Grace Church
Kids

Our

Mission

The mission of Grace Church Kids is to assist parents in leading their children toward a gospel-centered life, to equip volunteers to shepherd children, and encourage children to grow in Christ by teaching them biblical truths in meaningful ways.

Anderson Kids in class

FAQ's

What to expect

How do I check my child in?
  • If you are visiting Grace Church for the first time, stop by one of the welcome desks in the children’s center or area. There, a volunteer will assist you with checking your child into an age-appropriate class and direct you to that classroom. Your child will receive a name tag sticker, a check-in sticker, and a check-out sticker. Your child will wear the name tag sticker, and you will give the check-in sticker to the child’s small group leader. You will keep the third sticker to be used to pick up your child.
  • Once your child is in our computer system, check-in can be completed at any computer kiosk or welcome desk, and you can take your child to his or her classroom.
What if I need to be contacted during the service about an issue?

As part of our check-in procedure, we collect a cell phone number from the child’s parent or guardian. If a situation arises, and a volunteer feels it is necessary to summon a child’s parent, a text will be sent notifying the parent.

Can I accompany my child into their classroom?

For the safety of the child, the volunteer, and the parent, we ask that you not enter the classroom. Adults who enter the classroom are required to have a background check, and we cannot verify this for every parent. Please see your campus Children's director if you have any questions.

Will my child be given a snack?

We provide goldfish, saltines, or Cheerios for snacks in our Play House and Tree House classrooms. Please let your child’s teacher know if there are any allergies we need to accommodate.

What if my child has special needs?

We welcome all children at Grace Church and are excited to have your child join us! We offer a variety of programs and support to children of all ages with special needs. For more information about our Mosaic Special Needs Ministry, visit grace.sc/mosaic.

What volunteer options are there?
  • Play House (Nursery) Small Group Leader (Infant – 24 months): Provide a safe and secure atmosphere for our youngest children. Connect with parents and children as they arrive at the classroom door. Invest in the lives of children by being a consistent volunteer.
  • Tree House (Preschool) Small Group Leader (24 months – 5K): Provide a safe and loving atmosphere for preschool-age children. Teach a lesson using materials provided in the classroom. Participate with the children in Big Group for worship and skits.
  • Camp Grace Small Group Leader (1st – 4th grades): Engage elementary-age children through meaningful relationships. Teach a lesson using materials provided in the classroom. Participate with the children in Big Group for worship and skits.
  • Tree House Quest Small Group Leader (4K/5K): For children ages 4K and 5K who stay for two services. Build relationships with children in a non-classroom environment. Facilitate active play, crafts, games, and more for the children.
  • Up & Out Small Group Leader (1st–4th grades): For children ages 1st grade through 4th grade who stay for two services. Build relationships with children in a non-classroom environment. Facilitate active play, crafts, games, and more for the children.
  • Big Group Drama: Engage children through drama and skits in order to teach biblical principles. Connect with children as they arrive in the Big Group room.
  • Big Group Music (Singing and/or Instrument): Help teach children how to worship through singing. Provide biblical exhortation that connects with their lesson each week. Connect with children as they arrive in the Big Group room.
  • Big Group Audio/Visual (Sound, Lights, Slides): Assist music and drama teams by providing audio-visual (A/V) support. Run sound, lights, and visual presentations.
  • Grace Church Kids Welcome Team: Provide a welcoming and secure environment for parents and children. Help new and returning families utilize Parent Pager (our check-in system) and find their children’s classrooms. Help support classroom coaches and leaders during the service.
  • Special Needs Team (Shadows): Provide one-on-one classroom support for a child who has special needs and would benefit from the support of a shadow. Help that child be meaningfully engaged in the programming.
  • Student Volunteer (5th–12th grade): Provide assistance to the lead teacher in a classroom setting or assist in a Big Group setting by following the lead of a coach or Big Group team lead. Model worship and attentiveness to children.
How can I volunteer in Grace Church Kids?

We are excited that you are interested in serving in Grace Church Kids! We ask that every volunteer complete an application to serve. Fill out the interest form to learn more.

What is Up & Out?

For our parents who serve during one service and worship during another, we provide a program called Up & Out on Sunday mornings for children in 1st–4th grade. Here, your children will learn what it means to love God and love others through our curriculum based on Matthew 22:37–40. They also enjoy active play, fellowship, crafts, and more.

What is Quest?

For our parents who serve during one service and worship during another, we provide a program called Quest on Sunday mornings for children ages 4K and 5K. Here, your children will learn about the armor of God and the fruit of the spirit, in addition to enjoying active play, fellowship, crafts, and more.