Birth - 18 months

Babies need lots of love and attention and that’s what you’ll find when you visit our nursery. Our primary concern is to provide your baby the best quality care at Meadowbrook. That is why you will find a caring team of trained nursery workers each time you visit our nursery.

The nursery is located off the main entrance foyer directly outside the sanctuary doors.

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19 months - Kindergarten

At no other time in life is a person more impressionable than the preschool years. In the early childhood classes, the Bible is taught in a way your child can understand by using songs, crafts, and numerous activities.

Through the teaching your child will understand the same God who created the universe also created them and loves them very much!

In order to provide the best learning environment for all children, the Early Childhood classes split into the following age appropriate groups:

Early Childhood classes are also available on Wednesday evenings.
Note: *Parent Guides are not all available on line yet but will be soon.

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1st - 6th Grade

The days of “Leave it to Beaver” are gone. Your children face more choices now then ever before. Making the right choices doesn't have to be so hard with God on your side!

We are committed to partnering with you to grow children who have a strong spiritual foundation that will enable them to have a lifelong friendship with Jesus Christ.

Check out some of the exciting ministries offered for elementary children:

Christian Education This is the foundational hour of Bible teaching for kids. A small group setting with loving teachers and exciting curriculum enables your children to grow in their knowledge of the Bible.

Revelation Station Revelation Station is where children connect and grow in God. We are high energy and excitement as your child learns God’s truth through: drama, worship, games, videos, and empowering lessons.

Wednesday Night On Wednesday evening at 6:30pm your children have the opportunity to participate in clubs for boys and girls in grades 1 to 6. These clubs, listed below, allow children to build friendships with other children and to grow in their friendships with God. Royal Rangers The mission of Royal Rangers is: To reach, teach, and keep boys for Christ! This is accomplish by instructing, challenging and inspiring boys in the areas of Bible doctrine, Christian service, moral conduct and basic beliefs of the church through interesting activities boys enjoy. The boys meet in the following age appropriate groups: Ranger Kids –Kindergarten to 2nd grade Discovery Rangers – grades 3 to 5 Adventure Rangers – grades 6 to 8 Expedition Rangers – grades 9 to 12   Missionettes The Missionettes’ program has a fivefold purpose: To win girls to Jesus Christ through love and acceptance To teach them to obey everything Jesus commanded us—developing girls spiritually and mentally To provide encouragement, support, and accountability through lasting Christian relationships To provide an environment for girls to develop their gifts and abilities To acquaint them with the Great Commission of Jesus Christ our Lord These goals are accomplished in small groups: Rainbow Club – age 3 to Preschool Daisies – Kindergarten Prims – Grades 1 to 2 Stars – Grades 3 to 5 Friends – Grades 6 to 8

Other Opportunities for Children

Junior Bible Quiz (JBQ) was created and designed to help children develop a love for the Bible and an understanding that its truth can guide their lives daily. Junior Bible Quiz offers a fun, exciting way to motivate children to understand the all-important truths in God’s Word. Then using cooperative competition the children meet with other teams for a fun quizzing match. JBQ will start up in the fall.

Big D.O.G.s is leadership development for children in grades 5 & 6 who actively attend KC Live. Big D.O.G. stands for Disciple Of God and their purpose is to serve and assist the Children’s Pastor and adult leaders in KC Live. They meet once a month for training and participate in a spring and fall retreat.

On Trac is for children in grades 4 to 6 who have a desire to perform ministry through human video presentations. Human Video is a drama presentation performed to music that demonstrates Biblical truths.

 SEASONAL EVENTS

 Easter Carnival – occurs the Saturday before Easter Sunday.

Daddy/Daughter & Mother/Son Date Night – These are special date nights for parents and their children that occur in the spring and fall.

Kids Camp – each summer the children head down to Lake Williamson in Carlinville, IL for a week of incredible fun.

Kids-N-Ministry Fine Arts Festival – Once a year children from all over Illinois gather in Decatur to compete through music, art, drama, and more.