Trunk-or-Treat
Wednesday, October 28
6:00-8:00 PM
Fun for the whole family!
Our annual trunk-or-treat will be held on campus and will feature lots of trunks filled with candy and fun games for the kids!
The event is *FREE* and registration is NOT required! We hope you will join us!
Members: sign up to donate candy or reserve a spot to decorate your trunk!
Kids on the Hill
What to expect when you arrive on Sundays:
All kids participating in our children's programming (birth to 5th grade) and All Access* classes should check in at our check-in stations in the children's wing, the sanctuary foyer, or the gym welcome center. Our hospitality team will be available to help you check in when you arrive.
Children who participate in children's programming should check in every Sunday (and Wednesday) and wear their VIP KID sticker for the duration of their time on campus. This helps us know which children are in our care and lets us contact you if we need you.
Children who attend our 8:30 AM Sunday worship service will attend the first portion of the service with parents and be dismissed from the sanctuary to children's worship.
After 8:30 AM worship:
LifeGroup classes are available at 9:45 AM for children and adults. Children attending LifeGroup at 9:45 AM must be picked up from class at 10:45 AM.
Children attending the 11:00 AM worship service will attend the first portion of the service with parents and be dismissed from the sanctuary to children's worship.
We look forward to welcoming your child to Kids on the Hill!
*All Access is our ministry specifically tailored for children who have special needs. Children attending All Access can report directly to their classes. They do not typically attend any portion of the adult worship service. For your child's comfort and safety, please complete the online form and speak to our All Access director before your first visit.
For more information about All Access and a link to the online form, click here.
Children's Ministry - Weekly Opportunities
Each week, we have a number of opportunities for our children to experience ways that they can grow in their understanding of God and their relationship with Him:
Sunday Morning - Children's Worship
During our 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM worship services, preschool and children's groups worship with the rest of our church family, then are dismissed for their own time of worship. While children are welcome to stay with their parents during worship, Children's Worship gives them time for age-appropriate singing and teaching. Nursery is available during the entire service for those younger than preschool age.
Sunday Morning - LifeGroups
From 9:45-10:45 AM every Sunday morning, children ages 15 months to 5th grade participate in LifeGroups with age-appropriate lessons that teach the truths of God's Word. Nursery is also available during this time for children younger than 15 months.
All of our Children's LifeGroups meet in the Children's Building on Sunday mornings at 9:45 AM. This building is to the left of our former sanctuary from the street. There is no external access to this wing. You must check in your children from within. We have six children's LifeGroups that meet on Sunday mornings:
Nursery (Babies) LifeGroup
15-months to 2-year-olds LifeGroup
3 and 4-year-olds LifeGroup
5k and 1st grade LifeGroup
2nd and 3rd grade LifeGroup
4th and 5th grade LifeGroup
Sunday Evening - Children's Worship
Some Sunday evenings during the school year, our children's choir meets at 5:00 PM to prepare for upcoming music events. They do not meet regularly, but we will advertise new session opportunities in advance. We use resources like Seeds Family Worship to help our children meditate on and memorize God's Word.
Wednesday Evening - Kids 4 Christ
On Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM, our Children's Ministry has activities for preschool-aged children and a nursery for babies and toddlers. 5K through 5th graders have a Bible club where they study the Bible and plan and participate in mission activities.
Family Dedication Services
As a church family, we take Family and Child Dedication seriously because we believe that children are a blessing and that our calling as parents is one of the most important callings that God places on the life of his followers. The word “dedication” means to consecrate or set someone apart for the purpose of honoring God. Therefore, when we have family and child dedication, we are declaring our desire to raise a child in the knowledge and understanding of the Lord. We incorporate this time as part of our worship service because dedication should be done within the context of a church family who will commit to walking with you, holding you accountable, and providing wisdom, guidance, and help as you seek to raise your children. For more information about Family dedication, download the brochure here. To register to participate in a dedication service, complete this online form or contact the church office.
Kids on the Hill
Kids on the Hill is the children's ministry of Malvern Hill. In this section you'll find detailed information about weekly events and upcoming special events. If you have any questions, email our Children's Director, Rhonda Adams
