Kidslife
Thank you for checking out Kidslife, the children’s ministry at Life Church Buffalo! Our Mission is to help kids know and follow Jesus step by step. We are firm believers that Kids can experience and personally know Jesus! We like to say that our God is BIG enough to become small enough for even our littlest ones to experience.
First Time Here?
We have secure check-in stations where every child and parent receive a name tag with a Security ID Code. Children are only released to a parent or guardian with the corresponding pick up sticker. Our entire church, including Kidslife, is monitored by safety, security, and medical volunteers. All of our Kidslife team members are well trained and have passed a background check. On your first visit, first make your way to the First Time Families Registration counter located just before Kidslife check-in to have your children safely registered. To make this even easier on your first visit, you can pre-register your kids by clicking the button below. Please make us aware of any allergies or special concerns.
Kidslife Ministries and Groups
Infants and Toddlers
(Birth-23m)
Infants and Toddlers are full of firsts… first foods, first steps, first words, first discoveries… In Kidslife, your little ones will first experience Jesus through love and care of our amazing Dream Team members, worship music, and bible stories. You provide the babies… we provide the love and smiles!!
We’re planting the seeds for your children to love God, love the Bible, and love coming to church to learn more about each!
Preschool
(Two’s & 3s&4s)
Preschoolers are full of wonder. Our separate preschool classrooms are designed and planned to help your little ones experience Jesus at their level. Every Sunday is packed with singing, dancing, a Bible adventure, hands-on crafts, and fun games! We also spend time in Small Groups where we help your little ones form friendships and learn to talk to God. Through age-appropriate activities, preschoolers are building their spiritual foundation so that by the time they head into Kindergarten they know these three basic truths:
- God LOVES me.
- God MADE me.
- Jesus wants to be my FRIEND forever.
Elementary
(5-K, 1st-3rd, 4th&5th Grade)
Elementary is exciting! … In this environment, the Bible comes to life in Large Group and Small Groups. Our lessons are designed to provoke discovery and invite kids into a new understanding of how to grow in relationship with Jesus. We believe that church should be fun and never boring, that the Bible is the most amazing book ever written, that worship should be powerful, that friendships should last, and that good leaders always care! Our goal is that your kids WANT to come back to church every week.
Before they make their way into middle school, we want to make sure they…
- Have a firm understanding of the gospel of Jesus.
- Have a firm understanding of God’s word.
- Have a firm understanding that God has a purpose and plan for their life.
Helping Hands Ministry
Does your child have any special/extra needs? We can’t wait to meet them! We have created spaces and environments for all children to learn about Jesus at their level. Our goal is always inclusion, but we understand that sometimes kids may need a quiet space. We have a sensory room available, and “Buddies” to pair up with kids to help make Sunday’s the best day ever! Our Helping Hands Ministry is available during our 9:45 & 11:30 experiences.
Kidslife Values
L - LEARN AT THEIR LEVEL
We are passionate about kids learning about Jesus at their level. Our environments, curriculum, and age breakouts are designed to reach children in an age appropriate way. We believe that every child can experience Jesus and His love.
I - INVITING AND INCLUDING
We are aware that every single week there could be someone with us for the first time. For the first time in a church, the first time opening a Bible, or the first time hearing the name of Jesus. We want to create spaces and be intentional in relationship building to bring in the first timer, help them feel welcome, and make the gospel accessible to them no matter their age or spiritual understanding.
F – FUN IS OUR FOCUS, FAITH IS OUR FOUNDATION
We get to build a foundation of faith in children. God created children to be attracted to FUN. We aim to help children LOVE church. Our children will look forward to going to church every week because church is fun, and so is Jesus!
E - ENVIRONMENTS THAT ARE SAFE
It is of utmost importance that we protect our children. From volunteer background checks, to safety and medical personnel, and from lesson content to the products we use – we ensure the safety of our children.
Kidslife Next Steps
Parent + Child Dedication
Child/Parent Dedication is an opportunity for parents to publicly declare their intent to raise their child in a way that honors God and also gives the child the opportunity to eventually have a personal relationship with Jesus.
Child Baptism
If your child has decided to follow Jesus and hasn’t made the decision, on their own, to be baptized – then baptism is their next step!
Visit Us
Whether you are new to church, visiting from out of town, or just curious about Life Church Buffalo, we invite you to plan your visit with us.
Prayer
Are you in need of prayer? You are not alone. Our prayer team reads each prayer request and prays diligently over every need.
Share Your Story
We believe that God is still changing lives and there is power in sharing what He has done! We want to hear how He has changed your life.