Feel free to drop off your baby/toddler between ages 0 and 2 in our nursery. Our awesome volunteers will take great care of your precious kid(s), and they're more than qualified since they have cleared a background check and completed a Sexual Abuse Awareness Training. If you're new, we ask that you fill out a brief form, so that we can make sure your kid(s) go home only with you. If you want to stay together as a family, no problem! Our nursery doubles as a family room, where your family can catch your breath together. We always stream the service here, so you won't miss a thing!

During the service, kids who are 3 years old, in Kindergarten, and everyone in between are invited to Connect Kids located right next door to the Nursery. Here, kids learn how to connect, both to Jesus and to one another. They'll hear the big story of Scripture and how it points to Jesus from adult volunteers who love them and will create a safe place for them to learn. We do this by always having multiple adults present who have cleared a background check and completed a Sexual Abuse Awareness Training. If you're new, we ask that you fill out a brief form, so that we can make sure your child(ren) go home only with you! 

Every summer, Bethesda welcomes kids to our Vacation Bible School, where it's all about Jesus and fun. Whether they're learning in small groups, learning in big group, playing games, making crafts, or even just eating snacks, we want every child to know the love of Jesus. We especially want to make this a blessing to everyone, so we always have our VBS during the morning and provide everything for free. That's right—free. 

We only get one hour each week with your kid(s), and that's not nearly enough time to disciple them the way they need and deserve. That's why we want to equip parents, as the most qualified people to disciple their kids. We provide The Biggest Story ABCs (0-3), The Big Picture Story Bible (3-6), The Biggest Story (6-10), and Kids' Catechism (3-10), as well as Family Worship all for free at our Free Resources Center by Doors A & B. No matter what stage of development your kid is at, we have something for you.

There's always something to look forward to at Bethesda, and that goes for the kids too! Whether it's the Easter Eggstravaganza in the spring, VBS in the summer, Trunk-or-Treat in the fall, or Christmas Play in the winter, children have plenty of opportunities to have fun and learn about Jesus together. If you're new to church, these are great places to dip your toes in!  Keep your eye out for the next event by visiting our calendar.