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The overall focus of early childhood (birth—age 5) is building a child’s spiritual foundation, while teaching the foundational truths about God.
Starting with the infant/toddler room, Christ’s love for children is demonstrated by providing a safe and clean environment in which the children can sing and play.
2 and 3 year olds begin learning Bible stories, as well as the concepts of friendship and love.
In ages 4, 5, and kindergarten, an emphasis is placed on life application from the biblical truths that includes deeper, relevant Bible teaching, creative dramas, and high-energy NextGeneratN music.
In late childhood (1st through 5th grade) children continue to apply the Bible directly to their lives. Each week, volunteer leaders facilitate learning in large group environment so kids will leave NextGeneration knowingGod’s truth (Bible story & key verse), why that truth is important for living today (relevance), and how to apply the truth in their own life (application).
These older children are given more in-depth Bible lessons, time to develop a heart for worship, as well as an opportunity to truly respond to beginning a relationship with Jesus.
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