“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,
The book of Ecclesiastes is part of the Old Testament poetry and wisdom division. Ecclesiastes was written by King Solomon toward the end of his life as he reflected on his legacy and leadership. Though he had all the riches and wisdom life had to offer, he relayed in this writing that nothing matters apart from fearing the Lord and walking in His ways.
If everything is worthless, how are we to live meaningful lives as Christ followers? How is Jesus able to redeem our purpose in life?
The overall tone of Ecclesiastes seems pretty dreary. Solomon spoke of the meaninglessness of all our hard work and effort as people in a fallen world. These ideas seem to be in stark contrast to the ideas of God’s beautiful, wonderful creation that we find throughout Scripture. A deeper look reveals that Solomon wasn’t commanding his readers to stop caring about working hard, investing in the next generation, or experiencing what life has to offer. Instead, he poetically explained how lives spent on pursuing only the things of this world have no eternal meaning and will not be remembered.
The pursuits of this life are done in vain when we place them above our pursuit of the Lord and the wisdom He provides. Everything loses its meaning when held up against the cross of Jesus Christ. Only a life built on faith in Jesus will matter in the end.
When we order our lives with Jesus as our main pursuit, we experience the purpose and meaning that Christ died for us to receive; we experience life everlasting here and now. The gospel frees us from chasing after temporary, empty things and transforms our hearts to love and serve God. Christ died so that we may have life and have it in abundance (John 10:10).
Lead the children in your care to see the beauty of a life spent pursuing Christ! When all else seems meaningless, in Him we find our meaning as creations lovingly fashioned by a good Creator. Pray they would turn from their sins and receive the gift of abundant life.
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.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.
KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit.
** Next week: The Queen of Sheba Visited Solomon (1 Kings 10)
The book of Ecclesiastes is part of the Old Testament poetry and wisdom division. Ecclesiastes was written by King Solomon toward the end of his life as he reflected on his legacy and leadership. Though he had all the riches and wisdom life had to offer, he relayed in this writing that nothing matters apart from fearing the Lord and walking in His ways.
If everything is worthless, how are we to live meaningful lives as Christ followers? How is Jesus able to redeem our purpose in life?
The overall tone of Ecclesiastes seems pretty dreary. Solomon spoke of the meaninglessness of all our hard work and effort as people in a fallen world. These ideas seem to be in stark contrast to the ideas of God’s beautiful, wonderful creation that we find throughout Scripture. A deeper look reveals that Solomon wasn’t commanding his readers to stop caring about working hard, investing in the next generation, or experiencing what life has to offer. Instead, he poetically explained how lives spent on pursuing only the things of this world have no eternal meaning and will not be remembered.
The pursuits of this life are done in vain when we place them above our pursuit of the Lord and the wisdom He provides. Everything loses its meaning when held up against the cross of Jesus Christ. Only a life built on faith in Jesus will matter in the end.
When we order our lives with Jesus as our main pursuit, we experience the purpose and meaning that Christ died for us to receive; we experience life everlasting here and now. The gospel frees us from chasing after temporary, empty things and transforms our hearts to love and serve God. Christ died so that we may have life and have it in abundance (John 10:10).
Lead the children in your care to see the beauty of a life spent pursuing Christ! When all else seems meaningless, in Him we find our meaning as creations lovingly fashioned by a good Creator. Pray they would turn from their sins and receive the gift of abundant life.
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: Nothing we get in this world lasts forever. Only trusting in Jesus really matters. Jesus came to rescue sinners so we can have life with God forever.
- Kids: People spend their lives trying to get riches, power, and fame, but none of it lasts. Only a life spent trusting in Jesus as Savior and following Him will matter in the end. Jesus lived, died, and rose again so we could find purpose in Him and be with God forever.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.
- Preschool: What does God know? God knows everything.
- Kids: What does God know? God knows everything about the past, present, and future.
KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit.
- Preschool: Fear the LORD and turn away from evil. Proverbs 3:7
- Kids: Don’t be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil. Proverbs 3:7
** Next week: The Queen of Sheba Visited Solomon (1 Kings 10)