We offer engaging programs for all ages.
Center Grove Church Family Ministries exists to partner with families to teach children and students about the saving love of Jesus Christ. Our desire is that all will know they belong here, will believe they are deeply loved by God, and are in the process of becoming disciples who will change the world.
Center Grove Church Family Ministries exists to partner with families to teach children and students about the saving love of Jesus Christ.
Our desire is that all will know they belong here, will believe they are deeply loved by God, and are in the process of becoming disciples who will change the world.
Special Events
During the year, we offer special events such as Vacation Bible School, Operation Christmas Child, retreats, and other fun activities for kids and students.
Jump For JOY! Jesus is Alive!
Get ready to celebrate the greatest news ever – Jesus is not dead, but ALIVE! Join us on Saturday, May 17, from 12-2 p.m. for an afternoon packed with fun, fellowship, and celebration for all ages! There will be bounce houses and other inflatables, so come ready to jump, climb, and slide as we celebrate with joyful energy! We will also have a selection of crafts so you can make a special keepsake to remind you that Jesus is alive and His love lasts forever. A delicious meal will be provided for whenever you need a break from all that jumping.
This FREE event is open to everyone, so bring your family, friends, and neighbors, and let's Jump for Joy as we celebrate that Jesus is alive!
We are excited to announce that this year we will have 11am-12pm reserved specifically for families who have children with sesnory sensitivities. These families can come and enjoy a fun and calm Jump for JOY, which will include inflatables, crafts, and food but no loud music as well as fewer people. Please invite anyone you know who would benefit from a more calm but equally as fun Jump for JOY!
Camp VBS 2025
Join us June 16-19, 2025 from 6-8 p.m. for a fun camping-themed VBS. From catching fish and putting up tents to making smores and telling campfire stories, this summer we will be learning all about God’s love for us and how we can let our light shine before others. VBS is open to all kids pre-k (and potty trained) through 6th grade. Every night of VBS we provide kids, their families and our wonderful volunteers with a FREE dinner from 5:30-6 p.m. Registration opens May 1st. Both kids and volunteers use the same link to sign up!
Children
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During our worship service, we offer a safe and loving environment for infants and young toddlers where they experience the love of Jesus through the wonderful care of our trained adults.
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During our worship service, we offer engaging programming for older toddlers and preschool children. Here they will begin to learn all about God and his great big, wonderful love for them.
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During our worship service, kids are invited to their own worship time where they will experience the love of Jesus through engaging kid-focused activities.
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Kids ages kindergarten through 4th grade are invited to join us on Sunday evenings. Our evenings include high-energy games, crafts, Bible lessons, and tons of fun!
Students
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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 conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.”
Students from 5th to 8th grade are invited to join us on Sunday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm. We begin the evening with crazy games, followed by relevant Bible discussions.
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Titus 3:5 “He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit.”
We believe that High School students have a unique role within the Church. They are the next generation of Christians through which God will continue to build his kingdom. High School is a foundational time period for students and we endeavor to do our best to provide guidance, wisdom, and love as they grown in their relationship with God. We have a Sunday school class after the worship service on Sunday mornings and we meet Sunday evenings for youth group.
Trail Life
(K-12th Grade)
Looking for something that engages the male spirit and builds strong Godly character, then Trail Life is for you and your son. This ministry provides opportunities to learn life skills, community connection, and faith-based curriculum. Boys 5-18 yrs. old are invited to join us on Monday evenings.
American Heritage Girls
(K-12th Grade)
This is a Christ-centered character and leadership development program for girls ages 5-18 yrs. old. AHG is dedicated to the mission of building women of integrity through service to God, family, community, and country.