Children

All Bible Friends Groups meet at 10:15 am each Sunday morning

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Infants and Toddlers Bible Friends Group

We believe that even at a very young age children can begin to comprehend the love of God when it is modeled by loving caregivers. Children at this age are held, comforted and told often that God made them and that they are loved by God. Children also are taught to recognize that God made the world and all that is a part of it.

Preschool Bible Friends Group

Excellent teachers bring the love of God to our little ones each Sunday morning. From infancy through kindergarten, Holmeswood children learn about God and the world.

At this age Bible stories are introduced in the classroom with multiple hands-on experiences to help the story stick in memory. Teachers continue to emphasize God's love, introduce who Jesus is, and how we are to be kind to one another.

Children's Bible Friends Group (ages 7-10)

Holmeswood children learn about the Bible and Christian values through a rotational method of teaching. Biblical stories are taught through various mediums: art, drama, storytelling, games, music, and cooking. Each story comes alive in our newly renovated rooms that help the children picture what life was like in ancient Israel.

Multi-sensory learning continues throughout the childhood classes. Each Sunday children join together at the beginning of class for a time of singing, worship, and storytelling. They also engage in activities such as art, games, cooking, and drama. Additional emphasis begins to develop on service projects and social justice issues. Each child is given their own Bible at the beginning of first grade which they are helped to use throughout these years.

Sixth graders enjoy their own department, which focuses on life issues particular to their age group.

 

Wednesday Missions

During the school year, children ages kindergarten through 6th grade meet in the children's wing on Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Children learn about different missional ministries through storytelling, games, crafts, and food.  They are also encouraged to engage in missional activities on their own, such as serving at a homeless shelter or making cookies for a community ministry.

 

Safety Forms for Children

We want to make sure Holmeswood is as safe and welcoming as possible for our children.  Here are some documents that help us make that happen:

Safe Child Policy

Medical Release Form (Notary)