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
Kindergarten-2nd grades
3rd-5th grades
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.
Lorraine Hart, Pastor of Kids & Families
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!
Shine! Kids Choir meets every Wednesday from September through May from 5-5:45 pm. Performances include Christmas musical, Mother’s Day music, and more! Contact Shine! Kids Choir Director Debbie Griffin at [email protected] for more details and to sign-up!
The 2023 Desert Springs Church’s Vacation Bible School took place June 26 – 29th and had a Jurassic Park theme. With nearly 100 dino-lovers attending and 70 volunteers, there were 56 commitments to Christ and 16 baptisms (praise to Lord!). All were treated to interactive Bible lessons, a Jurassic VBS T-shirt, worship music with DEAN-O, games and activities, Dinosaur crafts and snacks and a field trip to the Dinosaur Park in Cabazon. Take a few minutes to enjoy the experience.
Each of the attendees was asked to donate any spare quarters to help other kids hear about Jesus. Wow, they raised $600 in quarters! These donations went to Child Evangelism Fellowship to fund the Good News Clubs in our local public schools.
The 2023 Desert Springs Church’s 3rd-5th Graders Summer Camp took place July 23 – 28th at Wild Rock Camp, Forest Home. A total of 29 kids + 7 leaders had a blast exploring the outdoors, making new friends, and learning about each other and God’s love.
“God blessed me with a lot of compassion and patience for the children. I was also blessed by one of the activities called worship X. I was so touched by God at that moment, where I almost felt like crying at an activity I thought was meant for kids… “
Brandon, Camp Counselor
“(As a girls counselor) despite the challenges that tested my patience, the experience was incredibly rewarding. Witnessing each girls growth in their faith in Jesus, brought me immense joy. It was heartwarming to see how they embraced the teachings and found solace in the spiritual journey. I felt privileged to play a part in nurturing their connection with Jesus…”
Payton, Kids Ministry Intern
We are an active ministry with year round activities. To stay up-to-date on all of our activities and see the how much FUN we have, check us out on social media. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
A Christian, non-denominational, Bible-believing church.
Classic Worship: 8:00,9:30 & 11 am
Contemporary REFRESH Worship: 11 am
