Children's Ministry

    Discipling Children to Know, Love & Serve God.

    God gave parents the job of teaching and modeling the truths of God and His Word to their children. No one can do it better! Children's Ministries partners with you in your parenting adventures by providing support, encouragement, resources, and opportunities to help your kids come to know, love, & serve God.

    Children's News & Events

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    Sunday Morning Discipleship

    Discipleship

     

    Stay tuned for any upcoming discispleship opportunities. 

     

    Contact the NPC Children's Ministries office for more information.

     

     WILDSIDE for 4th and 5th Grade

    We desire to encourage kids in their Christian relationships not only with peers but with other adults in the covenant community here at Naperville Presbyterian Church. 4th/5th grade students have stand alone events throughout the year. 

     

     

     

     

    Sunday During Service 

    We welcome the opportunity to gather in worship with all ages! We believe that worship is for everyone so don't stress about wiggly and noisy moments during service. We support families as they shepherd their children and participate in Sunday morning worship. However, we recognize that families with young children may, at times, need a more flexible space during worship. The multipurpose room is open and available to families at both services. The service will be broadcast to the MPR at both 8:30am and 10:30am.

     

    If you plan to join us in the MPR for the entire service, please sign up online for seats in the MPR. Otherwise, please continue to register for seats in the worship center and feel free to use the MPR if needed.

    2016 The Wildside Schedule

     

    •  Crazy Game Night  >>  Friday, January 22  //  6 - 7:30pm

    •  Bigger & Better  >>  Friday, May 6  //  6 - 7:30pm

    Midweek (The listed activities below are not meeting due to COVID)

     

    True Story Thursdays

    Thursday Mornings from 9:15am - 11am at NPC

     

    Little Treasures provides childcare for children two to five years old whose mothers attend Women's Thursday Morning Bible Study. There will be a brief Bible story time each week. Child care is also available for infants and walkers.   

     

     

    Youth Choir

    Thursday Afternoons at NPC

     

    Youth Choirs are dedicated to preparing young people for leadership in worship, and nurturing community through service & prayer. Youth choirs are open to children ages 5 (by Sept 1 2017) - high school. Visit the Youth Choir page for more details or click here to signup.     

     

     

    A.S.K. (After School Kids)

    Tuesday Afternoons at NPC

     

    ASK is a Community Bible Study program. This ministry is for elementary students grades K-5 of all backgrounds, churches, schools, and degrees of Bible knowledge. Their mission is to make disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ in our communities through caring in-depth Bible study available to all. ASK runs Sept-Nov & Jan-April. Check out http://napervilleask.cbsclass.org for more information.  

     

    Communion

    If your child is ready to profess his or her faith in Christ,
    and take part in Communion at NPC,
    Please Contact Us!

    We believe that there is no "right" age for someone to declare their faith in Jesus and come to the Communion Table. We believe that a child coming to faith as a believer is about the heart, not age.
    When your child is ready to declare their faith in Jesus, please contact the Children's Ministry office for more information.

    Safety & Security

     

     

    Our Early Childhood Team is dedicated to discipling and nurturing the youngest members of our congregation.

     

    Each classroom will be staffed with at least two adults who love Jesus and children. All adults and college volunteers have been background checked and approved by Naperville Presbyterian Church. The teachers and assistants have the best interests of the children at heart. 

     

     

     

     

    Nursery - Pre K

     

    When you arrive, a greeter will meet you to sign in your child. If you have an infant or toddler you will be asked for your cell phone number so you can be texted if your child needs you. Pagers are available if you do not have a cell phone or text package. If your child is in the nursery thru Pre K class you will be given an ID tag that matches the tag on your child. As a safety precaution, you must present this ID tag when you return to pick up your child. If you have a pager it should also be returned at this time. Children should be picked up promptly after the end of worship service. 

     

     

     

    Dismissal Guidelines

     

    Children (Infant through 5th Grade) will only be dismissed to a parent/guardian. Children will not be released to older siblings.

     

     

     

    Well Child Policy

     

    Please help us make our classrooms free of illness. We are aware that the choice whether or not to bring your child is often difficult. Please do not bring your child with any of the following symptoms or illnesses:

     

    • A child is in the first 48 hours of the onset of a new illness

    • A runny nose (green or yellow)

    • Vomiting, Diarrhea or Fever in the last 24 hours

    • Has an unexplained rash or skin infection, shows signs of conjunctivitis (pink eye) or any other contagious infection.

    • On an antibiotic for less than 48 hours for a contagious infection

    • Seems listless and/or exhibits a change in behavior

     

     

     

    Please contact the church office at 630-961-0579 if your child contracts and exposes classes to chicken pox or other similar illnesses so we can notify other parents and properly clean and disinfect the room.

     

     

     

    Food Allergies

     

    We ask that NO peanut or nut products come into the building due to the frequency of allergies among children. 

     

     

     

     

    Book of the Month

        June Book of the Month 

     

    The Book of the Month is The Biggest Story  by Carl Laferton.   

    The Biggest Story helps kids connect classic stories of the Bible to the overarching message of God’s glorious plan to redeem his rebellious people. Read this wonderful book with your children to draw them into the biblical story, teaching them that God's promises are even bigger and better than we think. We invite you to pick a copy up at the coffee bar the next time you are at church. 

     

    Resources

    Sunday Field Guide

    General Permission/
    Medical Release Form

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