Children’s Ministry at Living Water Church

At Living Water Church, children are a priority for us. Our goal is for your child to experience the love of Christ through our dedicated staff and volunteers in their very own worship experience, called "The Dock."

Sunday mornings for your child are fun, engaging, and active as they learn about God through the Bible. All of our ‘Dock’ staff are properly trained and have passed a criminal background check because your child's safety is very important to us.

How Does Check-in Work?

When you arrive, your child will be registered and checked into our program. To do this:

  • Check in begins at 10:15AM.

  • Enter through the café doors and proceed to your right down the hallway to our Dock Check-in Station.

  • A volunteer will assist you with check-in and answer any questions you may have.

Classroom Breakdown

Downstairs (Birth – Kindergarten)

  • Babies & Crawlers

  • Toddlers (up to 3 yrs.)

  • Younger Preschool (3-4 yrs. must be potty trained)

  • Older Preschool – Kindergarten (5 yrs. – Kindergarten)

Upstairs ("The Upper Dock")

  • Grades 1-3

  • Grades 4-6

    "Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." – Proverbs 22:6

We encourage all parents to drop their children off at The Dock before entering the main worship service. Your child will have a great time learning about God while you worship and grow in your faith.

What Happens After 6th Grade?

After 6th grade, children transition to:

  • Sunday Morning Worship – Attending the main church service with their families.

  • H2O Teen Group – Meeting on Friday evenings at 7:00 PM for discipleship, fellowship, and fun.

Curriculum Used: The Gospel Project

We use The Gospel Project, a Christ-centered, chronological curriculum, with a missions emphasis, that teaches the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation, helping children understand how all of Scripture points to Jesus.

Our Biblical Approach to Children's Ministry

We believe in teaching children in a way that is understandable for their age while never wavering from the truth of God's Word (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

Additionally, we believe that God has commissioned parents as the primary spiritual leaders of their children (Deuteronomy 6:6-7; Ephesians 6:4; Proverbs 22:6). The role of the church is to support and supplement the discipleship that happens at home. Our goal is to equip both children and parents with the truth of Scripture, fostering a faith that lasts for generations.

For more information, contact our Children’s Director, Dana Duncan Vansteenburgh at dana@lwcny.org.