Kids & Families
Kids & Families
Park Church Family Ministry exists to empower parents to be the primary disciplers of their children.
Park Kids In-Person
We are excited to announce that in February we are reopening Park Kids through the use of pre-registered cohorts. Although classes may not look exactly like they used to, we look forward to the opportunity to serve parents and families in our church in this cherished way.
Learn More & Register
Families must register their children to be assigned to a cohort. The registration deadline for this semester is Wednesday, January 20.
Volunteer at Park Kids
Interested in playing a part in the communal joy of showing kids the Gospel? We need your help! Click the button below to get started or to simply learn more.
Park Kids at Home
As the majority of our church remains scattered, we want to remind you that discipleship happens in the everyday things of life (Deuteronomy 6:4–9) and that this season of increased time in the home is allowing new opportunities to just that.
We want you to know that you can do this. For many families, you’ve had to do new things or at least shift your daily rhythms. Instead of feeling overwhelmed or frustrated, be encouraged to stick with it, using this as an opportunity to create a foundation of discipleship in the everyday things of life. Below, we have created and curated some resources we hope you find helpful. Use as many or as few of these resources and feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
Kids’ Sunday Worship:
February 21
Elisha and the Army
We learn in this story that God is always with us, even though we can’t see Him. Jesus came to earth so people could see God. God protects us from sin and death when we trust in Jesus.
Worshiping at Home with Kids
First of all, we know that this idea kind of crazy, so here are some thoughts to help!
Engaging at Home with Families
Books
Kids
One of the best things you can do for your kid’s development is to read. We recommend having books all around your house so that you are more likely to read. Furthermore, having books that teach them truth is always a sweet win.
Parents
As you spend more time with your children, you may find it helpful to read books encouraging you as the primary disciplers of your kids.
Digital Resources
Find online resources, media resources, and apps to use with your family. We categorized resources into family (a resource your family can engage in together), parent (a resource directed primarily for parents), and kids (a resource that your kids can engage in with minimal supervision).
Families
- Story Time with Miss. Melanie
- New City Catechism Apps
- The Verses Project: Musical and visual art to help people memorize and meditate on scripture
- Listen to scripture being read over you apps like Streetlights IOS and Streetlights Android or Bible by Life Church: IOS / Android
- Anything by The Bible Project
- Storytime by @sallyloydjones on Instagram
Parents
- Parent Cue app, podcast, videos
- Leading Family Worship by Desiring God
- Breakpoint’s article on not leaving your kids unsupervised online
- Homeschooling Kids During COVID-19 by Bridgetown Church
- The Village’s Family Discipleship Podcast
Kids
- Right Now Media Family Discipleship page
- You can connect Rightnow Media to your streaming devices: Apple / Fire TV / Android / Roku
- Village Kids Worship—Youtube
Music
Links are to Spotify unless otherwise noted.
- Rain for Roots, specifically The Kingdom of Heaven is Like This as it pairs with our Matthew series
- The Village Church Kids
- Seeds Family Worship
- Sovereign Grace Kids
- The Rizers
- 40 Minutes of Kids’ Praise Music with Videos (YouTube)
Activities & Education
Activites
Tap into this time to create meaningful memories through family activities.
Education
There are some new opportunities to educate your children in some unique ways while your family is at home all together now. Remember that you can use these everyday moments to disciple your kids and point them to biblical truth.
- How to talk to your kids about anxiety: preschool, elementary, middle school and high school
- Managing your family’s fear and anxiety during this pandemic by Parent Cue
- Emotional intelligence chart: Boysandgirls.com Feelings Chart
- Movement activities by GoNoodle
- Tiny Theologians Cards
- Birds & Bees Book Recommendations