Kids at Second

Nursery HOURS

8:15am Service & Sunday School: Available for ages three and under
6:00pm Service: Available for ages four and under

Children's Sunday School

Children’s Sunday School (PK–5th grade) meets on campus on Sundays from 9:45-10:45am. 

Sunday School Class Locations: 
  • Pre-K: C101
  • Jr. Kindergarten: C102
  • Sr. Kindergarten: C103/C104
  • 1st Grade: C105
  • 2nd Grade: C106
  • 3rd Grade: C107
  • 4th Grade: C108
  • 5th Grade: C109

Volunteer WITH OUR children’s ministry 

From nursery during worship services and Sunday School to Connect on Wednesday nights and special events, it takes hundreds of volunteers each year to serve our youngest worshippers at Second.

There are a variety of ways to serve with our Children's Ministry—once a month, bi-monthly, every Sunday, and only for special events (VBS, Family Fun Night, etc.). We need Sunday School teachers, nursery desk workers, Connect discipleship leaders, and more, and we'd love to discuss the options with you!

Read detailed descriptions of the various roles here.

Sign Up to Help!


There are a variety of classes, activities, and mission opportunities through our Children’s Ministry to bring little ones up in His love and to have fun while doing so!

Contact Lucy Stevens or Kirsten Scheel with questions.

Check us out on Instagram page @2pckids!

Nursery

The Nursery is open for all services, MidWeek program classes, Sunday School, and morning Bible studies. 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.

Connect

Connect is a great way for 2nd–5th graders to connect with our church, each other, awesome leaders, and to God's Word through music, games, and Bible lessons! We meet on Wednesdays, 6:15-7:30pm, in the Youth lobby.

Worship

We love for kids to join us in corporate worship. We have a time during the service where kids can come down front for a children's sermon. Families can take their younger ones to the nursery after this part of the service.

Shine

All children are a gift from the Lord, “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14). Our Shine special needs ministry strives to effectively communicate the gospel to individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities and to eliminate barriers that prevent their families from living in community with the body of Christ. Visit 2pc.org/shine to learn more!

Children’s Choirs

On Wednesday nights, children have the opportunity to 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.

Sunday School

On Sunday mornings, our children are encouraged to participate in Sunday School between services, at 9:45am. This is a wonderful opportunity for children to grow in their knowledge of who God is and who He created them to be. For a full list of classes and locations, see below.

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, Wednesday night activities, programs, and 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

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: 

Register your 2nd-5th grader to join us on Wednesday evenings beginning August 23 to get connected to the church, awesome leaders, other kids their age, and God’s Word. Each week we'll have games in the gym, singing, and a Bible lesson. Drop-off is at 6:15pm in the Recreation Gym Lobby, and pick-up is at 7:30pm in the PDS lobby. 

Register for Connect

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

Second's Shine Ministry strives to effectively communicate the gospel to individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities and to eliminate barriers that prevent their families from living in community with the body of Christ. 

Shine


The Shine ministry serves individuals of all ages. For children and youth, there is the unique opportunity to participate in the Shadow program. Find out more on Shine's webpage:


Visit the Shine Page for More Info

Contact Shine Coordinator Audrey Hamm

Special Events

 

Family Game Night

Families with kids of all ages are invited on Friday, September 22 from 5:30-6:45pm to the turf field for an amazing-race style game night. There will be inflatables and other fun family challenges as well as a Fry Guy food truck and an option to pre-order Chick-Fil-A dinner ($5 for kids meal nuggets and $10 for adult chicken sandwich; all meals come with chips and a drink)! 

Register for Family Game Night

 Save the dates
October 27: Family Movie Night
December 3: Hanging of the Green
December 19: PJ Party

Children’s Choirs

We have a wide range of choir offerings for children of all ages to broaden their knowledge of Christ's love for them through music by learning great hymns of the faith, memorizing Scripture, learning to recognize music symbols and notes, and playing musical instruments. Our children's choirs are led by Calvin Ellis. The choirs lead worship in several Sunday services throughout the year and perform a musical in the spring.

Cherub & Music Makers Choirs  

Wednesday nights from 6:15-7:30pm
The Fall 2023 semester will meet August 23–November 15 (breaking for Fall Break on October 4)

Cherub Choir: Three- and four-year-olds will meet in Room C103 (must be three by January 1, 2023).
Music Makers: Senior Kindergarteners and 1st Graders will meet in Room C102.

Register for Cherub & Music Makers Choir

SPIRIT & SONG CHOIR

Wednesday nights from 5:00-5:45pm
The Fall 2023 semester will meet August 23–November 15 (breaking for Fall Break on October 4)

Our 2nd through 5th grade choir meets in the Chancel Choir room to play musical games, learn anthems to sing in worship services, and practice our Hymn of the Month. An optional dinner is served following rehearsal, and children are dismissed at 6:05 to attend Connect. A dinner donation of $30 per child per semester is requested for those who choose to eat dinner.

Register for Spirit & Song Choir

Questions? Contact Calvin Ellis at 901-500-5056 or .

God calls parents to be the primary vision-casters for their children by making Him the center of family life. 
The church as a whole shares in the awesome responsibility of instructing our children.
One way we do that is by providing resources for families.

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