UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

July 13th 4-6PM

Park Day

Southside Park

16159 Chaney Thompson Rd SE

Huntsville

Park Day: All 4 year olds - 5th Graders and their families are invited to join us at Southside Park for some games, snacks and lots of fun! No registration required. We’re bringing the trophy back from last year! This is a great time to get to know other Essential families while having a ton of fun!

July 13th or 27th 12-12:30PM

Essential Kids Orientation

Essential Kids Lobby

Essential Kids Orientation: Come take a tour of the kids ministry space at Essential, find out about the ministry to kids happening and how you can join the team! We are having a ton of fun discipling kids to follow Jesus. Come check it out! Click the link to the left to register. Can’t make it this month? No worries! Orientation is every 2nd and 4th Sunday.

July 27 during the 11:00 Service

Bible Presentation Class

Bible Presentation Class: This class if for all rising 1st graders and their parents to come and hear how we got the Bible and how we can read, understand and grow in our love for it. This also gives us a time to celebrate with your child as they join the elementary classes starting on August 3rd.

Parent and Child Dedications: We are so happy to partner with parents and join you in this special time of dedicating your child to the Lord and yourselves to raising your child in the ways of the Lord.  We ask each family wanting to participate in the dedication service to attend a class on Sunday, September 7th during the 9:30 a.m. service. If you have already attended this class at Essential and are dedicating another child, you do not need to attend the class again.

September 13th and 14th

Parent and Child Dedications

Coming Soon

  • 4th & 5th Grade Outing

    TBD in September

    Our 4th & 5th graders will be heading out to the Vision for a fun evening of activities. Stay tuned for more info!

  • Starting Point for Kids

    10.5.25

    A class for elementary kids to attend with their parents to learn what it means to make Jesus our Forgiver, Leader, and Friend.

  • Baptism Class for Kids

    10.12.25

    A class for elementary kids to attend with their parents to learn what baptism is and why it’s important for believers to do.

Creating a space for kids to:

  • Discover the Love of God

  • Explore the Bible

  • Build Friendships

  • Have Fun

Your First Visit

From babies six weeks old to 5th graders, our team wants to give your family an excellent experience.

When you arrive, our team will happily show you the way to the children’s area. You’ll go to the first-time check-in station where you can tell us a little about your family to help us serve you well. On our check-in form, we’ll ask you things like what allergies your child may have, how many children are in your family, and get your contact information.

Then you and your child will both get a sticker with a matching code on it. This sticker is also what you’ll use to pick up your child after service. If for any reason we need to reach you during the service, we’ll display the sticker code on the digital displays on either side of the stage. Please have this sticker ready when you enter the children’s building at the end of service.

Our volunteers - we call them Difference Makers - are screened, background checked and trained before serving in our kids ministry. We work hard to provide a safe, clean environment with excellent care of your child.

Nursery

Preschool

 

Elementary

PARTNERING WITH PARENTS 

We believe the best way we can help your kids develop a strong spiritual foundation is by partnering with you. Together, we can help encourage, train, and pray for them as they grow in their faith. We’re praying they become resilient disciples of Jesus! To come alongside families we offer classes throughout the year for parents to attend with their child.

  • Starting Point helps kids know what it means to follow Jesus.

  • Baptism Class for Kids helps them know what baptism is, when to be baptized, and what to expect.

  • Graduation Celebration is a class taught by our Essential Kids and Essential Youth leaders as kids graduate kids ministry and move into youth ministry.

  • We also have a class for parents who are ready to have their child dedicated at Essential. This class helps prepare you for the journey of pointing your child to Christ.

Here are some practical ways you can help us make the most of your child’s time spent at church:

  • Pick a consistent service time to help your kids build a relationship with their leader and other kids their age.

  • Practice the current scripture memorization with your kids.

  • Stay connected to Essential Kids by following us on Facebook and Instagram.

  • Build relationships with other Essential parents - Join a Small Group.

  • Pray for your children each week as they come to church, and pray for our teams as they serve and care for your kids.

Interested in Child Dedication? — Please Contact Us Here