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Journey Kids Programs:
- Life Stage One | Infants & Toddlers (8 weeks - 24 months)
- Life Stage Two | Early Childhood (2 Years - Pre-K)
- Life Stage Three – Elementary (Kindergarten-Fifth Grade)
Additional Programs:
Journey Kids Programs
It is our desire to help you guide your child along their journey of faith. Each life stage is designed to bring them closer to a personal relationship with their Savior. Our programs utilize trained staff and volunteers from our congregation who have a heart for reaching kids for Christ. Livescan background checks are done right here on campus for our volunteers and paid staff. We look forward to serving with you.
Parenting Resources
The HomeFront Weekly is a powerful resource designed to get families talking about faith and experiencing God together. It can help parents to be in God's Word, together as a family, making a priority in their homes. Each week, parents have the opportunity to read God's Word wtih their children in a fun setting. The passage they read will allow them prepare the upcoming weekend experience at church. Kids get to head a specific part of The Big God Story from parents first! This will help us model that faith starts in the homes with the family, and the church plays a supportive role.
Pick one up at any check-in station or download a copy from trujourneykids.com.
The HomeFront Monthly parenting magazine provides ideas for an evening or part of a day focusing on God and each other. This resource provides more than enough activities and ideas to use with your family throughout the month. It is not intended that you use every activity, but we encourage you to browse through the resource and choose one or two activities that fit your family (planning around a family meal works great!). Remember to have FUN as you interact as a family and enjoy spending time with God and each other. There is a new HomeFront every month!
To read this month's edition, scroll up the page and click the blue button on the left sidebar. You may also pick one up at any check-in station or download a copy from trujourneykids.com.
Life Stage One | Infants & Toddlers (8 weeks - 24 months)
Church Services
The Co-op style nursery brings our staff and parent volunteers together for the purpose of showing God's love to infants and toddlers during the church service. Parents must leave their cell phone number with out staff so that we can text message you if needed. They must also take a PickUp card to use at the end of service to ensure safety and security.
8:00am and 6:00pm Sunday Services:
ALL CHILDREN 8 weeks - 8 years needing childcare meet in the A Building.
9:30m and 11:00am Sunday Services:
INFANTS AND TODDLERS 8 weeks - 24 months needing childcare meet in the F Building Nursery.
Contact: jennifer.thomas@journeyoffaith.com
Additional Programs
Mom’s Morning Out
An inexpensive program on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:00am-12:00pm. Let our paid staff care for your infant or toddler. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $20 for church members and $25 others. More information is provided in the Mom's Morning Out Brochure.
To sign up your child, fill out a reservation form, and return it to the Children's Ministry Office.
Contact: jennifer.thomas@journeyoffaith.com
Child Dedications
This important step by parents is a committment to raising their children in the ways of the Lord and to become the primary nurturer of their child's faith. Dedication services are offered three to four times per year. To register for child dedication, complete the two-sided form and return it to the Children's Ministry office.
Contact: shelly.gurwell@journeyoffaith.com
Life Stage Two | Early Childhood (2 Years - Pre-K)
Church Services:
Our Sunday school classes, for the preschool-age child, are offered during the 9:30 and 11:00am services. Your child will enjoy creatively presented engaging activities, worship, Bible storytelling, crafts, and snacks. Parents must leave their cell phone number with our staff so that we can text message you if needed. They must also take a PickUp card to use as the end of service to ensure safety and security.
9:30am and 11:00am Sunday Services:
2-3 YEARS OLD meet in the A Building Nursery.
4 YEARS OLD TO PRE-K meet in the lower E Building.
If you attend the 8:00am or 6:00pm services, childcare is available in the A Building for children 8 weeks - 8 years.
Contact: jennifer.thomas@journeyoffaith.com
Additional Programs
Awana
Awana is our Christ-centered club for boys and girls. Our Cubbies group is for children ages 3 years through Pre-K. We meet Wednesday evenings from 6:45pm-8:30pm during the school year. Dues are $1/week. Check out the Awana Brochure for more details.
To sign up your child, fill out a registration form and return it to the Children's Ministry office.
Contact: shelly.gurwell@journeyoffaith.com
Mom’s Morning Out
An inexpensive program on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:00am-noon. Let our paid staff care for your infant or toddler. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $20 for church members and $25 for others. More information is provided in the Mom's Morning Out Brochure.
To sign up your child, fill out a reservation form and return it to the Children's Ministry office.
Contact: jennifer.thomas@journeyoffaith.com
Special Events
Special events take place at various times during the year to bring our preschool families together. Check the Parent Newsletter and The Guide for more specific details about upcoming special events.
Life Stage Three – Elementary (Kindergarten-Fifth Grade)
Church Services
Our Sunday school classes, for the elementary age child, are offered during the 9:30am and11:00am services. These classes offer an opportunity for this age group to experience large group worship, engaging Bible storytelling, and interactive small group application. We use a computerized check-in system. To get your child started or to volunteer, see any of our representatives at the kiosks in The Harbor lobby.
Kindergarten - 5th grade meet in The Harbor Building.
If you attend the 8:00am or 6:00pm services, childcare is available in the A Building for children through 8 years. Your preteens are encouraged to attend church with you.
contact: patricia.boras@journeyoffaith.com
special needs ministry
The Special Needs Ministry at Journey of Faith is called “eXplore.” This class is offered Sunday morning at 11:00am for children ages 4 years through fifth grade. Our loving staff work one-on-one with children with a variety of needs.
Contact: shelly.gurwell@journeyoffaith.com
Additional Programs
Awana
Awana, is our Christ-centered club for boys and girls. We meet Wednesday evenings from 6:45pm-8:30pm during the school year. Dues are $1/week. These kids also have the opportunity to compete in the Greater Los Angeles Bible Quiz and Awana Games in the spring. Kindergarten Sparks meet on the first floor of the Student Building. First through sixth grade meet in The Harbor. Check out the Awana Brochure for more details.
To sign up your child, fill out a registration form and return it to the Children's Ministry office.
Contact: shelly.gurwell@journeyoffaith.com
Awana is also available for middle school and high school students. Clubs meet on the 2nd floor of the Student Building and in E-2.
Baptism Classes
Classes are offered several times a year for 8- to 11-year-olds who have confessed that jesus is the Lord and Savior of their lives. A parent attends this one and a half hour class with their child. These dates and times are published in the Parent Newsletter and in The Guide before the class.
SUMMIT 4th and 5th Grade Ministry
SUMMIT is a ministry specially designed for 4th & 5th grade students. The final years in Children's Ministry are an exciting and impressionable time for this age group. Our desire is for these students to grow deeper in their faith, make strong relationships with their friends at church, discover their identity in Christ, and be grounded in their faith before they grow out of Children's Ministry. this ministry is an extension of their Sunday morning class.
BIBLE STUDY AND SMALL GROUPS
SUMMIT meets on Tuesday nights from 6:00-8:00pm on the second floor of The Harbor building. There will be worship, small groups, games, and activities. We will investigate Scripture to discover what it says about relationships, peer pressure, making wise decision, and more.
OUTREACH EVENTS AND SERVICE PROJECTS
SUMMIT offers 4th and 5th graders the opportunity to participate in service projects and other outreach activities with their peers. Check out the SUMMIT calendar of events for more details and dates.
contact: patricia.boras@journeyoffaith.com
Journey Kids ChoirJourney Kids Choir meets Sundays from September through April. Choir is open to students ages 6-14 years. Consideration will be given based on maturity and the ability to read and follow directions. The choir will perform in a few Sunday services, at the Christmas Ever service, go caroling in December, and perform a spring musical. Choir rehearsals are during the 11:00am service in The Harbor building room 103.
Click here to down the Journey Kids Choir Guidelines.
Click here to download the Journey Kids Rehearsal and Performance Calendar.
Contact: shelly.gurwell@journeyoffaith.com
Summer Camp
Summer Camp takes place at Hume Lake Christian Camps. This week-long camp in northern California has a western theme and plenty of activities to keep your 8- to 11-year-old entertained. Registration begins in late January, and spaces fill up quickly. A $100 non-refundable deposit secures a space for your child. More information to come!
