Our desire is that every child comes to know Jesus Christ as their personal savior

Engaged Kids  |  Engaged Parents  |  Engaged Teachers

Community Kids Curriculum

Birth - 24 MOnths

Our Nursery Environment helps even the youngest children become familiar with Jesus' love for them. We provide kids with a place where they feel safe, cared for and can begin to learn how to trust God and others.  

2 YEars Old - 5th Grade

We believe the Bible should never be boring, worship can be really loud, and good leaders always care. We want kids to see how God's Word fits into their lives, to learn how to talk to Him and to build friendships that will last as they transition to middle school and beyond..

The curriculum was developed to be a FUN, ENGAGING, and EFFECTIVE way to inspire kids to know and love God, teaching students:
  1. The Bible: the big picture of the Old Testament and New Testament as a whole, unified revelation of God’s truth to us.
  2. The Gospel of Jesus: salvation by grace through faith as presented throughout the entire Bible.
  3. The Basics of Christianity: life transformation through prayer, worship, evangelism, scripture memory, baptism, communion, tithing, fellowship, serving, missions, etc.
 
Lessons are based on the following structure:
Know Right: A key passage from Scripture
Think Right: A key Scripture verse to meditate on during the week
Do Right: The challenge to live God’s Word
Feel Right: The result of applying the lesson and having a biblical worldview rather than a secular worldview

Special Needs / Buddy Program

Birth - 5th Grade

Our desire is to provide support and encouragement for families (birth – 5th grade) with special needs.  Our plan is that we can come alongside families to provide the best possible environment for kids to learn about Jesus.
 
Each week, our “buddies” work one-on-one with a child ensuring inclusion in the Children’s Ministry.  Using Jesus as their model, our Community Kids volunteers serve the ministry by coming alongside each parent to best meet every need of every child.  We are committed to making church a great place for “EVERY” child!  

Use the arrows on the left and right to learn more about the Buddy Program.

Family Pre-Check

The fastest way to check your faMily in

Download the Church Center App to take advantage of Family Pre-Check. After just a few simple steps to get your account set up, you will be ready to start your Pre-Check! This Sunday, open the Church Center App and click on the Check-In icon at the bottom of the screen. Select the service and family members you want to check-in. When you get to church, find a self check-in station to scan your QR code, and your labels will automatically print.

Safety & Security

CHECK-IN PROCESS: 
In order to provide the safest environment for your children while in our care, we follow a strict check-in process.

BACKGROUND CHECKS: 
All Nursery, Waumba Land and UpStreet volunteers are carefully trained and background checked, including PA 153 clearances, before serving in our children’s ministries.

WELLNESS: 
Children who have shown signs of fever, vomiting or other contagious illnesses should be symptom and fever-free for 24 hours before coming to Nursery, Waumba Land and/or UpStreet.

SECURITY: 
Our Children's area remains locked and has a security team dedicated specifically to this area during each service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I need to Register or Check In my child?

Yes, you will need to register your child and then check them in each week you come to church. To register your child for the first time, click here. For information on Family Pre-Check and to save time during the check-in process on Sunday morning, click here.

How do I know my kids are safe?

Your child's safety is a priority to us. Please review the Safety & Security Policies we have in place.

What if my child has allergies?

Please notify us of ANY and ALL allergies and/or medical needs. For your convenience, we provide snacks in the Infant Nursery & all of Waumba Land.

What if my child has special needs?

We have a “Buddy” program where children with special needs receive one-on-one care during Sunday services.  We do ask that you please reach out to our Special Needs Coordinator Dorean DeMar by phone at 724-282-0230 or via email at doreand@butlercac.org prior to registering your child.  

When Can I check My Child In?

Check-in stations open 20 minutes before each service starts and close 15 minutes after the start of each service.

WHAT IF MY CHILD NEEDS ME DURING THE SERVICE?

If we need to get in contact with you during the service, you will receive a text message sent directly to your cell phone.

Do you have any resources I can use at home?

Yes! Tracker Treasures is our weekly take home that shares with you what your child learned so that we can partner with you as you talk with them at home about what they are learning.

What if I'm worried about my kid getting sick?

We strive to keep our environments as germ-free as possible. Rooms, toys, and surfaces are disinfected after use. If a child appears to be sick, a parent will be contacted immediately and asked to keep the child with them for the duration of the service. If your child has been sick, we ask that you wait until they are symptom and fever-free for 24 hours before returning.

What is the camp Scholarship Program?

We believe in the effectiveness of summer camp ministries to aid in the spiritual growth of our church family. We want to encourage all kids to attend summer camp, and to that end we have a program to assist them financially. Learn More