THRIVE
Kids
@
Open Arms
Welcome
At Thrive Children’s Ministry, we’re here to partner with you in building a foundation of faith for your child. Every Sunday at 10 AM, kids from birth to age 11 are invited to explore the Bible, make friends, and discover what it means to follow Jesus in a fun, safe, and engaging environment.
Safety is Our Priority
When you bring your child to Thrive, their safety and your peace of mind come first. Every child is signed in and out by their parent or guardian at our secure check-in area. First-time guests, please allow a few extra minutes to complete any necessary paperwork. Only parents or guardians who signed in their children will be permitted to pick them up after service, ensuring your child’s security.
In addition, all Thrive Children’s Ministry volunteers and staff members have completed child abuse clearances, ensuring that every person interacting with your child has been thoroughly vetted. We are committed to providing a safe, secure, and welcoming environment where kids can learn, play, and grow in faith with confidence.
See You Sunday!
We can’t wait to welcome your child to Thrive! Come see how fun, friendship, and faith come together each week at Open Arms Community Church’s Thrive Children’s Ministry.
Bible Adventurers
Our youngest attendees (ages 0-3) are welcomed into the Bible Adventure Room, where they can play, enjoy age-appropriate Bible stories, and begin forming meaningful friendships in a nurturing space.
Next Gen
Next Gen offers an action-packed morning of games, crafts, and stories about Jesus. Here, kids can learn through interactive activities and engage in hands-on fun that brings biblical teachings to life.
All kids enjoy a snack, build friendships, and learn how to apply God’s love in their lives.
THRIVE Staff
Our THRIVE team is full of dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers, and lead by an amazing staff with a heart for teaching children about Jesus.
Annette Dennison
Melissa Robinson
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Are you interested in serving? Let us know and we’ll get you more information!
Our Purpose
Thrive Children’s Ministry of Open Arms Community Church exists to equip all children to love God and share God’s love and message to all people.
Our Values
T: TEACHING, We believe that children should be taught the Bible in a fun, relatable way, have easy access to the faith, and learn the tools they need to grow and thrive.
H: HEALTHY, We believe a safe, clean, healthy environment is our responsibility and vital to effective ministry and parent/guardian confidence.
R: RESPECT, We believe that respect should be shown by all (volunteers, children, and parents) to create an environment where everyone feels honored and encouraged.
I: INTERACTIVE, We believe fun, creative, and hands-on activities are the best method for children to learn and connect with God.
V: VIRTUES, We believe the lifestyle of Prayer, Serving, Giving, Forgiveness, Obedience, Worship, and Outreach should be modeled, planted and nurtured by our team.
E: EVANGELISM, We believe our primary purpose is that every child would have an opportunity to enter into a relationship with Jesus.
Our Mission
Family
We partner with Families to minister to the children.
Fun
We have Fun together through games, crafts and time with friends.
Learn
We Learn together about the Bible and it’s principles.
Share
We take what we have learned home to Share with our families about how to apply God’s truth to our lives.
Our Vision
Our vision is to equip children to thrive in their relationship with God and in life.