Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me..."
Matthew 19:14
The heartbeat of our kids ministry comes from Matthew 9, “When he [Jesus] saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send our laborers into his harvest”
We believe at Northwest Fellowship that there is no junior Holy Spirit, but rather that the same Holy Spirit that filled Paul and the disciples is the same Holy Spirit that our kids encounter. We believe in raising up life long disciples in this upcoming generation, and empowering our Holy Spirit filled children to go out and be evangelists!
We also know that raising kids takes a village, and we thank you for letting us be part of speaking life and truth and encouragement into your kids lives.
We believe at Northwest Fellowship that there is no junior Holy Spirit, but rather that the same Holy Spirit that filled Paul and the disciples is the same Holy Spirit that our kids encounter. We believe in raising up life long disciples in this upcoming generation, and empowering our Holy Spirit filled children to go out and be evangelists!
We also know that raising kids takes a village, and we thank you for letting us be part of speaking life and truth and encouragement into your kids lives.
Pray
Our biggest pillar at Northwest Fellowship and our biggest pillar back in Harvest Kids is prayer. We recognize that all change begins with prayer. So we pray as individuals who are part of leading the next generation, we pray for our kids and their families and we pray together with our kids, and we empower each child to pray!
Partner
We believe that a child's primary pastor is their parent/ guardian, so we first want to partner with each child's primary pastor in prayer. We pray with you and for you as you walk in the task of shepherding your child's heart to the Father. We partner with parents practically by providing at-home resources to continue the conversation about Scripture in the home. Each week, kids are sent home with questions about what they learned in Sunday School! Additionally, we want discipleship to be as accessible as possible, so we have provided video lessons for your family to get the conversation started within your home!
Equip
While your children are in our care, we equip them with the Sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God. We teach Biblical lessons each Sunday, help your children memorize the units memory verse and worship with your kids each week. We also want to equip you, parents! We have lots of ready-to-go video lessons for your kids along with some work sheets, reading plans and more. We send home resources each Sunday for you to take the reins and continue the conversation at home as a family. We also periodically host parenting classes, as classes are available, you can find that information in our events page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What curriculum do you use?
We use the Gospel Project Curriculum from Lifeway. This curriculum is rooted and grounded in the Gospel, and takes our kids through the Bible every three years. The Gospel Project offers a variety of activities for every age group and all kinds of abilities.
When does Harvest Kids meet?
We meet during "big church". Check in begins at 10:20am, and church begins at 10:30am each Sunday morning.
How do I register my child?
You can register your child when you arrive Sunday morning, or you can pre-register your child here to save time!
How do I get involved in serving?
Our teachers volunteer on a once a month basis in one of our 6 classrooms or at our check in desk. Every volunteer is required to pass a background check. If you would like more info on serving, please email lilly@northwestfellowship.com!