CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Birth-5th grade
Kingswood Children's Ministry Mission Statement: We follow Jesus by loving God, serving others, and welcoming all children and families into a sacred, inclusive, and safe community where every child can explore faith and joyfully learn about God.
Children & Youth Registration Form
IMPORTANT: Please register all children and youth (birth through grade 12) for the 2025-2026 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.
IMPORTANT: Please register all children and youth (birth through grade 12) for the 2025-2026 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 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 it's good for children to learn how to be in the service.
Sunday School
We have a great time each week in our Sunday School programs at both campuses.
We use a diversity of curriculums, including Grow Curriculum as well as church-wide sermon series, which offer 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!
We use a diversity of curriculums, including Grow Curriculum as well as church-wide sermon series, which offer 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.
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
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.
DEERFIELD (DF) CAMPUS
Children's Sunday School...10am most Sundays
Children's Sunday School...10am most Sundays
- At 10am, the Nursery is open for families to use together on their own if needed.
- In the Sanctuary, families are welcome to use the Pray-Ground during worship.
- Our 3-year-olds 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.
monthly schedule and lessons.
MARCH Sunday School...The Gospel of John
March 1
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG and DF
- BIBLE: John 3 and 4
- STORY: Jesus talks with Nicodemus and meets the Samaritan Woman at the Well
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG and DF
- BIBLE: John 5
- STORY: Jesus and the healing of the Man at the Pool
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG and DF
- BIBLE: John 9
- STORY: Jesus heals the Man Born Blind
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG and DF
- BIBLE: John 12 and 13
- STORY: Jesus washes His disciples' feet
- YES for Nursery at BG
- NO Sunday School at BG
- Ollie the Donkey and Palms Parade
- Family Worship Service
- Egg Hunt
- YES for Sunday School at DF
APRIL Sunday School...Rise and Shine
April 5...EASTER!
- NO for Nursery at BG
- NO Sunday School at BG
- YES NURSERY and Sunday School at DF
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG and DF
- BIBLE: John 20:19-31
- STORY: Jesus appeared to the disciples after coming back to life.
- BIG IDEA: I can meet with Jesus every day.
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG and DF
- BIBLE: Matthew 26:31-35, 69-75 and John 21:15-17
- STORY: Peter denied knowing Jesus.
- BIG IDEA: I can stick with Jesus when my day is dark.
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG and DF
- BIBLE: Matthew 27:45 - 28:10
- STORY: Jesus' death and resurrection.
- BIG IDEA: Jesus is alive today and everyday!
MAY Sunday School...Rise and Shine
May 3...Music Ministry Celebration Sunday
- YES for Nursery at BG
- NO for Sunday School at BG
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG and DF
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG and DF
- BIBLE: Luke 24:13-35
- STORY: Jesus joined some friends on the road to Emmaus.
- BIG IDEA: Jesus is there for me every day.
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG and DF
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG and DF
- BIBLE: John 21:1-17
- STORY: Jesus restored Peter.
- BIG IDEA: I can share God's love every day.
April and May (EASTER!) SUNDAY SCHOOL
On a farm, life has a daily rhythm for plants, animals, and people. “Life” is what this series is all about, because we’re talking about Easter and Jesus’ triumph over death! Kids will explore the stories leading up to and following Easter Sunday. Together, we’ll discover we can stick with Jesus even when our days are dark, and that because Jesus is alive, we can spend our days meeting with him, trusting he’s there for us, and sharing his love — every day!
On a farm, life has a daily rhythm for plants, animals, and people. “Life” is what this series is all about, because we’re talking about Easter and Jesus’ triumph over death! Kids will explore the stories leading up to and following Easter Sunday. Together, we’ll discover we can stick with Jesus even when our days are dark, and that because Jesus is alive, we can spend our days meeting with him, trusting he’s there for us, and sharing his love — every day!
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!
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 and study the scripture above and talk as a family.
Read and study the scripture above and talk as a family.
What's Happening Outside of Sunday School?!
(all events open to children and families from BOTH campuses, as well as the community!)
SNL nights include:
Third Grade God Squad (3rd graders)
Club 45 (4th and 5th graders)
Youth Group (6th through 12th graders)
Third Grade God Squad (3rd graders)
Club 45 (4th and 5th graders)
Youth Group (6th through 12th graders)
SNL Schedule Details
Please walk kids into the Activity Center for drop off, and come in to pick them up at 7pm.
DINNER...
DINNER...
- 5pm-5:40pm
- If your child doesn't like what's on the menu, feel free to pack their own dinner and bring it.
- Everyone together in the Activity Center on the BG campus
- Games, organized chaos, socializing, dinner, clean-up
- 5:40pm-6pm
- Worship with everyone together in the Sanctuary
- 6pm-7pm
- 3rd-5th graders go together, usually to Room 114
- Lesson on the scripture and story for the evening and activity (game, craft, cooking, something!)
- Small group discussion with dessert
- Please bring $3 for dinner (financial assistance is absolutely available!!)
- Their BIBLE, so that they can learn to use it, write in it, mark it up in a way that God is speaking to them!
- Don't have one? Talk to me and we'll figure it out; we always have ones on hand to use here.
- Don't have one? Talk to me and we'll figure it out; we always have ones on hand to use here.
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.*
We're getting ready to wrap up this school year with a Family Potluck on April 19. Join us!
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.
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.*
We're getting ready to wrap up this school year with a Family Potluck on April 19. Join us!
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.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2026 is coming soon!
Join us at our BG campus from Sunday, June 14 - Wednesday, June 17,
5pm-7:30pm each evening...dinner included!
CAMPERS--3 year-old potty trained kiddos - rising 6th graders
VOLUNTEERS--rising 7th graders - adult
Registration is open and you can check out all the details by clicking the button below!
Check out the calendar of tentative
practice and performance dates!
practice and performance dates!
MUSIC FOR KINGSWOOD KIDS @ the Buffalo Grove campus...
We're excited to begin another year of Children's Xylophones and Chimes (preK-5th grade) and Youth Praise Band (5th-12th grade).
If you are interested in participating in either group, please reach out to Miss Jenn or Miss Felicia.
We're excited to begin another year of Children's Xylophones and Chimes (preK-5th grade) and Youth Praise Band (5th-12th grade).
- Children's Xylophones and Chimes is for 4-year-old preK kiddos up through 5th grade...no music experience is needed.
- Youth Praise Band is for ANY and ALL performers from 5th-12th grade! No matter your instrument of choice or your experience level.
If you are interested in participating in either group, please reach out to Miss Jenn or Miss Felicia.
Questions, one-on-one voice, guitar, or other lessons: Contact Felicia Patton, Director of Music Ministries
One-on-one piano lessons:
Contact our Organist, Dr. Michael Fritsch
One-on-one piano lessons:
Contact our Organist, Dr. Michael Fritsch
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.
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.
Join Kilmer School in District 21 and the Village of Wheeling to help families of children receiving treatment/services within the Lurie Children's Hospital. We are collecting all types of tabs in Sunday School to support the Ronald McDonald House Charities!
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!
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 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
RIDICULOUS GRACE weekly podcast!
Join Miss Jenn and Kate, our Coordinator of Youth and Serving Ministries, as they tackle the weekly scripture for the upcoming Sunday. God's working here, but sometimes it's in ridiculous ways...both hilarious ridiculous and grace beyond amazing ridiculous.
New episodes every Wednesday can be heard HERE.
