Children's Ministry
Jesus said, “Let the children alone, don’t prevent them from coming to me. God’s kingdom
is made up of people like these.” Matthew 19:14 (The Message)
At Starkville GMC, we are committed to nurturing our children on their walk with Christ while teaching them to become disciples of God in their everyday life. We want our kids to know the love of Jesus and show that same love of Jesus to everyone they encounter.
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ARRIVING FOR SUNDAY GROUPS | 9 AM
Come to the Greeter Table located under the canopied entrance between Buildings C and D. A greeter will assist you in signing in your child and direct you to the appropriate classroom. Look for the signs marking classrooms for nursery (infant to 4 years), age 3/4s, K-3rd grade, and 4th-6th grade.
Your child's safety is a priority for us. The doors on the north side of Building D (adjacent to the Band Hall/Springer Center) will be locked to ensure the safety of our children. Only leaders and parents will have access to the Children's Ministry area. Our adult/student ratio for the nursery and Sunday groups follow the guidelines of the Early Childhood Education Association and FellowshipOne Ministries.
Ages 3-4 and K-6th grade | Building D
Nursery and 3/4s class | Building C (with the Adult Sunday Groups)
Nursery
Childcare for children ages 4 and under is available during Sunday Groups and Worship Service.
Our nursery coordinators are Carrie Powell and Hannah Bridge. Learn more about them on our Meet the Staff page.
For additional information, contact
children@stkgmc.org.
Children's Sunday Groups
Sunday school classes are available for children pre-K to 6th grade. Bring your children where they will learn about Jesus and vital Biblical truths through special teaching at age-appropriate levels.
For additional information on children's Sunday school, contact:
Genny Fischer, Children's Director, at
children@stkgmc.org.
Acolytes
Worship service is enriched by children serving as acolytes to light the altar candles and to extinguish them at the end of the service. These symbolic acts of bringing the Light of Christ into our worship service and then exiting with the light of Jesus to the world set the tone for true worship.
If your child would like to be a part of the acolyte ministry, communicate with Genny Fischer. She will introduce your child to this enriching aspect of worship and explain the details of how to perform the duties.
To volunteer, contact
children@stkgmc.org.
