Children's Ministry

Our Mission Statement
“To honor God by nurturing children and families through spiritual growth, praise and service.”   
Our Bible Verse

Proverbs 22:6 -  “Start children off on the way they should go,
and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”
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 Our Strategy

Our strategy is to combine the two primary influences that impact a child’s life, the family and the church.  We use the colors Yellow to represent the light of the church and Blue to represent the love of the family.  Together they make Green, which connects parents and leaders with the same end goals. We are a parent-driven, church supported ministry.
(These colors comprise the "Compass Kids" Logo)​​
By age 5, your child will understand these 5 concepts:
  1. GOD MADE ME - (Psalm 100:3)  Know that the LORD is God – he made us; we belong to him.  We are his people, the sheep of his own pasture.
  2. I AM SPECIAL – (Matthew 10:30)  Even the hairs of your head are all counted.
  3. GOD LOVES ME – (Romans 5:8)  But God shows his love for us, because while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
  4. GOD CARES FOR ME – (Psalm 46:1)  God is our refuge and strength, a help always near in times of great trouble.
  5. JESUS IS GOD’S SON – (John 3:16)  God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but will have eternal life.
By grade 5, your child will understand these 5 concepts:
  1. I AM A SINNER – (Romans 3:23) All have sinned and fall short of God’s glory.
  2. I CAN AND WILL SEEK FORGIVENESS – (Psalm 145:8) The LORD is merciful and compassionate, very patient, and full of faithful love.
  3. I WILL TRUST IN GOD’S GRACE – (1 Peter 3:18) Instead, grow in the grace and knowledge of our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ.  To him belongs glory now and forever.  Amen.
  4. I WILL MAKE WISE CHOICES – (Proverbs 19:20)
    Listen to advise and accept instruction, so you might grow wise in the future.
  5. I WILL LOVE GOD AND MY NEIGHBOR – (Matthew 22:37-39) – Jesus replied:  “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. ​
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Sunday school classes | 9:45 am - 10:45 am

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Get Ready for adventure!  Put on your hiking boots, wear your adventure hat, and join three animated adventurers, Asia, Edgar, and Kat, as well as their loyal dog, Indie, as they dive deep into the Bible.  The theme of the Deep Blue adventure centers around the bible verse, “In the depths of who I am I rejoice in God my Savior.”  Luke 1:47
Kindergarten & 1st Grade Room 116 
2nd Grade & 3rd Grade Room 121
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ENCOUNTER: The Deeply Rooted Curriculum helps preteens to encounter God as: 1. Abba (Our Loving Heavenly Father) 2. Jesus (God the Son) 3. Adonai (Sovereign Lord) 4. El-Olam (Everlasting God) 5. El-Shaddai (God Almighty) 6. Emmanuel (God with us) 7. Yahweh Rohi (God my Shepherd) 8. Jehovah-Jirah (The Lord will Provide) 9. Jehovah-Nissi (The Lord Our Banner) 10.Yahweh Shammah (God is there) 11.El-Roi (God who sees) 12.Elohim (Almighty Creator) 
TRANSFORMATION: The Deeply Rooted Curriculum helps preteens to be transformed by the Holy Spirit as they face these 12 areas of life: 1. Pressure 2. Rejection 3. Family Relationships 4. Music 5. Fear 6. Friendships 7. Temptation 8. Direction & Strength 9. Impact in the world 10.Identity 11.Changes/Adolescence 12.Fitting In 
DISCIPLESHIP: The Deeply Rooted Curriculum helps preteens grow closer to God on their own develop these 12 practices: 1. Worship 2. Prayer 3. Reading and Memorizing the Bible 4. Searching the Bible for Answers 5. Defending our Faith 6. Sharing the Gospel 7. Communing with God 8. Building the Church                                                                                  & Baptism 9. Stewardship 10.Serving 11.Pursuing Holiness 12.Hospitality to Outsiders 
                                                                   4th Grade & 5th Grade Room 118 ​
Parent Pickup Children need to be picked up promptly by a parent or designated adult, so our leaders can go to worship services. 
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Nursery | 8:30 am - Conclusion of 11:00 am services

  • Infants (from six weeks old) Nursery Room
  • Toddlers & 2 year olds Room 157
  • Three year olds & Pre-K (includes Kindergarten through worship) Room 158​
  • On Wednesday nights, nurseries are also offered for evening programming. Older children (up to age eleven) are allowed to stay during the Wednesday night events with prior arrangements.​
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Director of Family & Children's
Ministries: 
Mimi Sanders
(678)-325-4038
 mimi_sanders@tfumc.org