Children's Ministry

 
Welcome to the GRACE PLACE
Children's Ministry at Church of the Open Door
Our Hope
Our hope is that we can partner with parents in the discipleship of their children so that all who come through our doors at the Grace Place will come to know, love and serve the Lord Jesus Christ.
 
Our Vision
In an atmosphere of grace and with a commitment to truth and excellence, we are pursuing lives of eternal significance in Christ Jesus.
 
Our Mission
Our commitment at the Grace Place is to be a grace filled, safe and accepting family of believers where children and their families:
    Grow in the wisdom & knowledge of scripture
    Reach out to serve others
    Advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ
    Celebrate God in worship to Him
    Enjoy the fellowship of other believers
Children's Church
We believe children, too, can have meaningful worship and instruction that is designed with their interests and wiggly bodies in mind. We have 4 levels of Kid's Church at 11:00 AM -12:20 PM: Baby Praise 6 Months- 2 years God's World... [more]


Sunday School
Sunday School 9:15AM 2 Years Old-5th Grade Our Sunday School classes and curriculum focus on teaching the inspired Word of God and making it relevant to each child as they become disciples of Jesus Christ. [more]


Live Wires
Live Wires is the fitting name for our active ministry designed to encourage 4th and 5th graders to pursue a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The preteens meet in discipleship the first 2 Tuesdays of every month during the school year (7:00 PM in ... [more]


Nursery
At the Grace Place Nursery, we are committed to providing loving and appropriate care for each child's physical, emotional and social needs based on his/her individual development level. We strive to provide a nursery where parents have a sense of confid... [more]


AWANA
AWANA stands for Approved Workman Are Not Ashamed, taken from 2 Timothy 2:15. This ministry is passionately pursuing one child at a time for the Gospel of Christ because kids matter deeply to God. This is a great way for your children to be involved... [more]


VBA Vacation Bible Adventure
COMING JUNE 17-21, 2013 Fish Tales is the theme! To register online, Click here! For release form, Click here! [more]


Camp IDRAFOJE (I'd Rather Follow Jesus)
COMING July 23-27, 2013 Cost: $150 Completed 3rd through 5th graders Drop off July 23th @ 2:00pm Pick-up July 27th @8:00am Click here to register! Click here for things to bring list! Click here for release form! [more]


Open Door Soccer League
ODSL (Open Door Soccer League) is an outreach of Church of the Open Door and has leagues in the fall and spring. Our goal is to use the very popular sport of soccer to serve our community in a way that is relevant and practical. We know how important spor... [more]


Short Term Family Mission Trips
We have several opportunities each year for individuals and families to serve in the children's ministry outside the walls of Church of the Open Door. A team of volunteers take our VBA to central Oregon and minister to the LaPine Community Church in mid J... [more]


Serve God with us
Once a Week Commitments Sunday School Teachers Awana Volunteers Sunday Evening Childcare Open Door Soccer League Once a Month Commitments Children’s Church Volunteers Childcare Volunteers Sunday Morning Greeters/Ass... [more]


Outside Resources for Parent and Children
We want to share many interesting and fun resources for parents and kids that can be found on the Internet. Please note that Church of the Open Door is not responsible for the content and views expressed by these sites. Just for Kids (Interesting &am... [more]


Prayer Request for Pastor Scott
If you want prayer, please send me your prayer request. Thanks - Pastor Scott Please click here to send me a prayer request. [more]