Kids Ministry at Wayzata Free

Wayzata Free Kids Ministry exists to invite all kids to know Jesus in a way that transforms their daily lives and the lives of those around them. We want to build faith, hope and love in the hearts of children, so that when they’ve grown up, they’ll be adults who love and follow Jesus. It's our goal to equip and support parents as they raise the next generation of world changers! Programming for kids (Infants-5th grade) is offered during the worship service and community hour. Everyone is welcome. 


Please register your child(ren) HERE. 


Questions? Contact our Kids Pastor, Sara Galligan at sara.galligan@wayzatafree.org. 


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UPCOMING EVENTS

PARENTS NIGHT OUT

Friday, February 21 | 5:30-8:30 pm

Need a date night, time to run errands or simply rest? Bring your child(ren) to Wayzata Free and enjoy a few hours away while your kids participate in fun, age-appropriate activities.

There is no cost. Click here to register. 


PRESCHOOL OPEN GYM

Mondays | 9:30-11:30 am (*September-May)

Need your kids to burn off some energy? Come hang out in our gym! Invite friends and neighbors and meet some new parents while your kids play. Please note, parents/guardians must stay in the gym with their child(ren).


ELEMENTARY VBC | FOCUS

June 8-12 | 9:00 am-1:00 pm | cost: $40 | elementary kids starting 1st-6th grade in Fall 2020

Get ready for the best week ever! FOCUS VBC will help kids dive deeper into their faith by putting the FOCUS on God and His amazing plan for us. Your kids will have a blast as they discover how to trust in what they CAN'T see because of what they CAN see. 


"Let us keep looking to Jesus. He is the one who started this journey of faith. And He is the one who completes the journey of faith." - Hebrews 12:2


Click here to register.

Click here to volunteer.


PRESCHOOL VBS | FOCUS

July 6-10 | 9:00-11:00 am | cost: $20 | kids 2.5 thru kids going into Kindergarten Fall 2020

FOCUS is our theme this year! Through hearing true stories from the Bible, preschoolers will learn about how God Made Us, God Loves Us and Jesus wants to be our Friend Forever. 


This is a fun week full of crafts, songs and other fun activities!


Click here to register. 

Click here to volunteer.


SUNDAY MORNING PROGRAMS


Click here to register your child(ren) for Sunday mornings.

  

BIRTH-PRE-K

Loving arms await the littlest of our Wayzata Free Church family in our nurseries. In the Infant Room, we provide a soothing environment with quiet worship music, two crib/nursing rooms and plenty of crawl space. In the Waddlers Room, toddlers (up to age two) are surrounded by playful worship music, read Bible stories and enjoy a prayer and snack. 

 

Our Sunday preschool classes begin at age 2, or when kids are ready for more structure. We offer fun, Bible-based programs where kids discover God's love, using a unique curriculum called "First Look."


  • Preschool Green | 101 (kids who are at least 2 years old)
  • Preschool Red | 102 (kids who are 3 years old by December 31, 2019)
  • Preschool Yellow | 104 (kids who are beginning Kindergarten in fall 2020)

 

“First Look” is designed to give preschoolers their first impression of their loving heavenly Father. This program uses learning centers, activities, games, music and crafts to teach kids about God's Word. Our focus is to help a child by age 5, to believe: God made me, God loves me, Jesus wants to be my friend forever

 

“First Look” truly are experts in area of "take home" options for your family. About once a month we have parent cue cards for you to help you engage in what your kids are learning in their preschool classrooms on Sunday. You can also check out their Parent Cue app available at the Apple App Store or Android Market!


If you're interested in serving in our nurseries or preschool classes, please contact Kids Pastor, Sara Galligan, at sara.galligan@wayzatafree.org or Preschool Coordinator, Andrea Berens, at andrea.berens@wayzatafree.org. Click name to email or call 763.473.9463. 

ELEMENTARY


9:00 am | Worship Service

  • K-3rd grade | Gym | Worship KidStyle includes "kid's style" worship videos, interactive Bible stories, crafts and activities that apply God's word to daily life!
  • 4th & 5th grade | 305 | Kids have the opportunity to see God had a plan from the beginning as they are challenged to walk in the footsteps of Bible champions.

10:30-11:30 am | Community Hour | 252 Kids

  • Kindergarten | 201
  • 1st-5th grade | start in 203
  • Pick-up in the following small group rooms: 1st grade (202), 2nd-3rd grade (204), 4th grade (305), 5th grade (304)

252 Kids is a large group/small group style program. It is designed to provoke discovery and invite kids into a new understanding of how to grow in relationship with Jesus. Throughout the time elementary kids spend in 252 Kids, we will cover 150 key Bible stories, focus on four faith skills and cover and review 30 themes (practical applications of God's Truth). Every lesson and resource we offer helps kids discover who Jesus is and then shows them how to put their faith into practical action. 252 Kids is dedicated to helping kids grow in wisdom, faith and friendship. 


Everything we teach in 252 Kids is based on one of three basic but powerful truths modeled by Jesus in Luke 2:52.

+ I need to make the wise choice

+ I can trust God no matter what

+ I should treat others the way I want to be treated

Volunteer in KIDS Ministry


We value kids and youth at Wayzata Free Church and want to keep them safe. 

Click here to fill out an application. Once we have received your application along with two character references we will contact you about joining our team.

Son-shine corner preschool

Click here to watch a video about the preschool


We know it is important for your child's first school experience to be a positive one. If you are looking for a warm Christian environment, visit sonshinecorner.org. The preschool operates weekdays during the school year in the lower level of Wayzata Free Church.