Children’s Ministry

When the disciples turned away children who were being brought to Jesus, he came down on them strongly and said, “Let the little children come to me,… for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these’ (Luke 18:16).

This shows us that, not only are children equally as important to God as adults, but that children, as well as adults can only come to God by trusting in his kindness and mercy. The New Testament letters to churches assumed that congregations would include children. So then, children are considered to be a vital part of our church family here at St Andrews.

We welcome children and include them in the first part of our Sunday 9:45am gathering for families before they move on to programmes for their specific age.

These programmes are run by a dedicated team of children’s leaders who have completed the required child protection training.

Creche

Children of ages 0 to 3 years are looked after so that parents may participate in the church meeting. If, however, you wish your child to remain with you during the meeting that is fine. Please do not worry about the noise.

Infinity

Children in Preschool to year 1 (ages 3 to 6 approx). With an excellent programme of Bible teaching, music, activities and craft, children learn about the God who made, rescues and rules the world through Jesus Christ.

Kid’s Church

Years 2 to 5 (ages 7 to 11 approx). Children continue to learn about God’s plans and purposes through Jesus Christ through an exciting program of Bible teaching, music, activities, craft and more.

Beyond

A bible study for kids in years 6-8 is run by the youth group on Sunday mornings.

About School Holidays

A full childrens’ programme is provided for preschool to year 5 children. This is run by a team of trained and supervised senior youth members. The childrens’ programme is not interrupted by school holidays.