The children gather for the Ark at 10:00 AM on Sunday morning and select play materials such as playdough, sewing cards, beads to string or books to read and we have informal play time. At 10:15, the children gather around the Prayer Table for a simple service of worship and singing, followed by a period of instruction which includes story telling using concrete materials made of cloth, wood or felt. The children learn many Bible stories and songs, as well as being involved in age-appropriate activities that keep the children occupied and happy.
The goal with these young children is to allow them to experience God while learning about Him. It involves helping children worship in a special place to prepare them to worship meaningfully with the full congregation. The children have an amazing capacity to feel the presence of God around them, and adults learn about faith by watching them.