Here at Emmanuel, we love Jesus, and we want to help our families teach their kids to love Jesus, too! So, our mission is to glorify God by teaching the Gospel and making disciples who are Submitted to His Lordship, Grounded in His Word, and Sincere in His Love.
Meet the Team
Gloria Shaw Ojeda
Children's Ministry Director
"At Emmanuel's EKidz, we desire to help children from newborn to 5th grade to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (2 Peter 3:18). We do that through Teaching them the Word, Caring for them in our classes, and Protecting them as they come to our ministries. It is a great privilege and joy to serve the families at our church!"
diane smith
Children's Ministry Assistant
"Seeing these children come to know the Lord is something that fills my heart with joy. Emmanuel puts a big emphasis on their children, and being able to be a part of that puts a smile on my face. I LOVE MY BABIES!"
Meet the Team
gloria shaw ojeda
Children's Ministry Director
"At Emmanuel's EKidz, we desire to help children from newborn to 5th grade to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (2 Peter 3:18). We do that through Teaching them the Word, Caring for them in our classes, and Protecting them as they come to our ministries. It is a great privilege and joy to serve the families at our church!"
Diane smith
Children's Ministry Assistant
"Seeing these children come to know the Lord is something that fills my heart with joy. Emmanuel puts a big emphasis on their children, and being able to be a part of that puts a smile on my face. I LOVE MY BABIES!"
Weekly Ministries
SUNDAY MORNING
On Sunday mornings, we offer age-specific classes for kids from nursery through fifth grade (nursery babies, nursery crawlers, 2s, 3s, Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st to 3rd grade, and 4th & 5th grade) during both the 9:00 am and 10:30 am services.
WEDNESDAY EVENING
On Wednesday evenings from 5:15 to 6:15 pm we have a fellowship dinner. Then from 6:00 pm, we offer age-specific classes for kids from nursery through fifth grade (nursery babies, nursery crawlers, 2s, 3s, Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st to 3rd grade, and 4th & 5th grade).
Gospel Project
The Gospel Project is a Christ-centered, chronological curriculum that provides theologically rich lessons, in an age-aware manner. Where, each week, every participant—from preschoolers to adults—can study from the same section of Scripture, and where every session calls participants to respond by sharing and living out the gospel (https://gospelproject.lifeway.com).
Gospel Project at Home
The Gospel Project At Home provides family discipleship that aligns with what your kids are learning at church!
February
Ministry Safety
mandatory screening & training
All staff & volunteers working with minors much be members of Emmanuel Baptist Church and complete Emmanuel's Ministry Safety Steps.
The ministry safety steps include a written application, references, background check, and video training on our Child Protection Policy and Procedures.
The ministry safety steps include a written application, references, background check, and video training on our Child Protection Policy and Procedures.
Check in and Check out
Kids are electronically checked in and receive a name tag, and parents get a corresponding security tag. A parent or guardian must drop their kids off. After the service, kids will only be released to the individual who has the correct security tag.
Parents of babies to preschoolers also receive a buzzer that allows the teachers to call parents if needed.
Parents of babies to preschoolers also receive a buzzer that allows the teachers to call parents if needed.
Building security
The children's wing has one entrance, and a security team member present at that point. The classrooms are in a hallway, and each one has windows that allow you to see inside the class.
Once the main service begins, the main entrance doors to the EKidz wing are closed, and only parents picking children up can enter.
Once the main service begins, the main entrance doors to the EKidz wing are closed, and only parents picking children up can enter.
ALLERGY ALERTS
The check in process allows parents to alert children's ministry volunteers to any significant allergy or medical need or concern.
minimum 2 adults with children
Every classroom will always have at minimum two adult, child ministry certified volunteers present.
security team
A member of the security team is present during check in and check out, and during the service, they do walk-throughs of the EKidz wing.
ANY Questions?
Please contact the Children's Ministry Director for security concerns, questions, child-specific concerns, and requests for special allowances.
Serve at Ekidz!
Are you interested in getting involved and serving with EKidz? Let us know ways you would like to serve by contacting us!