(1st-3rd begins with connection time in the elementary library. The 4th and 5th graders will join connection time on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month.)
Through our grade-specific small groups, kids build relationship while learning about God’s word and what it means to follow Him.
when?
Sundays
where?
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
who?
Students
FAQ
Who is it for?
Students in 1st-5th grades
When do they meet?
Sundays | 9:30-10:45am
Where do they meet?
- 1st grade – rm 309
- 2nd grade – rm 311
- 3rd grade – rm 317
- 4th grade – rm 319
- 5th grade – rm 321
- (1st – 3rd begins with connection time in room 309.)
How do the kids transition to Elevate?
Elevate, which is the kids gathering, meets after life groups. Their lifegroup teacher will take the group to the restroom then walk them to Elevate.
What are the goals of Grade School Lifegroups?
Lifegroups for kids are designed to help parents train up children in the ways of Christ. We will teach them about God’s word and how it applies to their daily life, prayer scripture memory, all while building relationships with one another and with their leaders. Additionally, parents will be able to attend an adult lifegroup at the same time knowing that their child is learning in a clean, safe, and fun environment.
What curriculum is used?
We use The Gospel Project which is published by Lifeway. This program is a 3-year cycle through Scripture. Each lesson centers around a Big Picture Question and Answer which builds a sound doctrinal foundation. Each lesson also has a Christ Connection which helps kids see Jesus at the center of all Scripture.
The gospel project also has a Gospel Project at home element that is a powerful tool for leading family devotion and worship time at home with your own family.
What is security like?
All kids check in to Lifegroup in the kids lobby. Their classes are on the 300 hall and parents may deliver them there. At about 9:50, the hall doors are locked and access is restricted. At the end of lifegroup, classes are delivered by their teacher to Elevate or kids may be picked up by a parent with the security tag. Security personnel are present in the building and procedures for safety are in place.
Is food served during LifeGroups?
Food is not the norm in life groups, however, it may be served on occasion. We serve a treat for birthdays on the first Sunday of each month. Teachers may also bring snack for their class as well.
What if my child has food allergies?
If your child has food allergies, you may enter that in their medical notes in the church app and it will print on their tag. You should also speak with teachers and leaders about your child’s allergies so that we are aware. You may bring an appropriate snack for your child when needed.
Do you do missions education?
Yes we do! On the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month, the lifegroup time for all grade school kids begins with a Missions Moment. This is about 15-20 minutes of focus on missions education. We teach kids about the world’s need and access to the gospel. We talk about missionaries from history and today. Children also have the opportunity to meet real life missionaries and have creative exposure to culture and mission work around the world.