Our Childrens Ministry
Various Events for Children
Sunday School
From September to June, Sunday School is held during the first service at 9:30am. Children begin downstairs with Open Session on the first Sunday of every month. Open Session is a time when children ages 2-12 celebrate birthdays for the month and sing worship songs. Children remain upstairs for the other Sundays until they are dismissed to their Sunday school class.
Sunday school classrooms are located downstairs in the basement. Sunday school classes are divided as follows: Ages 4 & 5, Grades 1 & 2, Grades 3 & 4 and Grades 5 & 6.
During the summer months, a large group Sunday school class is held downstairs in the main hall for children ages 4 to 12 years.
Grade 6/7 Bible Studies
This is a time for pre-teens to study God's word together on Thursday evenings from 7:00pm to 8:15pm in the Youth Room at the church. If you have any additional questions, please call the church at 250-964-4181.
Nurseries
The Baby Nursery and Toddler Nursery are located on the main floor. The baby nursery is for those ages 0-2 years. The toddler nursery is for those ages 2 & 3.
College Heights Baptist Church endeavors to provide a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for your child(ren) within our nursery program. We offer a baby nursery for infants/toddlers ages 0- 2 years, and a more structured toddler nursery for 2 & 3 year olds. We believe nursery care to be a ministry of servitude, allowing parents to enjoy worship, attend events, and fill other ministerial roles within our church.
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School (VBS) is a day camp where children from the church and community learn about Jesus Christ in a fun-filled week. VBS occurs from 9am – noon for a week each summer. During the VBS week, children participate in an opening and closing session, games, crafts, bible story, snacks and adventure.
The VBS 2012 theme will be Sky: Everything is Possible with God (Mark 10:27)! The date for Sky will be announced in 2012. For more information see http://group.com/vbs/sky.
Pumpkin Carnival
Every year CHBC puts on this event as an alternative to Halloween celebrations. Children from the church and community are welcome to come and participate in a fun-filled evening of games and treats.
- Details:
- Who? Kids of all ages.
- What? All sorts of games and plenty of prizes and treats.
- Where? College Heights Baptist Church at 5401 Moriarty Crescent (see map here).
- When? October 31
- Who: Those who handle & prepare food for others
- Contact: If interested, please contact ABC Food Safe at 250.563.2585
If you are interested in volunteering please contact the church (250.964.4181).
Note: no costumes please.
“Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”
– Matthew 18:1Interested in Getting Involved?
Volunteering with Children's Ministry
Volunteers volunteering with children are required to complete a criminal record check and attend an “IN HIS CARE” Ministry Orientation training session that covers policies and procedures at College Heights Baptist Church. “IN HIS CARE” Ministry Orientation training session is held twice annually or as needed.
“IN HIS CARE” Resource Manual is available here and should be read and reviewed prior to attending the training session. The training session is 3 hours in duration and is usually held during an evening on a weekday or on a Saturday morning.
Training for Volunteers in Children's Ministry
Food SafeA babysitting course is strongly recommended for youth interested in volunteering in the nurseries at College Heights Baptist Church. A copy of the certificate is appreciated.