East Memorial Baptist Church
Young children clapping and singing together in a classroom at East Memorial.
Ministries

Children’s Ministry

Nursery through 6th grade — Seeds of Grace, Grow in Grace, Adventure Club, and Generations of Grace.

Our philosophy

We Come Alongside Parents

We believe that it is our role as the church to come alongside of the parents and families in ministering to children. Our goal is to equip the families with the tools necessary to minister to their kids. This is primarily done by preaching the Word.

A teacher leading a Bible lesson as children sit on the floor and listen.
Programs by age

Where Your Child Goes

Sunday mornings, Wednesday nights, and summer — every program, the ages it serves, and when it meets.

Children’s programs by age
NurseryInfant – 2Sundays and Wednesdays
Sunday School4 Years Old – 6th GradeSunday Mornings, 9:15 AM
Seeds of Grace3 Years Old Through KindergartenSundays 10:30
Grow in Grace1st – 3rd GradeSundays 11:00
Adventure Club3 Years Old – 6th GradeWednesdays 6:15 PM
Kids PraiseK5 – 6th GradeFirst Sunday of the month
VBSK5 – 8th GradeJune 14 – 18, 2027 · 9 AM – Noon
Kids Camp3rd – 6th GradeSummer
Fall FestivalAll AgesOctober 31, 6 – 8 PM
Children’s Choir1st – 6th GradeSummer
Preschool Choir3 – 5 Years OldSummer

Seeds of Grace is for children 3 years old through kindergarten, and children must be potty trained.

Nursery

Infant – 2 · Sundays and Wednesdays

Care for infants through age 2 during Sunday morning services.

Sunday School

4 Years Old – 6th Grade · Sunday Mornings, 9:15 AM

Children’s Sunday school classes on Sunday mornings at 9:15, taught from the Generations of Grace curriculum.

Seeds of Grace

3 Years Old Through Kindergarten · Sundays 10:30

Our preschool worship service. They spend time learning the Word of God in a way that makes sense to them. Children must be potty trained.

Grow in Grace

1st – 3rd Grade · Sundays 11:00

Children worship through song with their family in the main worship service, then make their way to the Fellowship Hall for their own message and other activities.

Adventure Club

3 Years Old – 6th Grade · Wednesdays 6:15 PM

A high-energy, Scripture-based children’s program: children meet weekly for Bible lessons, Scripture memorization, and activities that help them grow in faith and knowledge of the Gospel.

Kids Praise

K5 – 6th Grade · First Sunday of the month

On the first Sunday of each month we bring the kids together during the worship service.

VBS

K5 – 8th Grade · June 14 – 18, 2027 · 9 AM – Noon

Vacation Bible School — June 14 – 18, 2027, 9 AM to noon. This year’s Answers in Genesis theme is SpyU Academy: Uncovering Counterfeits and Discovering One True God.

Kids Camp

3rd – 6th Grade · Summer

Kids Camp — each summer at Camp Rockridge: Christ-honoring worship and discipleship, plus swimming, boating, archery, and more.

Fall Festival

All Ages · October 31, 6 – 8 PM

A once-a-year evening when we open the campus for families — candy and decorated trunks, games, food and concessions, and inflatables. It is simply a fun night together.

Children’s Choir

1st – 6th Grade · Summer

During the summer months our children gather together to sing and prepare a choir program to be presented in August.

Preschool Choir

3 – 5 Years Old · Summer

During the summer months our children gather together to sing and prepare a choir program to be presented in August.

What we teach

Centered on Scripture

Our children learn through Generations of Grace on Sunday mornings and Adventure Club on Wednesday nights — so a parent knows exactly what stream of teaching their child is receiving.

Generations of Grace
Sunday mornings
The curriculum our children learn from, and the one used in our children’s Sunday school classes. It includes take-home materials so families can keep teaching the same passage through the week.
Adventure Club
Wednesdays 6:15 PM · 3 Years Old – 6th Grade
A high-energy, Scripture-based children’s program: children meet weekly for Bible lessons, Scripture memorization, and activities that help them grow in faith and knowledge of the Gospel.
Adventure Club on a Wednesday night
A Sunday morning class
Safety & check-in

Every Child, Every Week

  1. Check-in to the Left of the Welcome Desk

    The first time takes a few minutes. You receive a security code, and a staff member walks with you to drop your child off.

  2. Release

    Children are released only to a parent with the security code.

  3. Reaching You

    By phone, or a staff member will find you in the service.

For the safety of our children and volunteers, we require all children and volunteers be checked in to our system every week. This ensures an accurate count of all attendees in case of an emergency.

Patrick Easley, Children’s Pastor

The whole first Sunday, from the parking lot to check-in, is walked through on Plan Your Visit.

Questions

What Parents Ask

What programs are available for my child or teen?

Nursery (infants through age 2) and Seeds of Grace (3 years old through kindergarten) meet during the 10:30 worship service. Grow in Grace (1st–3rd grade) begins in worship with the family, then moves to the Fellowship Hall for their own message. On the first Sunday of the month, Kids Praise meets for 1st through 6th grade during the worship service. Children and students also have their own Fellowship Groups at 9:15, and Adventure Club (3 years old–6th grade) meets Wednesdays at 6:15. Students (7th–12th grade) meet Sundays at 9:15 and Wednesdays at 6:15.

Is there childcare provided?

Yes. We have a great group of trained and vetted volunteers who are glad to care for your little ones during both the 9:15 Fellowship Group hour and the worship service.

Do I need to register my child ahead of time?

No. Check-in is to the left of the welcome desk. The first time takes a few minutes, you receive a security code, and a staff member walks with you to drop your child off.

More questions are answered in the full FAQ.

Children’s Events

Registrations for VBS, Kids Camp, and everything in between are on Church Center.