- Matthew 28:19
We believe that the call to make disciples is one that applies to us and that one of the necessary steps in achieving this worldwide goal is to simply start with the kids in our homes and community. The Children’s Ministry of LJCC strives to support parents, walk alongside kids, and offer opportunities that will make disciples.
For more information about specific programs, any of our procedures, upcoming events, or anything below, please click on any of the links below, send Charles an e-mail or give him a call. We’d love to talk with you!
We look forward to getting to know your children and helping you lead them as they grow into disciples of Jesus!
Contact
Charles Molenkamp, Children's Ministry Director, (858) 558-9020, ext. 208.
Send Charles an email!
Sunday Mornings
We gather on Sunday mornings as a church community to grow, praise, encourage, celebrate, and connect (to name just a few reasons). As adult followers of Jesus it is crucial to gather regularly and this is equally true for children. A child’s experience each week at LJCC is intentionally designed to help them at their age and development level to become and grow as a disciple of Jesus. Both the 9:00 am and 10:30 services are identical each Sunday.
All children who join us in the Children’s Ministry are cared and loved by a phenomenal team of volunteers who are trained and have all passed the screening process, including background checks.
Infants through two year olds are expertly cared for by a wonderful team of screened and trained volunteers. We believe that if you feel safe dropping them off, they will feel the love of Jesus and identify church as a GREAT place to be. That’s a huge first step in their journey to becoming disciples.
Three year olds through five year olds have a joyful, active time exploring God’s Big Story. They’ll hearing how God works in story time and color an “event” associated with that story. Depending on that week's activities, they may sing, talk with “Cheesy,” our (puppet) mouse friend, make a craft, or play on the playground. On top of all that, they’ll be making new friends!
Kindergarten through 6th graders have a slightly different schedule on Sundays; they start the morning with their parents in the worship service. The first Sunday of every month kids stay with their parents for the entire service. This is an effort to keep your family from missing the blessings that come from worshiping together and an invaluable step in becoming disciples. Please click here for a much more detailed explanation of why we value having kids in the service.
For the second through fifth Sundays of the month Kindergarten – 6th graders will be sent off with a blessing just before the sermon. We currently have three small groups based on grade (K/1, 2-4, 5/6) where they’ll explore and discover God’s Story and how they can become part of that story! Each week’s an adventure, don’t let them miss even one.
Sunday Morning Check in and Pick Up Information:
Infants - Five Year Olds
Kindergarten – 6th Graders
Parents
The task you have in raising kids is not always easy or simple and if you add on the desire of your child becoming a disciple of Jesus, it can become even more overwhelming. Or, maybe you have it nailed and parenting is a piece of cake (if so, let’s co-author a book, you write it and I’ll add a short postscript about how great it is and we’ll split the profits.) Below are a few resources that might help. Click on the links to get more information.
Conversations on Spiritual Parenting
Helping my child understand Communion Page
Recommendations (Books, articles, and websites that Charles likes)
LJCC’s Parents Blog – coming soon
Volunteers
If you have a heart that beats with love for Jesus, there is a place in Children’s Ministry for you to serve. Click here to go to the Volunteer Page and get a LOT more information.
VBS
Click here to go to the VBS Page
Click here to go to online registration
Upcoming Events
Link to the Events page coming soon.
CM Staff
Director of Children’s Ministry – Charles Molenkamp
Intern – Shanae Green
Intern – Kristian Tenove
Charles Molenkamp
Director of Children’s Ministry
La Jolla Community Church
4377 Eastgate Mall
San Diego, CA 92121
charles@ljcommunitychurch.org
(858) 558-9020 ext. 208