Families
KidMin Materials for Sunday School
SUNDAY CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING
Nursery
infant to 3 years
Available during the 9 and 10:30am services
Our prayer is that through the loving care of volunteers and the “Teaching Toddlers” and “Teaching Twos” curriculum (designed to teach God’s word through stories, songs, and activities), seeds of understanding God’s love and His word will be planted for parents to nurture.
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Promotions
Promotions will occur when your child is 12 months, 24 months, or 36 months on the first Sunday of each month. Parents are notified by email.
Pre-K Sunday School
3 years to 5 years
Available during the 9 and 10:30am services
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Activities
All activities are centered around three key truths:
- God Made Me
- God Loves Me
- Jesus Wants to Be My Friend Forever
Classrooms
9:00
3 Years: Room 5-6
4 -5 Years: Room 7-8
10:30
3 Years: Room 5-6
4-5 Years: Room 7-8
Unite
K to 3rd grade
Available during the 9 and 10:30am services
In K-3rd grade, UNITE kids learn about different virtues which reflect God’s character and can be used in their daily lives. UNITE uses 252 Basics curriculum which is centered around 3 basic truths from Luke 2:52:
- I can TRUST God no matter what
- I need to make the WISE choice
- I should treat OTHERS the way they want to be treated
The Structure
Small Groups: Plug-In (15 minutes)
Plug-In is designed to introduce children to the day’s topic in a setting that gives them individualized attention from their Small Group Leader and plenty of interaction with a small group of peers.
Large Group: Power Up (20-25 minutes)
Large Group is designed to engage children in worship in a large group setting. Music, prayer, and an innovative approach to the Bible story are always a part of this interactive time. All Kids K-3rd meet for Large Group together.
Small Groups: Catch On (25-30 minutes)
Catch On is designed to help kids understand how the day’s topic applies to them. They’ll discuss real-life experiences, interact with a close-knit group of peers, and participate in a variety of activities that appeal to different learning styles. Life-application and memory-verse activities, as well as prayer, are always a part of this hands-on time. Kids finish the hour in Small Groups in their classrooms
For Parents
We are committed to modeling God’s love and teaching His Word to UNITE kids.
We encourage you, as a parent, to be involved in your child’s spiritual growth. Each week UNITE classes provide two family activity sheets, a “God Time” devotional, and a “Refrigerator Activity Sheet.” Make sure to take home these handouts when you pick up your kids from class so you can reinforce the lesson as a family at home.
Other ways you can help your child grow in his/her relationship with Jesus:
- Read God’s book, the Bible, as a family.
- Give your child their own age-appropriate Bible.
- Talk to God in prayer as a family daily.
- Serve as a family in a Parkview ministry.
“We will not hide these truths from our children but will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the LORD. We will tell of his power and the mighty miracles he did.” – Psalm 78:4
Missed Sunday morning?
Check out Studio252 for a full video presentation of today’s lesson! The site also includes devotions, activities, music, and games that continue the Unite experience at home.
Launch
4th to 6th grade
Available during the 9am service
This includes:
- Giving kids the opportunity to apply Bible lessons to their daily lives.
- Helping kids see their relationship with Christ as an individual and personal relationship
- Creating a pattern of daily devotion and prayer time at an early age.
- Allowing kids to see their value as leaders in their faith right now.
Launch’s key verse is 1 Timothy 4:12, “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity.”
The Structure
Opening (10 minutes)
The opening time is designed to be a time for students to get to know each other and hold each other accountable for weekly devotionals, scripture memory, and bringing their Bible to Launch. Students also participate in one of six stations that they will cycle through during the year. The stations teach concepts like a Biblical timeline, books of the Bible, Bible trivia, memory verses, and the location of Biblical places
Large Group (25-30 minutes)
Small Groups (20-30 minutes)
BLITZ nights
Blitz nights are monthly events for 4th-6th graders that take place outside of Sunday morning.
They are fun-filled nights packed with games, food, and gospel-centered messages. This is an awesome opportunity for outreach so friends are invited to this free event. Times and dates vary but are announced during Launch on Sunday mornings
For Parents
One of the major goals of our Launch program is to help students develop habits that will give them a solid Biblical foundation before entering junior high.
It would be a great encouragement for your kids if you would support and help them with these goals. Each week, your kid will leave with a devotional. This has a passage and questions for each day of the week, a memory verse for the month, and an area for prayer requests. Encourage your students when they come home to complete the devotional and bring it back the next Sunday.
Other ways you can help your child grow in their faith:
- Read God’s word, the Bible, as a family.
- Give your child their own age-appropriate Bible.
- Talk to God in prayer as a family daily.
- Serve as a family in a Parkview ministry.
- Model what it means to share God’s word with others
“We will not hide these truths from our children but will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the LORD. We will tell of his power and the mighty miracles he did.’ – Psalm 78:4
Community Kids Days
What are Community Kids Days?
Community Kids Days are 4-night events full of fun, games, crafts, and a positive message geared for ages Preschool – 6th grade! All events are FREE of cost! We encourage you to invite your friends and neighbors!
Kids will learn that even when you’re left out… even though you’re different… even though you do wrong… even when you’re afraid… Jesus loves you!
Community Kids Days Mission:
To establish connections between the Parkview family and the community through children’s programming with a purpose.
Community Kids Days Goals:
- To have summer children's programming that reaches those who don't go to church
- To introduce God and His salvation to kids and parents
- To create a safe, loving, and exciting environment for kids and parents
- To establish lasting connections between the Parkview family and the community
- To build awareness of other Parkview and Community Group events and programming
Program Overview
Sign-in / Complete Registration
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Arrive early and bring your printed and signed copy of your child’s registration form.
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Kids will be given a security tag and parents will receive a tag of their own, each with a matching code. These security tags will be used during Pick-up Time at the end of each night’s programming to ensure your child leaves with the appropriate adult.
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If you have not already printed and signed registration forms for your child, there will be blank forms available for you to do so
on site . We encourage you to register ahead of time as this will ensure there are enough supplies for your child’s participation.
Opening & Music Time
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Kids will be split up into grade groups and supervised by trained youth and adult volunteers who have completed a background check.
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Then, kids will sit together for a fun and engaging opening skit that introduces the kids to the theme of the night.
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An overview of the night will be explained so kids will know what to expect.
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There will also be a time of music and singing to get things started with lots of energy!
Group Stations: Games, Snacks, Crafts, Story-time
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After the Opening and Music Time, each grade group will rotate through four stations.
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Each night’s games, snacks, crafts, and story-time will reinforce that night’s Bible Point (ex: “even though you’re different, Jesus loves you!”)
Pick-up
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Parents, bring back your security tags for Pick-up Time as they will be used to match
to your child’s tag code.
When are Community Kids Days?
Dates and locations will be posted on our Events page when they have been decided.
Do Community Kids Days replace VBS?
Yes, and no! Community Kids Days are Parkview’s VBS, but instead of hosting AT Parkview it is hosted BY Parkview Community Groups and Parkview attendees throughout Iowa City, North Liberty and the surrounding area.
Awana
Awana helps churches and parents work together to develop spiritually strong children and youth who faithfully follow Jesus Christ.
Awana Clubbers learn about the reality of God, the truth of the Bible, and respect for our nation’s freedoms. Awana plants seeds of wisdom while youth begin the process of becoming responsible Christian leaders. Awana exists for parents who appreciate the valuable influence of a wholesome peer group in their children’s lives.
Mission & Values
Our Mission
To Know, Love, and Serve God by participating in HIS ministry.
Our Values
Awana meetings are brimming with life-enriching experiences for young people, by providing a consistent positive club environment for ages three through High School. The clubs stress strong moral and spiritual values. Clubbers learn about the reality of God, the truth of the Bible, and respect for our nation’s freedoms. Awana plants seeds of wisdom while youth begin the painstaking process of becoming responsible Christian leaders. Awana exists for parents who appreciate the valuable influence of a wholesome peer group in their children’s lives.
Awana meets on Wednesdays from September through April from 6:00 pm – 7:45 pm.
Why Awana?
- AWANA is centered on the gospel by sharing it in a clear, concise, and consistent presentation of God’s word.
- Scripture memorization is a key element and cornerstone of AWANA.
- AWANA is exciting and fun with activities and games.
- Children and youth are trained to lead and serve others in meaningful ways.
- AWANA is built on leadership through educating, equipping, and biblical foundations.
- AWANA is designed to reach un-churched youth in their schools, homes, and communities
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Activities
At AWANA we have:
Handbook Time
Council Time
Consists of singing, puppets, Bible stories and lessons based on Christian principles in an age-appropriate manner.
Game Time
Play games on the unique Awana Game Circle along with other activities.
Prayer Time
Encourage children to include prayer in their lives as a part of being a Christian.
Other Activities
- AWANA Bible Quiz
- AWANA Grand Prix
- Veteran’s Night
- Christmas Store
- Spring Store
- Food Drives
- Missions Night
- Theme Nights
- Service Projects
- End of Year Awards Night
Groups
Cubbies
3 and 4 year olds (Must be 3 by September 15 and requires a parent’s involvement in Awana.)
Sparks
Kindergarten through 2nd Grade
T&T Ultimate Adventure
3rd & 4th Grades
T&T Ultimate Challenge
5th & 6th Grades