Church Life
Milky Way (infants) and One's Way (1-yr-olds)
From an early age, a good nursery experience can help children learn to love God and His people. During class, we sow seeds of God's love in babies by keeping their basic needs met, then adding organized singing and basic activities centered on Jesus. With your help, these seeds will grow a bumper crop in their lives.A gate divides the room between infants and one-year-olds, so each can receive specialized attention. Babies learn through touching, while Ones learn to speak God's Word with their earliest syllables.
- Class Schedule
The nursery / One's Way is offered during all main services. - What To Bring
Please pack diapers, wipes, a change of clothes, and any necessary bottles all in a diaper bag marked with your child's name. If a pacifier is needed, please attach it with a clip. Toys from home are best left out of class, since other children will likely share them, and we cannot disinfect them. - Check-in
We begin accepting children 10 minutes before church begins. Here's how it works:- Sign the child in the first and last name of both the parent and child.
- Pass your child over the counter.
- Pick up a round token with a number on it, and make a note of the number on our register.
- Keep the token in a handy place. (If your child needs you during the service, we may display the number on the sanctuary monitor. Also, you'll turn it back in when you pick up your child.)
- Check-out
- Please arrive within 10 minutes of the closing of the main service.
- Present your token to the attendant.
- Cross off your name and child's name.
- Pick up your child and belongings. (Infants will be passed to you over the counter, while toddlers walk through the door. If the child is asleep, you may enter to pick them up.)
- Promotion
Children promote to toddler class when they turn 2.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
For the health of all our children, we do not admit children who have had a fever within 24 hours or have obvious symptoms of infection. It's likely we would dispense a snack to toddlers, so please advise teachers of any allergies. First-time visitors may come through briefly if they're curious about the classroom environment of their children. Otherwise, we ask that adults remain outside the door. Limiting traffic helps keep a more peaceful, clean and orderly classroom.Back to top.
2s thru 3s
At an age when children are learning to use their physical legs, we take this opportunity to establish their spiritual legs. This class takes the natural curiosity of a toddler and directs it toward the things of God while granting time for praise and worship, snacks, age-appropriate videos, and important playtime with others.
- Class Schedule The toddler class is offered during all main services.
- What To Bring Please pack diapers (if needed), wipes, a change of clothes, and any necessary drinks all in a bag marked with your child's name. If your toddler uses a pacifier, please attach it with a clip. Toys and blankets from home are best left out of class, since other children will likely share them, and we cannot disinfect them.
- Check-in We begin accepting children 10 minutes before church begins. Here's how it works:HEALTH, WELLNESS, & POTTY For the health of all our children, we do not admit children who have had a fever within 24 hours or have obvious symptoms of infection.
It's likely we would dispense a snack to toddlers, so please advise teachers of any allergies.
First-time visitors may come through briefly if they're curious about the classroom environment of their children. Otherwise, we ask that adults remain outside the door. Limiting traffic helps keep a more peaceful, clean and orderly classroom.- Sign the child in the first and last name of both the parent and child.
- Let the child walk through the door.
- Pick up a round token with a number on it, and make a note of the number on our register.
- Keep the token in a handy place. (If your child needs you during the service, we may display the number on the sanctuary monitor. Also, you'll turn it back in when you pick up your child.)
- Check-out
- Please arrive within 10 minutes of the closing of the main service.
- Present your token to the attendant.
- Cross off your name and child's name.
- Pick up your child.
- Promotion
Children promote to the Preschool class on their 4th birthday.
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Preschool (4s & 5s)
Preschoolers are discovering so much about who they are and what they can accomplish. Start them out on the right foot with lots of praise, love, and knowledge about God and His Word. Curriculum by Radiant Life centers on Christ-like characteristics children can put into practice. Class allows free time for group play, a snack and crafts. Lesson-appropriate videos along with prayer and singing all help kids establish their own walk with Jesus.
- Class Schedule
- Sunday,10:00 AM: Room 305 (blue room).
- Sunday, 6:30 PM: Room 305 (blue room).
- Wednesday, 7:30 PM: 4 and 5 year olds sit with parents for worship, then are dismissed to Pre-K/Kinder class in Room 305 (blue room).
- Before Class
Do your preschoolers need some entertainment before class? Feel free to walk them down to the Kids' Rec Area at the end of the children's hallway. Of course, you'll need to supervise them during this time. Please have children observe the following rules:
- Use play equipment as designed.
- No pushing, hitting or other aggressive behavior.
- Keep all children and play equipment in the designated area, not in the hallway. (Adult may stand in hallway to block.)
- Teachers also walk kids to this area as a group activity during class. Please replace all play equipment when finished, so that the room will be ready.
- No food/drink or gum allowed in this area.
- Check-in
We begin accepting children 10 minutes before church begins. Here's how it works:
- Sign the child in the first and last name of both the parent and child.
- Pick up a round token with a number on it, and make a note of the number on our register.
- Keep the token in a handy place. (If your child needs you during the service, we may display the number on the sanctuary monitor. Also, you'll turn it back in when you pick up your child.)
Check-out
- Please arrive within 10 minutes of the closing of the main service.
- Present your token to the attendant.
- Cross off your name and child's name.
- Pick up your child.
- Promotion
Children promote to K-1st class on Promotion Sunday the summer before they begin Kindergarten.
HEALTH, WELLNESS, & POTTY
For the health of all our children, we do not admit children who have had a fever within 24 hours or have obvious symptoms of infection.
Each class includes a snack-time, so please advise teachers of any food allergies
Preschool volunteers have been instructed not to change diapers for this age group. Classrooms are equipped with toddler-sized toilets for potty-trained children. Parents of children requiring diaper changes during class will be called to the classroom from the main sanctuary using token numbers. The parent can change the diaper in the family restroom, then re-admit the child to class.Back to top.
Kinder-1st Grade
Here's an age where kids are learning basic principles to live on, sponges soaking up everything. Our curriculum encourages them to look to God first, and balances Bible knowledge with character-building and values. Volunteer teachers see that they get plenty of hands-on practice with their new ideals as they play and share with each other and participate in on-message crafts and videos. Worship and prayer are also important parts of each K-1st service.
- Class Schedule
- Sunday,10:00AM: Room 304 (green room).
- Sunday, 6:30 PM: Room 304 (green room).
- Wednesday, 7:30 PM: Children sit with their parents during the first part of the service, then are dismissed to the following rooms: Kinder: Room 305 (blue room) to join 4/5-yr-olds 1st Grade: Room 303 (red room) to join 2nd-5th graders for G-force.
- Before Class GWC is equipped with 2 play areas for kids ages 5-12 to use before and after class. Of course, you'll need to supervise them during this time. Feel free to walk them outside to the playground (North lawn) or to the indoor Rec Area located next to the family restroom and across from the Nursery Door off of the main lobby.
- Check-in
We begin accepting children 10 minutes before church begins. Here's how it works:
- Sign the child in the first and last name of both the parent and child.
- Pick up a round token with a number on it, and make a note of the number on our register.
- Keep the token in a handy place. (If your child needs you during the service, we may display the number on the sanctuary monitor. Also, you'll turn it back in when you pick up your child.)
Check-out
- Please arrive within 10 minutes of the closing of the main service.
- Present your token to the attendant.
- Cross off your name and child's name.
- Pick up your child.
- Promotion
Children promote G-force on Promotion Sunday during the summer before they begin 2nd Grade.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
For the health of all our children, we do not admit children who have had a fever within 24 hours or have obvious symptoms of infection.
Each class includes a snack-time, so please advise teachers of any food allergiesBack to top.
G-force, 2nd-5th Grade
Beefy spirit food for kids, these classes lead kids into a worship experience with Jesus, then add games, object lessons and on-message videos. Led by GWKids Ministry Director Sylvia Garay and her vibrant team, it's a recipe for fun-- and a great place for kids to discover more about God.
- Class Schedule
- Sunday,10:00AM: Room 302 (Altitude room).
- Sunday, 6:30 PM: 2nd-4th graders meet in Room 303 (red room) starting at 6:30, while 5th and 6th graders sit with their parents for praise and worship, then join together in Room 306 for ministry all their own. Watch the screen in the main sanctuary for dismissal cues.
- Wednesday, 7:30 PM: Room 303 (red room) Children sit with their parents during the first part of the service, then are dismissed to Room 303 (red room) for G-force.
Before Class
GWC is equipped with 2 play areas for kids ages 5-12 to use before and after class. Of course, you'll need to supervise them during this time. Feel free to walk them outside to the playground (North lawn) or to the indoor Rec Area located next to the family restroom and across from the Nursery Door off of the main lobby.- Check-in
We begin accepting children 10 minutes before church begins. Here's how it works:
- Sign the child in the first and last name of both the parent and child.
- Pick up a round token with a number on it, and make a note of the number on our register.
- Keep the token in a handy place. (If your child needs you during the service, we may display the number on the sanctuary monitor. Also, you'll turn it back in when you pick up your child.)
- Check-out
- Please arrive within 10 minutes of the closing of the main service.
- Present your token to the attendant.
- Cross off your name and child's name.
- Pick up your child.
- Promotion
Children promote Altitude on Promotion Sunday during the summer before they begin 6th Grade. During the summer only, they may exercise dual citizenship by attending G-force events and Wednesday services and also attending Altitude events and Sunday services.
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Jr. High (6th - 8th grade)
- Class Schedule
- Sunday,10:00AM: Jr. Highers sit with their parents or with friends in the designated youth section on the left side of the main sanctuary. Midway through the service, they're dismissed via the overhead video system to Room 101 (in main lobby). After church, they're released to find their parents.
- Sunday, 6:30 PM: 6th graders join 5th graders in room 101 (in main lobby) for ministry all their own. Meanwhile, 7th and 8th graders join Sr. Highers for Altitude. Student-led music, strong Bible message, games, food, fun.
- Wednesday, 7:30 PM: Students participate in the main service. Like on Sunday morning, they may sit with parents or in the youth section located one section from the far left of the sanctuary as you enter.
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Altitude (6th - 12th grade)
Join us every Sunday night at 6:30 for Altitude (Room 302). Full blown worship with a live, student-led band. Ministry here runs the gamut from the very spiritual to the very practical. Led by Adam and Sophie Macey, students get a chance to hear from God for themselves. With the right tools, they're encouraged to spread their spiritual wings and minister to each other. With games, food and a blend of big personalities, they also have way too much fun.
- What we do: Warning: deep stuff to follow. We exist to:
- Encourage students to genuinely strive for God by teaching the truth of His Word and the demonstration of the Holy Ghost.
- Assist young people in the discovery of God's plan for their lives.
- Illustrate true life in Jesus Christ.
- Flight Commander: Adam and Sophie Macey, Youth Ministers
The Maceys, both raised around ministry, bring a fresh voice to teenagers. They love developing God-given talents within teens, showing them how to serve the Lord and each other in student-led ministries while helping them learn to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit in their everyday lives. Young adults who are newly married, Adam and Sophie prove both respectable and relatable for teenagers. Adam’s passion for music and Sophie’s love for teaching the Bible come together to inspire and inform—all in an atmosphere where each student can find a sense of belonging. There’s a big world out there, and this generation can reach it with the gospel. Let’s start here.
- Jr. High (6th - 8th grade)
- Sunday AM: Jr. High class is dismissed from main service to Room 101 (in the main lobby).
- Sunday PM: Join Sr. High for Altitude at 6:30
- Wednesday PM: Go to church. Get into it. If you want, you can sit in the youth section located one section from the far left of the sanctuary as you enter.
- Sr. High (9th - 12th grade)
- MAIN ALTITUDE SERVICE Sunday nights at 6:30! College aged people welcome, too.
- Sun AM & Wed. PM: Go to church. Get into it. If you want, you can sit in the youth section located one section from the far left of the sanctuary as you enter.
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Volunteer in Children's Ministry!
Change the world by making a difference in the lives of kids. Be a part of the Glorious Way Kids Team under the leadership of Director Sylvia Garay. Our volunteer system leaves the frequency of your commitment up to you. If you've been a member of GWC for more than 6 months, and you come regularly, you can apply. Here's the 5-step process:
- Pick a position*: • Master Teacher • Class aid • Other (download GWKids Team Service Opportunities)
- Pick an age group*: • Birth-crawlers • Walkers-3s • 4s & 5s • K-1st grade • 2nd – 5th grade
- Choose your frequency: • once/month • 2X/month • 3X/month • weekly
- Choose the service during which you'd like to help: • Sunday AM • Sunday PM • Wednesday PM
- Download an application now: Children's Ministry Volunteer Ap Completed applications may be turned in at the Welcome Center in the church lobby, or faxed to 281-580-8867.
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