Children’s Ministry

TIME FOR CHILDREN

(for kids of all ages)

One of our members offers a special message and prayer for children at the beginning of each Sunday morning worship service before they depart for Noah’s Ark, Faith Forest and Cross Trainers. Listen to an example from our January 5, 2025, service:

nursery

(for infants and toddlers)

Children may be dropped off in our staffed Nursery and play room before the worship service.

noah’s ark preschool

(for ages 2-5)

Noah’s Ark meets during the 10:00 a.m. worship service. Children have the option of attending the beginning of the worship service and heading to the Nursery after the Time for Children. They’ll enjoy a Bible story, song and simple craft, followed by play time.

Faith Forest

(for grades K-4)

Faith Forest meets for faith-filled, friendly fun on Sundays during the 10:00 a.m. worship service. Children attend the beginning of the service, through the Time for Children. Contact Director of Christian Education Kelly Higgins at khiggins@fpclg.org to join our email distribution.

cross trainers

(for grades 5-8)

Cross Trainers, our middle school youth group, meets on Sundays during the 10:00 a.m. worship service during the school year. Contact Director of Christian Education Kelly Higgins at khiggins@fpclg.org to join our email distribution.

Cross Trainers Spring 2025 Schedule:

January 5: Re:form Bible lesson/Service project brainstorm
January 12, 19, 26, February 2: Narnia movie/lesson
February 2, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Laser Tag in the Sanctuary
February 9: Service Project, Valentine’s Day fun
February 16: What does it mean to be a good friend?
February 23: Re:form Bible lesson
March 2: Bake and serve at coffee hour
March 9, 16: Re:form Bible lesson
March 16: Lunch and cooking lesson after the worship service
March 23, 30: Bible exploration and games
April 13: Palm Sunday
April 20: Easter
April 27: What does God say about anxiety and stress?
May 4, 11, 25: Teaching faith with Star Wars (May the 4th be with you!)
May 4: Bowling and pizza after the worship service at Rolling Lanes
*We will order lunch at Rolling Lanes. Friends are welcome! (We will drive together from church. Pick up in the church parking lot at 1:00.)
May 18: Garden Service (dress for gardening!)
May 18: Lunch after the worship service/walk to Tate’s for ice cream

coming june 2025: middle school summer camp!

(for incoming 5th through 8th graders)

Join us for a summer service camp on June 9-13, 9:00-11:30 a.m. We will conduct a variety of service projects for local organizations while getting to know each other and learning why serving others is important. We will serve Monday-Thursday and celebrate with a fun activity on Friday. We will always meet and end at FPCLG and either stay for an on-site project or walk or drive to our service location. (Our only driving trip will be on Tuesday to the Share Food Share Love Food Pantry in Brookfield.) We will be at the church on Monday and Friday, at the food pantry on Tuesday, at the La Grange Library on Wednesday, and at Elm Park on Thursday. Snacks will be provided. Please bring a refillable water bottle. The cost is $30/camper. You can pay via credit card on our Online Giving page or through Venmo. Contact Kelly with questions at khiggins@fpclg.org.

COMING AUGUST 2025: FAITH FOREST KIDS’ SUMMER CAMP!

(for age 4 through incoming 4th graders)

Kids in preschool (at least four years old and potty trained) through incoming fourth graders are invited to join us for our Faith Forest summer camp taking place August 4-8, 9:00-11:15 a.m. Join us for a week of crafts, games, stories and snacks. Students will be divided by grade levels for age-appropriate activities. Please sign up for which days your child(ren) can attend, and note their ages in the comment section. Suggested donation to help cover costs is $30 per child for the week, which can be paid through our Online Giving page, through Venmo, or by cash or check (made out to FPCLG) to the Church Office.