Kids held a special place in Jesus’s heart. We agree with Jesus—we think kids are awesome! And we welcome the privilege and responsibility to hang out with, learn from and help educate kids.  

Upcoming Events

Family Worship Dates: No Lighthouse.  Enjoy being in "big church" with your family!

• Feb. 19
• March 12
• April 9

Email us
KidsInfo@villagepres.org

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Lighthouse Letters
​January 2023
 

First Wednesdays Coffee & Conversation.  Feb. 1, March 1, April 5, May 3.  Join us on the first Wednesday of each month from 10-11 a.m. in Room 309. Pastor, life coach and founder of Compassion Fix, Ginger Rothhaas, will bring encouragement, support and tangible tools for perseverant, joyful, intentional living. (Warm cups of Joe provided as well!).  Child care is available by reservation by emailing Sandra Stephens.

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SUNDAY MORNING CHECK-IN

Preschool ages check-in on the 1st floor. 3-year-olds gather in Room 107; 4-year-olds-Pre-Kindergarten gather in Room 106. Elementary ages check in on the 3rd floor and gather in Room 307.  

SUNDAY MORNING LIGHTHOUSE

​We meet during the 9 a.m. service. Kids explore the teachings of Jesus in fun and meaningful ways. We sing, make crafts, read Bible stories, chat and get to know each other. We are so grateful to have children’s musician Dino O’Dell on board as worship leader.

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Ongoing Programs for Kids & Families

• Sunday mornings: Lighthouse and Morning Stars Children’s Music
• New baby births - We want to meet your little one and we have a gift for them. Come by our office or email us. Baptisms are scheduled throughout the year. Contact our office for more information or to schedule your child to be baptized.
• Summer Camp Programs – Vacation Bible School (VBS) at both Mission Campus and Antioch Campus, Music & Drama Camp, Creations by Kids and Kids Day Out (KDO)​
• Service opportunities – Diaper Drive, Hat and Mitten Tree, Angel Tree, Operation Breakthrough Star Families, Village Church Food Pantry Food Drives, Be the Church Service Night and more!
• Special Events – Food Truck Festival, Ice Cream Social, Advent Family Workshop, the Palm Parade, Flowering of the Cross, Art & Hors d’oeuvres event and more!

For Parents

Opportunities to connect with other parents are available throughout the week during the school year and summertime. Some of these include: Young Adult Ministry, Village U classes, Presbyterian Women (PW), MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), Village Connect Small Groups, Missions, music ensembles and more.

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MISSION CAMPUS PRESCHOOL​
6641 Mission Road

School-year play-based preschool for children 3 to 5 years old. Open to all in the community.  Contact ​Sarah McKee.

ANTIOCH CAMPUS PRESCHOOL​
14895 Antioch Road

School-year preschool (September to May) open to all in the community. Contact ​Paula Benefiel.

CHILD & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CENTER
​9900 Mission Road

Full-time, year-round daycare & preschool for ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. Contact Rosemary Marshall  or Peggy Tingle.

KIDS DAY OUT & CHILD CARE
6641 Mission Road

Child care is available for many church programs, worship, events and classes at Mission Campus. Kids Day Out (KDO) is available in the school year and summer seasons with pre-registration. Contact ​Sandra Stephens or Amy Turpin.

Contact Us

Children & Family Ministry

​Brooke Brundige
Director
913-671-2355

Kate Ruecker
​Program Coordinator
913-671-2350
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Kenyon Vrooman
Program Coordinator
913-671-2332

Kevin Dolan (Dino O'Dell)
All-Sing Director
913-671-2308