Family Ministries

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Building Strong Foundations for Youth and Kids

At Lakeside, we believe that faith starts at home, and we’re here to support, equip, and walk alongside families every step of the way.

Family Ministries is all about building strong spiritual foundations for kids and youth, while empowering parents and caregivers to nurture faith in everyday life. Whether your child is just taking their first steps or navigating the teenage years, we want to create a community where they are known, loved, and encouraged to grow in their relationship with Jesus.

From engaging Sunday morning environments for all kids and youthto midweek gatherings and events for teens, our goal is to help every child and student discover the hope, joy, and purpose found in following Jesus.

We know raising kids isn’t always easy, but you’re not alone. We’re here to cheer you on, pray with you, and offer tools that make a difference at home and at church. We invite you to explore all that Lakeside Kids and Lakeside Youth have to offer. Let’s grow in faith together!


What We're Talking About Right Now in Family Ministries

Grades 1-5

This January, our Grades 1–5 kids will explore the story of Daniel and his friends, discovering how God was at work in their lives in powerful and surprising ways. Through these stories, children will learn that faith isn’t just something we believe — it’s something we live out each day. As they follow Daniel’s journey, kids will be encouraged to trust that God can do far more than we can imagine, to notice God at work in the world around them, and to make faithful choices even when those choices are difficult. Throughout the month, children will also explore what it means to honour God as the King of Kings, putting their love for Him into action in practical and meaningful ways.

Preschoolers & JK/SK

This January, our Lakeside Kids will explore God’s love through engaging stories, music, and play alongside the Little Worship Company Love Bugs. As they journey through God’s creation and meet a variety of animal friends, children will discover big biblical truths in simple, meaningful ways — that God is very big, His love for them is even bigger, and they are deeply known and loved by Him. Throughout the month, kids will learn what it means to walk with God each day, to belong to His wonderful family (even as the littlest ones!), and to celebrate the story of Jesus and why His birth is such good news. Our hope is that children grow in wonder, confidence, and joy as they experience God’s love in ways they can understand and remember.

Youth Grades 6-12

This January, our youth will explore what it means to truly listen to God and respond to His voice in their everyday lives. Through the stories of the prophets, Mary, the birth of Jesus, and the shepherds, students will learn how God speaks, why listening matters, and how hearing from God shapes our purpose, identity, and understanding of His love. Youth will be encouraged to create space for quiet and attentiveness, to recognize that God speaks in different ways, and to understand that listening to God isn’t just for the past — it’s how we discern His heart for us and for others today. As the month unfolds, students will also be challenged to consider how listening to God leads to action, giving them a message of hope and truth to share with the world around them.

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Meet the Family Ministries Team

Serving Opportunities

Do you like welcoming families? Are you comfortable with online systems and computers?

You are committed to creating a first impression that is welcoming and friendly for kids and their families, especially first-time guests. By clicking a few buttons, you also help our new families navigate our secure check-in process. This position requires an arrival time of 9:15am on Sunday mornings but with the ability to be in the service after the coffee break.

Are you great at building relationships with kids? Enjoying teaching them about Jesus?

We are looking for great people who want to have fun while investing in the lives of kids from JK to Grade 5. As a Lesson Leader, you are in charge of the room. You lead the provided group lesson for the day, pray with the children, and assist with pick-up. In this position, Lesson Leaders volunteer either in a month on/month off capacity or bi-weekly.

Want to support the Kids program indirectly? Can you be available for 30 minutes after the service?

As part of the Lakeside Kids Tear-Down Crew, you’ll meet in the kids area following the service to help stack chairs, turn off TVs and computers, put away supplies, wipe down tables, and turn off the lights. Volunteers in this role commit to a minimum of once a month.

Are you great at building relationships with a few kids? Enjoy helping out but not leading a room?

In this role, you’ll greet kids as they arrive, assist and support the Lesson Leader, and help with clean-up. Volunteers in this position help out a minimum of once a month.

Do you have a heart for teens?

We believe that a key ingredient in a teen’s faith journey is having consistent adults in their life who lead them to Jesus. We are looking for people with leadership abilities and a heart for teens to help on Wednesday evenings throughout the school year.

Connect With Us

Text the word YOUTH to 226-910-1120 to get youth night reminders and other important information.

Text the word KIDS to 226-910-1120 to get important information about Lakeside Kids.

Christmas Eve at Lakeside
Get ready to celebrate Christmas at Lakeside on Wednesday, Dec. 24. Join us at 5pm for cider and cookies followed by the service at 5:30pm. All welcome!
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