Parkland Baptist Church values children greatly; the future is in their hands. We offer many different ministries and opportunities to grow in Christ and fellowship with others for all ages of children from birth through sixth grade.
Mission Groups
Mission Friends
This group is for the Preschool 4 & 5 year olds. They meet on Wednesdays from 6:00-6:45 p.m. in room 120. The preschoolers learn about different countries and their cultures and also they learn about the missionaries that travel to these countries to serve for God. The leaders make missions very interactive with projects each week reflecting the country they are studying.
Leaders
Leesa Gagel
Beth Pomeroy
Amanda Benzel
Royal Ambassadors (R.A.s)
This group is for boys grade 1-6. They meet on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Room 209. RA’s is designed to teach boys to be ambassadors for Christ by commitment to developing Biblical character virtues promoted by the RA pledge. Lads (1st-3rd grade boys) learn about virtues such as loyalty, friendship, courage, responsibility, and honesty. Crusaders (4th-6th grade boys) study faith, compassion, perseverance, teamwork, and self-discipline. This is accomplished through activities such as weekly chapter meetings, the personal growth, special interest activities, and mission activities.
Annual Events
- Hunger Walk
- Racer Event
- Lock-in
- RA Camp
Leaders
Director: Trina Diehl
Lad Leader: Frank Diehl
Lad Leader: Ray Shain
Crusader Leader: Dan Pomeroy
Crusader Leader: Sharon Leras
Girls In Action (G.A.s)
This group is for girls grades 1-6. They meet Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Room 215. The purpose of GA’s is to teach girls about missionaries and the work they do to teach people around the world about God. They have hands-on mission projects that they participate in to show that they are, too, a missionary here in their community. The GA pledge that the girls learn is “As a GA, I will do my best to live a mission’s lifestyle that honors God by learning about missions, praying for missions, giving to missions, doing missions and participating in the work of the church.”
Annual Events
- Kick-off party
- State missions
- Yard sale booth
- Collect canned goods
- Caroling at Farmdale towers
- Walnut St. Lock-in
- Hospital Valentines
- Father/Daughter movie night
- Mother/Daughter dinner
- Recognition
Leaders
- Director: Carol Willoughby
- Leader: Lauren Willoughby
Sunday School for infants through sixth grade
Sundays at 9:00 & 10:30 a.m.
It is important for children to learn about God and coming to Sunday School is a good way for them to learn that and interact with other children. Even as early as infant age they can start learning about God. The leaders in all the classes for preschool and children are dedicated to showing love to the children and teaching them that God loves them and they should love each other.
Angel Breakfast for preschool & children
Sunday School Location List (Click this link to see the class for your child(ren)
Music Department
Parkland is blessed in having various music groups for children starting as young as preschool age through 6th grade.
- Preschool Choir for ages 2 & 3 year olds meet Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. in the Preschool Suite.
Leader:
Tara Flaig
- Preschool Choir for ages 4 & 5 year olds meet Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. in room 119.
Leaders:
Kristy Brussell
Karla Hall
Erica Gabbard
- Worship Arts & Music for grades 1-3 and 4-6 meet Wednesdays at 5:45-6:30 p.m. We participate in worship through use of instruments, singing, drama and creative movement. These groups meet on the second floor of our church in room 214 & 216.
Leaders (1-3 grade): Leaders (4-6 grade):
Erica Gabbard Zack Doyle
Gloria Bowman Barbara Ruedel
Lisa Persinger Vicki Montgomery
DISCIPLESHIP
TeamKID is a fun, high-energy ministry that encourages kids to know Jesus Christ and grow in a relationship with Him. TeamKID uses Bible stories, Scripture memory, life application and recreation to teach life lessons to kids. We have enthusiastic leaders who want to see our kids develop in all ways to be more like Christ. Parents are encouraged as they hear their children’s excitement about what they are doing.
Classes each Sunday at 5–7pm.