“We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord and his might, and the wonders that He has done” (Ps. 78:4). This verse echoes well the driving force of our ministry to children at Providence. As the Apostle Peter said in his sermon at Pentecost, “For the promise is for you and for your children…” (Acts 2:39). We strive to tell the children of Providence about our great God, what He has done, the grace He has provided, and the mercy He has shown. Above all else, we want our children to know, love, and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. It is to this end that our ministry to our children is aimed. Because of this Providence is committed to teaching the Bible and theology of the Scriptures to our children. We do this through the Education hour, Vacation Bible School, children’s fellowship events, and most importantly—in worship.

Education Hour

Every Sunday we have multiple children’s classes during the education hour. This allows our children to receive instruction, sing, and memorize with other children their age and at appropriate levels of teaching for their age. Our children are currently memorizing the shorter catechism through song and love it! They are also learning about the great things that God has done in redemptive history as they are taught the Scriptures week in and week out.

Vacation Bible School

During the summer months there is a vacation bible school for the children of Providence and children in the community. It has been a great time for fellowship, fun, games, and hearing God’s Word.

Children’s Fellowship Events

Different activities are offered through the year, so that the children of Providence grow in friendship and fellowship with their peers at church. These events have included camping, game days, service project days, etc.

Family Worship

Providence is committed to not filling the calendars of our families. We limit the weekly and monthly activities of the church, so that families can be home together. This is essential for two reasons. First, we want our families to have time to get to know their neighbors, co-workers, etc. If there is no margin in their lives then they don’t time or energy to befriend those around them. Second, it is essential that families have time together at home to do family worship. There are few more important things for a Christian home than family worship. Providence provides a family worship bulletin each week, so that parents or guardians can lead their families through worship on a daily basis. You can find our family worship bulletins here.

Corporate Worship

As a church, we are dedicated to including children in our worship services. It is not always easy, but it is best. Therefore, we encourage parents or guardians to have their children sit with them in corporate worship. Please see the children in worship brochure we have prepared to help our families and the church.

Nursery during Corporate Worship

We do provide nursery care for children five years old and below during the worship service. As stated above though, we encourage even our youngest children to participate in corporate worship if their parents are willing.

Nursery during the Education Hour

Our education hour has nursery available, so that parents can attend the adult classes and older siblings can attend the children’s classes. There are always two adults in each nursery and they have been cleared through a background check.