Nursery
Our mission is to be a safe place where every child and parent sees the love of God in the people who care for them, causing all to have a greater desire to know Him and serve in His church.
Nursery Hours
The Nursery is open for all services, MidWeek program classes, Sunday School, and morning Bible studies. The Nursery opens 15 minutes prior to scheduled events and stays open 15 minutes after scheduled ending time unless otherwise noted.
Nursery Wellness Policy
During cold and flu season please be aware of our Nursery Wellness Policy. You have a role to play in keeping our Nursery a healthy place to bring your child. If your child is not well, please refrain from bringing him/her to the Nursery.
A well child has:
- No fever over 99.6 degrees currently or for the last 24 hours
- No vomiting or diarrhea currently or for the last 24 hours
- No runny nose that appears green or yellow
- No persistent cough
- No unexplained rashes
- No skin infections (impetigo, boils, ringworm)
- No eye infections
- No childhood diseases such as chicken pox, mumps, measles, rubella, pertussis, scarlet fever
If your child currently has any of the above symptoms, we will not accept him/her into the Nursery. If a child develops any of the above symptoms while in our care, we will ask you to come and get him/her.
Nursery Frequently Asked Quetions
Still have questions? drop us an email or contact Kirsten Scheel, Early Childhood Coordinator, at (901) 531-6178.
Early Childhood
It’s never too early to introduce your child to the love of Jesus. Long before they can write their names or recite the alphabet, these little ones can take their first steps in a lifelong journey of faith. The preschool ministry is reflective of our desire to join with you, their parents and church family, to ignite their desire for the Lord.
Catechism
One of the ways we teach our preschool children about the love of Jesus is by learning the catechism together. You can join us in this endeavor by encouraging your children to practice them at home!
Preschool Catechism Questions
CHILDREN'S CHOIRS
Another way we teach our preschool children about the love of Jesus is by singing his praises! See below for choir age groups and times. Email Christy Young with questions.
PreK–1st Grade Choirs
Wednesdays, 6:15-7:30pm
On Wednesday nights, children will broaden their knowledge of Christ's love for them through music by learning great hymns of the faith, memorizing scripture, recognizing music symbols and notes, and playing musical instruments.
Learn More & Register
2nd-5th Grade Children's Choirs
Sundays, 4:30-5:30pm (dinner served at 5:30)
This exciting program provides many artistic experiences, from singing to drama. Sunday night choirs sing in worship throughout the choir year and perform a musical in the spring.
Learn More & Register
Elementary
Through Bible teaching and nurturing relationships, we seek to help children in elementary school develop a solid Christian worldview to guide them through the coming years.
Connect:
A weekly opportunity for our elementary students to connect to the church, awesome leaders, other 2nd-5th graders, and God’s word through, music, games, and Bible lessons! Wednesday evenings, Jan 8-April 29, 6:15-7:30pm. Meet in the Youth & Recreation lobby, and pick up in the PDS lobby or by carpool line. Parents must register new participants and sign a waiver.
Curriculum:
The elementary Sunday School curriculum is part of a 1st-12th grade curriculum aimed to assist families in the discipleship process by providing outlines of Sunday School lessons as well as age-appropriate discussion questions. The lessons are presented through games, skits, Bible reading and age-appropriate activities.
Contact Lucy Stevens at
or 901-531-6178 with questions.
Special Needs
Our mission is to be a safe place where every child and parent sees the love of God in the people who care for them, causing all to have a greater desire to know Him and serve in His church.
Shine
All children are a gift from the Lord, “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14). Our SHINE special needs ministry is designed to share the good news of Christ’s love with those who may have unique learning or physical challenges.
Our Shine Sunday School class meets in N101 during the 9:45am Sunday School hour and 11:00am church hour. All ages and disabilities are welcome!
Also, we offer a Shine Shadow program, which provides the opportunity for students with special needs to remain with their peers in appropriate grade level while supporting Biblical differentiated learning.
For more information about our Shine ministry or to volunteer, contact Julia Santos at
or 901-282-2043.