Nursery - Childcare with a trained and experienced staff is available for infants through kindergarten age on the main floor of our Education building (by the Noah's Ark flag).   Cribs for infants are available, as well as a separate play area for toddlers.

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3, 4, 5 year-olds are invited to participate in Godly Play during church school and Beginnings during worship.   Godly Play is a method of Christian education and spiritual direction to teach children the art of using religious language - parable, sacred story, silence, and liturgical action - to help them become more fully aware of the mystery of God's presence in their lives.   It is based on the teaching methods developed by Maria Montessori, which include self-motivation, freedom for physical activity (no stationary desks and chairs), informal and individual instruction, and development of sensory and motor skills through the use of manipulatives to help illustrate stories.   Beginnings provides educational and play activities based on biblical stories and also incorporates the Montessori method.

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CYF (High School) participate in the youth program, and take a role serving in worship.

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Youth events are held several times each month.   The youth meet for fellowship, study, service activities, and take a mission trip each summer.   Youth are encouraged to participate in area youth events as well as the Ozark Lakes Area summer camp and conference program.

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