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
Awana runs Wednesdays from 6-7:30pm. Check informational brochure below for specific dates. This year we start Wednesday, September 13, 2016 to April 4, 2017.
Parkway Kids Awana Informational Brochure
Make note of important dates that we are skipping club or having theme nights.
Child Registration Form 2017-2018
You may contact Val Ackermann at val@eparkway.com with any questions. Please click on payment link HERE to pay for child's registration. $65 per child for the year.
Volunteer Registration Form 2017-2018
All volunteer applications are reviewed before acceptance. Thank you for your willingness to serve!
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. Check website for updates on next group of practices and performances. Choir practices from 5:15-6pm before every Awana on Wednesday nights. You can do both programs, or just choir. Up to you. Sign up below for choir. See link for Awana to sign up for Awana.
SIGN UP TODAY! We start Sept 13, 2017-April 4, 2018. No choir rehearsal on Nov 22, Dec 20, Dec 27, Jan 3, or March 28.
Led by Carol Boyer. Any questions contact Val Ackermann, Director of Children's Ministries 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!