We’re dedicated to partnering with parents to help children become fully devoted followers of Christ. Through age-specific lessons, and disciple-making activities, children ages birth-5th grade learn biblical truths and real-life lessons they can apply to their lives every week in Oakdale Kids.
Is your family new to Oakdale Church?
We would love to know more about your family and connect with you.
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Three is a great number. There are three persons in the Holy Trinity (God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit) and there are three key ingredients in a child's spiritual formation:
God
You, the parents/guardians
Oakdale Church
We consider it a joy and privilege to sow into the Kingdom of God as we teach your children. Our three ministry goals are to:
Empower children by helping them encounter God’s love
Empower parents by sharing spiritual growth resources
Empower leaders to grow in their gifts and callings in children’s ministry
Thank you for allowing us to be part of your family and child's life!
* Join us every Sunday for ONLINE Kids Service at 10:30-10:50 AM (Preschool) and 2:00-2:25 PM (Elementary) via Zoom. It's a time of sharing thanks, a mini-teaching principle from Scripture and an online game like Kahoot! Bible Quiz (Preschool will have craft time). The Zoom online meeting links is available in the weekend email and posted on Instagram and Facebook.
Please contact Ginny Lee, Kids' Pastor, with any questions at
Currently we are not offering Nursery at 9am, please stay tuned for future updates.HUGE Announcement Time! After more than a year, kids services will resume at 9 AM in the building on Sunday morning! There are a few changes, so please watch the following video and read the summary of the changes below.
Parents must register child(ren) to attend preschool and/or elementary services:
Each weeks link is emailed out to parents. If you did not receive it, or are new, please email Pastor Ginny, , to register
Please come to church on Sunday by 8:45 to check in at the kids' ministry table:
Pick up YOUR (parent) name tag and CHILD's name tag. you will need this to pick up your child at the end of service.
A kids ministry staffer will use a digital thermometer to take your child's temperature.
Everyone over the age of 2 who has not been fully vaccinated is required to wear a mask.
Join the 9 AM service in the sanctuary for praise and worship, as a family. We will have 3 pews in the back reserved for families but you're welcome to sit as close as you like!
Pastor Kevin will release the children to their teachers before the sermon each Sunday.
Preschool will go upstairs to Emory Hall (kids' worship area)
Elementary will go to the Gathering (next to Georgia Ave doors)
When service concludes, please come pick up your child at either Emory Hall upstairs or in the Gathering. You must have your name tag to pick up your child.
We will no longer have zoom kids' services.
Any questions? Email (Ginny, Kids' Pastor)
Oakdale’s Nursery Ministry (for infants to age 2) serves kids and parents by providing a warm and safe environment filled with caregivers, toys and play areas. Our nursery is located in the Sprouts Room of Emory Hall and is available during Sunday morning worship times (9:00 & 11:00 a.m.). We’d love to meet you and your little one! For the protection of our children, all nursery ministry staff have received Safe Sanctuaries training.
Preschool
We offer Preschool Ministry for children ages 2 thru 4 years old during our 9:00 a.m. Sunday morning worship service. During the 11:00 a.m. service, preschool-aged children are encouraged to join the Sprouts room where Nursery Staff will provide childcare.
Our Goal - Introduce children to God their Creator, Jesus their Friend and Holy Spirit their Comforter.
We use crafts, games, and playtime to encourage each child to demonstrate the fruits of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and the ever-popular self-control!)
Preschool Check-In
Every parent should check-in your child at the TouchPoint check-in table in the main foyer, using the orange iPads and your phone number. Each child will get a security name tag which s/he should wear so it is visible. The parent will receive a corresponding security tag which you will show to pick up your child.
Elementary
Join us for Elementary worship (Kindergarten-5th grade) during our 9:00 AM Sunday morning worship service. Children who come to 11 AM service should join their parents in the main service for covenant family worship.
All children will meet for corporate worship in the kids' Worship Room (Children’s wing on the 2nd floor). After worship, kids meet in age-specific small groups for a deeper look at the message that was shared during service and the chance to fellowship and build relationships with each other.
Our Goal - To see children raised up as disciple-makers who boldly share the Gospel with friends.
Our curriculum centers on two commandments given by Jesus: Love God and Love your neighbor. Every Sunday, we will explore and walk out His commandments through Bible-based teachings and activities.
Elementary Check-In
Check-in your child at the TouchPoint check-in table in the main foyer. Kids may walk up to the Kids' Worship Room or you may escort them. It is required that families check-in and pick up their children from the Kids' Worship Room after service, in accordance with our Safe Sanctuary Policy. For their protection, no child will be permitted to leave the Kids' Worship Room without a parent or guardian.
All Elementary ministry staff have received Safe Sanctuaries training.
If you have any questions or concerns or would like prayer, please contact Ginny Lee, Children’s Pastor:
301.774.2030 x 314
Puppets Empowering People (P.E.P.)
P.E.P. is a puppet ministry that shares the Good News of Jesus Christ through skits and songs. Kids aged 3rd grade and above are invited to attend.
Join us on Sundays at 10:45 a.m. in Emory Hall, Room 306.
P.E.P. Volunteers
God is a creative God and Puppet ministry is where your gifts and talents for creativity can be used to share the Gospel. If you are interested in joining a team of fun, hard-working, creative people, come to the Kids' Worship Room #306 (Emory Hall) on Sundays at 10:45 a.m. Participants must be in 3rd grade or older.
Contact: Terry Rostkowski-Carter or call 301-570-3977
We hope you will continue making mini-disciples at home by using Discovery Group questions to help your kids (no matter how young!) learn what the Bible says about God and about people. Check out our Discovering God through Discovery Groups page HERE at our "Faith at Home" section.
Oakdale Kids Ministry is not merely interested in getting more kids to church on Sunday - we're more interested in seeing the love of Christ get into THEM! We are here to help you make disciples at home, perhaps the greatest mission field parents face. We hope you'll allow us to come on this journey with you. Check out this helpful article on being genuine parents!
We believe prayer is where our hearts' desires change so that we become more like Christ. The place of prayer is also where we surrender ourselves to God's heart to see a generation of children come alive in God, our church thrive in a spirit of unity and our community become disciple-makers.
Every Wednesday
Join us for Extraordinary Prayer with worship by Richard Lee on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Normally we meet in Brigham Hall but for now we are praying together online via Zoom.
Kids are welcome to join! There is no better place to raise kids than in the place where they see mom and dad hanging out with God.
(Discover) the Word
1. Each person shares something s/he is thankful for
2. Pick a Story from the Bible (the gospel of Mark is a great place to start!)
3. Have two people re-tell or act out the story
4. Ask: "What does this story tell us about what God is like?"
5. Ask: "What does this story tell us about people?"
6. Who can you share this story with?
- some suggestions: Draw a picture of the story and send it snail mail! Write a letter telling a friend what you learned about God from the story. Facetime with Grandma or Grandpa and tell them about what you learned from the story.
Weekly Bible Reading Challenge Sheets
Kids' Service Recordings
Weekly Parents Newsletter
[Shine is currently on hold due to gathering concerns. Please stay tuned!]
SHINE kids' music team provides children in grades 2 through 5 with an opportunity to worship God through song and ukulele. SHINE meets every Wednesday (Sept-May) from 5:00-6:00 p.m. in The Music Room.
Our primary focus is praise and worship as children learn songs from a variety of Christian music genres. Children are given music instruction, encouragement and an opportunity to explore their own musical gifts. All children are invited to come and share their own personal faith and commitment to Christ through music.
Contact:
Peggy Manion
301-260-9375
