Backyard Kids

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Growing from the words of Jesus in Mark 10:14 (NKJ), “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God”, the focus of the Backyard Children’s Ministry is to cultivate and sow into each child the knowledge of God’s word with the understanding that these children are the future of tomorrow’s church. Essentially we, the Backyard staff, are ministering to the future.

The Backyard’s ministry plan is born out of prayer, scripture, and study; thus providing the infrastructure, the vehicle for communicating, and giving us the ability to implement this theme. Our goal for the Backyard is to strengthen every child and to teach them effectively allowing guidance from the Holy Spirit. When given the opportunity, we will disciple and empower them to be disciple makers. Teaching, Loving, and Empowering children from the ages of four years old to fifth grade, the Backyard is committed to the challenges facing children of today’s world. All of the Backyard’s staff is here to assist with this critical task while remaining under one accord with all ministries of Northridge with one common agenda; to reach the community and bring Christ to all.

Sunday Mornings 8am & 10am Services – Critterland – Ages 5yrs – 1st Grade
Critterland service is where kids learn through energetic praise and worship, age appropriate lessons, crafts, and fun activities.

Sunday Mornings 8am – Backyard Kids – 2nd – 5th grade
The Backyard kids, as a class take part in the adult worship service. Then come together in a classroom setting to share, learn and explore the Bible.

Sunday Morning 10am – The Backyard Kids Service
Our service is a Fun, Exciting time filled with Worship, Character Skits, Blacklight shows, Games, age- appropriate videos and lessons.

Wednesday 6:30pm – 5yrs – 5th grade
All kids start off with an awesome service of praise, games, worship and prayer. Then kids are separated by grades to classroom time. Classes are designed to teach kids how to live a life for God. Everyday challenges and experiences are questioned and answered through the word of God and a life of communication with our heavenly father.