Children and Family Ministry | Village Presbyterian Church

Welcome to our Children and Family Ministry. We call it the Lighthouse.

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

Sept. 11: Lighthouse Fall Kick-Off. Join us at 9 a.m. for Lighthouse, followed by Popsicles on the Playground on the south playground at 10 a.m. (Lighthouse kids will go to the playground with their families). A great way to meet other Lighthouse families and kick-off our fall semester! We look forward to celebrating with you.
First Wednesdays Coffee & Conversation. Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7, Feb. 1, March 1, April 7, May 3. Join us on the first Wednesday of each month from 10:00-11:00 a.m. in Room 309. (Follow the blue Child Care signs from either entrance to find your way!) 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!). Childcare is available by reservation by emailing Sandra Stephens.
Sept. 18: 6th Grade Scavenger Hunt. 9-10:30 a.m. Calling all 6th graders! Join us for our annual scavenger hunt, where we'll end at Einstein's Bagels in The Village for bagels, schmears and drinks. Parents are invited to join us at 10:30 a.m. to learn more about 6th grade Lighthouse and how you can be involved with this fun and exciting year! We hope to see you there!

SUNDAY MORNING CHECK-IN

Preschool ages check-in on the 1st floor and gather in Room 106. Elementary ages check in on the 3rd floor and gather in Room 307. We also continue to be a part of online worship on Sunday mornings.

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.

PROGRAMS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES

Sunday Morning Programs – Sunday Lighthouse, Morning Stars Children's Choir
Sunday Morning Sanctuary Worship – 9 and 11 a.m.
Sunday Evening Gathering Worship – 5 p.m. in Friendship Hall
Baptisms are scheduled throughout the year.
New Baby Births - We want to meet your little one and we have a gift for them. Come by our office or email us at KidsInfo@villagepres.org
Child Care Department – Child care is available for many church programs, worship, events and classes at Village Church on Mission with reservations. Kids Day Out (KDO) is available in the school year and summer seasons with pre-registration.
Summer Camp Programs – Vacation Bible School (VBS) at both Village on Mission and Village on Antioch, Music & Drama Camp, Creations by Kids and Kids Day Out (KDO)
Mission Campus Preschool – A NAEYC accredited, High Scope, play-based curriculum for children 3 to 5 years old.
Antioch Campus Preschool - Located at 14895 Antioch Rd. Overland Park, KS.
Village Church Child & Family Development Center – 9900 Mission Road in Overland Park for children age 6 weeks to 5 years old.
Missions – 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, Christmas Night Out and Puppet Show, Christmas Story/Pageant, the Palm Parade, Flowering of the Cross, Art & Hors d’oeuvres event and more!

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 Special Events.