Children's Ministry
Welcome! It is our desire to partner with and support families showing each child how to love God's world, be in God's family, and live in the joy of God's gospel. We do this by viewing our children in the context of the local body of Christ -- understanding that our children are not “the future church,” but a critical and unique part of our community right now.
Loving our children well means:
- We care for the spiritual and physical safety of our children, families, and volunteers
- Each relationship is a foundation of Gospel discipleship
- Loving and supporting parents means equipping them to be the spiritual leaders of their families
Grace Mills River is a member of MinistrySafe and complies with their 5-part safety system to ensure a safe environment for our youth and children.
Sunday Morning Children’s Classes
Children’s classes for babies - 5th grade that offer age specific Bible lessons, worship, crafts, and free play.
When: Sunday mornings from 10:30AM - end of worship service. *No children’s classes on holiday weekends and the 5th Sunday of each month. This allows our children to worship with the whole church family.
Where: GMR Children’s Hallway & Education Building
Check-in Sunday morning at the CM Welcome Area.
Pre-registration for Children’s Ministry classes is not required, however there is a cap on each of our classes. On Sunday morning when you check in at the Planning Center touch screens, if you are prompted with a “class is full” message, we ask that your children attend service so that we can safely stay within ratio. Our heart is to have a space for every child on Sunday morning. However, we need more volunteers to do so. Please contact Christen Stewart if you would like to serve.
Kids Discipleship Process
Many families in Children’s Ministry have questions regarding kids' membership and communion. Take a look at the Kids Membership video below to see how we view these important aspects of the faith here at Grace Mills River.
Please note: Grace Mills River is a member of MinistrySafe and complies with their 5-part safety system to ensure a save environment for our youth and children. All volunteers must participate in this safety program before serving in Children or Youth ministries.
Interested In Volunteering?
Contact Children's Ministry
We'd love to hear from you! Contact our Children's Ministry Director, Christen Stewart.