KIDS MINISTRY

Imagine your kids with a grounded and authentic faith in Jesus

Coggin Kids partners with parents to make growing disciples of Jesus

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Does the world make you feel like an inadequate parent?

Of course, it does. Social media, cultural changes, busy schedules, and academic and athletic pressure can get in the way of preparing them to be confident in who God made them to be and what He has called them to do.

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Cultural Changes

Busy Schedules

Academic and Athletic Pressures

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What Parents Say

Cindy and Van Marshall
My husband and I have had children in the children’s ministry at Coggin for over 15 years. I am so comfortable with them being under the leadership of Amy Brand, who leads with wisdom, compassion, and JOY! I’ve especially appreciated the opportunities she has given my children to practice servant leadership within our church. We are “blessed to be a blessing”, and I am thankful for Amy and the fantastic children’s ministry volunteers who have joined us in equipping our kiddos for Christ-like service!

Cindy and Van Marshall

Dalton and Kristen Hutchins
We became members of Coggin when we were expecting our first child, and now that little boy is in the youth group and our daughter is starting her last year in the children’s ministry. As a young family navigating how to raise our children to love the Lord, we felt so blessed and equipped with help from this ministry. They not only provided opportunities for our kids to learn about Jesus and hide scripture in their hearts, but they also encouraged and supported us as parents as well. This ministry has been a springboard for our kids and allowed us to regularly serve Coggin and our community as a family. We are incredibly grateful!

Dalton and Kristen Hutchins

Stephen and Katrina Lynn
The children’s ministry at Coggin Avenue Baptist introduces biblical truths to young children and supports parents in cultivating a Christian upbringing. Stephen and I have conversations with our daughter, Brooklyn, about God and loving others as Christ loves us. We have watched Brooklyn grow in her love for Christ. We dedicated her to Christ at Coggin soon after she was born. Through involvement at church and family talks, she asked Jesus into her heart when she was 5 years old and she was recently baptized at Coggin. The Children’s Ministry plays such a big part in bringing children up in Christ alongside of the parents. Also, I have the privilege of serving in pre-school on Sundays and I enjoy getting to share Bible stories and plants seeds in their hearts of how God loves them and that Jesus died for them. The positive impact that Children’s Ministry has on children is a great reason for kids to be involved!

Stephen and Katrina Lynn

YOUR FIRST VISIT

When you’re facing our building (the one with the steeple), you’ll want to find the east entrance on the right side. There’s a large welcome sign and it’s next to the playground. When you enter those doors, please visit the preschool area inside the glassed area on your right. They can help get your little ones checked in and help you find age-appropriate classrooms for older children.

HOW CHECK-IN WORKS

Before the service:

You can check-in your child at the preschool counter inside the nursery. Older children can be checked in upstairs. After finding your child’s name in the database, you and your child will be given matching name tags that are exclusive to your family. Your child will wear the name tag portion, and the corresponding tag will be given to you.

After Service:

When you return to the nursery, simply show your tag in order for your child to be released back to you.

During the Service:

In the event that we need to contact you during the service, we will send you a text message. If you receive a text, simply return to the Information Desk where you checked in your child.

If you’d like to speed this process up a bit, you can click the button below!

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Programming for
Each Age Group

KIDS CONNECT

KIDS CONNECT

  • PRE-K-2ND GRADE
  • DURING 11:00AM SUNDAY SERVICE
  • UPSTAIRS CHILDREN’S WING MAIN BUILDING

Kids Connect is our children’s worship service! Our goal is to provide a setting where kids can connect with Christ, the church, and one another! Using HYFI curriculum from Lifeway. We teach kids that who they are is grounded in Christ, focusing on topics like “I am known, I am broken, I am forgiven, I am loved, I am secure, I am meant to know God, I am made for community, I am here to share Jesus.”

We use stand-alone lessons to allow for inconsistent attendance, with heavy emphasis on relationship building to prompt a sense of belonging and connection. Media rich games and video clips engage kids and reinforce learning. Most importantly, the Gospel is presented every week.

Families choosing to attend worship together will have praise pack bags available during all church services. The bags, found at all sanctuary entrances, are filled with Christ-centered activities for kids to use during church services.

NURSERY / BABIES -3 YEAR OLDS

  • AVAILABLE DURING ALL 3 SERVICES
  • DOWNSTAIRS MAIN BUILDING (ACROSS FROM THE CONNECTION CAFE)

Gentle songs, prayers, and simple stories to create a loving and safe environment where babies can begin to experience the presence of God.

We love babies and welcome any kids newborn-3 years old to the nursery. In the nursery, we use Group’s Play-N-Worship Curriculum for toddlers-3s (basic Bible stories from OT & NT, with colorful pictures, hands on activities, and repetition).
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PreK-6th grade Sunday School

  • 9:45AM
  • UPSTAIRS CHILDREN’S WING MAIN BUILDING

Sunday School is an opportunity for kids to learn about the Bible on their level. We seek to make every week interactive, memorable, and impactful for each child. We start out all together for large group activity and worship and then dismiss them by grades to their classrooms where they dive deeper into the each weeks Bible lesson.

PreK and Kindergarten

Foundational Faith Building

Interactive lessons that delve deeper into Bible stories, focusing on creation, salvation, and God’s plan for the world, with activities to reinforce learning.

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1st-5th Grade

Growing in Faith

Comprehensive programs that cover a wide range of topics including the Church, community, and living a Christ-centered life. Lessons are designed to encourage children to study God’s Word and apply it in their daily lives.

Team Ion

  • 5TH & 6TH GRADE (SELECT GROUP OF LEADERS BY APPLICATION PROCESS)
  • WEDNESDAYS 6:00PM-7:30PM
  • MAIN BUILDING

Designed to help unleash the leadership potential of preteens.  The goal is to help preteens become ‘positively charged’ to reach the world around them for Christ, and to learn to have their ‘eye-on’ those around them to find ways to serve and lead well.

Each week, they will have a team building activity, a leadership lesson, skill training, and a challenge with reflection or process time.  We’ll take a different topic each month, talking about topics like hospitality, holiness, humility, thankfulness, prayerfulness, representing Christ, faith in God, respect for authority, and sharing God’s love.

If your son or daughter is interested in being apart of Team Ion, fill out the application form and give it or email it to Amy Brand.

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COGGIN KIDS

Seasonal Activities

I could have no greater joy than to hear that my children are following the truth. “3 John 1:4 (NLT)

Graduated 3rd-6th Grade

Preteen Camp

Date June 3-6, 2024

Preteen Camp is a time where kids have Christ centered fun & fellowship together. The kids learn through bible study & worship while also having activities like rec, swimming, paint ball and other activities. It is for kids who have completed 3rd-6th grade in both the title and content. Camp dates are June 3-6, 2024 and is at the Heart of Texas Baptist Camp at Lake Brownwood. This is an overnight camp.

Vacation Bible School

Entering K-6th Grade

Vacation Bible School

Date June 24-27

Vacation Bible School is a highlight for Coggin every year. It’s a week of fun, fellowship, and sharing the gospel with kids.
Coggin Kids Summer Activities

Coggin Kids Summer Activities

During the summer, we do not have normal Wednesday night Awana Club activities. Because of this, throughout the summer we have family activities. Stay tuned to hear about our summer family discipleship opportunities.

We will have: Nerf and Nachos (for preschool and elementary families) on July 31st at 6:00pm. More details coming soon. There is no charge and no registration required.

What We Teach Your Child

GOD

One God in three ways: Father, Son (Jesus), and Holy Spirit. (Genesis 1:1, Matthew 28:19)

JESUS

Jesus is God’s Son. He lived, died, and rose again for us. (John 10:33, John 11:25)

THE HOLY SPIRIT

The Holy Spirit helps us live like Jesus. (Romans 8:13-14)

THE BIBLE

The Bible is God’s special book for us. (2 Timothy 3:16)

SALVATION

We are saved by believing in Jesus. (John 3:16)

THE CHURCH

Believers in Jesus are part of His family, the Church. (Acts 2:42)

RESURRECTION

Believers will live with Jesus forever. (John 5:28-29)

COGGIN KIDS

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY LEADERS

AMY BRAND

AMY BRAND

CHILDREN’S MINISTER

MARANDA SCHAFFER

MARANDA SCHAFFER

PRESCHOOL MINISTRY ASSOC.

RANDY KING

RANDY KING

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY ASSISTANT

Kayden Hering

Kayden Hering

Intern

Cara Jurgens

Cara Juergens

Intern

Children’s Ministry
Faith Milestones

Family Dedication

Families commit to raising their children to know and love God.

Faith Commitment

Children decide to follow Jesus and grow in their faith.

Preparing for Adolescence

Guidance for children as they enter their teenage years.

Come be part of our Children's Ministry Serve Team

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Going from being worried about the world raising your child to being confident that I can help my child find faith in Jesus.