Wildwood Children’s Ministry
Our outstanding team of volunteers & staff take each child’s spiritual life (and safety) seriously. We intentionally design fun, relevant & Jesus-centered environments to engage children with Biblical truth.
Sundays
We are for children following Jesus together to the glory of God! We strive to provide a welcoming and exciting environment to help your children grow in their relationship with Jesus.
- Birth - Pre-K
Early Childhood
In our early childhood classrooms, we provide a secure, clean & loving environment where the youngest children will have a fun time learning about God’s love. Biblical truths are taught through Bible stories, songs, finger-plays, crafts, organized games & even through play! We believe that children learn best through repetition along with engaging all learning styles. Our desire is to help parents build a foundation of faith in their kids.
- K-5th Grade
Elementary
Our goal is to provide kids with a weekly experience that is fun, relationally driven, and packed with Biblical truths. It is an interactive time of teaching Biblical truths, worshiping together & hands-on activities. Our teachers are committed to making the most of the time that we have with this age group. We believe that we have a unique opportunity to reach these kids with the gospel of Jesus Christ during the elementary years.
Where do I start?
Wildwood is a big place and we want you to feel at home as soon as possible. The Children’s Ministry building is located at the back of the church. There is a large circle drive in the back for convenient pick-up or drop-off, but there is also access to the Children’s Building through the Gathering Hall or through the rear entrance.
If you have an infant or toddler, please bring all the necessary items (bottle, pacifier, special blanket, diapers, etc.) and clearly label each item. You will soon find that our volunteers will do everything they can to make sure your child is well taken care of!
When you arrive you will be asked to fill out a Family Registration Card, and our Welcome Team will assist you in registering your children (5th grade and younger) into our computer check-in system. The computer system will provide you name tags as well as a pick-up receipt with a number to be used for paging and pick up.
Where will my kids meet on Sunday Morning?
Safety & Security
Throughout all of our programs, we are intentional with making the most of every opportunity that we have with a child. We are fortunate to staff all of our environments with the highest quality of volunteers who have been properly screened and trained. We follow systematic check-in and dismissal procedures throughout the use of computerized check-in stations. If we need to contact a parent during a worship service, we have the ability to page them.
AWANA/Midweek
Wildwood has partnered with Awana to help parents develop spiritually strong children who faithfully follow Jesus Christ. Our Awana program offers a proven approach for evangelizing and discipling kids in the church and community. Our goal is to reach kids and families with the Gospel, disciple children to follow Christ, & equip parents to train and equip their children. Awana meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:30 pm throughout the school year (September-mid April).
Registration Fees are $40 per child (this includes one book and covers the cost of activities, awards, and special events).
- 3 & 4 Year Olds
Cubbies
Cubbies is the AWANA Club for preschoolers during the two years prior to regular kindergarten, usually three and four-year-olds.
The Awana Club for preschoolers is built on two premises:
1. Young children can and should receive spiritual training.
2. Home is the primary place for spiritual training.
Our preschool program meets these needs through …
Fun – and lots of it! Awana is fun with a purpose – to reach and train kids for Jesus Christ. Games, puppets, crafts, awards, and other activities transform our preschool program into a lively weekly experience where fun and learning go hand in hand.
- K - 2nd Grade
Sparks
Sparks, the Awana club for children in kindergarten through second grade builds on the material taught in our preschool clubs. The curriculum takes kids a step deeper into God’s Word while giving them regular opportunities to hear the gospel and trust in Jesus Christ. After being immersed in solid foundational teaching at the preschool level, boys and girls frequently understand their need to trust Christ as their personal Savior while in Sparks.
The Sparks program is firmly grounded in Scripture. The three handbooks feature:
▪ Basic truths about God, Jesus Christ, salvation, and the Bible
▪ A clear and consistent presentation of the Gospel message
▪ An increased emphasis on Scripture memory over our preschool materials. In three years, a child will learn and review over 65 verses, many of which cover salvation and key Christian doctrine, establishing a foundation of biblical wisdom.
Sparks club meetings combine learning with fun to create an atmosphere of irresistible excitement for churched and unchurched kids alike. Club meetings are divided into three segments:
▪ Bible teaching, worship, award presentations, and the Gospel message
▪ Small group interaction and completion of Bible-based lessons
▪ Age-appropriate games
- 3rd - 5th Grade
Truth & Training
TRUTH & TRAINING (3RD – 5TH GRADE)
The name, Truth & Training, reflects the passion of Awana to teach 3rd through 5th-grade boys and girls the truth of God’s Word and to train them to follow Christ in their daily lives. Today’s young people will become tomorrow’s church leaders. T&T is the program that teaches the leaders of tomorrow — today, using exciting features to get kids pumped about God’s Word.
T&T is equipped with a variety of dynamic tools to accomplish this mission:
▪ Handbooks of increasing difficulty which teach children that life’s ultimate adventure is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
▪ Weekly meetings that expose children to the gospel message, Scripture memory, Bible study, awards, team-oriented games, and loads of fun
▪ A Bible-centered curriculum that helps kids build a firm foundation for their faith, hide God’s Word in their heart, and apply the truths of Scripture to their daily lives
- All Ages
Grand Prix
The Awana Grand Prix is one of our favorite events and takes place in March. This is a great chance for kids to be creative and enjoy healthy competition in a fun and exciting environment.
Special Needs
The Purpose of Our Special Needs Ministry
Wildwood is FOR children worshiping Jesus together to the glory of God.
We believe that God loves and cares for all children, and we will do everything we can to support this mission of supporting and equipping ALL children in worshiping Jesus together to the glory of God.
How Special Needs Ministry Works?
Our Special Needs Director will work with your family to determine the most effective way to help your child worship God. Some children work well with a Buddy in a typical classroom. Other children feel more comfortable in our Special Needs classroom, called One to One.
Our “One on One” Classroom
Our Special Needs Class meets in the One to One room, downstairs in the Children’s Building. This classroom is equipped with gel lap pads (these help engage the kids while we teach), a trampoline, a crash pad, a fidget box, and a visual schedule along with other visual supports.
In addition to the specialized equipment, the volunteers working in this classroom have been trained on how to serve our children with special needs.
Our staff works closely with the families in developing activities and lesson preparation that best fits each child’s individual needs.
When Is The Special Needs Class?
This class meets during our 9:45 & 11 am services on Sundays. All children enrolled in this program must complete paperwork prior to starting. Stop by the Children’s Welcome Desk to find out more, or contact us at 405-329-3939 for more information on our special needs ministry.
Who Do I Look For/Contact?
We would love to talk to you if you believe Special Needs Ministry might be helpful for your family. We will work with you to find the best solutions for your child’s unique needs. Call the office at (405)329-3939. On Sunday mornings, simply stop by the Welcome Desk in the Children’s Building.
Vacation Bible School
Join us this summer for VBS, Monday-Thursday, June 2-5, 2025 from 9 am – Noon!
VBS is open to all kids from 4 years old (must be 4 by June 1st) – entering 5th grade. The last day to register is May 26, 2025! No late registrations will be accepted. Registration opens March 1st!
Special Events
Lead Me Class
Lead Me is a family class about the gospel & what it means to trust in Jesus. This event is designed for children who are asking questions about their faith journey and those who have already trusted Christ. This class walks through 10 Gospel truths in a way that elementary-age kids can understand. Many children know the Bible is made up of lots of different stories, but we want kids to see that all the stories fit together to tell the bigger story of how God saves sinners through His Son, Jesus Christ. The class uses a variety of illustrations to create a visual timeline from Genesis to Revelation. One of our goals through this class is to equip families to guide conversations at home about what it means to trust & follow Jesus. We also let the kids pick out a new, age-appropriate Bible at this time.
For more information about our Lead Me Class, or for information on how to lead your child to Christ, click below to contact us
Following Jesus Class
This class walks 4th & 5th graders through teachings on communion (what it is and why is it important); how to follow Jesus together to the glory of God and how to share our testimony with others. Children will receive a resource that helps them develop the daily habits of following Jesus. 5th graders will receive a new ESV Bible before promoting to Student Ministry.
For more information about the Following Jesus Class, please email our Children’s Pastor, Brooke Harrison.
Baptism Class
Our Children’s Baptism Class is a family class about what it means to follow through with baptism after a child has made the decision to follow Jesus. All children must attend with a parent. The Baptism class will take place on Sunday Mornings at 11 am.
Baby Dedication Class
Baby dedications are beautiful moments in the life of our church during which parents present their young children before the church and devote themselves to raise that child in a godly home. This class covers what baby dedication is, the details of the ceremony, and information about our Early Childhood Ministry. Families are presented with the Jesus Storybook Bible. For more information on our Baby Dedication Class, please contact our Early Childhood Director, Jolie Williams.
Children’s Ministry Staff
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