Kids Ministry

Shine! Kids and Family Ministries

Shine! Kids & Family Ministries

We always encourage families to bring their children to our Shine Kids and Family Ministries services at the 11 am worship.

At Desert Springs our children’s ministry is much more than “childcare”. We intentionally structure our children’s ministry to help children get to know God and learn the Bible and how it relates to Jesus in an age-appropriate way. The lessons are fun and approachable and taught by committed volunteers and staff who serve Jesus by serving you and your kids. Trust us, your kids will love it and learn a lot!

Our children’s ministry has age-appropriate environments as follows:

Ages 3 and under
Age 4, 5 years and kinder class
1st and 2nd grades
3rd and 4th grades
5th and 6th grades

Kids ministry at Desert Springs Church, Palm Desert CA

Child Safety

Look for the building that says Family Ministries near the south entrance of the church. Enter the building, and you will be at our check-in booth for children. Our check-in assistant will register your children for the program. This will take a few minutes, so be sure to allow time. We take the safety and security of your children seriously. All our ministry volunteers have been screened and background checked for safety. Be aware that we have cameras in all kids’ ministry areas and always follow the 2-adults rule. No adult is ever alone with a child. By checking your child in and out of our SHINE! Kids & Family Ministries you can experience the main worship service worry-free.

“Kids of all ages are important to God, and they’re important to us at Desert Springs!

Lorraine Hart, Pastor of Kids & Families

Children's Easter Interactive Experience

Your child will use their five senses to experience the events leading up to Easter morning: share the last supper and experience the garden of Gethsemane, see Jesus and the thieves on the cross, enter the tomb, smell the burial spices, and celebrate with the angels – He Is Risen! Join us at 9:30 and 11:00 in the family room for ages 4 years to fifth graders. To expedite the check-in process, Register Your Child HERE

AWANA @ Desert Springs Church

AWANA (Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed – 2 Timothy 2:15) brings Bible-based learning, fun, friendships and more to kids every Wednesday from September through May from 6 – 7:30 pm. Lorraine Hart is ‘Commander’ of our AWANA Clubs who along with her directors and leaders serve kids (September-May) from 2 years (by Sept. 1) to 5th grade. 

Join us! It is never to late to teach your child to know, grow & go with Jesus!

REGISTER YOUR KIDS HERE!

Shine! Kids Choir Rehearsals

The Shine! Kids Choir Christmas musical is just around the corner. If you would like to be part of this year’s performance, rehearsals start Wednesday, October 2nd from 5:00 – 5:45 PM.

Want to join in the fun? It’s not too late! Contact Shine! Kids Choir Director Joy Dewoody at [email protected] for more details and to sign-up!

Shine! Kids Choir Rehearsals
Shine! Kids Choir

TRUE NORTH VBS @ DSC

The 2025 Desert Springs Church’s Vacation Bible School (K-6th grade) takes place June 23 – 26th. This year’s theme is TRUE NORTH – Finding your way in a world gone wild.

We have Jesus—our true north! Give kids a rock-solid foundation and point them to Jesus, their unmovable, unshakable friend forever! Lessons immerse kids in the daily Scripture so they will UNDERSTAND God’s Word, APPLY it to their lives, and REMEMBER the Bible for years to come! It’s a unique, interactive approach that makes God’s Word really “stick” in their hearts and their lives. What is included:

  • Live worship daily with Dean-o
  • Bible lesson,
  • Skits,
  • Water Games,
  • Crafts,
  • Snafts (a craft you make and eat)

Dates: June 23 – 26th
Time: 8:30am-Noon (M-W)
8:30am -1:00pm (Th): Family Day – Lunch, special activities, & baptism
Cost: $25 per child

True North VBS 2025 - Desert Springs Church, Palm Desert CA - June 23-26
Thursday is a Day of Celebrations with baptism and lunch for the whole family till 1:00 pm

Summer Camp Wrap-up

Thanks for your Support!

The 2024 Desert Springs Church’s 3rd-5th Graders Summer Camp took place July 14 – 19th at Wild Rock Camp, Forest Home. A total of 34 kids + 8 leaders had a blast exploring the outdoors, making new friends, and learning about each other and God’s love.

Stay Up-To-Date on Shine! Kids Ministry Activities

We are an active ministry with year round activities. To stay up-to-date on all of our activities and see how much FUN we have, check us out on social media. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!