Family
MISSION of Discipleship
Our primary mission and function in its irreducible-minimum form
Every member of a family is growing deeper in
a faith of their own.
VALUES
In order to honor God and pursue our mission, we will be guided by these values:
- Equip Parents
- Prepare Students
- Develop Leaders
- Serve Others
- Engage Inter-generationally
Every parent is growing deeper in
a faith of their own.
Every child is growing deeper in
a faith of their own.
Every student is growing deeper in
a faith of their own.
Wednesday Night Connect
Awana Clubs serve kids from age 3 through 5th grade during the school year. Cubbies serves age 3 through 5; Sparks is for Kindergarten through Grade 2, and T&T is attended by grades 3-5. In each club, kids will enjoy game time, Bible story time, meeting 1:1 with a caring adult, and more. Â
Cubbies will run from 6:25-7:45pm. Sparks and T&T will run from 6:25-8:00pm (A time that will match the middle school programming as well). A parent or other adult must check-in and pick up children on these nights.Â
For questions or registration information about Awana, contact our Awana Director
Youth group is for students grades 6-12. On Wednesday nights, students will experience dynamic Bible teaching, fun games, small group discussions, and lots more. No pre-registration is required, and students do not need a parent to check them in or out.Â
Youth hang out time is from 5:30pm-6:45pm (students can arrive anywhere in this time frame). Middle school programming is from 6:45-8:00pm, while high school programming is from 6:45pm-8:15pm. An open gym is available until 9:00pm.Â
Further, high school students (and 8th graders with expressed permission from their parents) can join a discussion from 8:30pm-10:00pm called Lifeguards where students lead and engage in deeper theological study and practical application (guided by adults). Â
For questions, please contact our Youth Pastor, John Chaco.Â
Childcare (for kids not yet old enough for Awana) is provided on Wednesday night to serve those who are volunteering with any part of Wednesday Night Connect. (If a family is utilizing childcare, it is necessary that a parent is in the building.)Â
To enroll a child of a volunteer in childcare, please contact Amy Bowers.Â
To find a spot to volunteer, please contact Brian Martin.Â
At Wednesday Night Connect, we love to eat together! It’s a fun way to make meaningful connections, and it helps families to handle the quick turn from work and school to Wednesday Connect. Meals are made fresh by an amazing volunteer team and are served from 5:30-6:35pm each Wednesday Night Connect evening in the Fellowship Hall.Â
Our team also is able to work with food sensitivities and allergies, especially providing gluten free options for most meals.Â
Meals are a suggested donation of $4/person/week (but everyone who wants to eat should eat whether or not they donate!). Â
Family Ministry Milestones
This incredibly helpful website equips parents with tools to engage in experiences with their children that make memories and help families focus on Jesus, and there is an experience each year from birth through age 18.Â
Two other essential milestones in the life of our kids may be communion and baptism. However, sometimes it’s hard to know the right time or whether our kids are ready for these big next steps.
Calvary has created some helpful resources for families to aid in navigating these conversations. Please see the links below to printable PDF resources.
