KIDS Ministry
The KIDS Ministry is passionate about sharing God’s love and truth with children and families. We hope all children come to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior and grow in an amazing relationship with Him! We are committed to partnering with parents and caregivers in the spiritual development of their children.
Main Contact:
Susan Wakuta - Kids Director
Our Programs:
Friday Night KidZone (1st-5th grade) at 7PM - 8:30PM
Kids Church (Sunday School Classes) (Newborn-5th Grade) at 9 & 11 AM
For 6th - 12th grade, see Youth
Kids Church (Sunday School Classes) FAQs
Check-in & Check-out
For all new families, our Welcome Center looks forward to greeting you and registering your children. Check-in and Check-out are in the classrooms for Nursery-TK. Check-in for Kindergarten - 5th grade is in the Kid's Worship room and check-out is in the classrooms.
Schedule
Free play
Large group time: Worship/Bible story
Small group time: Lesson/Activity/Craft
Snack
What to Bring
Diapers (if needed)
Water bottle with your child's name clearly visible (if desired)
For snack time, we may provide Goldfish, pretzels, Cheez-its, or fruit snacks, and water. If you prefer something different, you are welcome to bring your own snacks.
(Bibles are provided in the classroom for the children to use)
Volunteers
All volunteers are excited to provide a safe, God-inspired, loving, and engaging environment for your children. They are Live Scanned and background checked.
There are always serving opportunities if you would like to help! Contact Susan Wakuta at susan@gvbc.net
Questions? Contact Susan Wakuta at susan@gvbc.net
Upcoming Parent Workshops:
Quarterly on a Friday evening. Dinner and childcare provided. Questions? Contact GVBCFamilyMinistry@gmail.com
Spiritual Rhythms for Parents
Friday March 13, 2026
Guest Speakers: Dan & Vera Christian, Ministry Associate, Biblical Counseling, Lighthouse Community Church, Torrance and OakHaven Ministries
Spiritual Rhythms for the Family
Friday May 8, 2026
Guest Speakers: Wayne & Melanie Hu, Family Ministries and Ministry Associate, Women's Ministry, Lighthouse Community Church, Torrance
Mosaic Ministry
Mosaic Ministry was created to support families and children in our church with special needs. Our heart is to create a safe, welcoming and loving environment for children with special needs and to take intentional steps to equip our teachers and support families along the way.
If your child would benefit from support through the Mosaic Ministry, please fill out the questionnaire below so we can know how to best support and love your child.
Would you like to help with Mosaic Ministry?
For anyone who is interested in serving in the Mosaic Ministry, we are looking for volunteers. There are two key ways to get involved:
Buddies: Volunteers who can serve as one-on-one classroom “Buddies” to help support and care for children during Sunday School programs. No prior experience is necessary—just a heart to serve.
Professional Support: If you have a background in education, therapy, healthcare, or related fields and would be willing to offer guidance or occasional support, we would love to connect with you as well.
If you have any questions or want to hear more about this ministry, you can reach out to Misaki Tateishi and Janene Fukuda at GVBCMosaicMinistry@gmail.com.