grace.
Kids Church is held during our worship gathering at 10:00am for kids in kindergarten through the second grade. Led by a team of incredible volunteers, our mission is to share the truth of God’s Word in an effective way at an appropriate age level. Check your child in at the Kids Church area before the service. After church is dismissed, parents return to the Kids Church area to pick up their child.
Children are also encouraged and welcome to attend our regular worship gathering. As such, we defer to the discernment of the parents in determining if you place your child in Kids Church or keep them with you during the Worship Gathering.
