Kids Ministry
Babies – 5th Grade
A Sunday morning where children are welcomed and known
Children are welcome in worship and have age-appropriate places to learn and build friendships. On Sunday mornings, families may worship together, use the nursery, or participate in OSWkids Sunday School and OSW56 during the 9:30 hour.
Children in worship Children are welcome in every service. Families may sit wherever they are comfortable.
OSWkids Sunday School Meets during the school year from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. for children from Pre-K, beginning at age four, through fourth grade.
Nursery Care for infants through age three is available during all three services.
We will help you find your way
Children’s check-in is located in the Fellowship Hall. Signs from the lobby will direct your family there. A member of our team will help you check in, find the correct room, and meet your child’s leaders.
Children’s ministry volunteers complete [approved screening and training description]. If your child has an allergy, disability, medical concern, or other need, please let us know at check-in.
OSW56
OSW56 helps fifth- and sixth-grade youth take the next step between Sunday School and Confirmation. Youth meet in the Fellowship Hall during the 9:30 education hour for small-group learning, discussion, and growing friendships.
OSW56 meets Sundays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Faith Stepping Stones
Faith Stepping Stones helps families mark important stages in a child’s life. Each step brings children, parents, and the church together around God’s Word and gives families practical ways to continue growing in faith at home.
- Baptism: birth and older
- Starting Sunday School: ages 4 and 5
- Exploring My Bible: grades 1 and 2
- Serving Near: grades 3 and 4
- First Communion: grades 5 and 6
- Starting Confirmation: seventh grade
- Confirmation: ninth grade
- Serving Far: grades 9 through 12
- Graduation: twelfth grade
Meet Kadie Lato
Kadie leads OSW’s ministry with children and families. She works with parents, volunteers, and Open Arms Christian Academy to help children know Jesus, grow in God’s Word, and take their place in the life of the church.
Kadie Lato, Director of Children & Families