Lincoln, NE
Children
Jesus said: “‘Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it.’ And he took them up in his arms, laid his hands on them, and blessed them.” Mark 10.14-16
Children's Sunday School
Age 4 - grade 5
Welcome to the Children’s ministry of Vine Church! We engage children from age 4 through grade 5 in age-appropriate activities that teach the Word of God and invites children to experience the story of God’s love through relationships, learning, and service.
HOW IT WORKS
Sunday School children will join their family for the beginning of worship at 10:30 am. After the children’s message, the students will be dismissed to go to their classroom. They will share Bible stories, crafts, and activities together until 11:15 am, when they will rejoin their family in worship. This allows our students in grade 3 and up to participate in candle lighting and the collecting of offerings at the beginning and end of our worship time. We love having our students involved in the life of Vine.
CURRICULUM
The Sunday school class uses the Sparkhouse curriculum, which provides fun interactive activities to help kids see how God’s story relates to the world around them. Our interactive learning includes hands-on activities, games, creative crafts, and a whole lot of fun. We incorporate music each week in a variety of ways. After all, music is a great way for children to learn about faith, love for Jesus, and offer their praise to God!
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Children's Handbell Choir occurs every other week. The children’s handbell choir is led by the Joyful Noise Bell Choir director, and they perform during worship service 3-4 times throughout the year.
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Music and Movement Sunday occurs every other week (alternating with the bell choir) and includes Christian music sing-and-dance-along and puppet ministry.
Mission is a big part of our Sunday School class. Each year, our students plan and participate in 1-2 mission projects that serve a variety of organizations locally and globally.
Vacation Bible School
Every summer, Vine offers a convenient, fun, one-day VBS that is an activity-packed day filled with crafts, games, snacks, music, and more. VBS is typically held on a Saturday and is free and open to children ages 4 – grade 5.
Cradle Roll
Our newest "members" are placed on the "Cradle Roll" at birth. Through this ministry, a Pray to God! board book is given at the age of one and The Beginner's Bible is given at age three. When children reach the age of four, they "graduate" from Cradle Roll and enter Sunday School.
Children's Message
Children’s Message is part of our regular worship service where the children are invited to the front of the sanctuary to hear a message specifically for them.
Each Sunday, there is a meaningful message about God’s world for children during the beginning of the worship hour. We end our message time by inviting the congregation to pray with us. We encourage families to have their children come forward for this time during worship so they can share in the lesson. We offer students a small candy treat of a Smartie for their participation.
Nursery
Our Nursery provides a quiet place for parents to care for their children during worship. The room is equipped with a speaker so you can listen to the service.
Children's Library
Information coming soon!
