PCPC Families

Nursery

The Nursery ministry exists to extend the transforming presence of Jesus Christ by providing a safe and loving environment for children birth to 2 years on Sunday mornings during the 9:30 am and 11:00 am worship hours. This nurturing environment in which babies are held, rocked and read to by caring volunteers introduces children to the culture of worship and biblical instruction and prepares them for a lifestyle of knowing God and making Him known.

One of our goals in the Nursery Ministry is to introduce the transforming presence of Jesus Christ to the babies in our care. How do you think we do that?

“Our son loves going to the nursery on Sunday mornings. He begins to get excited in the car when he realizes that he is going to church and sprints into class when he arrives. As a result of his time there, he is now able to recite John 3:16, especially the end, shouting ‘eternal life’ and throwing his hands up in the air!”

Geoff Ziegler, nursery parent

“Through the curriculum, we introduce the children to the transforming presence of Jesus Christ by letting them know that they are loved just as Jesus loved the little ones.”

Susan & Bryan Keyes, room leaders-9 years

Another goal in the Nursery Ministry is to come alongside parents to help them equip their children to love Christ and His church. How do you think we do that?

“As Room Leaders, we do our best to speak to all of the parents when they come to pick up their little ones. We want to encourage them with stories of how their child engaged in the lesson, music, or story time we had. Parents have often told us that because this ministry has come alongside their family in this way, the word ‘Bible’ is among the first words their baby learns to say.”

Suzy Mighell, nursery room leader-8 years

“We believe God’s Word is ‘absolutely true!’ Even this simple idea is something that has been reinforced in the minds of our sons while in the PCPC nursery. They have also learned to recite John 3:16. We are excited God’s Word is already being planted in their hearts.”

Aaron and Katherine Holmes, nursery parents

Through our lessons, music time, and even just interaction with nursery workers, we are striving to be intentional about introducing the children in our care to worship and biblical instruction. How do you think we do that?

“When I am in the nursery holding and rocking a child, I pray for them silently. I pray for their salvation, for their parents, and any scripture that comes to mind. A common one is, that the child will ‘grow in wisdom and stature, and in favor of God and man,’ from Luke 2:52.”

Betsy Newman, monthly infant nursery volunteer

“It’s always fun to see the reaction of a new volunteer to our little 18-month-old children sitting, listening, learning and worshiping! Most people have never considered the possibility of teaching Bible truths in the nursery.”

Bonnie Shaw, room leader-9 years

Invest 12 hours a year and help change a child’s life—and yours! To join our Nursery Ministry team contact Gale Emerson, gale.emerson@pcpc.org or 214-224-2566.