Children and Young Family Ministry

A high-energy worship service for families that includes skits, games, music, monthly Communion and a message all centered around a monthly theme and weekly bottom line. Led by the Family Ministry team, this service is in the Sanctuary.

Parents of kids preschool through grade 5 have the opportunity to share the joys and challenges of parenting while learning how to weave the monthly theme and weekly bottom line into their family’s life together.

Kids in preschool through grade 5 will experience a high-energy worship service that includes skits, games, music and a message all centered around a monthly theme and weekly bottom line as well as have the opportunity to dig deeper through age appropriate hands-on learning and discussion in small groups led by volunteer adults and high schoolers.

Children in grades K-5 are invited to come and discover the joy of the Worship Arts. Opportunities to participate in weekend worship, a Christmas and Spring musical as well as special worship services throughout the year.

In response to the promise of placing the Holy Scriptures in your child’s hands, at this KTP (offered in September) families will be invited to come forward as a family and place the Holy Scriptures into the hands of your preschooler during the Sunday 9:45 am worship service.

In response to the promise to nurture children in faith, this KTP (offered in October) explores the Faith Five Family Tools and discover how faith and life intersect!

In response to the promise to teach children the Lord’s Prayer, this KTP (offered in January) will give families the opportunity to learn about the significance of prayer. First graders and their families will explore the many different ways to pray, including learning the Lord’s Prayer in motion!

In response to the promise to teach children the Ten Commandments, this KTP (offered in February) will give families the opportunity to learn about the significance of the Ten Commandments. Second graders and their families will learn about the history and meaning of the Ten Commandments.

In response to the promise of placing the Holy Scriptures in your child’s hands, at this KTP (offered in September) families will be invited to come forward as a family and place the Holy Scriptures into the hands of your third grader during the Sunday 9:45 am worship service. As a second part of this KTP, families will come together to crack the bindings and explore the Bible in a fun and experiential family experience within a few weeks after receiving the Bible.

In response to the promise to bring children to the Holy Supper, this KTP (offered in November and April) will give families the opportunity to learn about the significance of Communion. Fourth graders (and older) and their families will learn about the history and significance of Communion, logistics around Communion at Prince of Peace, and decorate stoles to wear when they receive their First Communion. After attending the KTP, families are invited to attend one of the following worship services that same weekend for their child to receive their First Communion: Saturday 5:30 pm; Sunday 11:00 am.

In response to the promise to teach children the Apostles’ Creed, this KTP (offered in March) will give us the opportunity to explore the meaning behind this very important declaration of faith. Fifth graders and their families will look at the different pieces of the Apostles’ Creed and come to understand what it means to our faith journey.

Our experienced child care staff is here to support parents during worship services and many Prince of Peace events. All staff are certified in CPR/First Aid. Child care staff and volunteers undergo a background check. There is no fee. Drop ins are always welcome.

All Children’s Ministry on Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings, including child care, is located in the Worship Center.

Weekend Worship Child Care Hours:
Sunday 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Saturday 5:15 – 6:45 pm

Other Child Care Hours (September-May):
Monday 9:00 – 11:30 am & 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm & 4:30 – 8:30 pm
1st & 3rd Thursday 9:00 – 11:30 am & 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Parent’s Morning/Night Out (September-May):
Parent’s Morning Out: 1st Wednesday 9:00 am – noon, $15 per child, $25 family cap (Contact Jeanne to RSVP)
Parent’s Night Out: 2nd Saturday 5:00 – 8:00 pm, $15 per child, $25 family cap (Contact Jeanne to RSVP)

Child care is also open for special events like Family Ministry KTP’s, Baptism Class, CDLC parent teacher conferences, and Mega Sale donation time.

CONTACT
Jeanne Kalsow
Child Care Director
Email
952-898-9384

In Baptism God grabs hold of us and promises to never let go. Baptism is also a time for friends, family and the Prince of Peace community to promise to help those who are getting baptized to grow in their love for God, each other and the world.

CONTACT
Julie Klein
Executive Assistant
Email
952-898-9308

Prince of Peace has dedicated one day each year in the life of your child to celebrate baptism. Keeping the Promise Family Experiences (KTP) are designed to remind us of the important promises you made during your child’s baptism.

CONTACT
Jessica Olson
Children’s Ministry Director
Email
952-898-9375

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) invites moms to come just as they are to build friendships, be encouraged by one another, and gain practical parenting strategies. You can expect food, inspiring speakers, crafts, service projects, and social outings. MOPS is about meeting the needs of every mom.

Moms Next helps encourage, equip and develop moms with school-aged children in this next phase of mothering. Moms Next is part of our Thursday evening group.

Three groups meet September – May:

• 2nd & 4th Wednesday AM, 9:30 – 11:30 am
• 1st & 3rd Thursday AM, 9:30 – 11:30 am
• 1st & 3rd Thursday PM, 6:00 – 8:00 pm

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Moms@Peace is a service-oriented small group for women with children of all ages who want to enrich the lives of others while enjoying fellowship, relationships, and a support group of women who share common beliefs and values. Moms@Peace volunteers at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and beyond. In addition to serving the community, we enjoy fellowship with each other through social events.

We meet twice monthly, typically on Wednesday mornings. There are no fees to join and you can attend as your schedule allows. For more information and our schedule please visit https://momspeace.shutterfly.com or contact Ann Zenner.