New Families
Are you new to Lakeside or do you have a new addition to your family? Let us know so we can make it easy for you to check your kids in to the program on Sunday morning.
Lakeside Kids
Welcome To Lakeside Kids
We’re all about building up young hearts and minds while sharing the incredible love of Jesus in fun, creative, and meaningful ways.
Each Sunday morning, kids from infants to Grade 5 gather in a safe, welcoming environment designed just for them. Our amazing team of staff and volunteers is passionate about making every child feel seen, known, and valued. Whether it’s through music, crafts, videos, storytelling, or hands-on activities, we create experiences that are full of joy and tailored to each child’s unique needs.
We believe that faith should be exciting, engaging, and something kids can carry into every part of their lives. That’s why we focus on helping them understand who God is, how much He loves them, and what it means to follow Jesus every day.
We also love partnering with families, because we know that when church and home work together, incredible things happen!
Our hope is that every child who comes through our doors will grow up to love God and love others.
Come join the fun - we can’t wait to meet you!
Text the word KIDS to 226-910-1120 to receive updates and program information from Lakeside Kids.
What to Expect
It starts at check-in. From the moment you arrive, we aim to make church a positive and fun experience for your kids (from birth to Grade 5). Our team will help you check-in using our secure computer system and then you can share in musical worship together in the auditorium.
At the coffee break, children will head to Lakeside Kids.
If you’d like to stay with your child, we also offer a family-friendly space for parents/caregivers to watch the service and tend to childcare needs.
Please arrive a few minutes early to check in (especially if this is your first time).
What We're Talking About This Month
Preschool
This month in Lakeside Kids, we’ll be celebrating a joyful series called Praise Party! Throughout May, children will discover that praising God can happen in many different ways - with our hearts, our voices, music, thankfulness, and joyful celebration.
We want kids to know that worship is more than singing on Sundays - it’s a response of love to the God who loves us every day.
Series Bible Verse: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind.” Luke 10:27
Parent Conversation Starter: A great way to continue the conversation at home is to ask: “What is one way you like to praise or thank God—and why?” Listen openly, share your own answer too, and celebrate the many ways your family can worship together.
We want kids to know that worship is more than singing on Sundays - it’s a response of love to the God who loves us every day.
What We’ll Be Talking About Each Week:
Week 1 – Praise God with Heart, Mind, Soul & Strength
Kids will learn that we can love and praise God with all that we are.
Kids will learn that we can love and praise God with all that we are.
Week 2 – Praise God with Happy Songs
Children will discover that singing joyful songs is one way we celebrate who God is and what He has done.
Children will discover that singing joyful songs is one way we celebrate who God is and what He has done.
Week 3 – Praise God with Loud Instruments
We’ll explore how music and instruments can help us express joy and worship to God.
We’ll explore how music and instruments can help us express joy and worship to God.
Week 4 – Praise God with Great Big Thank Yous
Kids will learn that gratitude is a form of praise as we thank God for His love, care, and blessings.
Kids will learn that gratitude is a form of praise as we thank God for His love, care, and blessings.
We’re excited for a fun-filled month of movement, music, laughter, and learning as children discover that praising God can be joyful, creative, and part of everyday life.
Series Bible Verse: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind.” Luke 10:27
Parent Conversation Starter: A great way to continue the conversation at home is to ask: “What is one way you like to praise or thank God—and why?” Listen openly, share your own answer too, and celebrate the many ways your family can worship together.
Grades 1-5
This month in Lakeside Kids, we’ll be exploring some of the most important teachings of Jesus through a series called The Basics. Jesus taught truths that can shape how we live every day - and when we understand them and put them into practice, they can change our hearts, our homes, and the way we treat others. Throughout May, kids will learn about loving others, prayer, trusting God, and forgiveness.
What We’ll Be Talking About Each Week:
Week 1 – Love God. Love Others.
Kids will learn that loving God and loving others are at the heart of following Jesus, and they’ll be challenged to notice who around them needs kindness and care.
Week 2 – Pray
Children will discover that prayer is simply talking with God, and that He loves hearing from us every day.
Week 3 – We Don’t Need to Worry. God’s Got It.
Kids will explore how Jesus reminds us that God cares for us and can be trusted with the things that make us anxious.
Week 4 – Forgive. Forgive. Forgive.
We’ll talk about why forgiveness matters and how God helps us forgive others when it feels hard.
We’re excited for a month of helping kids build strong foundations of faith as they learn simple but powerful truths from Jesus that they can carry into everyday life.
Series Bible Verse: “God, may your name be honoured. May your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, as we also forgive everyone who sins against us.” Luke 11:2–4
Parent Conversation Starter: A great way to continue the conversation at home is to ask: “What is one thing Jesus taught this month that you want to practice at home?” Listen openly, share your own answer too, and encourage simple next steps together.
Communion
for Kids
Communion can be celebrated by anyone who follows Jesus, but we believe parents know best when their child is ready to participate.