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Children’s Ministries at
West Des Moines Christian Church
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West Des Moines Christian Church reaches out to the world with God's spirit of love. We share in ministry with our members, our city and our world. We provide a variety of outreach opportunities that enable individuals or groups to respond to that call both locally and globally.
See pictures of our missions (locally and globally)....
Infant/Child Care - The Nursery
The nursery at West Des Moines Christian Church is for children aged 0-3. The nursery uses a parent paging system to check children in and out. We offer infant/child care during all of our church services and also for many of the church related meetings we have on a weekly and monthly basis. If you need childcare during one of the upcoming meetings you would like to attend please call the church or the group leader.
Preschool
West Des Moines Christian Church Preschool provides a quality early childhood education programs that are designed to meet the need of the developing young child, ages 3-5 years old. The WDMCC Preschool recently received a Level 5 rating (the highest level!) under the Iowa Quality Rating Scale System. Please call the preschool office at 223-0638 for more information about enrolling your child in the preschool. www.WDMCCP.com |
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Infant/Child Dedications
...but Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is such as these that the
kingdom of heaven belongs."
Parents may bring their young child before the congregation for special blessing and dedication. The congregation promises to love, teach and embrace the child, while parents commit to Christian parenthood. West Des Moines Christian Church gives each child a dedication certificate and a cherry wood cross with the inscription Matthew 19:14 on it to hang over their bed.
Second Grade Bible Presentation
West Des Moines Christian Church recognizes the importance of teaching children the great stories of the Bible and how to use the Bible as a guide for their lives. Each September, our 2nd grade children are presented a Bible during our worship services.
Childcare During Worship
Children are welcomed in worship at WDMCC. Child care is available for Sunday services, Church School and other occasions and meetings throughout the year for infants through 3 years..
Sunday Morning Church School Classes
The Children's Ministries department at West Des Moines Christian Church offers an excellent Church School curriculum for ages 18 months through high school. Sunday Church School classes are led by volunteer teachers. We strive to provide children and their families with strong Biblical teaching and Christian support to guide them through life's celebrations and struggles. Check home page for time.
Friends in Faith
Friends in Faith is a Wednesday after-school program that incorporates the love and learning of Jesus Christ with fun and games. Led by Martha McDanel, Children’s Ministries Director along with adult and youth volunteers, the program is for children in grades Kindergarten through 5. We begin at 4 p.m. in the Youth Room.
The program includes discussion, prayer, group-building, games and snacks. The children also have opportunities to serve others both close to home and around the world. The children attend choir practice during "Friends" time.
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School is a week long (mornings) summer fun extravaganza! VBS offers the opportunity for children 4 years through 5th grade to explore the scriptures through study, song, crafts and games. Adult volunteers, along with sixth grade through Senior High youth assist with the younger children.
The morning begins with singing and an introduction of the day’s lesson, followed by the group leaders guiding the children to the various workshop centers, including Bible Story Exploration, singing, crafts, snacks, and games. The morning ends in the sanctuary with all the children sharing about the day and for group singing.
Vacation Bible School draws children in from the neighborhood and beyond—a great place to see old friends and to meet new!
A Family Night is held to provide a time for your family to celebrate what your child learned in Vacation Bible School! Join us for a picnic supper and games as we share the VBS experiences.
Children's Choirs
The Children’s Choirs, led by Pam Redford, are for children in grades K-5. The choirs sing lots of fun new worship songs and traditional favorites. They sing at worship services several times throughout the year. Rehearsals are held 15 minutes prior to the service and during Friends in Faith on Wednesday afternoons.
Youth Choir
Youth Choir is for all youth in grades 6-12. The choir rehearses from 4-5 p.m. most Sundays and sings several times throughout the year, during both Sunday morning worship services.
