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 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.
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.
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.