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 - See schedule below
Kids Church (Sunday School Classes) (Newborn-5th Grade) at 9 & 11 AM
For 6th - 12th grade, see Youth
Vacation Bible School (3 years old potty trained to entering 6th grade) - July 20-24, 2026
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
Upcoming Events:
Don't forget to REGISTER for the 2026-27 year!
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
Save the Date!
Parent Workshop: Discipline with Love
Friday October 2, 2026, 5:30 - 7:30pm
Dinner & childcare provided. $5 per adult, $3 per kid, Under 3 is free.
For parents of kids of all ages.
Guest Speaker: Pastor John Shin, Gardena Valley Baptist Church
Is it ever a struggle to discipline your kid(s)? Do you ever find yourself frazzled or at the end of your rope? Discipline might be the hardest thing we have to do as parents. Join us as we dive into the foundations of discipline and discover how we can go beyond managing our kids behavior and move towards discipling and reaching the deeper places of their hearts.
Register NOW through 9/27
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.
If you have any questions or want to hear more about this ministry, you can reach out to GVBCMosaicMinistry@gmail.com.
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.
Click HERE to apply to be a volunteer!
If you have any questions or want to hear more about this ministry, you can reach us at GVBCMosaicMinistry@gmail.com.