parkway kids
sunday school
During both the 9am and 11am services, we have full traditional Sunday school programs for all in engaging kid friendly spaces. We use Children Desiring God curriculum in our classes.
Nursery Ages 0-3
Halfway down kids hallway, sign in before service
Preschool and Kindergarten
End of kids hallway, sign in before service
Grades 1-5
Kids worship with their families at the beginning of the service and are dismissed and escorted to their classes before the sermon. Pick up kids after service in Ed Building behind the church.
Classes are divided Grades 1-3, and Grades 4-5.
Awana
We are taking a break from Awana this 2018/2019 year to build our leadership and teaching team as many moved away or had babies and need to step out for a bit. We would love to restart this next year.
If you are interested in teaching or in being a listener for Awana and making this your ministry, one year commitment at a time, please contact Val at val@eparkway.com
STOMP- Kids Worship choir
STOMP stands for Singing Together Our Maker's Praises !
This kids choir is open to all kids interested in singing up from age 4 to 5th grade for special occasion performances only. Sign ups coming soon!
Led by Val Ackermann, Director of Children's Ministries. Any questions, please contact me at vackermann@eparkway.com
Vacation bible school
Vacation Bible School 2018 will take place Monday-Thursday June 11-14, 2018 from 6pm-8:05pm.
Four days, Monday through Thursday.
K-5th has 160 spots.
REGISTER FOR VBS-CHILD Registration Form
VOLUNTEER FOR VBS-Registration Form
summer camp- Hume Lake
Each summer during the last week in July running into August we take all our youth ministries to Hume Lake Christian Camps. Kids who are entering 3rd-5th grade may come to camp. Limited spots, so please let Val Ackermann, Director of Children's Ministries, know as soon as possible if you would like one of those spots at val@eparkway.com.
parent resources
We know that you as the parent carry the responsibility to spiritually nurture your child. We are here to help support you in that design through various books and programs available to you and your child. Here is a list of resources we recommend as you parent.
- The Jesus Storybook Bible for ages 3-7, best picture Bible for kids
- Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp, parenting book
- Wise Words for Moms by Ginger Hubbard, parenting help for behaviors and heart guidance
- The God Puzzle by Valerie Ackermann, for ages 7-12. No prep, full color, parent child workbook through Christian beliefs and the Bible
-Children Desiring God parenting books and booklets on various subjects
-God...Should I be Baptized? to prepare your child for baptism and The Lord's Supper...Let's Get Ready! to prepare your child to participate in communion
Young and Nursing Moms
We are here for you during this busy season of life. On Sunday mornings we have a changing table and private nursing area inside our nursery which you are welcome to use at any time. There is also a sofa and live tv viewing of the service in the conference room during services should you choose to not use the nursery.
Join other Parkway moms on our Facebook group to connect for coffee, playdates and support here. All are welcome!