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CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES


Kids' Church (4 yrs old - 4th grade)

Why: Children are very important to God and to Open Arms Church! Our Sunday morning Kids Church is an interactive program created just for kids ages 4 yrs to 4th grade. We teach about God, the Bible, and Jesus in a fun and relevant way. Open Arms’ children ministry seeks to assist parents in teaching their children about God.

When: Kids Church runs simultaneously with the 11:00am worship service.  Sign-in begins at 10:50am. This allows parents and/or guardians to experience the worship service without distraction, and with the confidence that their children are experiencing a fun and safe environment in church at an age appropriate level.  Parents are requested to pick-up their children upon the conclusion of the service.

Who: Our Kids Church team members are mature adult men & women and responsible teenagers who love God and know how to have fun.  All of them are growing Christians, who love children.  Each group is run by a team who are held accountable in the areas of classroom preparation and Christian lifestyle.   Our Kids Church team members serve one week a month for the year (12 weeks a year). 

Nursery / Childcare (ages 3 & under)

Why: The purpose of the nursery/childcare ministry is to provide responsible and loving care to infant and toddler children of the parents/guardians attending Sunday morning worship services in a safe, clean environment.  The nursery/childcare ministry also serves as a vehicle to communicate elementary concepts regarding God’s love to children.  At anytime during the service, nursing mom’s are welcomed to pick up their infants and step across the hallway to a private nursing mother’s room.  This one-way mirrored room in the back of the worship center accessed across from the nursery allows mom’s to meet the needs of their infants while not missing a moment of the worship service. 

When: Nursery/Childcare is available each Sunday during the 11:00am worship service.  Sign-in begins at 10:50am.  A registration form is required for all new infants and toddlers.  Upon registration, the parent or guardian will receive a numbered card that will give them peace of mind during the service. If their little one needs assistance, the number will appear at the front of the worship center via a digitally displayed box.  This card is an extra security measure, as it will be needed to pick up the infant/toddler at the conclusion of the service.

Who: Our Sunday morning nursery/childcare workers are volunteer adult or teenage members of Open Arms (background check certified).  Each service is staffed by at least two qualified nursery workers.  They serve one week a month (12 weeks a year). This rotation allows our workers to experience corporate worship two-thirds of the year.
Open Arms Church
2714 Curry Rd
Rotterdam, NY 12303
(518) 356-5434
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