Equipping the next generation to be deeply rooted followers of Jesus Christ
Chrystal Laforest
Children's Pastor | claforest@northview.org
What is Northview Kids?
Here at Northview Kids, we exist to “MAKE DISCIPLES. To grow in kids and families a love and knowledge of God, His WORD and the Gospel of Jesus Christ.” Our mission is to equip the next generation to be deeply rooted followers of Jesus Christ. Our greatest desire is that every boy and girl who joins us on the weekend will come to understand and know that Jesus is the Savior they need, put their trust and faith in Him, and belong wholly to Him. We are committed not only to teaching kids about God but also to partnering with and equipping you as you disciple and raise faithful followers of Jesus. It is our joy to help kids live out the joy of their salvation, grow in their faith and experience God’s love in a meaningful way. This passion drives everything we do—both on the weekends and throughout the week—as we create opportunities for children to know, love, and follow Jesus.
Northview Kids Weekend Ministry
Children’s Ministry is available at our 5:30pm service on Saturdays, and at our 9am service each Sunday. This is for nursery (6 months – 2 years), preschool (ages 2 – 4), and kindergarten through grade 5.
Nursery
Your child is a beautiful gift from God and we are here to care for and love your baby or toddler. We also are excited to help introduce your child to their Creator through play, songs, stories, and prayer time.
Our nursery is for babies and toddlers from 6 months – 2 years old. The Nursery is located upstairs in the North Building (above the Worship Center).
Our nursery features:
- Carefully enforced check-in system
- Strict enforcement of volunteer/child ratios of 1:3
- Weekly cleansing and disinfecting of toys
- The most loving and gifted volunteers to care for and love on your littles
Preschool
Preschool is for children aged 2 – 4. Each week your child will be welcomed by caring and compassionate teachers and helpers. Your child will participate in singing and will hear the Bible story creatively taught, followed by prayer, Bible verse memorization, activity time, and craft. The activities relate directly to the Bible story and allow the teacher to re-tell and reinforce the Bible lesson. Your child will be personally prayed for each and every week they come.
We are committed to meeting their needs for love, security, understanding, and acceptance in a world that is unstable, competitive, and sometimes violent. Our programs are kid-oriented, our teachers and supervisors are carefully chosen, and our curriculum is Biblically sound. It is a privilege to care for your children here. Together as a team, we are growing tomorrow’s leaders. Let’s give them the best. Let’s give them Jesus! After all, they are HIS kids!
Grade School
Children in Kindergarten through Grade 5 gather for a time of worship before being divided by grade to meet in their own classroom for activities, Bible study, and prayer. Our children are taught the Word of God using Gospel Project.
Here we seek to sow seeds of faith in our children by teaching God’s Word, modelling godly character, and displaying Christ’s Love. Our programs are kid-oriented, our teachers and supervisors are carefully chosen, and our curriculum is Biblically sound. It is a privilege to care for your children here. Together as a team, we are growing tomorrow’s leaders. Let’s give them the best. Let’s give them Jesus! After all, they are HIS kids!
Each week the kids are given a memory verse to memorize. We use the NirV Bible as it is very kid-friendly. This Bible is available for purchase on the weekends for $25.
Lil' Disciples
Northview Kids is excited to offer an after-school discipleship program this fall.
We will be using The Gospel Way Catechism for Kids by Trevin Wax & Thomas West as we walk through foundational truths about God and His Word. In the words of The Gospel Way, “By knowing what God’s Word says, you’ll be able to recognize truth and spot the lies in today’s culture.”
Our goal is to create a small-group learning environment where kids can grow in their understanding of who God is, what His Word says, and how those truths apply to their everyday lives.
This class is geared toward children in Grades 3–5 (born in 2016–2018).
Each class will include:
- Scripture memorization
- Snack
- Activities
- Teaching and discussion time
- The Gospel Way Catechism for Kids book
We hope you’ll join us!
Child Dedication
At Northview Church, we aim to equip our parents to raise deeply rooted kids who love our great God, and child dedication is part of the journey. Child dedication is the parents’ affirmation before the gathered church of their intent to lead and spiritually nurture their child to know, love and serve God.
To inquire about child dedication classes and services, email the Mission office.
Join the Team
Are you interested in joining our weekend leadership team? We would love to have you! We are looking for volunteers for elementary, preschool, welcome team, registration, and security.
To inquire about child dedication classes and services, email the Mission office.