Sunday Children’s Gatherings

Learning About Being a Child of God

Every Sunday morning, we gather our children together to talk about Jesus’s love for us and how He wants us to share that love in the world.

Bible Adventure

Sundays from 10:00-10:45 a.m.
Walled Lake Campus
Rooms 305 & 307
Children Age 4 – Grade 5

For children aged four through 5th grade, Bible Adventure time allows kids to learn what the Bible says about who God is, how He sees us, where we each fit into God’s family, and how we live like Jesus. We also build on good spiritual habits of faith like prayer and personal time with God.

Children’s Church

2nd and 4th Sundays of the Month
11am Prayer & Praise Worship  |  Walled Lake Campus
Room 304
Children Preschool – Grade 2

At the beginning of the sermon during 11am Prayer & Praise worship on the second and fourth Sundays of the month, kids in Preschool through 2nd Grade are able to leave the worship service to hear a message that is on their level, with elements planned just for them, returning to church afterward. We use puppets, videos, songs, games and more to share God’s Word with your children. While children are always welcome to stay with you in worship, this time allows you to hear your message, and they get to hear the message on their level.

Worship Bags for Kids

Worship Bags for Children are available during all services. There are two levels of bags, one for preschool- grade 1 and Jr. Worship Bags for grades 2 and up. Each bag contains activity and coloring sheets focused on each weeks Bible Readings plus other age-appropriate items to help keep children’s energy focused. Please return the bags when service is finished and keep the activity and coloring sheets.

Special Events

We offer Special Events for kids and families throughout the year! Watch our Events page for details on upcoming events such as Winterfest (January or February), VBS (June), and Summer events! Some events, such as VBS, require sign ups, but many do not require RSVPs. Our events for kids and families are open to the community and are absolutely free!

Vacation Bible School

Annually in June  |  Walled Lake Campus

Every summer we offer a weeklong Vacation Bible School (VBS) for kids aged three through 5th grade. VBS meets every morning for a week, during which kids experience the love of Jesus through a special theme that includes movement, music, snacks and games. To learn more about the upcoming VBS, visit our Events page.

Summer Events

Throughout the Summer

Each summer we offer special events for the entire family. Our summer events are always open to the community and free! Watch for details of all our upcoming events on our Events page.

Upcoming Children’s Special Events

See all Events here.

Volunteers Welcome!

To keep up an engaging schedule for an active community of children, we’re always looking for caring volunteers! If you’re interested in helping with any part of the children’s ministry at St. Matthew, take a look at our serving at St. Matthew page.

Additional Resources

  • Hearts & Hands Child Development Center and St. Matthew Lutheran School

    If you are considering options for child care, preschool, elementary and middle school for your children, please take a look at our Hearts & Hands Child Development Center (6 weeks through young 5’s) located at our Wixom campus and our St. Matthew Lutheran School (preschool through grade 8) at our Walled Lake campus. We are happy to discuss how we can support your family with nurturing care and exceptional education for your children!

  • Free Access to RightNow Media

    Through a partnership with RightNow Media, we offer free access to an online media library with thousands of Christian Bible study, training and leadership videos from respected teachers and leaders. RightNow Media offers resources on many parental and marital topics, as well as wholesome videos for your children. Sign up for your free RightNow Media account here.

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