Children
We believe that God has called parents to raise their children in the ways and truths of God. Parents are primarily responsible for training their children to live in the Identity and Rhythms of a follower of Jesus. We are committed to equipping parents and providing opportunities for our children to be developed with other children to live out these Identity and Rhythms.
Often when we gather there are special opportunities for our children to be together as they grow and learn how to walk in the ways of Jesus in this community. Contact for more info.
If you are interested in serving our kids please download the Children's Ministry Volunteer Application Packet (pdf), fill it out and turn it in at one of our Gatherings.
Mission Kids
If you were to peek in on a Mission Kids class, you’d see kids greeted by warm, friendly teachers and how the kids sense the love of God through these adults in our family. You’d hear the sounds of energetic music and conversation as kids learn to worship God in different ways. And you’d experience interactive Bible-based lessons that creatively encourage kids to know and apply biblical truth to real life.
Mission Kids memorize and learn to apply parts of the Bible. Kids and parents, you can download the sheets handed out in the class just in case you need them.
Soma - Downtown & North of Tacoma Verses for May - July (pdf)
Soma - 6th Ave Verses for June (pdf)
Preschool Class (Ages 4 -5 Years)
The preschool ages are often when our children begin to really learn who Jesus is and experience his love for them personally. In our Preschool Class, kids learn a story from the Bible and a verse that emphasizes the theme of the story. We also lead them in a short discussion, encouraging them to talk together about how to apply biblical truth from the story to their lives. We emphasize character development and spiritual growth in everything we teach. The class also involves lots of other fun activities like songs, imaginative play and art.
Toddler Class (Ages 2-3 Years)
A toddler’s energy is amazing and magnetizing. Those of us teaching our toddlers find it rejuvenating to see all the energy God has packed into them. As a family we partner together as teachers and parents to introduce our children to Christ. Our Toddler Class always involves lots of planned learning experiences designed with the ability of the children in mind, including stories, songs, imaginative play and art.
Nursery (Birth – 23 Months)
Even our littlest ones can learn, and as a family, we have the tremendous privilege to love them, train them and introduce them to Christ. We do this in the Nursery through lots of planned learning experiences including stories, songs, play and activities all designed with the ability of the children in mind.