Our nursery is available at the 8:15am service and during the CC hour to ages three and under and at the 6:00pm service to ages four and under. Nursery registration is not required.
Children’s Sunday School (PK–5th grade) meets on campus on Sundays at 9:45am. Registration is not required to attend.
An updated mask policy for our church went into effect August 17, 2021. See the full policy here. The following are the parts of the policy that affect children's ministry:
Mark your calendars: Upcoming Events & Important Dates
October 22, 2021: Family Movie Night
Who doesn't love a good old-fashioned family movie night?! Especially when "Sing" is on the big screen outdoors! All families of children birth through 5th grade are invited. Bring your own dinner; we'll provide the popcorn. Halloween costumes are welcome and encouraged. We'll meet you on the Poplar turf field at 5:30pm!
October 27, 2021: Halloween Connect Carnival
November 24: Advent Materials Ready for Pick-Up!
An Advent Table will be set up all Christmas season right across from the nursery entrance. Grab these materials to lead your family in worship this Advent season!
November 28, 2021: Hanging of the Green & Live Nativity
Don't miss this Christmas-time favorite! Cookie-decorating, photo booth, crafts, and the live nativity put on by the 5th grade class after evening worship.
December 12, 2021: First Grade Christmas Program
December 21, 2021: PJ Storytime — Winter Wonderland Themed!
For infants through 2nd graders from 5:30 to 7:30pm. The gospel story will be told and enjoyed with cupcakes and milk along with music and another story.
December 26, 2021: No Sunday School
Contact Lucy Stevens or Kirsten Scheel with questions, or to sign up for our weekly Kids at Second email newsletters.
Check us out on Instagram page @2pckids!
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.
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:
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.
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.
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!
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.
Wednesdays (starting August 25), 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.
Wednesday night choir offerings for our early childhood age groups include the Cherub Choir (for Pre-K children who have turned 3 by January 1, 2021), the JK Cherub Choir (for children in Junior Kindergarten), the SK Music Makers (for children in Senior Kindergarten), and the 1st Grade Music Makers choir.
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 is BACK this semester! Register your 2nd-5th grader to join us on Wednesday evenings beginning August 25 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 6:15 in the Recreation Gym Lobby, and pick-up is at 7:30 in the PDS lobby.
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.
Sunday afternoons (starting September 12), 4:30-5:30pm
For 2nd to 5th graders.
Sundays (starting September 12), 4:30-5:30pm
For 3rd to 9th graders.
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.
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!
We also offer a Shine Shadow program, which provides the opportunity for students with special needs to remain with their peers in appropriate grade levels while supporting Biblical differentiated learning.
For more information about our Shine ministry or to volunteer, contact Julia Santos at or 901-282-2043.
Elementary Coordinator
PDO Director
Early Childhood Coordinator
Our children's choirs are excited to begin meeting again in person this semester after pivoting to virtual choir last year due to COVID-19. We have a wide range of offerings detailed below 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.
Wednesday nights from 6:15-7:30pm starting August 25 for children in Pre-K to 1st grade. Offerings include:
Sunday afternoons starting September 12 for children in 2nd to 5th grade. A dinner donation of $30 per child per semester is recommended. Offerings include:
Beginning September 12, our 2nd through 5th grade choir will meet on Sunday afternoons from 4:30-5:30pm to play musical games, learn information regarding our services, and practice our Hymn of the Month.
Beginning September 12, our 3rd to 9th grade handbell group will meet Sunday afternoons from 3:15-4:15pm in the adult choir room. We will work on music that can be played in the upcoming worship services as well as music that may be featured in our Christmas services.
