Children

The purpose of the Northminster Childrens Ministry is to provide education, music and fun for Infants to 5th graders.  We have programs like Cookies with Santa, the Spring musical, Parents Night Out and others throughout the year.  Our regular programs are:

Day School

Established in 1984, this is an education ministry for preschool-aged children.  Northminster Day School is dedicated to providing children of our congregation and community with a Christian-based education through a variety of learning experiences that nurture the emotional, physical and spiritual development of a child.  Classes range from eighteen (18) months to five (5) years old.

Their phone number is 770-998-4992. Visit the website for the preschool at  www.northminsterdayschool.org

Nursery

Northminster provides nursery services for infants up to 1st graders, so that you can participate in the services and activities of the church.  Nurseries are available for all regular service times and other events as scheduled.  To become a Nursery volunteer, please click here.

Way Cool Sunday School 

For 3-year-olds through 5th graders, Way Cool meets every Sunday at 10:00 am.  

In the preschool class and depending on the lesson each week, the 3- and 4-year-old children may use all 5 senses, movement, singing, and different art mediums to learn about God and God's love. 

For the elementary-aged children, Northminster uses a class rotational model for teaching Sunday School.  The session's Biblical story or theme is taught multiple ways over 6-week module.  Each group of children rotate each week to a different class with a different teacher.  The Way Cool teachers teach the same class to each group.  Each group has two adult Shepherds who rotate with their group for the whole school year.  The children are divided into three groups: Kindergartners & 1st graders, 2nd & 3rd graders, and 4th & 5th graders.

The six class descriptions are as follows:

  1. Exit Stage Left: The children will dress up in costumes, will re-enact a Bible story, and will learn by  being the story. 
  2. Noah's Art: The children will use different art mediums to explore the Bible story.
  3. Solid Rock Cafe: The children will prepare and eat food as an illustration of the Bible story.
  4. God Rocks: The children will interpret the Bible story through large body movement, physical  activities, and games.
  5. Travels with Jesus: The children will experience the geography of the Bible story.
  6. Group Class: All the children will meet together and will work on various projects and missions together.

The 2011-2012 Way Cool Sunday School calendar is as follows:

Theme: A Witness to God's Presence

Session I - Creation (September 11- October 9, 2011)

Session II - Plague & Passover (October 16- November 13, 2012)

Session III - Wandering in the Wilderness (November 20, 2011- January 8, 2012)

Session IV - The Incarnation (January 15- February 12, 2012)

Session V - Feeding of 5000 (February 19- April 8, 2012)

Session VI - The Lord's Prayer (April 15- May 20, 2012)

 

Sign your child or your children up for Way Cool Sunday School.

To become a Preschool Sunday School teacher, a Way Cool teacher, or a Way Cool Shepherd, please click here.

Vacation Bible School (VBS)

Every summer for one week, kids K - 5 get to have fun, learn bible stories and discover God in very creative and hands on ways.  To be a VBS volunteer, please click here.

Chapel Choir (2nd-5th Graders)

The Chapel Choir meets with , Director, in the choir room on Wednesday nights during BUZZ from 6:30-7:30pm.  They become Worship Leaders instead of Worship Watchers, and it gives them a sense of usefulness to the whole Church.  Our 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade children study vocal techniques, music reading, and develop motor skills through established methods such as Orff and Kodaly.

Carol Choir (K-1st Graders)

The Carol Choir meets with Dr. Mary Louise Wilson, Director, in Room 110/111 on Wednesday nights during BUZZ from 6:30-7:30pm.  Our Kindergarten and 1st grade children develop aural and improvisational skills through movement, listening, and lots of singing.

Cherub Choir (3 & 4 year olds)

The Cherub Choir meets with , Director, in Room 116 on Wednesday nights during BUZZ from 6:30-7:00pm.  Our 3- and 4-year-old preschoolers learn about concepts such as high-low, soft-loud, and fast-slow while having a fun time singing songs about Jesus.

Parents Night Out

Need 11 date nights...without the kids?

Sign your children, aged 10 and younger, up for Parents Night Out!  The children will have a fun evening that includes a pizza dinner and an age-appropriate movie.  A combination of paid childcare workers and parent volunteers provide a ratio of 1 adult to 6 children.  Parents need to volunteer just 1 time per year!

  • When: The 3rd Saturday of each month
  • Where: Drop-off & Pick-Up is just outside of the Fellowship Hall
  • Time: 4:00pm- 9:00pm (late drop-offs and early pick-ups are ok, too!)
  • Cost: $10.00 for 1 child; $20.00 for 2 or more children

Click here to Register for Parents Night Out.

 

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