Children between the age of 0-12 make up over a quarter of the people that attend Papsda, therefore we put a huge value on children at our church and see it as vitally important that we have quality programmes, which support both the spiritual and educational needs of our children.

We have 4 age-related classes for kids aged between 0-12. Teams of dedicated and innovative leaders facilitate upbeat and fun programmes for our children.

Download the 2010 Kidzone Brochure

THE FARMYARD What: Interactive Bible-themed environment Age Group: Newborn - 2 year olds When: Saturday Mornings 9:30am-10:30am Where: Room 1 (Kids Corridor)
THE JUNGLE What: Interactive Bible-themed environment Age Group: 3-4 year olds When: Saturday Mornings 9:30am-10:30am Where: Room 4 (Kids Corridor)
TREEHOUSE What: Interactive Bible-themed environment Age Group: School Years 0-3 When: Saturday Mornings 9:30am-10:40am Where: Room 5 (Kids Corridor)
EXTREME What: Interactive Bible-themed environment Age Group: School Years 4-8 When: Saturday Mornings 9:30am-10:40am Where: Papsda Hall

Other ministries for children and families include:

WELCOME BABY Welcome Baby resources and connects new parents as they begin this new stage in their lives as a family. Contact: Karin Saifoloi
PLAYGROUP "Learning Through Play" for babies and preschoolers. Playgroup happens every Wednesday during school term from 9:30am-12:00pm and requires a small donation. Contact: Christina Levi
ADVENTURERS Adventurers are split into 4 age groups: Busy Bees: Grade / Year 2 Sunbeams: Grade / Year 3 Builders: Grade / Year 4 Helping Hands: Grade / Year 5 Contact: Karin Saifoloi
PATHFINDERS Pathfinders is for children and youth aged 10-16. Friends: Grade / Year 6 Companions: Grade / Year 7 Explorers: Grade / Year 8 Contact: Karin Saifoloi

Mission

Papsda Children's Ministries believe our mission is to PARTNER with parents/caregivers in LEADING children to have a loving relationship with Jesus and others.

Goal

All Children's Ministries environments at Papsda will be:
Relational: friendly and safe
Intentional: Biblical & life-changing
Experiential: creative & fun

Vision

All children will be passionate to:
KNOW "Jesus loves me"
GROW "I love Jesus"
SHOW "Love each other and share Jesus with others"

2010 Calendar

Download the 2010 Children's Ministries Calendar (PDF) here.

Toolbox Groups are offered at Papsda for parents in the local community who want to better their parenting skills - and make great friends in the process.

theMEETINGplace is a parenting discipleship group that meets each Saturday morning in the Dining Room from 9:30am-10:30am. Great for parents who are passionate about passing on faith to their children, and who want to be the best Christian parents they can be. For more information, contact Brigitte Bagg.