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Introduction

Life Center's Children's Ministries, called Kidworks, is dedicated to creating an environment where kids come to know, love, and follow Jesus - from the youngest baby to the coolest fifth grader. Everything done in children's ministry is based around that goal.

Early Childhood

Newborns to 24 Months:lshropshire@life-center.org. During all Sunday and Wednesday services, you can find us in the Nursery (Rooms C223 & C224), ready to love and care for your precious baby. For more information, contact Lydia Shropshire at (253) 756-5300 or e-mail her at

Two Year Olds to Pre-Kindergarten:lcunningham@life-center.org. Join us for all Sunday services on the pre-school level - Rooms C123 - 126. For Wednesday nights, the two and three year olds are in C123. Four and five year olds are a part of either Missionettes in C125 or Royal Rangers in C126. For more information, contact Lonnetta Cunningham at (253) 756-5300 or e-mail her at

Sunday Mornings: Elementary

Kids in kindergarten through fifth grade love the atmosphere of Kidworks on Sunday mornings. The doors open fifteen minutes prior to the first service, and stay open for the rest of the morning. Children are welcomed into a pre-session area of games and activities where they can interact with their peers and small group leaders playing games until the service begins.

The service starts with fast-paced, high energy worship intermixed with activitites and announcements, followed by a large group teaching time. Lessons are illustrated with drama and props, with the use of multimedia throughout the morning.

After the lesson has been introduced through large group teaching, kids break into small groups which are created by grade level and gender (first grade boys, for example). They interact with a group leader and each other, doing activities based on the lesson just presented. Every month follows a theme based on a particular virtue. Kids learn the virtue of the month through Bible stories and characters.

Sunday Evenings: Elementary

On Sunday nights, kids stay in the main service through worship and then are dismissed to Kidworks HD (High Definition), which is geared to go to the next level. Kids have a lot of questions! Who is my God? How do I study my Bible? How do I share my faith? What is my faith? What is communion and baptism all about? Kidworks HD's goal is to answer these big questions in a discipleship-oriented atmosphere that gives kids the opportunity to open up and share.

Kidworks HD's format starts with games and some large group teaching, then breaks into small groups to talk. After kids have a chance to go over key questions, large group teaching kicks back into high gear and creates more questions, then kids return back to their small groups to interact more and dig deeper.

To find out more about Kidworks HD, please call 253-756-5300

Wednesday Nights @ 7pm: Royal Rangers & Missionettes

Royal Rangers: With activities similar to the Boy Scouts of America, Royal Rangers places additional emphasis on the bible, moral conduct, prayer, and Christian service. Whether going on a camping trip or other outing, doing pinewood derby races, or meeting together, Royal Rangers have fun together - from four years old through high school. For more information please call 253-756-5300.

Royal Rangers meeting locations are: Broncos (4 & 5 years - C126), Ranger Kids (Kindergarten - B137), 1st & 2nd Grades (B141), Discovery Rangers (3rd - 5th Grades - B138), and Adventure Rangers (6th - 12th Grades - B140).

Missionettes: Through love and acceptance, Missionettes aims to win girls to Jesus Christ, teching them to obey everything Jesus commanded. By creating an environment to develop spiritually and mentally, Missionettes are better able to recognize their gifts and abilities. Through various activities, they become acquainted with the Great Commission and how to serve Jesus Christ as Lord. For more information, please call 253-756-5300

Missionettes meeting locations are: Sweet Peas (Preschool - C125), Daisies (Kindergarten - B237), Prims 1st Grade (B238), Prims 2nd Grade (B239), Stars 3rd Grade (B339), Stars 4th Grade (B341), and Stars 5th Grade (B34).

Kidworks' Core Values

1. Jesus is our Lord. Our conduct, both personal and professional, will be like His. Philippians 2:4-6 states, "Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped." (NIV)

2. The Bible is Infallible & Absolute Truth. Our teaching will be consistent with God's Word. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 says, "All scripture is Godbreathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." (NIV)

3. We are family-centered. We minister to the family as a whole, not only to children. Deut. 29:18 states, "The Lord made this covenant with you so that no man, woman, family, or tribe among you would turn away from the Lord our God." (New Living)

4. We are interpersonal. We seek to develop lasting, nurturing relationships. Ecclesiastes 4:12 says, "Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three stands in not quickly broken." (NIV)

5. We will work with excellence and quality. We will always do the best we can with what we have. Colossians 3:22-23 reminds us, "Servants, do what you’re told by your earthly masters. And don’t just do the minimum that will get you by. Do your best. Work from the heart for your real Master, for God." (Message)

Parent Small Groups

If you are a parent of a young child and would like to connect with other parents, small groups are forming! Please call Pastor Fred Fayffay@life-center.org for more information. at (253) 756-2198 or e-mail him at

Volunteer Opportunities

Enjoy being around children? We have opportunities for you! If you would like to teach preschool, be a small group leader, or help with Royal Rangers or Missionettes, please call Pastor Nick Caalimpastornick@kidworks.org. at (253) 756-2419 or e-mail him at