Kids

Children 2 years old through Preschool (and a grown-up + siblings) are invited to join us for our June Storytime! We will read a story together, create a craft, and eat a tasty snack.

There are two identical storytimes to choose from, but space is limited so you must register to attend.

Magnified! VBS will encourage kids to look closely at the details of God’s amazing world and magnify, or proclaim, the greatness of God. God made us, cares about us, loves us, forgives us, and is faithful to keep all His promises to us. We can praise God together! We were made to magnify God!

VBS Scripture: Proclaim the LORD’s greatness with me; let us exalt his name together. Psalm 34:3

VBS Motto: Made to Magnify God!

Dates/Locations 
Joplin Campus | 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM, M-F
Carthage Campus | 6:00 - 8:15 PM, M-TH, 6:00 - 7:00 PM Friday
PLUS Family Finale Friday at Both Campuses on Friday Evening

Link to Lifeway Video Overview

Summer camp is a great way for our kids to get away to a safe and secure location for relevant Bible teaching, energetic worship, and tons of fun recreation! This is an incredibly memorable and impactful week for kids 3rd-6th grade.

Awana Clubs at Forest Park are designed to help our kids at Joplin and Carthage come to know, love and serve the Lord.

Your child's safety is of utmost importance to us. Our policies and procedures make Forest Park Kids a secure place for them to learn and grow. On arrival at any one of our campuses, our friendly volunteers will help you check in your child using our secure check-in system. You will receive a security tag that must be used when you return to pick up your child. This ensures that only you and other people you have authorized have permission to take your child from our care.

For more information regarding specific procedures, contact the Forest Park Kids leader on your campus.

Being sick is no fun, but spreading it is even worse. We ask parents and guardians to commit to helping us by following these guidelines.

Please do not bring your child if he/she has the following symptoms:

• Fever (within the past 24 hours)
  • This includes fevers that are controlled with fever reducers
• Vomiting or diarrhea (within the past 24 hours)
• Rash
• Inflamed throat or mouth
• Colored discharge from eyes or nose
• Unusual irritability or fatigue

If your child develops any of these symptoms while in our care, you will be notified immediately and asked to keep your child with you for the remainder of the activity time.

Meet Mike Jakaitis
Joplin Kids Pastor

Meet Kristen Bloyd
Carthage Kids Director

Meet Christin Gammill
Joplin Pre-School Coordinator