Children’s Ministry

At Leighton, we believe that children are a gift from God.

We also believe that children should feel safe and protected while they are at church. That is why each person who is involved in Children’s Ministry attends a child protection class and undergoes a thorough background check. Children are an important part of our church family. Check out the ministries offered just for kids!

Nursery

Nursery services are available during the worship service for infant and children up to the age of 4.

Children’s Message & Children’s Church

During the service, the kids have a special message just for them.  Pastor Dennis shares a Biblical illustration that relates to his sermon to help kids apply Scripture to their lives. After the Children’s Message, kids age 4 through 5th Grade are dismissed to Children’s Church, where kids do crafts and have a Bible lesson.

Sunday School

Sunday School classes are available for all ages; for kids from age 2 on up through high school. Kids and teens dig into their Bibles each week to discover God’s love for them and the importance of having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ through stories, real-life applications, Scripture memorization, and activities.

Kids  Worship

Wednesday nights from 5:45-7:00 p.m. from September thru mid-May kids in Kindergarten through 5th Grade are invited to Kids Worship.  Kids will learn how to face the giants in their lives, just like David did with Goliath, through puppet shows, crafts, music, and Bible teaching.   There’s no cost to participate!

Vacation Bible School

Kids age 4 up through 6th Grade (entering in the fall) come together for a week of fun and excitement singing great worship music, making creative crafts, playing crazy games, and discovering the all-knowing, all-present God.  Vacation Bible School 2026 is Sunday, June 21st-Thursday, June 25th 6:30-8:30 p.m..  The theme is: EMERALD CROSSING: AN IRISH ADVENTURE THROUGH PSALM 23

Everywhere you turn in Ireland, there is something to delight your senses; from the lush meadows of the countryside to the cobblestone streets of the cities.  Kids in Kindergarten thru 6th Grade (entering in the fall) are invited to come and experience the beauty of the Emerald Isle and come to know Jesus, the Good Shepherd and how He cares for His sheep as written by David in Psalm 23.  Kids will learn these important truths:

  • I can be a child of God and have the Lord as my Shepherd
  • I need the Lord to lead me on the right path through His Word
  • I can turn to the Lord for comfort when I’m feeling anxious or afraid
  • I can have an attitude of gratitude in every situation
  • I need to be on the lookout for God’s goodness and mercy, my traveling companions through life

Online registration opens May 24th.

Take a look at what fun was had at VBS in 2025!