Hannaford Street Bible Church has a special love for children. Children get to worship, grow, and encounter Jesus each Sunday. Awesome kid's programs, great teachers and leaders, music and Bible stories are part of what makes Hannaford so fun. Also check out our other events and opportunities for kids throughout the year. For the latest with kids at Hannaford, visit the Kids News Hotline at kidsnews.hannaford.org
You can trust your children to our loving and qualified volunteer nursery staff available during Sunday School and both Sunday morning worship services. Young ones enjoy a safe, clean, and fun environment with caring adults who nurture young children as they discover how much God truly loves them! Children begin to take their first steps toward their walk with Jesus through music and play.
Our nursery is a protected environment where parents are required to check-in and check-out their children on Sunday mornings. You don't have to worry if you'll be needed while you're away. During the adult worship services, you can be notified through our number notification system.
Sunday School
Sunday mornings during Sunday school hour - 3 years to 5th grade
Children 3 years and older join others in their age group for interactive activities, crafts, games, and real-life Bible applications. These age-appropriate lessons will benefit each child as they grow to understand God's love.
Children’s Church
Sunday mornings during adult worship - 3 years to 5th grade
Children have the opportunity to build relationships with peers as well as adults in Children's Church while parents attend the adult Worship Services. "Primary Church" is for children ages 3-5. "Kid's Church" is for children from Kindergarten through 5th grade. In both, kids will build a foundation for spiritual growth through interactive discussion, activities, stories, and worship. Children's Church is the place for your child to take the next step toward God.
AWANA
AWANA & Jr. Varsity
Sunday evenings, September-May @ 5:30-7:00pm - 3 years to 8th grade
AWANA is a program proven to build successful foundations for childrens' knowledge of the Bible. In a positive, loving atmosphere children can gain confidence and a sense of accomplishment as they earn badges, prizes, and other awards. It motivates them spiritually, emotionally and physically. We invite you to bring your child on Sunday evenings to join in on the fun of AWANA.
AWANA Varsity
Sunday afternoons bi-weekly, October-May - 9th to 12th grade
The Awana Varsity program is designed to reach high school teens where they are and disciple them to a higher level. As you might expect, the materials these teens study are more challenging and rewarding. Discipleship - becoming like Jesus Christ - is the foundation of the Awana Varsity program.
Monday-Friday, June 15-19 @ 9:30am-12:00pm - Ages 4 to 6th grade
VBS is a kid’s ticket to summer fun! A whole week long program of singing, games, crafts, Bible stories and surprises. It's a great summer activity for children, and they will learn while having fun. Come this summer and find out about what's going on. VBS - you gotta love it!
No matter what station they're exploring, kids will hear the daily Bible Point–and experience it in a new way! At Crocodile Dock, every activity plays an important role in the overall Bible learing experience. Kids will love this mulit-sensory trek through Crocodile Dock!
June 29 through July 2 - grade 2 and above ($5 and pre-registration is requested)
Mon - Tues 9:30am-12:00 noon
Wed 9:30am-12:00 noon & 1:30pm - 3:00 pm
Thur 9:30am - 12:00 noon & 1:30 - 3:00 pm - Dress Rehearsal
Thur July 2 7:00 pm Performance
Students spend a week preparing and performing a musical drama. In the process, they learn acting skills and have lots of fun. This Summer in 2009 we will learn and perform the kid's musical, Splash Kingdom - A Life Saving Musical For Kids. Pre-register your kids for this fun learning experience!
"Splash Kingdom" is a musical about heaven and how your get there. It takes place at a water park where the kids learn that they must be "certified" before they can enter the park. They must pass Lifesaving 101 so their names can be written in the Lifeguard's Book of Life.
TBA ($2 and registration is required)
10:00am-2:30pm: Kindergarten to 6th grade
When summer gets long, kids get restless. There is nothing like a day to run, jump, and spend time with friends. Our Sports Day provides an opportunity to get exercise and hone soccer and basketball skills. Lunch is included.(Reminder for basketball: Non-marking athletic shoes only - no street shoes please. You'll need a separate pair for soccer.) Pick up a registration form or contact the church office.
Sports Day 2008 - Tennis
TBA ($2 and registration is required)
9:00-10:30am: Entering Kindergarten to 2th grade
10:30am-12:00pm: Entering 3rd to 6th grade
Our sports Tennis Day is for beginners to advanced beginners. Pick up a registration form or contact Sandy Wheeler (449-6469) or Sherry Reynolds (933-8798) for more.
Other Activities
Christmas Musical 2007
TBA @ 8:30 & 10:45am - Kindergarten to 8th grade
Hear your little "angel" sing in this year's Christmas musical: Christmas In Reverse. What a wonderful way to uplift your spirit with the true meaning of Christmas than to hear it through the eyes of a child. There's great music and lots of fun. Kid's love this holiday tradition and we are sure you will, too.
What Kids Have to Say About Hannaford
"Kid’s Church is the bomb. The games are fun and sometimes the teachers get crazy with us. We learn about God with puppets and fun characters like MC Walker, KT Rejoice, & KC Kid’s Church."[Ashton, age 9]
"I love going to Sunday School, my teachers are very kind. I like to say verses to them and work in our handbooks."[Madison, age 8]
"I like that our church is big enough to hold a lot of people to come to the Lord."-[Natalie, age 6]
"I like the people in this church. They are my friends."[Caitlyn, age 9]
"I like children’s church. We can play games, have stories, and have puppet plays."[Ben, age 8]
