kidcity

“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.

A place where kids are seen and welcomed, taught about Jesus, while safe and secure.


Ages 0-3

We focus on preparing our kids for a life with God.

Like building a fire, we attempt to place kindling around the soul of our toddlers, so that when the Lord sparks faith in them, there is fuel for their spiritual life to burn bright. Kindling like: memorizing the books of the Bible, Bible verse songs, and learning how the entire Bible is one story that all points to Jesus.

We also seek to help the kids experience God's character in the way our teachers and volunteers interact and play with them, pray over the kids, and serve them with humility and love.

Preschool - 6th Grade

For Preschool-6th grade, we cultivate a love for God, love for others, and a love for drawing near to God through the Bible by...
  • Studying God's word using the Gospel Project Curriculum, a three year chronological study through the whole Bible.
  • Having them join the larger body for worship.
  • Modeling prayer.
  • Using activities and play to affirm truths from each lesson.

Our hope and prayer is that your child will enter into a growing relationship with Jesus and know just how loved they are!

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 process
  • Guide you to where you need to go
  • You can also pre-register your child here.

Important Information:
  • Classrooms open 15 minutes before service starts.
  • Classrooms are determined by birthday or grade.
  • Kids are dropped off and picked up in their classrooms by a parent or guardian.
  • 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:
  • 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...

Abraham and Isaac (Genesis 22)

Dear families,
In Genesis 22, we read how God tested Abraham and led him to place an awe-inspiring trust in the faithful God over all creation. Abraham revealed a faith in God which reflected the trustworthiness of His character and promises. In today’s story of Abraham and Isaac, we learn what it looks like to entrust everything to God and to believe He is worthy of our ultimate obedience.
What role does worship play in today’s passage? How do we see God’s faithfulness depicted from Genesis 22 throughout the rest of Scripture?
God called Abraham to offer up his only son as a sacrifice. Abraham’s response to what seemed like such an outlandish command from God was to get up early and begin his journey to the unknown place God would reveal to him. In verse 5, we see the first use of the Hebrew word for “worship” in the Bible, spoken in reference to the sacrificial offering Abraham was willing to lay down before his God.
When Isaac inquired about the lamb for the offering, Abraham replied, “God himself will provide.” Though, logically, the death of Abraham’s son would make God's promises impossible, God would faithfully provide the ram they needed, and make good on His promises to bless Abraham through his only son.
Hebrews 11:19 states that Abraham “considered God to be able even to raise someone from the dead.” Abraham’s faith-filled obedience demonstrated that God could be trusted in any circumstance. With each new command he received from God, his response was to obey. He did not shrink back or busy himself with the lesser concerns of the world because God had proven Himself faithful over and over.
Abraham’s deep love for his one and only son points us to the greater love God has for His Son, Jesus. Though this story tells of one man’s obedient willingness to give back to God his most prized gift, we can know that God’s love for His own Son reveals His great love for us as His people. Pray that God would reveal this same love to your children and that they, too, would be willing to offer back to Him their lives as living sacrifices of worship.

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

STORY POINT
This is the main point to emphasize from today’s Bible story.
  • Preschool: Abraham trusted God.
  • Kids: Abraham trusted God even when he did not understand God’s plan.

CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.
  • Preschool: Abraham was willing to give up his son, but God provided a ram instead. God was willing to give His Son for us. Jesus died and rose again so we can have forgiveness and life with God forever.
  • Kids: Abraham was willing to give his only son for God, but God provided another way. God was willing to give His only Son for us. Jesus knew there was no other way to save God’s people, so He died and rose again to provide them with forgiveness and life with God forever.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.
  • Preschool: Does God keep His promises? Yes, God always keeps His promises.
  • Kids: T Does God keep His promises? Yes, God always keeps His promises because He is faithful.

KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit.
  • Preschool: For the LORD is good, and his faithful love endures forever. Psalm 100:5 
  • Kids: For the LORD is good, and his faithful love endures forever; his faithfulness, through all generations. Psalm 100:5

** Next week: A Wife for Isaac (Genesis 24–25)

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