Children at Church on Berryfields
Working together to equip and raise God Connected Children
Our overall aim is to provide children with a reality of God’s presence and love and to enable them to access Him for themselves so that they can grow in a 2-way relationship that will last a lifetime.
Meet our Children and Family's Worker:
Hi, I’m Gemma Moncada a former Primary School Teacher, wife of Alejandro and mum of a lovely (yet challenging at times) toddler. As the Children and Family’s Worker it is my joy to support children with their faith and to support parents in all that they do with their children at home. I also love meeting new families and discovering how as a church we can support them and our local community in all that goes on in Berryfields. If you ever have any questions about supporting your children, our church services, need help with something more practical or just fancy a natter and a cup of tea then do contact me on children@churchonberryfields.org and I’d love to see how as a church we can help.
CHALLENGES/ FAMILY BIBLE TIME
Below are links to some PDFs with ideas for exploring the Armour of God together as a family. A new one will be released each Wednesday on our website and facebook page. Do get in touch if you would like to be linked in on our Facebook page.
FAITH AT HOME
Here are some videos with tips as to how we can help our kids with their faith at home:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xuRMf3pHDI&list=PL2IFCt9aX_6cLAwB-tDUrvCegHFob12B6
Photos of what some of us have been up to.
SUPPORTING PARENTS AND OUR COMMUNITY
We are passionate about supporting Parents in their roles and are always here with ideas for supporting Faith at Home (click link for some of these) or just a friendly chat as and when they are needed. Our Coffee Stop also provides a space for parents to meet and support one another.
IF AT THIS TIME AS A FAMILY YOU ARE IN NEED OF ANYTHING (SPIRITUAL/PRACTICAL) PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT US AND WE WILL SEE WHAT WE CAN DO TO HELP!
We also have links with the local primary schools and aim to support them in all they do within our community.
Useful links:
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A site with lots of videos and articles to help equip parents - wwwparentingforfaith.org
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A youtube channel with songs and stories for children aged 0-7 - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0THiwLn9TCAHLrcpYGL8A
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Christian media for children (currently offering free subscription - https://www.allstarskidsclub.com/go
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'Worship for Everyone' are hosting all age worship at 4pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TdG65iIYw00 https://www.facebook.com/worshipforeveryone/videos/2581231221983147/
SERVING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ON SUNDAYS:
Toddler/Creche Areas in all services
An area for Babies and Toddlers to play and explore faith in an age appropriate way.
Cafe Church (every 1st Sunday)
Explore faith in a cafe like setting with all-age worship, discussions, crafts and interactive prayer.
CoB Kids (every 2nd Sunday)
A chance for children aged 2-11 to spend time with God and explore the Bible together. As well as discovering and developing their gifts as they share testimonies (stories of their relationship with God), pray for one another and add things they learn/discover to their journals.
Inter-generational Church (every 3rd Sunday)
A chance to be family together with all ages exploring God's word and learning from one another in different ways through our play, create, discussion and quiet zones.
Come and Share (every 4th Sunday)
Come and worship, listen to a story, share a meal together (usually brunch) and hear what God is doing in each of our lives. Children are given a chance to draw/write about things they have learnt/experienced in their journals and are encouraged to share these with the youth and adults.
CoB KIDS SOCIALS
A chance for children to share life together, build friendships and support one another. Our next social will be on zoom see below.
