Children on Sundays
Caring For Kids
We operate separate age-related groups giving the children an opportunity to make friends among their peers. With the Bible at the centre of our time together, we use age-appropriate games, crafts and activities to help the children discover what God has to say.
CRÈCHE
Up to 5 Years Old
During the Morning Service a crèche is provided for babies/toddlers up to 5 years. Crèche begins early in the service. You may leave your child in the care of our team and pick them up at the conclusion of the service. We also provide a “Quiet Space” for mothers and babies and audio from the service is available in this room.
SCHOOL YEARS 1-3
5-7 year olds
This age group builds and develops foundations in the big story of the Bible. Activities are specifically designed for these early-readers who love to make and do crafts. There's a growing emphasis on open-ended questions which encourage the children to respond to the Bible teaching they have heard.
SCHOOL YEARS 4-8
8-12 year olds
The children are interacting with the Bible themselves more at this age. We aim to help them unpack the Bible passage in its context and place it in the big story of the Bible. The children are encouraged to respond to the challenge of the passage through connections with real life situations they face.
We Value Children
And have some fundamental principles that guide our children’s’ programs.
Keeping Our Tamariki Safe
Hastings Baptist Church is committed to the safety and well-being of children and young people involved in our church programmes. Accordingly, child protection and good working practices around young people are critical components to the activities and ministries of the church.