Digital resources for families amidst the COVID-19 closures
With schools and church services canceled, our family team is working hard to produce and curate materials that point families towards God. Please check out the links below for great youtube content and fun family discussions.
Text Updates: Receive regular updates about new content and Weekly Digital Programming. Text the following codes to the number 81010.
Early Childhood - @wonderzone
Elementary - @cc-kidzone
Middle School - @COW19
High School - @HSUpdate
YouTube Channels: We will use these channels to create and curate video content for families and youth. Our student ministry will be using their accounts to have live programming Wednesdays from 7:00-8:00 p.m. (Middle School) and Sundays from 7:00-8:00 p.m. (High School)
From weekend worship services and weekly preschool classes, to choirs and programs specially designed for families to attend together—the Early Childhood Ministry offers a safe, loving and collaborative environment that will nurture your child’s faith and creativity. We equip parents with weekly tools and resources that will set your child up for success during these tender years.
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Zoom Chats: Oak Brook Branch Preschool: Thursday, April 9 at 10:30 a.m. | Elementary: Thursday, April 9 at 1:00 p.m.
We miss seeing all the children and having community with one another so we invite your children to join us this week to check-in with one another, share a story and sing some songs via Zoom! Hope to see you there! It might be helpful for you to download the Zoom App or explore it a bit ahead of time.
Preschool Ministry Zoom (Twos – Kindergarten)
Thursday Mornings at 10:30 a.m.
Time: Apr 9, 2020 10:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
One tap mobile: +13126266799,744275810# US (Chicago)
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Children's Ministry Online Weekly online lessons for the entire family to enjoy together.
Each week we provide new Bible lessons that we encourage the entire family to come together to enjoy. These Biblical lessons include voice-overs and fun videos to share the story. Along with the video we post family activities and age appropriate corresponding activity pages. Family discussion questions are located on the activity pages to spur amazing talks about God's word and help the message come alive.
If you are interested in receiving a link for our Children's Ministry Online
Camp Praise and Play!
Faith-Enrichment for Ages 3-5
May 26 - 29, 2020 & June 1 - 4, 2020
9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Oak Brook
Registration Coming Soon!
Ages 3 - 5 (3 years old by March 1, 2020 & potty trained)
Praise and Play Camp is a place where little campers can wonder about God, their world, the Bible, and the people around them. We will engage in science, music and art activities, along with enjoying Scripture, stories, snacks and games. Together, we will make new discoveries and new friends and will be caught up in wonder as we explore God's Word!
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Curious Club
Monday - Thursday 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
We invite your child to join us for planned daily activities involving art, Bible stories, cooking, language arts, math and science. We will also provide a nutritious snack and extra time for play. Children must be ages three through six and potty trained.
Please Note: If you are not a current member of our preschool and wish to join us for Curious Club, please contact us for the necessary registration forms.
*Christ Church of Oak Brook Preschool welcomes students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities made available through our school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational or admissions policies.
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Hopscotch
Handwriting, phonemic awareness and phonics enrichment
Downloads
Thursday Hopscotch | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friday Hopscotch | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hopscotch is a program designed to provide preschool children with direct and one-to-one practice and instruction in the areas of handwriting, phonemic awareness, and phonics.
*Christ Church of Oak Brook Preschool welcomes students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities made available through our school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational or admissions policies.
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MOPS Kids Volunteers
2nd & 4th Wedmesdays of each month | Oak Brook
Volunteers are needed to play with and care for our infants and toddlers while moms attend MOPS (Mother's Of Preschoolers) meetings from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Volunteers are asked to serve on the second and fourth Wednesday mornings of each month or as they are able to do so.
To serve please contact Christina Nicholaus, Early Childhood Coordinator by email or call 630.321.3901.
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MOPS
Mothers of Preschoolers
2nd and 4th Wednesdays | Oak Brook | Fellowship Hall
September 11, 2019 - May 13, 2020 | 9:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Christ Church MOPS believes in the simple but revolutionary idea that remarkable things happen when moms come together. We rally women to help them become more brave, kind and honest by providing a safe and loving community to journey through motherhood. We know that mothering can be challenging at times, and so MOPS is here to create space where moms can be themselves.
Our specialty is serving moms of children ages birth through kindergarten. Whether you are a soon-to-be mom, first-time mom or seventh-time mom, you are welcome here. Whether you are an adoptive mom, young mom, seasoned mom, foster mom, stepmom or any other type of mom, you are welcome here.
To help cover program costs, there is a $70/year meeting fee that can be paid in full or by semester. The MOPS International fee is an additional $31.95/year. Your MOPS membership includes the benefits of a To the Full Welcome Kit, access to the MOPS Member Site, Tuesday Texts, a series of parenting videos and some other fun surprises. Either way, please don't let registration fees keep you from joining us. Scholarships are available!
Connect with Christ Church MOPS on Facebook!
02/26/2020 MOPS Meeting with Laura Jennison –
“Eat the Strawberries; An Ash Wednesday Redemption Story”
Frequently Asked Questions:
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Children's Choirs
Sunday Mornings | Oak Brook
Weekly rehearsals begin Sunday, September 8 and run through December 22 and again from January 12 - April 26. Periodically present music in Sunday morning worship services, as well as Thanksgiving Day, Spirit Village, Messiah-CarolFest Concerts, Christmas Eve, and Palm Sunday; they will present a full musical in the spring. Detailed calendar will be provided.
Acorn Choirs
Children age 4 through 1st grade. Rehearses Sunday mornings from 8:45-9:15 in room 140. Note: Parents of 4 year olds are required to stay with their child at least through October to be sure they are ready for this experience.
Kids of the Kingdom Choir
Children in grades 2-6. Rehearses Sunday mornings from 10:15-11:00 in room 140. All Children's Choir participants will be escorted from their respective rehearsal to WonderZone, KidZone and COW for the remainder of each Worship hour. Parents may pick them up from those areas after service.
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The Discovery Center
Children enjoy playtime and activities in the Children's Discovery Center, an indoor playground built just for kids. It houses the Oak Tree Climber, a playhouse perfectly sized for children, a puppet theater, and plenty of floor space with obstacles for open play. The center is also used for Sunday morning children's worship, Preschool play, Early Childhood programs, special events, and open play time.
Open play is available for infants-5th graders only, when they are supervised by a parent or caregiver, who must remain present at all times.
Open play hours are as follows:
Monday - Thursday from 2:00 - 4:30 PM
CLOSED: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
DISCOVERY CENTER POLICIES
Please no climbing on the outside of the Climber and the Clubhouse.
Please sign-in your child(ren) before playing.
Food and drinks are allowed ONLY in the tiled-floor rooms.
Please keep our play area clean and return any equipment back to its proper place.
Children MUST be supervised by an adult caregiver at all times.
Please help your child be safe and kind to others while playing.
Restrooms are in the yellow-tiled room.
Diaper-changing station is in the restroom.
Garbage receptacles are located throughout the play area for your use.
Christ Church of Oak Brook is not responsible for any injuries or the security of your personal property.
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Special Needs Ministry
SERVING CHILDREN WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS
We believe in God's value for every human life, and we believe that Jesus loves every child dearly. Our Early Childhood and Children's Ministries are committed to helping provide a safe, welcoming environment where we can focus on loving Jesus with our heart, mind and soul.
Our desire is to:
Encourage each child to enjoy worshipping Jesus.
Come alongside parents to encourage their spiritual nourishment.
Secure a volunteer buddy to be with your child if needed.
If you have a child with additional needs and would like to connect with us, please contact:
Vacation Bible School
June 22 - 26 | Oak Brook & Butterfield
June 22 - 26: Mark your calendars
4 Years Old - Incoming 5th Grade
Bring a friend along this summer as children discover the
incredible mysteries of the final frontier!
Oak Brook: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Butterfield: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Serve at Vacation Bible School!
Make a lasting impact on our youth who attend VBS. We need over one hundred committed volunteers to make this week safe and memorable. There are many small and large-scale opportunities to make a diference. Register to volunteer at this year's VBS by clicking below.
If you need assistance with registration or would like to register by phone, please contact our registration desk at 630.321.6752 ext. 293 between 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or email Linda Caron with a time and number for a convenient call back.
Christ Church Preschool
Looking for a faith-based school to begin your child's education? Check out the Christ Church Preschool, a hands-on learning center at our Oak Brook location that is committed to partnering with you through your child's early stages of development.
