ALIVE KIDS

Alive Kids ministry is available during the adult services on Sunday mornings. We are committed to providing fun, safe, and life-giving environments, with age-appropriate learning for kids to make friends and learn about God. Our mission as a church is to help both adults AND KIDS know God personally & live for Him passionately. We know your child will have a blast at Alive Kids!

In our Alive Kids environments we focus on three foundational truths: God made me, God loves me, and Jesus is my forever friend. We know your child will have a blast and Sunday mornings at Alive Kids will soon be their favorite part of the week! 

Alive Kids Sunday Morning Classrooms:

  • Nursery - for infants through potty-trained children

  • Preschool - for potty-trained children through Kindergarten

  • Elementary - 1st -5th graders

Lots more about what happens in each of our Alive Kids classrooms below - keep scrolling!

MOTHERS ROOM:

We have a private mother’s room available for moms of little ones. This room has rocking chairs, changing table, and little toys. The entrance to this room is near the east entrance to the sanctuary.

FAMILY LOADING ROOM:

We know young families carry lots of extra gear! So we have a special Family loading room just for you. Near the Nursery room entrance there is a room just for young families - a space to park your stroller/carseat carrier, hang little coats, or just gather yourself as a family :)

ALIVE KIDS RESOURCES:

Check out our Quick Kid Links page for more Alive Kid resources. This is a great place to get connected to our Alive Kids Spotify playlist, follow the Alive Kids page on Facebook, or get suggested books or media to help your kids grow in their faith.

We know sometimes planning to attend a new place with your family can be intimidating, so we have also included the information below to help you feel more prepared & comfortable.

Check in

TWO Check-in options:

  • (1) Plan Your Visit. When you Plan Your Visit ahead of time - we make your first visit a breeze! Your kid(s)’ name tag will be printed for you before you arrive, and a host will be waiting to guide you every step of the way!

  • (2) Register your children when you arrive at the first time family table. We have an amazing Welcome Team ready to serve you and host you on your first visit!

Other Check-in Details: A name tag and security tag are provided once the child is checked in. One name tag will go on the child and the other name tag will be given to the Lead Teacher at the classroom for the class list. The parent will keep the security tag (with corresponding number on child’s name tag) and you will present your security tag to the Lead Teacher at the end of class for the child to be released to the adult at the end of service. (For security purposes, we will ask to see your driver’s license at check-out if your security tag is misplaced.) 

Security

We have security personal always posted at the entrance to the Alive Kids hallways and only parents with security tags (and their children) can walk down the Kids hallway. All staff and volunteers working in Kid areas must adequately qualify to serve in Alive Kids. Each individual has completed a thorough application, background check, and training to provide your family with security as you attend the worship experience. 

If we need to get ahold of you during service for some reason, then the Lead Teacher will text your phone number and/or your child’s security number will appear on the screen in main service. This is your cue to promptly report to your child’s classroom.

During Service 

Elementary Service:

  • Playtime & Welcome

  • Group Game/competition

  • Worship songs

  • Live Teaching - Object lesson - the teacher will teach a simple Bible truth with some kind of object lesson. There is always a scripture that the children read and try to memorize.

  • Video Lesson - There will be a brief video lesson that teaches same truth from a different angle

  • Small Group time - students break off into two groups based on age and the teachers asks two questions to the group (based on the topic for the day) ... of how to apply Bible truth to everyday life.

  • Freetime/playtime until pick-up

Preschool Service:

  • Playtime & Welcome

  • Worship songs video video

  • Potty Break

  • Live Teaching - Object lesson - the teacher will teach a simple Bible truth with some kind of object lesson. There is always a scripture that they read

  • Video Lesson - There will be a brief video lesson that teaches same truth from a different angle

  • Small Group time - all the kids sit at tables and color a picture of the Bible lesson or do a craft that corresponds with the lesson

  • Freetime/playtime until pick-up

Nursery Service:

  • The nursery is mostly playtime and cuddles, but while your child is in the nursery they will also have Bible Time:

    • Your child will be shown their reflection in a mirror and told “God Made You”

    • Your child will hold and play with little Bible and be told “God loves you”

    • Your child will see a picture of Jesus and be told “Jesus is your forever friend”

  • Your child will also be prayed for during their time in the nursery.

Kid Classroom Services

Alive Kids Director: Christina Giordano

Christina oversees the kid’s ministry at Alive. She is committed to helping children grow in their relationship with the Lord and making church a place where children look forward to coming to each week. 

Christina has served in all areas of kid’s ministry at Alive over the first 4 years of the church, from Nursery to Elementary. 

Christina worked as a police officer for over 11 years and that’s where she met her husband, Mike.  They have two children; Gianna and Ellisyn.  After Ellisyn was born, Christina decided to retire from law enforcement to stay home with her children.  When her children became school aged she decided to homeschool, which has given her a great deal of experience with kid’s curriculum.  This experience has carried over into her role at Alive as Kid’s Director.

Contact Christina at: christina@alivefamily.church

Preschool Kids Director: Angie Whitener

Angie oversees the Preschool and Nursery at Alive. She has been serving in Alive Kids Preschool for 4 years.  One of her favorite things about serving kids is helping them to learn that God loves them.

Angie will be graduating from Charis Bible College in May of 2023. Studying the Bible and growing in her relationship with God is priority.

Angie has worked in healthcare for 24 years as a physical therapist assistant specializing in geriatrics. She has been married to her husband, David for 37 years. They have 3 adult sons, 1 daughter and 8 grandchildren. Her new found hobby is playing pickleball. Angie and David have been a part of Alive Church since June 2018. Since being at Alive, they have experienced wonderful friendships, stronger faith, and the joy of being a part of what God is doing here. 

Contact Angie at: angie@alivefamily.church