“Then people brought little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked them. Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
Matthew 19:13-14
KidCity is our vibrant children's ministry that serves kids 0-6th grade. We strive to serve and value kids in the same way Jesus served and valued them, just as he served and valued all people! We want kids to grow up knowing God, not just knowing the Bible. Worship, prayer, Bible study, and family engagement are all important aspects of our curriculum.
First time at City on a Hill?
Stop by the Welcome Desk on the 2nd floor so we can…
- Walk you through the check-in and check-out process
- Guide you to where you need to go
- You can also pre-register your child here.
Important Information:
- Classrooms are determined by birthday or grade.
- Kids Preschool-5th Grade are checked in at the check-in desk then sit with their families for worship.
- After worship kids are dismissed to their classrooms
- Hold on to the security tag you receive at check-in because they will be needed to pick up your kid(s) after the service
- Have a student in 6th-12th grade? Check out our Youth Group!
- KidCity Policies & Procedures
If you have additional questions, send an email to cityonahill@chccmi.com!
Our Wellness Policy
Parents are asked not to bring a child if he/she:
If there is any question as to the health of your child, we ask that parents err on the side of caution in order to protect the health of other children in our ministries.
Thanks for helping us keep our kids safe and healthy!
- Has run a fever within the last 24 hours
- Has had diarrhea or has vomited in the last 48 hours
- Has a green or yellow discharge coming from their nose or eyes
- Has an ongoing cough or sore throat
- Is known to have any infectious disease such as HFM, croup, etc.
If there is any question as to the health of your child, we ask that parents err on the side of caution in order to protect the health of other children in our ministries.
Thanks for helping us keep our kids safe and healthy!
What we learned in KidCity last Sunday...
Dear families,
Although God had been faithful to the people of Israel, they were not faithful to God. The Israelites continued to disobey God, following worthless idols and acting wickedly. Israel even turned to other nations during times of trouble, trusting in the power of man over God. God warned Israel of their unfaithfulness and showed His faithful love through the prophet Hosea.
Though Israel was far from Him, God wanted to show a picture of His great love and relentless pursuit of His people through Hosea’s life. God instructed Hosea to marry a prostitute named Gomer, explaining that she would not be faithful to him. Yet, God told Hosea to remain committed to her.
Hosea obeyed God and married Gomer. As God said, she was unfaithful to Hosea and left their family. In the same way, the Israelites were unfaithful to God, worshiping idols, acting corruptly, and loving violence. However, God’s love did not relent, and He promised a day when He would forgive and restore them (Hosea 14:4-9).
To show the Israelites the depth of His love, God told Hosea to show love to Gomer, even though she had chosen a life of adultery (Hosea 3:1). Again, Hosea obeyed God. He paid the debts Gomer owed and brought her back home to their family.
On the cross, Jesus paid our debt of sin, restoring our relationship with God so we might be with Him forever. When we repent and turn to Jesus, He brings us into His family. Even when believers act unfaithfully, Jesus continues to be faithful and show unending love.
Encourage the children in your care to ask Jesus for forgiveness and praise Him for His unfailing love. God promised to be faithful to Israel, and He continues to be faithful to us. Point children to God’s promises to Israel and the way these words of hope echo into Jesus’ promises to followers of Christ to heal them, love them, and not be angry with them (Hosea 14:4).
Check out The Gospel Project At Home for resources designed to help you lead a family worship experience as well as suggestions for morning and evening prayer times and family activities.
FAMILY TALKING POINTS
CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.
Preschool: Even though we do not love God with all our hearts, He still loves us. God showed us His love by sending Jesus to be our Savior.
Kids: Israel was not faithful to God, but God was faithful to Israel, just as Hosea loved his wife even when she didn't love him. God is faithful to save all sinners who repent and trust in Jesus.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.
Preschool: Why do Christians continue to sin? Christians continue to sin because we still have hearts that want to sin.
Kids: Why do Christians continue to sin? Christians continue to sin because we still have a sin nature, but when Jesus returns, He will make us sinless like Him.
KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit.
Preschool: You must follow the LORD your God. You must keep his commands and listen to him. Deuteronomy 13:4
Kids: You must follow the LORD your God and fear him. You must keep his commands and listen to him; you must worship him and remain faithful to him. Deuteronomy 13:4
** Next week: The Northern Kingdom Was Destroyed (2 Kings 17)
Although God had been faithful to the people of Israel, they were not faithful to God. The Israelites continued to disobey God, following worthless idols and acting wickedly. Israel even turned to other nations during times of trouble, trusting in the power of man over God. God warned Israel of their unfaithfulness and showed His faithful love through the prophet Hosea.
Though Israel was far from Him, God wanted to show a picture of His great love and relentless pursuit of His people through Hosea’s life. God instructed Hosea to marry a prostitute named Gomer, explaining that she would not be faithful to him. Yet, God told Hosea to remain committed to her.
Hosea obeyed God and married Gomer. As God said, she was unfaithful to Hosea and left their family. In the same way, the Israelites were unfaithful to God, worshiping idols, acting corruptly, and loving violence. However, God’s love did not relent, and He promised a day when He would forgive and restore them (Hosea 14:4-9).
To show the Israelites the depth of His love, God told Hosea to show love to Gomer, even though she had chosen a life of adultery (Hosea 3:1). Again, Hosea obeyed God. He paid the debts Gomer owed and brought her back home to their family.
On the cross, Jesus paid our debt of sin, restoring our relationship with God so we might be with Him forever. When we repent and turn to Jesus, He brings us into His family. Even when believers act unfaithfully, Jesus continues to be faithful and show unending love.
Encourage the children in your care to ask Jesus for forgiveness and praise Him for His unfailing love. God promised to be faithful to Israel, and He continues to be faithful to us. Point children to God’s promises to Israel and the way these words of hope echo into Jesus’ promises to followers of Christ to heal them, love them, and not be angry with them (Hosea 14:4).
Check out The Gospel Project At Home for resources designed to help you lead a family worship experience as well as suggestions for morning and evening prayer times and family activities.
FAMILY TALKING POINTS
CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.
Preschool: Even though we do not love God with all our hearts, He still loves us. God showed us His love by sending Jesus to be our Savior.
Kids: Israel was not faithful to God, but God was faithful to Israel, just as Hosea loved his wife even when she didn't love him. God is faithful to save all sinners who repent and trust in Jesus.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.
Preschool: Why do Christians continue to sin? Christians continue to sin because we still have hearts that want to sin.
Kids: Why do Christians continue to sin? Christians continue to sin because we still have a sin nature, but when Jesus returns, He will make us sinless like Him.
KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit.
Preschool: You must follow the LORD your God. You must keep his commands and listen to him. Deuteronomy 13:4
Kids: You must follow the LORD your God and fear him. You must keep his commands and listen to him; you must worship him and remain faithful to him. Deuteronomy 13:4
** Next week: The Northern Kingdom Was Destroyed (2 Kings 17)