Groups for Kids

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VBS Pictures from 2008

New Life Kids GLOW in the dark because they
Grow more and more in love with Jesus
Love their neighbors as themselves
Obey God’s Word
Witness to their friends

Sunday School —  11:00 am – Immediately following our Worship Service.
  • PreschoolK—“Bible Heroes”
    TeachersMichelle Harder & Katie Peterson
  • 1 st -  3rd Grades—“How the Bible Guides Our Lives”     Teachers—Mark Roesler & Patty Osterberg
  • 4 th -  5th Grades—“World Changers—Missions & Evangelism”
    Teachers—Julie Vinaja & James Galland
  • Junior High—“Old Testament Survey”
    Teacher—Ben Miller
  • Senior High—“Bible Doctrine”
    Teacher—Jason Vinaja, Ian Page, Kath Ott
  • Adults—Alpha Small Group Leader training and discussion—to be followed by UnChristian
    DVD presentation. Books may be purchased if desired.
    Leader—Pastor Randy
Childrens Church —

Sunday mornings at 10:00 – 10:45 (During Worship Service)
All Children ages 4 – 7

Nursery is provided for our Sunday school hour for infants through age 2 and during our 10:30 worship service for infants through age 3 . Your babies and toddlers will be loved and cared for while you relax.


Weekly Ministry Opportunities (September – April)

A.W.A.NA. Sparks program—for boys and girls in grades K-2
The gospel message is clearly communicated, and children receive a solid foundation of the Bible through Scripture memory work. Friendship and teamwork are encouraged through game time in the gym. And leaders build mentoring relationships during handbook and council times. Awards and uniforms keep kids motivated.

A.W.A.N.A. T&T program—for girls in grades 3-6
Girls grow deeper in the Word and in their ability to understand and defend why they believe what they do. Memory work, games, and awards are just the tools to build friendships and mentoring relationships. Council time is used to teach these young girls how to use their Bibles and where to find answers to life?s every day questions.

AWANA Registration Form

Boys CLUB (Christ Loves Us Boys)—for boys in grades 3-6
Boys are trained to be both godly and manly young men as biblical teaching is integrated with hands-on skills. Each month will focus on one skill, one character trait, and one central Bible theme. All projects and memory work will be completed during club time. Fun, games, tools, and multi-sensory learning keep boys engaged and promote mastery learning. CLUB t-shirts will promote unity and friendship.  Use the AWANA Registration form above for Boys CLUB also.

Cubbies—for pre-school boys and girls who will be 3 or 4 by September 1. This program is currently offered only for children of our volunteers. Children will learn Bible memory verses, play games, sing songs, and do crafts.

*Nursery services are offered for volunteers’ children under the age of 3

** The above groups meet Wednesday nights 6:30-8:00pm at the Harbor Church next door.

***Note: All of our children’s ministry workers have been screened and trained. We follow strict guidelines for the safety of your children.

New Life Evangelical Free Church

11245 Point Douglas Dr.
Hastings, MN 55033
ph:(651) 437-1545
newlife@nlefc.org