GBCkids works to support and encourage families
as we disciple the next generation in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Sunday SchoolAvailable for infants - 5th Grade
8:00AM | 9:30AM | 11:00AM services
Pre-registration is not required but creating a church center profile (link above) is required for self check-in.
AwanaPreK - 5th Grade
Wednesdays | 6:00PM - 8:00PM
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Our goal is to provide resources to you as a family that will help you show and teach your children who Christ is and the love He has for them.
Parent / Child connectionGBCkids and GBCYTH use the Gospel Project for our Sunday morning programs at GBC. We acknowledge that, though we do our best to reflect and teach kids and students about Jesus and His Word, we will never have the spiritual impact that families have in their home. We believe that the family is, and should remain, the primary resource for kids and students in their walks with the Lord. To come alongside your families, we invite you to follow us as we continue to journey throughout God’s Word each week in our programs.
The Gospel ProjectOur curriculum has a wonderful app that is available for Apple and Android which can be used as a follow-up resource for families looking to take what their children are learning on Sunday mornings and incorporate it into their weekly lives. There is both a "Lite" version which is free as well as a version available for purchase. Within the purchasable content you receive games related to the lesson, the theme song and the actual Bible story video we show during Sunday School. The children love these videos and they have been a fabulous resource for helping teach our children the Bible.
GBCkids Facebook GroupJoin our Facebook group for the easiest way to stay up to date with all things GBCkids. Through our page we talk Sunday School, AWANA, VBS and Family Fun events all in one spot. Feel free to post here with any questions related to our programming or anything else ministry related!
Child Dedication InfoTwice a year (in the fall and spring), we offer the opportunity for parents to dedicate their children to the Lord. These are such joyous days for the families and our entire church family. If you are interested in having your child dedicated or are looking for more information please click the button below!
Upcoming Events
Our
Wellness
Policy
Parents are asked not to bring a child if he/she:
Has run a fever within the last 24 hours
Has had diarrhea or has vomited in the last 48 hours
Has a green or yellow discharge coming from their nose or eyes
Has an ongoing cough or sore throat
Is known to have any infectious disease such as HFM, croup, etc.
If there is any question as to the health of your child, we ask that parents err on the side of caution in order to protect the health of other children in our ministries.
Thanks for helping us keep our kids safe and healthy.
Safety
Notice
Safety is our first priority. We have several safety measures in place to provide the safest environment possible for your kids:
Each of our volunteers is required to go through an application process that includes a background check.
Every child who comes through our Kids area is checked in through our computer system, and the parents are given a name badge and security tag.
Throughout our services, we have a safety team in place at each of the exits and entrances to the Kids area.
Before kids are allowed to exit, parents are required to check their security tag with one of our safety team members.
If you have any questions, please contact our team!
GBCkids FAQ
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Create a Church Center Profile HERE for your family so you can check in your child at any of our three check-in stations when you arrive. Or if you're just visiting, come to any check-in station and ask the staff member or volunteer to check you in as a visitor.
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We have three check-in stations, one in the Worship Center in the Nursery hallway, and two in the Family Life Center: one upstairs in the Staff Wing, and the other in the Gym. Using the phone number you used to create your family's Church Center Profile, you can check in any or all of your children at any of our three stations. For safety reasons, please be sure to walk your child(ren) to their classrooms.
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GBCkids and GBCyouth uses The Gospel Project curriculum, going through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation through age-appropriate lessons every three years, connecting each story of the Bible to the hope that we have in the redeeming work of Jesus Christ.
Volunteer with GBCkids?
GBCkids Team
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Kimberly Callahan-Brakels
Director of GBCkids
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Cait Broshek
GBCkids Coordinator
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Beth Hayter
Early Childhood Coordinator
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Becky Embree
GBCkids Volunteer Coordinator
Contact GBCkids
Notice to parents/guardians:
GBCkids programs, including, but not limited to Sunday School and Awana are not obligated to CT state early childhood licensure requirements per religious exemption.