CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

Birth-5th Grade

We are deeply committed to the spiritual development of children.  We offer a variety of ways for children to grow in their love for God, their service to others, and their friendships with other children, parents, and leaders in a fun and dynamic way that is God centered and Jesus focused.  Visitors are always welcome to join us!

BUFFALO GROVE CAMPUS...
Usually during our 9:00am service, we offer Sunday School for preschool-12th grade, as well as childcare for infants and toddlers.  
Our Nursery is available for families to use together on their own during our 10:30am service.
DEERFIELD CAMPUS...
Usually during our 10:00am service, children who are preschool aged through 5th grade begin in the worship service with their family, then are dismissed to Sunday School.

Children and youth are welcome to join their families for the worship services in the Sanctuary at either campus any time.  It's SO IMPORTANT for kids to learn how to be in the service.  Books and coloring activities will be available.
Check out this article about why.

We also offer online Sunday School lesson resources below, in our Kingswood Parents Facebook Group, and on our app.  

Sunday School and Parent Resources

MARCH  THEME
In the dark, a world of neon colors comes to life. Whether it’s the soft green of glow-in-the-dark stars or the bright colors of bioluminescent creatures, light can break through the darkness. When the world needed some light, God sent Jesus because he glows in the dark, and he can teach us how to shine with God’s light, too! In this series through the Gospels, we’ll follow Jesus’ life leading up to Easter to see some of the ways he can shine bright in our lives. As we explore, we’ll see Jesus is the light in the darkness.  We’ll also learn how we can choose Jesus and know God hears our cries while celebrating how Jesus died and rose again!

SCHOOL YA UP!
Check out our latest Sunday School lesson video and see what we're learning about.
THINK ABOUT IT!
Read this week's scripture and talk as a family.  Use these conversation starters to get the discussion going. 
BUFFALO GROVE CAMPUS
Children's  Sunday  School...9:00am most Sundays 
At 9:00am, the Nursery team is ready to take care of babies and learn alongside preschoolers up through 4 years old.
Our Kindergarten through 5th grade students start out together and then break off into classrooms of K-2 and 3-5.
**The Nursery is open for families to use together on their own during our 10:30am service.**

2nd  Sunday of Each Month
The 2nd Sunday of each month, children begin in the Sanctuary with their family, then head to Sunday School with teachers after the Children's Sermon.

Periodically...
On occasion, we will not have Sunday School at the Buffalo Grove campus, in order to give families a chance to worship together.  It's SO IMPORTANT for kids to learn how to be in the service.  Books and coloring activities will be available.

Check out this article about why.
March 3...U2 Eucharist!
ONE service for BOTH campuses @10am in Buffalo Grove
NO Sunday School.  The Nursery will operate as usual.
(If any elementary-aged kiddos want to help in the Nursery, let Miss Jenn know.)
Kids are invited to worship with their families and enjoy the awesome music of U2 to enhance the service.  Activity bags will be available to use!

March 10
Children will begin in the Sanctuary with their families, and after the Children's Sermon, will head back to Sunday School.
Kids will see Jesus shine when he clears the temple courts.
BIG IDEA:  We can shine God's light.
BIBLE:  John 2:13–22; Matthew 5:14–16

March 17...St. Patrick's Day!
Kids will see God’s light through the story of the last supper.
BIG IDEA:  Jesus is the light in the darkness.
BIBLE:  Mark 14:12–26; John 3:16–21

March 24...Palm Sunday!
Children will meet up in the Fireside Room to help process the palms into the worship service before heading out to Sunday School.
 Kids will see what happened when Jesus was brought before the Roman Governor, Pilate.
BIG IDEA:  We can choose Jesus.
BIBLE:  Mark 15:1–15

March 31...EASTER!!
NO Sunday School...and...NO Nursery.
Children are invited to worship with their families for this very special day.  The Nursery will be open for families to use on their own as needed.  Easter activity bags will be available to use!
DEERFIELD CAMPUS
Children's  Sunday  School...10:00am most Sundays 
At 10:00am, children who are preschool aged through 5th grade begin in the Sanctuary with their family, then are dismissed to Sunday School after the opening prayer.  

Periodically...
On occasion, we will not have Sunday School at the Deerfield campus, in order to give families a chance to worship together.  It's SO IMPORTANT for kids to learn how to be in the service.  Books and coloring activities will be available.

Check out this article about why.
March 3...U2 Eucharist!
ONE service for BOTH campuses @10am in BUFFALO GROVE
NO Sunday School.  The Buffalo Grove Nursery will operate as usual.
Kids are invited to worship with their families and enjoy the awesome music of U2 to enhance the service.  Activity bags will be available to use!

March 10
Kids will see Jesus shine when he clears the temple courts.
BIG IDEA:  We can shine God's light.
BIBLE:  John 2:13–22; Matthew 5:14–16

March 17...St. Patrick's Day!
Kids will see God’s light through the story of the last supper.
BIG IDEA:  Jesus is the light in the darkness.
BIBLE:  Mark 14:12–26; John 3:16–21

March 24...Palm Sunday!
Kids will see what happened when Jesus was brought before the Roman Governor, Pilate.
BIG IDEA:  We can choose Jesus.
BIBLE:  Mark 15:1–15

March 31...EASTER!!
Easter Party!  He is risen!!!

What's Happening Outside of Sunday School?!

(all events open to children and families from BOTH campuses!)

CLUB 45...and...3RD GRADE GOD SQUAD
Club 45 is our 4th and 5th grade fellowship that meets once or twice a month at our Buffalo Grove campus during the school year, on Sunday evenings from 5pm-7pm for dinner, lessons, and fun fellowship games.  
$3 per evening.*
NEW THIS YEAR!!...3rd Grade God Squad!  We've started a group for our 3rd graders.  Same time, same place.

We have a theme this year...Journey of Faith, based on Hebrews 11:1.

For the rest of this school year, we'll be meeting March 17, April 7 and April 21.
Sign-up HERE.

*Scholarship money available!!!  Just reach out to Miss Jenn.
EASTER  EGG  HUNT
Kingswood is partnering with Gratitude Generation to make an impact this Easter season. Join us on Saturday, March 16, for our Easter Serve and Seek day of fun where kids, ages preschool through 5th grade can participate in mission projects to serve others, enjoy an Easter craft and snack, and take a trip around our Deerfield campus to seek out Easter eggs full of fun. Starting at 10:00 am families are invited to the Deerfield Campus (600 Deerfield Road in Deerfield) to participate in three different service projects. Then at 11:00 am, we will host an Easter Egg Hunt with fun prizes at the end.
Register HERE!
HOLY  SATURDAY!
We are trying something new this year and offering a Holy Saturday Easter service on Saturday, March 30 at 5pm at the Buffalo Grove campus.  
This service will be led by our middle schoolers and high schoolers, including music from our Youth Praise Band!
A Children's Sermon will be offered as part of our time together and activity bags will be available for kids to use the remainder of the worship service.
Come Saturday and Easter Sunday, or enjoy this service as your Easter celebration that special weekend.  







VACATION  BIBLE  SCHOOL!
Save the dates for Sunday, June 23 through Wednesday, June 26.  
Evening time with dinner included.  
Registration will open June 1st.  

Think about the weirdest animals you know. What noise does an aardvark make? Is an axolotl really smiling? Are
glass frogs made of real glass? Is a wombat a type of bat? It’s wild that God helps each animal grow and thrive . . . and us, too! Wild Life is 4-day adventure where kids discover how special they are to God and how wild it is that they can share their story, use their gifts, spend time with God, and spend time with others.

Children and Youth Choirs

Our Buffalo Grove campus Children's Bell/Chime/Xylophone Choir (preschool-5th grade) and our Youth Praise Band (4th-12th grade) have started up again for the school year.  
Children will practice twice a month during 9:00am Sunday School.
Youth will practice twice a month from 10:00am-11:00am

If you're interested in joining us, please give us some information HERE!
Questions?  Please contact Miss Jenn or Felicia Patton.


Looking for one-on-one piano lessons?  Contact our Organist, Dr. Michael Fritsch.
Looking for one-on-one voice, guitar or other lessons?  Contact our Minister of Music, Felicia Patton.

Parent Tips & Tricks

YOU are rocking this parent gig, we know!  But just in case you're wondering, check out thisparent resource for all kinds of GREAT info.  Parent Cue is one of our favorite resources for parenting.
Ever wonder what activities you can do with your kiddos to strengthen their faith?  Group's childrensministry.com has all kinds of fun articles and activities for kids at church and at home!
Please know that we care deeply about the safety of children, youth, and vulnerable adults.  Every volunteer working directly with and supervising children, youth, and vulnerable adults are Safe Sanctuaries trained and background checked.

“We are deeply committed to the spiritual development of children in a fun and dynamic environment that is God centered and Jesus focused. ”

Jenn Sawyer, Director of Children, Families and Welcoming