We want to help kids move one step closer to God and each other through Christ. We teach the Bible and encourage kids to learn God’s word to carry it in their hearts.

Our staff and volunteers love kids and love Jesus! We are passionate about serving and helping kids make lasting friendships and a lasting decision to follow Christ.

Our Focus

CHILD-FOCUSED
In our approach to environment, curriculum, and activities
INTENTIONAL SMALL GROUPS
Building a community where we can model an authentic relationship with Jesus Christ
FUN
So that they will understand how awesome it can be to live our lives for Jesus Christ
TEACH THE BIBLE
By applying lessons to our culture and world today and helping kids answer the question of "What does this have to do with my life?"
SAFE
Physical, Emotional, Spiritual

We value the safety of your children.


This is why we have procedures in place to check each child in and out safely and effectively. When you check in your child they will get a sticker name tag with a unique code on it to be worn during the entire service. You will receive a parent ticket with a matching code which must be used when picking up your child at the end of the service. For their safety we ask that you show your ticket with a matching code every time—even if we see you every week and know you by name.

If for any reason we need to reach you during the service, we will text the phone number provided during check in. All of our volunteers are background checked.

We want to partner with you.

ORANGE
We are an orange church which means that we combine two influences, the heart of the home (family) and the light of the church to have a greater impact
Early Childhood
Early Elementary
Pre-teen
INFANTS
We understand that it can be difficult to leave your baby with someone else for the first time! We hope any concerns will melt away when you see our loving volunteers anticipating holding and rocking your baby! Our desire is to show your baby the love of Christ through caring for them and allowing you to engage in worship hands free
ONES
As your child transitions to the one year old room they will experience opportunities for group playtime as they become more independent. They will experience a fun toddler environment with loving volunteers that will reinforce God’s love through play and interaction.
TWOS
In our two year old room, your child will experience all things toddler. Our curriculum starts at this age and is centered on these three basic truths: God loves you, God made you, and Jesus wants to be your forever friend. Every week your children will worship, learn a Bible story, and make a simple craft that will help them understand the key truth for the day.
PRESCHOOL AGE: THREES & FOURS
Your preschooler will be welcomed by enthusiastic volunteers. We continue to teach them our three basic truths: God loves you, God made you, and Jesus wants to be your forever friend. This environment will follow a preschool structure, including worship time, a video bible story, craft, and game that support the key truth for the day, and snack. Kids will work to learn a monthly memory verse.
KINDERGARTEN-3RD GRADE
Kids are challenged every weekend in Chapel Kids to trust God, make wise choices, and build everlasting friendships. Here’s what a typical morning looks like:
WELCOME
Each child is greeted by a Room Leader and their Small Group Leader. Kids have time to build community through hang out time. Each group is divided by grade. Starting in 3rd grade they may also be separated by gender.
WORSHIP
Shortly after arriving, kids join together for worship, Chapel Kids style. We have a fun and active worship time where kids engage through music and movement.
LARGE GROUP TEACHING
Kids transition to our large group time where they will engage in worship, hear a bible story through video and discuss how to apply it, play a game, and have a time to work on learning the monthly memory verse.
SMALL GROUP TIME
Kids will then join their small group area where their leaders help them understand how the day’s bottom line can fit into their everyday life. Small group leaders in Chapel Kids are serious about having fun with kids and passionate about teaching the truth of God’s word. We want kids to see how God fits into their lives, to learn how to talk to Him, and to build friendships that will last. Every weekend they connect to the same small group of kids and the same small group leaders. That way they get connected and we have the best chance to establish a relationship that’s going to matter when they need it most.
4TH-5TH GRADE
We understand that preteens, more than ever, are caught in between adolescence and childhood. Between expectations and reality and between information and understanding. Our primary goal is to make Chapel Preteen a place where we can catch them. Where we can give them a safe place to land in a world where they aren't elementary kids anymore, but they aren't quite middle schoolers.
HANGOUT TIME
This is simply free time where small group leaders connect relationally with kids through playing basketball, four square, painting nails or making bracelets. This time is created to let kids find a place where they connect.
WORSHIP
In Chapel Preteen, we engage in a time of worship. Our goal is to teach the kids what worship is and why it is important in their lives.
LARGE GROUP TEACHING
Our Large Group environment is modeled after a living room setting. The teacher leads them through a bible lesson, a fun activity, and helps to explore the Key Question of the day.
SMALL GROUP TIME
The leaders spend this time helping the kids to apply how the bible story and lesson applies to their everyday lives. They have candid conversations about real struggles and questions that they may be having and help to show them how the Bible is the place to go for their answers. The kids are split up by grade and gender with the same gender leader.
PARENT CUE APP
We always have serving opportunities, and we would love to explore them. Apply here:
VOLUNTEER
We always have serving opportunities, and we would love to explore them.
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Upcoming Events & Meetings for our 60+ Ministry
SANDUSKY
4444 Galloway Road
Sandusky, Ohio 44870
419.627.0208

Service Times:
Saturday 5pm
Sunday 9 & 10:30am

Office Hours:
Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm
NORWALK
156 S. Norwalk Road
Norwalk, Ohio 44857
567.424.6825

Service Times:
Sunday 8:30, 10 & 11:30am

Office Hours:
Thur 10am-3pm
PORT CLINTON
4650 E Port Clinton Eastern Rd
Port Clinton, Ohio 43452
419.732.3964

Service Times:
Sunday 9 & 10:30am
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