CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
birth-5th grade

We are deeply committed to the spiritual development of children.  We offer a variety of ways for children to grow in their love for God, their service to others, and their friendships with other children, parents, and leaders in a fun and dynamic way that is God centered and Jesus focused.  Visitors are always welcome to join us!

BUFFALO GROVE (BG) CAMPUS...                    ONE SERVICE ONLY at our BG campus on December 15, 22, and 29.  Back to regular schedule on January 5.
Usually during our 9am service, we offer Sunday School for preschool-5th grade, as well as childcare for infants and toddlers.  (See schedule in Sunday School section below.)
Our Nursery is available for families to use together on their own during our 10:30am service.  There is also a "Kiddie Corner" directly behind our Sanctuary so that kids have some fun things to use during the service if wanted.
DEERFIELD (DF) CAMPUS...                                  REGULAR SERVICE time at our DF campus on December 15, 22, and 29.  
Usually during our 10am service, we offer Sunday School for preschool-5th grade, as well as childcare for infants and toddlers.  (See schedule in Sunday School section below.)

Children are always welcome at Kingswood!!  If families prefer, children are always welcome to stay with their families for the worship services in the Sanctuary at either campus any time.  It's SO IMPORTANT for kids to learn how to be in the service.  Books and coloring activities will be available.
Check out this article about why.

We also offer online Sunday School lesson resources below, in our Kingswood Parents Facebook Group, and on our app.  

IMPORTANT:  Children & Youth 2024-2025 School Year Registration

IMPORTANT:  Please register all children and youth (birth through grade 12) for the 2024-2025 school year!  The form should only take a few minutes to complete.
Our goal is to provide a safe and nurturing space for all children and youth, which begins with gathering important information so we can best serve your family.
children and youth registration form

Sunday School

We have a great time each week in our Sunday School programs at both campuses.  
During the school year, we use Grow Curriculum which offers a variety of ways for kids to learn and engage, including short video clips, games, Bible stories, and hands-on activities.
We meet kids where they're at...knowledge, experience, and energy-wise!
On occasion, we will not have Sunday School, in order to give families a chance to worship together.  Please check out the schedule on the drop-down lists below.  
It's SO IMPORTANT for kids to learn how to be in the service.  Books and coloring activities are always available for kids to use during worship.
Check out this article about why.
BUFFALO GROVE (BG) CAMPUS
Children's  Sunday  School...9am most Sundays 
  • At 9am, the Nursery team is ready to take care of babies and learn alongside preschoolers up through 5 years old.
  • Our Kindergarten through 5th grade students will begin in the Sanctuary with their family every Sunday at 9am, then head to Sunday School with teachers around 9:15am.
**The Nursery is open for families to use together on their own during our 10:30am service.**
DEERFIELD (DF) CAMPUS
Children's  Sunday  School...10am most Sundays 
  • At 10am, the Nursery team is ready to take care of babies and learn alongside preschoolers up through 5 years old.
  • Our Kindergarten through 5th grade students will begin in the Sanctuary with their family every Sunday at 10am, then head to Sunday School with teachers around 10:15am.

Select each tab for information on monthly schedule and lessons.
NOVEMBER Sunday School...Unsung Heroes
November 3...All Saints Sunday
  • YES for Nursery and Sunday School at BG & DF!!
  • BIG IDEA: God gives us companions.
  • BIBLE: Ruth 1
  • STORY: Ruth chose to follow Naomi
November 10
  • YES for Nursery and Sunday School at BG & DF!!
  • BIG IDEA: God gives us opportunities.
  • BIBLE: Ruth 2
  • STORY:  Ruth met Boaz
November 17
  • YES for Nursery and Sunday School at BG & DF!!
  • BIG IDEA: God gives us boldness.
  • BIBLE: Ruth 3
  • STORY:  Ruth boldly asked Boaz for help 
November 24
  • YES for Nursery and Sunday School at BG & DF!!
  • BIG IDEA: God gives us hope.
  • BIBLE: Ruth 4
  • STORY:  Ruth married Boaz

DECEMBER Sunday School...The Heart That Grew Three Sizes (Finding Faith in the story of the Grinch!!)
December 1...FIRST Sunday in Advent
  • YES for Nursery and Sunday School at BG & DF!!
  • Introduction to the Grinch series
December 8...SECOND Sunday in Advent
  • YES for Nursery and Sunday School at BG & DF!!
  • BIG IDEA:  We can be joyful!
  • BIBLE:  Luke 1:26-56
  • STORY:  An angel appears to Mary
December 15...THIRD Sunday in Advent
  • ONE SERVICE ONLY @ BG @ 10am
  • Normal 10am service @ DF @ 10am
  • YES for Nursery and Sunday School at BG & DF!!
  • BIG IDEA:  Jesus' light shines for each of us!
  • BIBLE:  John 1:1-14
  • STORY:  The light of Christ
December 22...FOURTH Sunday in Advent
  • YES for Nursery and Sunday School at BG & DF!!
  • BIG IDEA:  We can make a joyful noise!
  • BIBLE:  Luke 2:1-20
  • STORY:  Jesus is born
December 29
  • NO Nursery or Sunday School at BG.
  • NO Nursery or Sunday School at DF.
JANUARY Sunday School...Camp Believe It
January 5...Epiphany Sunday (Three Wise Kings!)
  • YES for Nursery and Sunday School at BG & DF!!
  • Wise Person Party!!
  • BIG IDEA:  Jesus brings joy!
  • BIBLE:  Matthew 2:1-15
  • STORY:  The Magi follow the star
January 12
  • YES for Nursery and Sunday School at BG & DF!!
  • BIG IDEA: I believe God gives me purpose. 
  • BIBLE: Mark 1:1–8
  • STORY:  John the Baptist gets people ready for Jesus 
January 19
  • YES for Nursery and Sunday School at BG & DF!!
  • BIG IDEA: I believe God can speak to me.
  • BIBLE: Luke 3:2–3, 21–22
  • STORY:  John baptizes Jesus 
January 26
  • YES for Nursery and Sunday School at BG & DF!!
  • BIG IDEA: I believe God is powerful.
  • BIBLE: Matthew 4:1–11
  • STORY:  Jesus is tempted in the wilderness 
FEBRUARY Sunday School...Miraculous
February 2...Groundhog Day
  • YES for Nursery and Sunday School at BG & DF!!
  • BIG IDEA:  Jesus does everything out of love.
  • BIBLE:  John 2:1–12
  • STORY:  Kids will see the miracle of Jesus turning water into wine.    
February 9
  • YES for Nursery and Sunday School at BG & DF!!
  • BIG IDEA:  Jesus calls us to follow Him.
  • BIBLE:  Luke 5:1–11
  • STORY:   Kids will see the miracle of Jesus providing Simon Peter, Andrew, James and John with boatloads of fish.
February 16...President's Day Weekend
  • YES for Nursery and Sunday School at BG & DF!!
  • BIG IDEA:  Jesus knows what we need.
  • BIBLE:  John 5:1–9a
  • STORY:  Kids will see the miracle of Jesus healing a man who could not walk. 
February 23
  • YES for Nursery and Sunday School at BG & DF!!
  • BIG IDEA:  Jesus can do anything.
  • BIBLE:  Matthew 15:29–39
  • STORY:  Kids will see the miracle of Jesus feeding four thousand people.
DECEMBER  SUNDAY  SCHOOL
We might wonder how the Grinch could hate Christmas; it's a magical time of year filled with joy.  Joy is what the Christmas season is all about.   But the Grinch does not understand this quite yet.  He must go on a journey in which he discovers Christmas means more than what he thought; it's a journey to joy.
THIS  WEEK'S  LESSON
Did you miss Sunday School this week?
Do you need a recap of what we learned?
Click on the picture above to check out this week's lesson video!
THINK ABOUT IT!
Read this week's scripture and talk as a family.  
Click on the picture above to check out these conversation starters to get the discussion going.

What's Happening Outside of Sunday School?!

(all events open to children and families from BOTH campuses, as well as the community!)

COMPLETE 2024-2025 KIDS AND YOUTH EVENT CALENDAR
Friends are ALWAYS welcome!
New to SNL?!  Reach out and let us know you'd like to party with us.  
*Scholarship money available!!!  Just reach out to Miss Jenn.
SUNDAY  NIGHT  LIVE  (SNL)
We love our SNL time together with 3rd through 5th graders.  We gather for dinner, fellowship, and fun once or twice a month on Sunday evenings from 5pm-7pm.  $3 per evening.*    This school year, 3rd-5th graders will be basing our time together on a devotional book called Let's Party!  Here to Shine: Born for a Reason.
Specific details will be shared closer to each date!
2024-2025 SNL Dates, 
Sundays from 5:00 to 7:00 pm:
  • September 8
  • October 6...Glow & Dance Party
  • October 27...Pumpkin Sports Party
  • November 10...Game Party
    • PARENT LIFE GROUP!
  • November 24 (FRIENDSGIVING!!)
  • January 12...Service Project Party
    • PARENT LIFE GROUP!
  • February 23...Trading Cards & Pokemon Party
    • PARENT LIFE GROUP!
  • March 16...St. Patrick's Day Party
  • March 30...Jeopardy & Trivia Party


SNL nights include:   
Third Grade God Squad (3rd graders)
Club 45 (4th and 5th graders)
Youth Group (6th through 12th graders)
Parent Life Group (any parents...select SNL nights)
FRIENDSGIVING!!
What an awesome time we had at our third annual Friendsgiving event.  With almost twenty 3rd-5th graders cooking for us, our unique kid-created menu fed all fifteen of our youth guests plus the many grown-ups that helped!  
God is good!!
CHRISTMAS EVE
Christmas Eve is always filled with joy and excitement.  Join us at either of our campuses (Buffalo Grove or Deerfield) to close out our grinch-y seasonal fun and hear the real story of Christmas about baby Jesus.
These family focused services invite children and youth to be a part of the storytelling. Each child and youth will receive a special gift!
Buffalo Grove @ 4:30pm
Deerfield @ 5:30pm
CARE-A-VAN CAROLING
Join the Care-a-Van crew on January 1 from 10a-12p singing carols to area nursing homes and spreading cheer and kindness! Children are invited to bring their instruments as well!

Invite a friend, family, or neighbor for this great day! Sign up online or on the sign-up sheets at either campus TODAY!
Sign Up for Care-a-Van Caroling
PARENTS  NIGHT  OUT
Our youth and adult volunteers will host our potty-trained preschoolers through 5th graders on Friday, February 7 from 5pm-9pm, for a super fun night of dinner, games, crafts and more.

Sign up by February 1, 2025
Sign up for Parents' Night Out

Advent and Christmas 2024

(all events open to children and families from BOTH campuses, as well as the community!)

Get Ready to Celebrate Advent and Christmas with the Grinch at Kingswood! 

This season, our whole church is embracing the Grinch—and we can’t wait to share the joy with you! After all, ALL are welcome here at Kingswood, right?!
For Children and Youth:
  • During Sunday School, Advent Night, and Christmas Eve, kids and teens will journey to Whoville to explore how their faith can grow—just like the Grinch’s heart (three sizes!).
  • Don’t miss the chance to collect a set of Grinch pins—available at six special events throughout December. Check the calendar for dates and details!

Christmas Eve Services:
Join us for family-friendly worship with a fun Grinch-y twist. This year’s Christmas “pageant” will be a playful Whoville skit, but rest assured—Baby Jesus is still the star of the show!
  • 4:30 PM at Buffalo Grove
  • 5:30 PM at Deerfield

Take a look at the December calendars for events at both campuses. Be sure to sign up to join the family-focused Christmas Eve service at your preferred campus. 
We’re ready to celebrate, it’ll be such a delight,
Growing our hearts like the Grinch—three sizes bright!
Click HERE to sign up to participate in the 4:30pm BG Christmas Eve Service
Stay tuned for how to sign up to participate in the 5:30pm DF Christmas Eve service!
MUSIC FOR KINGSWOOD KIDS @ the Buffalo Grove campus...
Children's Chimes and Xylophones (preK-5th grade) and Youth Praise Band (4th-12th grade) are back at it for the 2024-2025 school year.  
  • Children's Chimes and Xylophones begin in October for the school year.  Their practice times will be on four different Sundays from 3pm-4pm, leading up to their Christmas Eve 4:30pm performance.
  • The Youth Praise Band practices a couple times a month on Sundays from 4pm-5pm.
If you are interested in participating in either group, please reach out to Miss Jenn or Miss Felicia.
Stay tuned for details about when things start up again in September 2024.

What  KIDS  asked  for  on  their  webpage!

Service  Opportunities  to  Help  Others

(all events open to children and families from BOTH campuses, as well as the community!)

Our Kingswood Kids collected books during our Summer 2024 Book Club and donated them to Dr. Rebecca at Reynolds' Provisions for a school in Kenya.
See what other ways you can support this great organization that is doing good works to help fill individualized needs of educational programs for communities around the world.

Did you know that Gratitude Generation is a local nonprofit organization that is making generational waves?! And...they are housed in our Deerfield site campus at 815 Rosemary Terrace in Deerfield, IL.
They do a tremendous amount of compassionate work in our community, for others, teaching the next generation of children and families how to serve. We've been thrilled to partner with them at events we've held, and we support their mission to support neighbors in need while building a new generation of service-minded leaders.
Check out the many opportunities they have for kids and teens.
Seriously...they're amazing! 
We're so excited to team up with Gratitude Generation on Monday, January 20, 2025 for a day of service at our Buffalo Grove campus.
Youth and Adult Volunteers will be leading families with Kindergartners through 8th graders in service projects to benefit our surrounding communities.  Mark your calendar and sign up for a 2-hour time slot.
Sign Up to Participate in MLK Day of Service

Parent  Resources

Looking for some parent pieces and resources?
Check out our new Parents page!

Kingswood Parents Page
click here to go to our volunteer page
Please know that we care deeply about the safety of children, youth, and vulnerable adults.  Every volunteer working directly with and supervising children, youth, and vulnerable adults are Safe Sanctuaries trained and background checked.

“We are deeply committed to the spiritual development of children in a fun and dynamic environment that is God centered and Jesus focused. ”

Jenn Sawyer, Director of Children, Families and Welcoming

Email Jenn