Kids are a priority at New
Hope! We work hard to provide a safe, colorful, engaging
place that children can't wait to get to. Your child
will love playing with friends and learning about God
while you're here.
Safety
/ Security
Your child's safety is of utmost importance to us!
Parents of nursery-age children are
given a "parent alert" vibrating pager to
notify them the very moment they are needed.
When
you drop off your child to the nursery or pre-school
rooms, your child is assigned a number tag. After
the class, your child will be released only to the
adult who has your child's matching tag.
All teachers must pass a thorough background
check before serving in our Children's Ministries.
Many of our Children's Ministry personnel
are CPR and First Aid certfied so that they may assist
in the unlikely event of an emergency.
Age Determination
To help you determine which classroom is right for your
pre-school child, please note the following:
Children graduate to the next class
together in mid-September each year.
To be in the 2-year old class, your
child must be age 2 by September 30th.
To be in the 3-year old class, your
child must be age 3 by September 30th.
To be in the 4-year old class, your
child must be age 4 by September 30th.
To be in the 5 & 6 year old class,
your child must be age 5 by September 30th.
Classroom Locations
When you arrive, you'll need to check in your child
at the appropriate Welcome Center--the South Campus
for pre-schoolers, the North Campus for grades 1 through
5.
From there our Children's Ministry
personnel will cheerfully guide you to the right classroom
for your child. These maps
will help you navigate your way on our campus. You'll
want to arrive around 15 minutes before the worship
service so that you have plenty of time to drop off
your children and find a seat in the worship center
without being rushed.
Sunday
Mornings INFANTS AND TODDLERS
Our Wee Care nursery provides a warm, nurturing, well-supervised
environment for your child so that you can worship and
learn without distraction. The nurseries are available
during Sunday morning from 7:45 AM to 12:15 PM. Our
Infant Nursery (SC 115) is for children from birth to
walking. The Toddler Nursery (SC 118) is for children
who can walk to those up to age 2.
A quiet, comfortable Mother's Room (SC 120) is provided
in our Preschool Wing for nursing infants. Most of our
restrooms are equipped with baby changing stations for
your convenience.
PRE-SCHOOL
CHILDREN (Ages 2-6)
Our pre-school wing is located in our South Campus,
not far from the adult worship center. During the 8:00
AM service, children age 4 and under enjoy play activities
in the Toddler Nursery (SC 118). Children age 5 and
above attend the adult worship services with their parents
during the 8:00 AM hour.
During the 9:30 and 11:00 AM services,
classes are provided in the pre-school wing for each
age group from 2-6 years old. Activities during these
two hours are identical. Children spend an exciting
half-hour enjoying fingerplays, storytelling, and singing
before returning to their classroom for snacks and crafts.
Age-appropriate memory verses, songs, and activities
help to hide God's truth in your child's heart.
ELEMENTARY
AGE CHILDREN (Grades 1-5)
During the 8:00 AM service, children from first through
fifth grade attend the adult worship service with their
parents. During the 9:30 and 11:00 AM hours, children
in this age group enjoy energetic singing, interactive
lessons, and creative activites in our North Campus
building. After the service, your child can either remain
in their classroom where you can pick them up or, with
your permission, they can be escorted by an adult to
meet you in the South Campus.
Parent
Resources
Every month we make resources available to parents
to help them reinforce what their 1st through
5th grade children are learning at Kids' Kingdom
on Sunday mornings. To get this month's
resources, stop by either of the Children's
Welcome Centers in the North or South Campuses.
PARENT
PACKS
These free packs include "God Time"
quiet-time cards that help your children develop
the habit of talking to God and reflecting on
what He wants to do in their life. "Refrigerator
Door" sheets have quick questions
your can ask your child throughout the week to
keep them talking about character and God's Word.
VIRTUE
PACKS
Each month in Kids' Kingdom, we focus on a new
virtue like Fairness, Friendship, Love, or Honor.
We're thrilled to provide an excellent quality
resource that reinforces each month's virtue through
music, comedy, and devotion cards. Virtue Packs
include "Meal Time"
cards that spark discussion at the dinner table,
"Bed Time" cards that
wrap up the day with a devotional thought, "Drive
Time" CD that captures kids' imagination
with humor and fun, and "Morning
Time" note cards for you to write
meaningful notes to encourage your children.
Want to try out a Virtue Pack
for the first time? Contact
us for a free sample!
Great kids don't happen
by accident. Use these great resources
to shape your child's heart to follow God!
Wednesday Evening
On Wednesday evenings, limited childcare is provided
for infants through Grade 5 in our South Campus. This
childcare is reserved by application only (.pdf
download) for those children whose parents are attending
or serving in a Wednesday evening ministry that week.
KidStuf
Music, video, skits, and comedy provide a loose and
fun atmosphere where kids and parents can laugh and
learn about important character qualities like friendship,
honor, faithfulness, and love. KidStuf is a special
hour event that focuses on kids in grades 1st through
5th and ties in to what they are learning in Kids' Kingdom
on Sunday mornings.
But
KidStuf isn't just for kids! Every kid needs a parent
or guardian to attend with them. Why? Because we want
to help you make the most of the 3000 hours you have
with your children every year. When you bring your child
to KidStuf, you'll have an open door to discuss important
issues with your children--and you'll learn about resources
we offer that can help you encourage your children in
their relationship with God.
Keep your eyes and ears open for
the next KidStuf event coming soon!
When
you drop off your child to the nursery or pre-school
rooms, your child is assigned a number tag. After
the class, your child will be released only to the
adult who has your child's matching tag.
PRE-SCHOOL
CHILDREN (Ages 2-6) 
ELEMENTARY
AGE CHILDREN (Grades 1-5)
PARENT
PACKS 
VIRTUE
PACKS 
But
KidStuf isn't just for kids! Every kid needs a parent
or guardian to attend with them. Why? Because we want
to help you make the most of the 3000 hours you have
with your children every year. When you bring your child
to KidStuf, you'll have an open door to discuss important
issues with your children--and you'll learn about resources
we offer that can help you encourage your children in
their relationship with God. 