- This is my first Sunday at Elim. What should I expect?
- I’m new here. What do I do with my kids?
- Can I stay with my child?
- What if my kid is hurt, inconsolable, or has some other emergency?
- Where do I pick up my children?
- Can I keep my kids with me during the entire service?
- I have a baby; is there a place for me to breastfeed or change a diaper?
- Our children are in junior high or high school. Do you have something special for them?
- Do you have a Lost and Found?
- Do you have any Bible studies or adult Sunday School classes on Sunday mornings?
- Do you have anyone who could pray for me?
This is my first Sunday at Elim. What should I expect?
Welcome! We are glad to have you. Our dress is casual and our music is contemporary, so feel free to come as you are. We have a single worship service at 10:00 AM that lasts about 70 minutes.
When you do visit, we’d love to meet you. Swing by the Welcome Center at the back of the sanctuary. We have a gift for you!
I’m new here. What do I do with my kids?
Fantastic, we love kids! We have a nursery for birth through three years old, as well as two Sunday school classes for lower and upper elementary-aged kids.
Please bring your family to the Welcome Center where you will meet Ms. Beth, our Kids’ Ministry Director. We’ll get a little info from you and check your kids in so they can join the rest of the flock in Sunday School after worship.
Upon check-in, you’ll be given a sticker with a security code that matches one on your child’s name tag. Bring this with you when you pick them up from their classroom so we can verify they’re leaving with the right person!
For more information, see our Kids’ Ministry page.
Can I stay with my child?
Yes. We understand that sometimes kids have a hard time getting used to a new place, or parents want to see what it’s like first. We hope you and your children will find it to be a safe and comforting environment.
What if my kid is hurt, inconsolable, or has some other emergency?
In every situation we begin with prayer, because we know that the Lord himself is a present help in time of need. If there is a problem that persists, the classroom volunteer will contact Ms. Beth. If necessary, you will be located and brought out to the classroom to help your child.
Where do I pick up my children?
They may each be picked up from their classrooms at the end of service. The nursery is located in the hallway near the restrooms. The two Sunday School classes are in the annex between the church and the playground.
Can I keep my kids with me during the entire service?
Sure! Although most kids go out to Sunday School, we do welcome children who want to stay in the main service. We have a quiet activity kit available at the Welcome Center if needed.
I have a baby; is there a place for me to breastfeed or change a diaper?
The nursery is available with a changing table and a comfy rocking chair. If you are breastfeeding, we have a sign on the door that can be slid to read “in use,” so others are aware to enter with discretion.
Our children are in junior high or high school. Do you have something special for them?
We don’t have a separate program for them on Sunday mornings; the teen years are a great time to begin the transition to participating in the worship service! We do have a fantastic youth group that meets on Sunday evenings from 6-8 here at the church.
Do you have a Lost and Found?
Yes, it may be found in the little nook on the right side of the front entryway.
Do you have any Bible studies or adult Sunday School classes on Sunday mornings?
Yes, we do! Our adult Sunday School meets from 9-9:45 every Sunday out in the Oasis House.
Do you have anyone who could pray for me
It would be our privilege. Please look for a member with an “Ask Me for Prayer” name tag. Alternatively, you can share your requests with the Prayer Team via a Connection Card (drop it in the Prayer Box or at the Welcome Center), through ElimEFC.com, or through the Church Center app.