Our GHRM Kids Ministry is an exciting and safe space where our children can make a connection with the Lord and discover their faith in exciting new ways all while parents attend the main worship service.
It’s more than just coloring and crafts, it’s a journey into the word of God and an experience with God’s love.
We encourage you to bring your children to GHRM Kids Ministry to make the connections that they will need for life.
What do you teach?
We teach lessons based on characters and principles from the Bible which is the word of God. Our lessons have been designed by our staff and have been proven to make learning fun and meaningful for kids. Each week, your child will take home the work that they did in class so that you can see what they learned that week.
What do I need to bring?
For nursery-aged children, please pack a diaper bag with diapers, wipes, a bottle or sippy cup, and an extra change of clothes. Make sure each item is clearly labeled with your child's name. To help everyone stay focused and happy, we kindly ask that preschool and elementary-aged children leave toys and personal items with the parents.
How will you contact me if my child needs me?
If we need to contact you for any reason during the service, we will do so via text message. Upon checking in, please make sure we have your cell phone number and service provider.
Will food be provided?
We do provide snacks on occasion however, our snacks are limited to small drinks and possible a bag of chips or crackers. We are a "peanut free" zone so that we can avoid peanut allergy events. Please let us know in advance if your child has any food allergies so that we can avoid those items in our classrooms.
Will my child be safe?
The children stay in their classrooms during the entire service and are not permitted leave without adult . supervision. After the service, the parent will pick their child up from their assigned classroom space.
Milestones
Planning Your Baby Dedication Ceremony
GHRM's approach to baby dedication/blessing emphasizes parental promises and includes an initial interview meeting,mandatory Child Dedication/Blessing class and updates.
Below is our three (3) step process to planning your child' ceremony:
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Parent’s Meeting
Parents must schedule to meet with the Senior Pastor to discuss the details of the baby dedication at which time the qualifications and actions steps will be discussed. Please note that requesting parents: must be members of GHRM in good standing (regular church attendance) and the child being considered for blessings must be not be over the age of two (2) (some exceptions may apply at the pastor's discretion).
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Attend Dedication Course
Parents must agree to attend a Blessing/Dedication Course several weeks before the dedication. This two-session course will included a teaching time to explain the dedication service and reinforce a biblical vision for Christian parenting. We will discuss specific scriptures about parenting. We urge parents to define their vision for their children. We will also challenge parents to dedicate themselves as parents to raising God-centered children.
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Submit to An Update
The parents are required to agree to submit to an update. Our plan is to meet with the parents and child at 6 months or a year out from the service to remind them of their commitments and discuss how the church can further empower them in their calling as parents. This meeting can take place at the home or in the pastor's office. This meeting should be scheduled with the church administrator before the initial dedication service.
