Your kids will love coming to Southside!

Southside Kids is designed to partner with parents to help children move towards God. Children ages birth through 5th grade will enter a caring environment filled with amazing leaders and crew members ready to teach them about God’s love. We offer exciting and fun-filled services that explore God’s Word, introduce children to meaningful and energy-charged worship, and challenge them to really get to know Jesus! 

 

If you are attending in person, we have designed a great experience for your Kids! 

 

If you have questions or if you’d like to serve, send an email to Angie Cosper at a.cosper@southsidemethodist.org!

WELCOME!

Hey there! We look forward to your kids getting connected here at Southside where they can grow in their relationship with Jesus and one another. Our goal is to partner with parents to develop kids’ faith.

 

Angie Cosper

Children's Director

The 2025 Winter/Spring Children’s Sunday School classes meet each Sunday at 10 a.m. for children in PreK3 through 5th grade. These classes focus on four key areas: connecting with each other and with God’s Word, studying God’s Word together, interacting with Scripture to discover key themes and takeaways, and responding to God’s Word by applying it to daily life.

CHILDRENS HAPPENINGS

JANUARY

Parents Bible Study

January 29, 2025

Hey Parents! Start this new year off by discovering simple habits and easy-to-implement daily rhythms that will help you find meaning beyond the chaos of family life while creating a home where both kids and parents learn to love God and each other. 

 

Mom’s join us on Mondays at 9:30 am in the FLC (it is not too late please join us!)

Dad’s and Mom’s join us Wednesday Nights starting January 29th at 6:30 pm.

HAPI Showcase

January 29, 2025

Come join the fun and lend a hand at Hendricks Avenue Elementary's after-school enrichment classes, led by Angie Cosper, Ian Stake, and amazing Wolfson student leaders! It's a fantastic opportunity to make a difference while enjoying art, basketball, and music activities with the kids.

Mark your calendar for the Showcase Dinner on Wednesday, January 29th! We’ll host the students and their families for a special Wednesday Night Family Dinner, where the kids and class leaders will show off all they’ve learned in a fun, interactive showcase. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate their creativity and hard work! 

FEBRUARY

VBS Theme Reveal

February 2, 2025

Get ready for an exciting day of fun and surprises! Join us on Sunday, February 2nd, for the big 2025 Adventure Week VBS Theme Reveal during worship. But that’s not all—stick around for a 10 a.m. Preview Party at Happy Brew! This family-friendly event is the perfect way to gear up for this summer's Vacation Bible School Adventure Week, with activities, sneak peeks, and plenty of excitement for kids and parents alike. Don’t miss the chance to be among the first to discover this year’s thrilling theme!

MARCH

Ash Wednesday

March 5, 2025

We will be having a special communion service. Join us!


KIDS CREW!

2023-2024 Registration for babies through 5th graders for Children’s Church, Nursery, Sunday School and all programs at Southside for this coming school year. 

LITTLEST ANGELS

Join the Littlest Angels Choir

Are your little ones ready to sing their hearts out? We've got the perfect opportunity for them to shine! Introducing the Littlest Angels Church Choir, where kids in PreK3, PreK4, and Kindergarten can discover the joy of music in the most delightful way. Please note: Kids that turn 3 after Sept 1st are not old enough.

 

Littlest Angels Church Choir offers your kids a chance to develop confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong love for music. Plus, they'll make friends and memories that'll last a lifetime.

 

Spread the Word: Share this incredible opportunity with fellow parents so their little ones can join the musical journey, too. To learn more click on the link below to email us. We can't wait to welcome your little angels to the choir!

KIDS PRAISE TEAM

Join the Kids Praise Team

Introducing the Kids Praise Team, an amazing squad where all 1st - 5th graders can come together to make awesome music and have a blast!

 

We're diving into the world of modern worship music that'll make your heart sing. You'll get to learn cool tunes, play some instruments, show off those incredible vocals, and even lead worship for the congregation and Children’s Church. How cool is that?

 

To join the fun, just show up at the Chapel on Wednesdays at 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm. No need to worry about auditions—your passion for music is all you need!

 

Got questions? Ask Pastor Ian by clicking the link below. Get pumped, get ready, and let's make Wednesdays the most awesome day of the week with the Kids Praise Team!

YOUR FIRST VISIT

Visiting us for the first time? No fear! Our friendly Greeting Team will lead you in your next steps when you arrive. We will meet your family and give you all the information you need about Children's Church, Kids Life Groups, nursery and more.  We can't wait to meet you!

SAFETY

Volunteers and staff at Southside are background screened and trained to create an atmosphere where families can be confident that their children are always nurtured and well cared for. We follow a detailed Child Protection Policy designed to keep all children in our care safe at all times.

WHAT WE TEACH

Your kids will experience an age appropriate lesson that will teach them about God and His love for them. The teaching is interactive and utilizes multiple approaches for different learning styles. Weekly kids teaching is aligned with the sermon topic and the adult Life Groups so everyone is on the same page. Our goal is for kids to have fun and understand who Jesus is and how He can make a difference in their lives. 

STAY CONNECTED WITH SOUTHSIDE KIDS


PRE-REGISTER YOUR KIDS

We're raising up the next generation of world changers to love God and His house!