Children

Kidz ROCK! (Children’s Sunday School) 
3-years-old - 6th Grade
9:50 – 10:50 a.m. every Sunday morning during the school year with the following exceptions:
March 11 & 18 (spring break), and April 8, 2012 (Easter)
Kidz ROCK! features age-appropriate large group meetings starting at 9:50 a.m. every Sunday. During this time, kids and volunteers worship together and hear the daily teaching through storytelling, video, teaching and/or drama presentations. Following the teaching, the large groups break into small groups for kid-relevant relationship building, discussion and activities.

Kidz WOW! (Worship on Wednesdays) 
Wednesdays at 6:00 - 7:00p.m. - Kindergarten-4th Grade

JUMP 56 - Wednesdays at 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - 5th and 6th Grade
Jump 56 (Jesus Use Me Please) is our program for 5th and 6th graders. Students learn what it means to serve by parpticipating in a variety of projects, including packing kits for Lutheran World Relief; playing BINGO with residents at NewAldaya Lifescapes (formerly the Lutheran Home); making cards for soldiers, missionaries, or church members; and picking up trash on the church grounds.  A devotion is presented weekly,  Theme nights take place on occasion, and students enjoy playing games such as Fear Factor or a special version of Minute to Win It based on Bible stories. 

Special Events

Spring Play
Sunday, May 6, 2012

Vacation Bible School 2012
June 10 - 14 ~ 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
3 years through 6th grade (based on grade child will enter in the fall)
More than 400 children attend VBS at Nazareth each year, and more than 175 volunteers use exciting, creative ways to teach children about Jesus. Crafts, snacks, music, mission activities, games, and special, high-energy worship services just for kids make VBS a can’t-miss summer event! Following the close of VBS on Thursday night, children and their families are invited to a pool party at the Cedar Falls Aquatic Center. For more information or to register, contact Kim Hansen at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

2nd Grade Bible Sunday
Coming in September 2012

Christmas Program
Coming in December 2012

 
Did you know . . . ?

Nearly half of all Americans who accept Jesus Christ as their savior do so before reaching the age of 13.

The primary window of opportunity for effectively reaching people with the good news of Jesus’ death and resurrection is during the pre-teen years.

People who become Christian before their teen years are more likely than those who are converted when older to remain "absolutely committed" to Christianity. (
Research from The Barna Group’s report on evangelism, October 2004) 

At Nazareth, we understand that a person’s religious beliefs and moral behavior take root during the childhood years. That’s why we work hard to create "good soil" for the children in our church, giving them a rich, nurturing environment where they can learn about God and grow in their faith.

Our Children’s Ministry programs and activities are specifically designed to:

• Reach children at their level of understanding in a creative, age-appropriate manner
• Enhance the spiritual learning of children by teaching biblical truths
• Lead children to a loving relationship with Jesus
• Teach children about their responsibility to share the love of Jesus with their family, community, and the world

Learning About Jesus is Fun!
The best thing about our Children’s Ministry programs is that they’re fun! Children learn about the Bible through drama, music, crafts, and singing. Energetic, kid-friendly activities engage children in the joy of worshiping God. They’ll be eager to return - and bring their friends!

Keeping Our Children Safe
Background checks are performed on all staff members and volunteers who work with children. Safety rules and procedures are also in place for all Children’s Ministry events.