Children and Families
Vision Statement:
To cooperate with God as He brings His Kingdom to our corner of the earth, just as it is in heaven... helping children and families to feel welcome, learning to hear, accept and develop a personal relationship with Christ.
Children's Ministries Pebbles as Core Values:
Partnering: Partnering Parents and Staff members to help build up families and children.
Equipping: Equipping children by emphasizing strong Biblical teaching.
Belong: Helping children to realize their important role in the body of Christ and in their Hillside Family....through special events and programs that encourage their gifts and talents.
Believe: Setting the foundation for a relationship with Christ.
Love: Loving Christ and encouraging relationships with each other and their community.
Encourage: Encouraging children to apply God's Word in their lives and build strong relationships with each other.
Are you a family with a special needs child?
We would love to provide the best possible environment for your child. We also want to help you as well! We have several different support services available to you and your family; ISP - Individualized Spiritual Plan, one-on-one buddies, respite days, monthly resource/support group (with childcare). Read our
special needs support services (1007.1 KB)
for more information. Please contact
Sarah Ago with any questions.
Upcoming Events:
Ministry Opportunities:
Sunday Morning Staff:
We encourage team teaching and ask staff to serve for 4 months.
Volunteer Application Process:
At Hillside, we treasure and value highly the young people that God has placed in our care. To continue to ensure that our church is a safe place for them to grow emotionally, physically and spiritually, everyone who serves in a ministry of Hillside involving youth under the age of 18 must complete an application form and a background check.
Contact Us:
- Samantha Trimble - Interim Director of Children's Ministries
- Mary Beth Gibson - Director of Family Ministries
- Judith Gabie - Ministry Assistant to Children's Ministries
Groups Within Children and Families
Kid's Connection (Sunday School)
The children’s ministry of Hillside exists to participate with the coming of God’s Kingdom and to embrace the prominent place children have within it. We seek to do this by partnering with parents in the development of the spiritual formation of children and providing them with experiences of worship and study. Areas of ministry include Sunday morning classes, worship experiences, Club 56, Vacation Bible School, retreat programming, camping ministry, and holiday programs.
Family Ministries
Family Fellowship is a ministry of Hillside Covenant dedicated to providing families with young children a fun, relaxed, and comfortable environment to socialize. Our events are scheduled for the evening of the first Friday of the month. Occasionally we will also offer events beyond our monthly gatherings. Our goal is to offer events that are kid and parent friendly. Babysitting is offered at most events to allow parents to socialize without interruption while other events are intended to be for the entire family.
