Children’s Ministry

TIME FOR CHILDREN

(for kids of all ages)

Every Sunday, children are invited to the front of the sanctuary for a mini lesson on scripture, prayer, or God’s love.  This brief message is delivered in a way that children can relate to and understand.  Following Time For Children, they depart to their age specific Sunday School program: Noah’s Ark, Faith Forest, or Cross Trainers. Some recent examples are below:

nursery

(for infants and toddlers)

Children may be dropped off in our staffed Nursery and play room before the worship service.

noah’s ark preschool

(for ages 2-5)

Noah’s Ark meets during the 10:00 a.m. worship service. Children have the option of attending the beginning of the worship service and heading to the Nursery after the Time for Children. They’ll enjoy a Bible story, song and simple craft, followed by play time.

Faith Forest

(for grades K-4)

Faith Forest meets for faith-filled, friendly fun on Sundays during the 10:00 a.m. worship service. Children attend the beginning of the service, through the Time for Children. Contact Director of Christian Education Kelly Higgins at khiggins@fpclg.org to join our email distribution.

cross trainers

(for grades 5-8)

Cross Trainers, our middle school youth group, meets on Sundays during the 10:00 a.m. worship service during the school year. Contact Director of Christian Education Kelly Higgins at khiggins@fpclg.org to join our email distribution.

Kids’ Summer 2025 Checklist

(for incoming grades K-8)

Happy summer! This year we are again offering our Summer Checklist to promote the use of our Church Library as well as other ways to be involved at church. Click here for the checklist with ways for incoming K-8th graders to earn points to win prizes. Print out the checklist and keep track on the back or on a separate piece of paper. Copies will also be available in the Church Library. We hope you enjoy the activities you choose to participate in!

june 9-13, 2025: middle school service camp

(for incoming 5th through 8th graders)

Join us for a summer service camp on June 9-13, 9:00-11:30 a.m. We will conduct a variety of service projects for local organizations while getting to know each other and learning why serving others is important. We will serve Monday-Thursday and celebrate with a fun activity on Friday. We will always meet and end at FPCLG and either stay for an on-site project or walk or drive to our service location. (Our only driving trip will be on Tuesday to the Share Food Share Love Food Pantry in Brookfield.) We will be at the church on Monday and Friday, at the food pantry on Tuesday, at the La Grange Library on Wednesday, and at Elm Park on Thursday. Snacks will be provided. Please bring a refillable water bottle. The cost is $30/camper. You can pay via credit card on our Online Giving page or through Venmo. Contact Kelly with questions at khiggins@fpclg.org.

AUGUST 4-8, 2025:
FAITH FOREST KIDS’ SUMMER CAMP

(for age 4 through incoming 4th graders)

Kids in preschool (at least four years old and potty trained) through incoming fourth graders are invited to join us for our Faith Forest summer camp taking place August 4-8, 9:00-11:15 a.m. Join us for a week of crafts, games, stories and snacks. Students will be divided by grade levels for age-appropriate activities. Please sign up for which days your child(ren) can attend, and note their ages in the comment section. Suggested donation to help cover costs is $30 per child for the week, which can be paid through our Online Giving page, through Venmo, or by cash or check (made out to FPCLG) to the Church Office.