Purpose / Vision

• Vision Statement

  Our vision is to see every child, student, and their family, grow in vibrant love for Jesus. We want our students to know what He’s like by spending time with Him, learning His ways, and experiencing His love in their everyday lives. In a fun and safe environment, we aim to help children follow Jesus with joy, build meaningful friendships, and become kind, brave, and loving disciples who shine His light wherever they go.

• Why This Ministry Exists at Southside@Main

  This ministry exists to help individuals and families be spiritually formed into the likeness of Christ by abiding in Jesus and practicing His presence together in community.

🙋 Who It’s For

Kids@Southside

Children from Nursery to Grade 4

Y@M Jr. High

Students in Grades 5-8

📅 What We Do

1. Interactive Bible Teaching — HOW

• Drama & Skits: Bringing Bible stories to life through simple skits kids can participate in.
• Storytelling with Visuals: Using props, pictures, and videos to make each lesson engaging and memorable.
• Games & Activities: Incorporating trivia, scavenger hunts, and memory verse challenges to reinforce learning.
• Discussion Time: Asking open-ended questions to help kids reflect and apply what they’ve learned.

2. Personal Connection

• One-on-One Moments: Taking time to listen, care, and build trust with each child.
• Prayer Partners: Helping kids pray for one another and see prayer as a natural part of friendship and everyday life.

3. Real-Life Application

• Everyday Examples: Showing how God’s Word speaks into real situations—kindness, honesty, courage, forgiveness.
• Role-Playing: Practicing real-life scenarios in a safe and fun way.
• Simple Service Opportunities: Activities like writing cards for seniors, helping with community needs, or collecting items for others.