At CBF we believe children are one of our most important assets! They teach us about God, our loving Parent, even as we teach and lead them in learning about Jesus and His redeeming love. Children at CBF have a variety of opportunities for learning about becoming a part of God's family and Christ's love for each of us.

     Preschoolers, birth through kindergarten, are in age-graded classes on Sunday mornings. Teachers’ materials help them prepare developmentally appropriate activities for aiding preschooler's learning. Through their work of play, preschoolers are guided in discovering God's love, in practicing worship as a natural part of how we live, and in learning that the Bible has stories and lessons that apply to our lives. The adult worship hour is a time of "Extended Teaching Care" for preschoolers who continue to enjoy being with, and learning about being, church friends and family. Some special events for children are open to preschoolers when accompanied by a parent.

     Children, 1st-6th grade, are in age-graded classes for Sunday School. Teacher's lessons help children learn Bible truths about God, Jesus, the church, and about our relationships with the world, our family and others. Children are helped to understand what it means to make a commitment to becoming a part of God's family as a Christian and are helped to grow as followers of Christ.

     Some of the special events and activities of the Children's Ministry of CBF are described below. Volunteers are always welcome and needed in children’s ministry activities. If you would like to “invest” in our future this way, please contact the church office.

• Talent Night and Potluck
  
  We are a multi-talented congregation, and this is the night to let your light shine! Help us organize the program by calling the office and identifying what talent you would like to share. Remember to bring a main dish large enough for your family and a few more, and a dessert to share.
  
  
• Altar Candle-lighters
  
  Each Sunday children (1st-6th) and younger youth (7th-8th) light the candle on the altar at the beginning of worship, reminding all of God’s presence and readiness for our worship.
  
  
• Children’s Feature
  
  1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays children’s sermon during worship, "down front". Worship bags with quiet, worship-focused activities are provided to each child to help them better worship in ways meaningful to them.
  
  
• Children’s Worship
  
  Meets 2nd and 4th Sundays during the hour of regular worship, for those in grades 1 - 5. Expectations are the same as those of regular worship with parents, but the biblical content and music are more child-friendly.
  
  
• Children’s Choir
  
  (Not active at this time.)
  
  
• Now That I’m a Christian
  
  This group is convened on an occasional basis. It is a four-week program that explores faith, church membership and baptism with children who are questioning these things or with children who have recently made a commitment. A parent group meets concurrently. For grades 1-6.
  
  
• 6th Grader Group
  
  Meets September - June to foster faith development and fellowship with pre-teens prior to the transition to youth group.  (Not active at this time.)
  
  
• Second Sundays
  
  The second Sunday of each month, September - June, the children go on outings to places such as the science center, the zoo, the movies, a working local farm, or even a game day at The Meeting House. Fellowship with church friends and family is what makes it fun.
  
  
• Vacation  Bible School
  
  Includes classes for children, youth and adults.  Five days of concentrated bible study for all ages, usually held the last week in June, Sunday - Thursday, in the evenings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A time for fun, singing, missions, music and studying the Word.  A closing program which includes a Family Night Potluck is held the Sunday evening following VBS and is a time of celebration.
  
  
• Crosspoint
  
  CBF children participate in Crosspoint, held the first week in August for grades 4-8 at Skycroft Baptist Conference Center about one hour west. Crosspoint is a sports-oriented camp in a Christian environment that encourages participants to learn a sport they do not already know, so even non-sports enthusiasts have fun when they attend. It is an intensive week of Bible study and application, developing sports skills, fun, and exploring one's relationship with God, family and others. It is consistently the favorite week of the year for 9-13-year-olds.
  
  
• Bibles to 1st Graders
  
  Annually in September, CBF presents 1st graders a Bible inscribed with their name from their church family. It is one way CBF encourages young readers to learn to read God’s word for themselves.
  
  
• Harvest Costume Party
  
  Held the closest Saturday to October 31, for grades 1-5, in the afternoon.
  
  
• Kid’s Night Out
  
  An evening out for preschoolers and children (and parents!). The children enjoy an evening with church friends watching movies, parents use the time to go shopping or enjoy a special evening out. Held the first Friday in December, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., ages birth-6th grade.