CHILDREN AT VALLEY CROSSROADS
CHILDREN SHOULD KNOW THEY BELONG HERE TOO.
Faith. Joy. Friendship. Purpose. Belonging.
Children should experience church as more than a place adults bring them.
They should know they are loved by God, valued by their church, and part of a community where their faith can grow.
At Valley Crossroads, our desire is to help children develop a loving, serving relationship with Jesus through biblical truth, meaningful relationships, worship, prayer, participation, and joy.
WHY CHILDREN MATTER
FAITH SHOULD FEEL
REAL TO THEM TOO.
KNOWN
Children should experience a church where people notice them, learn their names, encourage them, and remind them that they belong.
GROWING
We want children to understand Scripture, know Jesus personally, learn to pray, and discover what following Jesus looks like in everyday life.
JOYFUL
Faith should include: wonder; laughter; music; creativity; friendship; participation; celebration.
PURPOSEFUL
Children should know that God can use their gifts now. They can pray. Serve. Welcome others. Participate. Encourage people. And contribute to the life of the church.
Children should never feel invisible in church.
SABBATH MORNING
A PLACE TO LEARN. A PLACE TO WORSHIP. A PLACE TO BELONG.
Sabbath gives children a weekly rhythm centered on God, community, worship, and spiritual growth.
At Valley Crossroads, children begin Sabbath morning with Children’s Sabbath School before the main worship experience. Children’s Sabbath School provides an age-appropriate opportunity to:
- learn from Scripture
- ask questions
- pray
- participate
- build relationships
- and grow in their understanding of Jesus.
SATURDAY
9:30 AM
SATURDAY • 9:30 AM
Children’s Sabbath School
INTERGENERATIONAL WORSHIP
CHILDREN AREN’T THE CHURCH OF TOMORROW.
THEY ARE PART OF THE CHURCH TODAY.
Children need experiences created with them in mind.
They also need to know that they belong to the whole church family.
At Valley Crossroads, children are part of the main worship experience.
They see adults worship. Hear Scripture. Experience prayer. Participate in the life of the congregation. And learn that church belongs to them too.
Church should feel like family.
PART OF WORSHIP
BIBLICAL TRUTH AT
THEIR LEVEL.
Children’s Story is part of the Valley Crossroads worship experience.
It creates a moment within the larger service that speaks directly to children through biblical truth, storytelling, illustration, and practical application.
It also reminds the entire congregation that children are seen, valued, and included in worship.
It is part of the regular worship experience.
FAITH + FAMILY + DISCOVERY
LEARNING. SERVING. GROWING TOGETHER.
Valley Crossroads is home to an Adventurer Club.
Adventurers is part of the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s ministry to children and families.
Through spiritual learning, relationships, practical activities, family participation, and service, children are encouraged to grow in their friendship with Jesus and discover the gifts God has given them.
SPECIAL EXPERIENCES
SOMETIMES WORSHIP IS DESIGNED
ESPECIALLY WITH CHILDREN IN MIND.
At Valley Crossroads, Children’s Church is a special worship experience rather than a separate weekly ministry.
On selected occasions, children may experience worship, teaching, prayer, music, activities, and participation in ways designed specifically for them.
These special experiences complement rather than replace the important role of children worshiping with the larger church family.
CARING RESPONSIBLY
YOUR TRUST MATTERS.
Working with children is both a privilege and a serious responsibility.
Valley Crossroads volunteers who serve with children are screened through LiveScan.
Our goal is to create an environment where parents and caregivers can feel confident that children are being treated with care, respect, and appropriate supervision.
SEEN + VALUED
EVERY CHILD SHOULD
HAVE A PLACE.
Children come with different:
- personalities
- abilities
- experiences
- questions
- learning styles
- strengths
- and needs.
Our desire is for every child to experience the love of Jesus and know they are a valued part of the church family.
We want to listen, learn, and help families find meaningful ways for their children to participate and grow.
BEYOND SABBATH
CHURCH AND HOME SHOULD
WORK TOGETHER.
Children’s spiritual growth does not stop when Sabbath worship ends.
Some of the most important faith moments happen:
- around the table
- in the car
- during prayer
- while reading Scripture
- during difficult conversations
- when someone needs forgiveness
- when children ask questions
- and when families serve others together.
Church should come alongside parents and caregivers as they help children develop a personal relationship with Jesus.
Faith has to work at home too.
PURPOSE
CHILDREN CAN MAKE A
DIFFERENCE NOW.
Children do not have to wait until adulthood to participate in the mission of the church.
They can learn to:
- welcome people
- pray
- share
- serve
- encourage
- use their creativity
- help others
- participate in worship
- and show the love of Jesus through practical acts of kindness.
Service helps children discover:
“My faith matters.”
“My gifts matter.”
“God can use me.”
COMING UP
MAKE SOME MEMORIES WITH US.
MORE IS COMING.
We’re looking forward to more opportunities for children and families to worship, learn, connect, serve, and enjoy life together.
COME EXPERIENCE IT
THERE’S A PLACE FOR
YOUR CHILD HERE.
Your child does not need to know everything before coming.
Neither do you.
Come experience Sabbath School.
Worship with us.
Meet some people.
Let your child ask questions.
Let your family take things at your own pace.
We would be glad to welcome you.
Valley Crossroads Seventh-day Adventist Church
WORSHIP & GATHERINGS
Sabbath School
Saturdays at 9:30 AM
Worship Service
Saturdays at 11:00 AM
Prayer & Bible Study
Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
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