"Let the children come to me ... for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these."
- Mark 10:14

Children's Ministries

Director's Message

Children are a precious gift from God!

At Northminster we seek through the Holy Spirit to help children come to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, grow in their faith, and go out into the world equipped to honor God throughout their lives.

Nurturing families is a primary goal at Northminster. We strive to provide a safe, child-friendly place where your family can learn, praise, and celebrate together in Christ.

Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to minister to your children. We appreciate any comments or questions regarding our programs and their content. Also, we are always in need of caring, helping hands to participate in our ministries. Those who volunteer in our programs find their service to God is as valuable and rewarding to themselves as it is to the children. If you would like to assist in any area of Children’s Ministries, please contact us.

Mary Krongaard
Director of Women's and Children's Ministries

Announcements

Children's Ministry Volunteers Needed
Children's Ministry is enthusiastically searching for additional team members! Immediate opportunities include:

The Children’s Ministry staff provides excellent training and guidance for all positions. No experience is necessary! Don't miss out on this opportunity to impart your love and wisdom to the next generation. Please contact us so we can tell you more about this fun and dynamic ministry to which God may be calling you!

There's no better way of serving the Lord than showing and explaining the love of Christ to children.

Children's Ministry Mission Statement

Northminster’s Children’s Ministries is committed to providing a Christ-centered environment where children grow in their faith as their individual needs are met through Bible-based learning, worship and fellowship, equipping children to honor God throughout their lives.

Christian Education Mission Statement

The purpose of the Christian Education Committee of Northminster Presbyterian Church is to provide for all ages an education which is Christian at its basis and essence, so that people of all ages have an opportunity to grow towards likeness in Christ both in their thinking and behavior.

Staff

Director of Children’s Ministries: Mary Krongaard, ext. 227
Assistant Director of Children’s Ministries: Kathy Mallgren, ext. 237
Children’s Ministries Administrative Assistant: Sheila Yamanaka, ext. 222
Children's Ministries Assistant: Kaylee Ross, ext. 247
Nursery Coordinator: Sue Brobeck

If you have any questions or if we can be of further assistance in any way, please contact us.

Our Programs

Our mission is to provide a Christ-centered environment to meet the needs of children and famillies through Bible-based learning, worship and fellowship activities. To achieve our mission we offer a variety of children's programs; we hope they will be of interest to your child.

Please follow the links below for further information on our Children's Ministries programs:

• Nursery: quality child care for Sunday mornings and other special events.
• Sunday School: active, Bible-based learning taught by loving, Christian teachers.
• Children's Church:worship designed for children to experience God at their level.
• Children & Music: musical opportunities for children in Choraliers (our childrens choir) and Ringers of Joy (our children's handbell choir).
• Special Programs: special programs and events where children celebrate together.
• Stewardship: opportunities for children to experience serving God in the church and community.

Northminster also provides weekday and summer opportunities for children to come and learn about Jesus Christ in a safe and creative environment beyond our Sunday schedule. In these programs, we want children and youth to interact with the teachings of Scripture and apply them to their lives. Information and registration forms for individual activities are available in the church office, or you may contact us.

• Midweek Friends: exciting fellowship activities for school-age children.
• Vacation Bible School (VBS): annual summer event for kids to learn about God and make new friends.
• K.O.N.A. (Kids Out 'N About): summer field trips for kids entering grades 4, 5 and 6 in the fall.