A nursery is offered for children birth-36 month’s olds. This ministry is to serve parents while they worship and study God’s Word wit the Calvary family. Our commitment is to make each child feel comfortable and to experience the love and nurturing of our heavenly Father while they are with us.

Available times:
• During both morning services
• Tuesday mornings during Coffee Break
• Wednesday evenings during Family Night activities

Contact: Lisa VanderZwaag,
Children's Ministry Director
396-7550 ext. 331
-or-
Mari Jo Prys, Children's Ministry Assistant
396.7550 ext. 330

Kid Zone is offered on Sundays during the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services from September to May for age 3-grade 5.

This is a place where our main target is for kids to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. We are committed o provide a safe, caring, and Christ-centered environment where kids can grow in their relationship with Christ. Whether your child is a 3 year old or a 5th grader, they will have fun every Sunday morning, praising God and learning more about Him in a large and small group setting.

• 3's & 4's - age 3 (must be 3 by 12-1-07)
and age 4 (must be 4 by 12-1-07)
• Kindergarten - Grade 2
• Grades 3-5

To nurture and enhance the Spiritual gifts of all God’s children with Special Needs so that each can grow in a relationship with Jesus Christ and become a positive and significant member of Calvary and God’s family.

For who: Children with any degree of special needs
Physically disabled
Learning disabled
Hearing impaired
Cognitively impaired
Visually impaired
Others

How: Adapt programs and make accommodations as necessary to ensure for a positive and nurturing experience for the child

Pair children involved in ministry activities with qualified helpers or mentors as needed

Provide families with respite time and compassionate support

Spread awareness of special needs issues to the Calvary family

Contact: Andrea Ensing, Special Needs Ministry Coordinator 616.396.7550 (Church)

This is an exciting Wednesday night program designed for children age 4-Kindergarten. Your child will be provided with a better understanding of the Bible, God, and our role as Christians. The children will participate in a variety of activities that include: music, crafts, snacks, and a story.

Splash meets Wednesdays from 6:30-8 p.m.

The goal of the Cadets is to help boys,
grades 1-5, grow spiritually in all areas of life. Christian men will provide a uniquely structured program that addresses the devotional, mental, physical, and social life of each boy as they mentor your son.

Cadets meet on Wednesday nights from
6:30-8 p.m. Grades 1-2 meet in rooms A-B; grades 3-5 meet in The Lodge.

GEMS Girls’ Club is a relationship building program created especially for girls in
grades 1-5. Games, crafts, singing, learning life skills, discussion on Bible stories, and discovering solutions to the many challenges that girls face today, are all part of the experience.

GEMS meet on Wednesday nights from
6:30-8 p.m.

Shout is a kids’ choir that gives kids in 1st-5th grades an opportunity to worship Christ through joyful songs and creative movement.

Join 800+ kids in a week-long adventure. You will enjoy our kid friendly environment and Bible based curriculum that is sure to leave a positive impact on each child.

VBS is for children age 4-grade 7. It is held the last full week of July each year and meets Monday through Friday from 9-11:45 a.m.