SPLASH KIDS
Birth - 5th Grade
Relevant, Fun and Secure
Our kids' ministry serves ages birth through fifth grade. Located on the second floor, Splash offers a secure place for children to learn that God created them and He loves them!
5 THINGS EVERY KID NEEDS…
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A really big God they can trust, no matter what. Our curriculum helps show kids this truth.
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Kids need someone else who believes what they believe and a chance to connect with new friends who will help them grown in their faith.
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They need another voice saying the same things their parents say. We provide those consistent messages through trained leaders in Splash.
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We strive to help kids develop the ability to make wise choices based on God's word, shared in a way that makes sense to how kids view life and make decisions.
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Kids need engaged and involved parents who know where their kids are spiritually, so they can stay intentionally active in their spiritual growth.
THE INS & OUTS
CHECK-IN & PICK UP
Parents can check in their child at the self check-in stations on the second level at the top of the stairs. A Splash Administrator (wearing a Splash name tag) is available to assist. First-time guests will complete a registration card to be entered into our system.
After check-in, children receive a name-tag sticker and parents receive a matching numbered pick-up tag, which is required for dismissal. Parents are welcome to help their child get settled. Once they are comfortable, parents can attend the gathering.
Children will only be released to a parent or guardian with the matching pick-up tag. If someone else will be picking up your child, please complete a special form at the check-in desk.
DURING THE GATHERING
Splash Administrators are present at every gathering to assist with check-in, monitor classrooms, and answer questions. If you need help at any time, please see an Administrator.
If you are needed during the gathering, you will receive a text message from one of our Splash staff.
NURSING MOMS
There is a privacy area upstairs in the Birth to 24 Month Room for your use during a gathering.
There is also a nursing area downstairs in the women’s restroom located in the Commons.
SECURITY
For the safety of our children, all Splash volunteers complete an application and background check before serving. Anyone with a history of crimes involving children are not permitted to serve in Splash.
Regular safety drills are conducted with our Security Team. In the event of an evacuation, families will reunite in the Freshwater’s South Parking lot, where children will be supervised by FW’s Splash and Security staff.
Classrooms have locking doors for added security. The double doors are kept locked during the service.
Splash Buddies
Splash Buddies Ministry
The Buddies Ministry is a program at Freshwater that provides a special needs child with individualized support.
What Does a Buddy Provide?
A buddy is a means of facilitating access and removing barriers that might otherwise keep someone from participating in church life. Not every person with a disability will need a buddy, nor will every buddy provide the exact same thing. Buddies provide individualized support that is as unique as the child they are serving. How a buddy serves may vary, but what a buddy provides is straightforward.
Discipleship
Learning to follow Christ as a disciple is what it means to be a Christian! A buddy proves in word and deed that people with disabilities are loved by Christ and essential to the body of Christ—they reflect Christ’s heart for people of all abilities! And more than that, they provide access to teaching, worship, and fellowship: a vital part of any believer’s walk. Buddies also allow parents, caregivers, and siblings to relax and be disciples themselves. Instead of having to stay with their child (or worry about being called every couple of minutes), parents can trust their child is being loved and cared for. A buddy serves the whole family.
Safety
Physical and mental safety is a major consideration. But buddies also provide a safety net for people who might be ignored and marginalized. A buddy serves as an advocate and bridge, bringing children with special needs from the fringes into the center of church life in a non-triggering, sensory friendly environment. A buddy helps the child with a need become a part of church life and avoid the danger of being forgotten.
Questions? Contact Nelson at 269.352.7195 or Catherine at 248.568.5879