Children
Children are an important part of Shawnee Church of the Nazarene that's why we provide a wide range of spiritual growth activities, learning opportunities and friendship-building events. Below is an overview of a few of the regularly scheduled activities.
The Neighborhood
Sunday Morning Children's Worship (5 years old through 6th grade)
Children are dismissed to "The Neighborhood" for worship at least 3 Sundays per month. BJ and the other neighborhood pals are on a journey with our children to discover God's love for us. One Sunday per month we remain in the main sanctuary for family worship, where together we experience growth intergenerationally!
"Hero Headquarters" Summer Program
Every Wednesday evening this summer (June-August) children will rotate in age-level groups through "The Power of Prayer," "Power Projects," "Action Games" and "B.I.B.L.E." to learn how:
- Heroes Do The Unexpected!
- Heroes Stand For Truth!
- Heroes Step Out In Faith!
- Heroes Take Action!
- Heroes Save The Day!
Invite your friends for the fun activities and the chance to hear God's Word! All family members are invited for free snokones to wrap up the evening at 8pm!
The Ark
Sunday Worship for Early Childhood (Age 3 to 4)
Children will experience learning the Bible through stories, songs, games, puppets, prayer and art. Ark is provided during both Sunday morning worship services.
Nursery Care
Birth through 23 months
We offer childcare for infants and toddlers birth through 2 years of age during scheduled service times, including Sunday School. Trained caregivers provide quality care for and interaction with each child. Check in at one of our two check-in stations located near the south entrance on the lower level and near the east entrance on the upper level.
You will be given a pager and your child will wear a sticker with your pager number so you can be alerted immediately anywhere in the church if you are needed.
See our Schedule of Services for detailed times.
Wednesdays @ 1st & Main
Wednesday Night Activities
Throughout the school year our Wednesday night children's activities are an exciting time of music, games & lessons!
5:45-6:45 "the hangout" (free play area for children ages 2 through 4th grade)
5:45-6:45 "the basement" (for 5th & 6th graders
6:45-7:00 "2umpteen" (music & game time for ages 5 through 6th grade)
7:00-8:00 Elementary Age-Level Classes
6:45-8:00 EC Street (early childhood, ages 2-4)
6:45-8:00 Nursery (birth through 23 months)
Children's Sunday School
Age level classes are offered for all children birth to 6th grade. Each class is guided by a classroom teaching team following a scripturally based curriculum. Our hope is to help children develop a biblical worldview, as well as applying Jesus's teachings in our daily life.
See details.
Musicals
We believe that when children have opportunities to lead us in worship that these are great shaping opportunities for kids and families.
All children kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to participate in yearly children’s musicals. The theme and time frame vary from year to year, however the experience and fun remain steady.
Baptism
Are you considering Christian baptism or do you find yourself with questions? Several times a year we celebrate the sacrament of Christian Baptism during a Sunday Morning gathering. We believe that baptism is a mean of God’s Grace in our lives!
Classes are most often during the Sunday School hour however, we are glad to coordinate with your schedule.
