Children
We love kids! Seriously, we are blessed in our ministry to children, as we watch the littlest ones fall in love with God, embrace opportunities to give and serve, and begin to walk with Jesus.
Sunday Mornings
Nursery Care (All Morning)
Infants and children under 4 will be lovingly cared for in the nursery to allow parents a peaceful time to worship and grow in their Christian faith. The nursery is located in Room F115, just off the Children’s Lobby in the Education Wing.
Children's Church (During the 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services)
Kids age 4 - 3rd grade attend the opening segment of worship with their parents and then are dismissed during the greeting for Children’s Church. After the 9:00 service, you can pick them up in the MacDonald Room (below the Sanctuary). After the 11:15 service you can pick them up in the Nursery (across the Drive-Thru).
Sunday School (10:15 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.)
Children's Sunday school classes are offered for kids from Pre-K to 5th grade. Look for posted signs to direct you to your child's classroom.
Fired-Up Friday
For kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade
On the first Friday of the month ... 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Bring friends and come for an exciting night filled with laser tag, dodge ball, face-painting, snacks, crafts, a movie, Minute-to-Win-It games and prizes, and to learn about Jesus.
Please use the link below to preregister your child/children
Family Fired-Up Friday
The entire family is invited!
The third Friday of the month ... 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Come as a family to experience the excitement of Fired-Up Friday! Kids of any age are invited to come with their parent(s) to enjoy all of the Fired-Up Friday favorites, including laser tag, dodge ball, Minute-to-Win-It (fully stocked with both kid and adult prizes!), a Bible message and more! This free montly event will be in addition to our regular Fired-Up Friday.
Please pre-register your family using the link below.
Volunteer on Fridays
Our members seem to have as much fun as the kids sometimes, so please consider volunteering as we host the children and their families. Use the link below to let our Children's Ministry Director know how you might like to serve.
Tweeners
4th-6th graders are encouraged to join us each month for a fun Tweener event and Bible study! We enjoy special activities along with a time for Bible study ... generally the third Sunday from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Bring your Bible and your friends!
Kingdom Kids
Children of all backgrounds are welcome at Kingdom Kids. Christian Preschool at MLEPC. We provide a rich and varied preschool experience, as we share God’s love and His Word with children and their families. Visit our website below.
Mom’s Morning Out
Our Mom’s Morning Out program provides one to three-year olds with an enriching socialization experience once a week, during which time mothers can attend to other things with the reassurance that their children are well-cared for.
The program operates from September through May. For a brochure, or to schedule a visit, please contact us at 412-531-6227 ext. 190 or mmo@mlepc.org.
Download the Registration Form using the link below:
MMO Registration Form
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
VBS On Hiatus
As many of you are aware, Children's Ministry and Session have prayerfully decided to take a one year hiatus from VBS in 2019. We will be using this year to fully focus on building relationships with the kids and their families at Fired-Up Friday and Family Fired-Up Friday. We are excited to see how God has been working and is continuing to work through this ministry.
Summer Internships
We’re looking for individuals, of college age or above, who have a heart for children and love the Lord, to be Interns in Children’s Ministry this summer. If interested, download the information and application below. For questions please contact Children’s Ministry Director Ashley Gardner at agardner@mlepc.org / 412-531-3387 ext. 205.
Child Protection
We have a comprehensive Child Protection Policy for the safety and well-being of the children in our care.
Our staff and volunteers have all completed the two required clearances:
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