GENESIS KIDS
From Newborn to 5th Grade
INFLUENCING THE NEXT GENERATION IN A LIFE-CHANGING RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS
GENESIS KIDS
From Newborn to 5th Grade
INFLUENCING THE NEXT GENERATION IN A LIFE-CHANGING
RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS
WELCOME TO GENESIS KIDS!
I'M NEW
Welcome to Genesis Church Petoskey! We are so glad you are considering a visit with your family. Check out the information below to help you feel comfortable with what Sunday mornings at Genesis look like.
SERVE
Genesis Kids offers many opportunities to serve. Â If you have a passion for investing in the next generation, we’d love to have you join our team. You can start by filling out our Volunteer Screening Form below.
CONNECT
Check out our monthly parent newsletter “The LINK” to find out what’s happening in Genesis Kids. Â Click on the link below to see our most current edition.
PARENT GUIDE
What every parent needs to know about our kids program.
RESOURCES
Click on the link below for small group  opportunities in Genesis Kids as well as helpful parenting resources.
NURSERY
(BIRTH – 23 MONTHS)
Our nursery is staffed with warm, caring and nurturing volunteers who would love nothing more than to love on your little ones. Our hope is for you to be able to enjoy a distraction-free time of worship while your baby is cared for in a safe and stimulating environment. If your baby is having a difficult time, we utilize a parent call system to alert you that you are needed.
EXPLORERS
(AGES 2-3)
Our toddler class is energetic, inviting and designed to help our young explorers feel safe and comfortable in a new environment.
We are so excited for the opportunity to guide our toddlers in their first glimpse of God; helping them as they begin to understand who He is and how much He loves them. Explorers engage in age appropriate Bible-based lessons, games and activities with the purpose of introducing them to God and demonstrating His love for them.
TRAILBLAZERS
(AGES 4 – KINDERGARTEN)
Our preschool area is an engaging, fun place where children have an opportunity to get to know Jesus. Children experience a safe, nurturing environment where committed teachers and volunteers show them the love of Jesus Christ. Trailblazers learn Bible stories, participate in praise/worship time, and do fun activities all geared towards helping them gain an understanding that God loves them and wants to be their best friend.
DISCOVERY ZONE
(1ST & 2ND GRADE)
In Genesis Kids’ ministry we focus on three main truths from Luke 2:52.
- I need to make the wise choice. (wisdom)
- I can trust God no matter what. (faith)
- I should treat others the way I want to be treated. (friendship)
Each month we focus on a different attribute or character trait of God with an entertaining theme. We look at how God displays this virtue and learn what it looks like to live that out in our everyday life.
Our elementary students begin each Sunday in The Gathering with their families for a time of worship. Children are dismissed to the Flex Room for our large group video-based lesson followed by small group time where kids participate in a variety of different games, activities, object lessons to help them further understand God’s truth.
1st and 2nd graders can be picked up after The Gathering in the youth room located near the bathrooms.
HIGH ADVENTURE
(3RD – 5TH GRADE)
In Genesis Kids’ ministry we focus on three main truths from Luke 2:52.
- I need to make the wise choice. (wisdom)
- I can trust God no matter what. (faith)
- I should treat others the way I want to be treated. (friendship)
Each month we focus on a different attribute or character trait of God with an entertaining theme. We look at how God displays this virtue and learn what it looks like to live that out in our everyday life.
Our elementary students begin each Sunday in The Gathering with their families for a time of worship. Children are dismissed to the Flex Room for our large group video-based lesson followed by small group time where kids participate in a variety of different games, activities, object lessons to help them further understand God’s truth.
3rd-5th grade GIRLS can be picked up in the right side of flex room, right off of the lobby
3rd-5th grade BOYS small group meets in the left side of flex room, right off the lobby
SAFETY IS #1
Your child’s safety always comes first! All Genesis Kids volunteers are background and reference checked. We want you to be able to relax during The Gathering, knowing that your child is in good hands.
SAFETY IS #1
Your child’s safety always comes first! All Genesis Kids volunteers are background and reference checked. Â We want you to be able to relax during the Gathering, knowing that your child is in good hands.
VIEW OUR PARENT GUIDE
This guide contains everything you need to know about Genesis Kids.