WELCOME TO VINEYARD KIDS!
empowerING KIDS to know their
identity as children of God.
Our 10AM Vineyard Kids program and nursery is designed for children, birth through 5th grade! Our heart is to partner with families in creating a healthy foundation and love for Jesus that will last a lifetime.
(scroll down for all of our Vineyard Kid’s resources)
NURSERY
SUNDAYS @ 10AM
Check-In : Nursery We love the little ones, and each of our adult volunteers have had years of experience with babies and toddlers. We have a secure check-in and check-out procedure, and sanitize each toy weekly. The nursery is located upstairs by the sanctuary.
There is a family room conveniently located next to the nursery. If you need to feed, console, or if your child needs a little extra connection this is the place to go. We have comfortable chairs, lowered lighting, and the room is stocked with products for both parent and baby. There is also a window and speaker that allow you to be a part of the Sunday service.
3YEARS-5th GRADE
SUNDAYS @ 10AM
Check-In : Lower Gathering Room Kids who are 3 years old-5th grade will check in downstairs in the Vineyard Kids area. We begin with creative free play, group bible lessons, worship, and art-making. After worship, kids will separate into age-appropriate classrooms. There they will continue learning through story telling and artful activities. All pointing Jesus’ heart for children— helping them hear who He says they are.
KID’S RESOURCES
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Our Family Advent Resources:
Try either of these favorite resources this Advent Season with your family!
+ Book of Belonging Advent Resource
+ Simple Advent Calendar -
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The BEST way to follow along with our weekly lessons is on the Parent Cue App! We highly encourage all families to download this. Everything here will support your child(ren)'s development as designed by God— with parenting phases, daily prompts, conversation starters, art activities, recipes and more! Our family loves using it for our daily devotionals & table conversations!
You will choose Vineyard Grafton as your home church and easily access all of our Vkid's video lessons, verse of the month, and activities each week! :) This content is personally customized for each child in your family. A gem!
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Another favorite for our VKids families! The Dwell Bible App for Kids! Dwell Kids Daily invites your child to become a participant, not just a listener: Each devotional invites them to actively respond through prayer and meditation, connecting their heart to the abiding presence of God.
*Dwell is a paid app, but our family finds it well worth the investment. There are daily meditations for adults too, and abundant resources. Here is a sample of the content. Feel free to use this link for 25% off the app!
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For our VKids to freely worship and dance throughout the week, with motions! Click here to follow along on our Vkid's Worship Channel!
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Our VKid's Playlist for listening on the go, in the car, or at home! Great uplifting truths through song!
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Ask Away is a podcast where kids can ask anything about the Bible. Join Meredith Miller as she and her kids explore a Bible Story and then talk about questions sent in by kid-listeners! Listen here.
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There are so many great bibles geared for families and kids. Here are two favorites that we recommend! These are Bibles for Kids (but for all of us) These books focus on God's relationship with us as one of belonging, of belovedness, and of delight.
+ God's Stories as told by God's Children
+ The Peace Table : A Storybook Bible for Kids
+ The Book of Belonging -
Intentional Parents.org exists to equip people throughout the world in their desire to become passionate Jesus followers— to pass on who they become through their own life, leadership, marriage, parenting, and family for generations to come.
We love their daily scripture texts - that prompt our families to ask, pause, and pray each day. You can opt in to their texts of daily scripture-based encouragement here!
About
God loves children, He is calling them to Himself. We are here to help break down barriers and help children see God for themselves. Children are not the future church, they are the church of today. This means we we are not just investing into our future when we serve them, but embracing what they have to offer us as part of the body of Christ. We do this by inviting them to show up as their unique selves and embracing the silly-ness, creativity, and their love for fun.
The safety of your child is our highest priority. All of the adults working with children have been background checked and are trained to serve in Vineyard Kids. All children go through a secure check-in and check-out procedure where adults must present a matching tag to pick up a child. Toys, cushions, and rooms are regularly cleaned. We prioritize the spiritual, emotional, and physical well being of each child.
Jamie Bertsch
Jamie serves as the Children’s Director at Vineyard Church. She leads our VKid’s Studio and comes alongside volunteers to create a positive learning environment. At VKids, children are free to express all of the ways they see and know God, all while hearing more about what He is like!
