Mount Vernon Kids
Mount Vernon Kids comes alongside families to disciple children to know and love Jesus. Every program and activity seeks to bring God glory as our children grow into resilient disciples.
First Grade Bible Presentation Ceremony
Rising First Graders, are you excited to explore God’s word?
You & your family are invited to join us for Mount Vernon Kids’ First Grade Bible Presentation Ceremony!
Sunday, August 17 • 12pm-1:30pm • Fellowship Hall
Sign up closed.
Each participating first grader (as of the 2025/2026 school year) will be gifted a Bible, and each family is invited to enjoy lunch & fellowship following the ceremony.
Mount Vernon Kids Ministry is called to serve God as we:
T- Teach kids to know and love God.
R– Reach out to share God’s love.
E– Equip families to disciple their kid(s).
E– Encourage kids in a life of prayer, worship, and fellowship.
Sunday School
9am & 10:30am | Infants-Grade 5
From Genesis to Revelation, we will explore who God is and what He has done. These classes are designed to create a transformative, age-appropriate encounter with God’s word for our kids. The truth and grace of Jesus Christ is brought to life each week through interactive storytelling, videos, music, activities, group discussion, and more.
Learn more about the Levels of Biblical Learning
Interested in volunteering? Fill out our Volunteer Application
Awana
5:45pm | Sundays | ages 3*-Grade 5
Awana is a fun-filled, Bible-based discipleship program for kids ages 3-5th grade. Through small group, relationship-based ministry, our kids learn scripture and spiritual truths that encourage them to know and love Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. Families are an integral part of discipleship, and Awana is built on a partnership between the church and the home. In addition to the discipleship taking place at Awana on Sunday evenings, children will use their Awana handbooks to read and apply scripture at home throughout the week. Children must be potty-trained to attend Awana.
- *Age as of 9/30/25. Children must be potty trained to participate in evening programming.
- Parents interested in registering their child to receive 1:1 support through our GROW Special Needs Ministry will need to contact Ashley Jones (ajones@mountvernon.church) for availability/waitlist information.
2025-26 Session
- Sundays, August 31-May 17; 5:45pm-7:30pm
- Ages 3 years old-5th grade
- Cost: $25
JAM (Jesus, Arts, Music)
Wednesdays | ages 4*-Grade 5
*Age as of 9/30/25. Children must be potty trained to participate in evening programming.
PreJAM • KidJAM • SummerJAM
Click below for more program information & to register.
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PreJAM (age 4-Kindergarten; all year)
age 4-Kindergarten; all year
Wednesdays • 6:30pm-7:30pm
A fun, music & missions program. -
KidJAM (Current 1st-5th Grade; August-May)
The mission of KidJAM is to assist children in discovering & cultivating their God-given gifts through the arts by incorporating music, drama, art, & creative expression as an act of worship. We equip them to serve the Lord through these artistic expressions with confidence & a heart of praise.
Scripture: “…I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you…For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:6-7 NIV
Current 1st-5th Grade
Wednesdays • 6:15pm-7:30pm
August-May; 2 Sessions & 2 Tracks
Session 1: August 20-December 17
Session 2: January 7-May 27Performing Arts Track: This is a production-based group for kids who want to participate in on-stage worship arts experiences. Kids will present 2 musical productions during the year, one in the winter and one in the spring. Kids in this track will also sing during worship at various times throughout the year. In addition to singing in the choir, kids will have the opportunity to participate in other arts modalities (drama, dance, drumming, bells, puppets, sign language). Kids must commit to attending at least 75% of Wednesday night rehearsals in addition to 2-3 rehearsals outside of Wednesday night during each session.
Art & Missions Track: This is an activity-based group for kids who enjoy art, have a passion for mission, prefer to not be on stage, or cannot attend Wednesday night programming on a regular basis. Kids will complete art and missions projects in coordination with the performing arts presentations. Kids in this track will not appear on stage for the presentations nor sing during worship services.
Register for Session 1 – Performing Arts Track
Register for Session 1 – Art & Missions Track
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SummerJAM (Completed 1st-5th Grade; June-August)
Completed 1st-5th Grade
Learn about the Bible & missionaries through interactive storytelling, crafts, games, & hands-on missions.
G.R.O.W. Special Needs Ministry
A ministry of Mount Vernon Kids called to provide support and accommodations so that all children may participate in discipleship, fellowship, worship and ministry in a way that is accessible to them.
G – Gospel-centered experiences accessible to all children
R – Relationship-based discipleship and support
O – Opportunity for all children and their families to fully participate in the church
W – Welcoming all children and families as essential and valued members of the church
Accommodation and support currently offered include small group and 1-on-1 buddy support, Sensory Room breaks, and in-class sensory support. Register your child for support and accommodations available through G.R.O.W.
Parent & Child Dedication
The opportunity to present your child for dedication to Christ and the church. During either our 9 am or 10:30 am worship services, Parent-Child Dedication is a beautiful act of giving back to God what He has graciously given you. It’s an act of worship, thanksgiving, and commitment, where parents publicly dedicate their children to the Lord and commit to raising them in a godly home.
- Sunday, October 12, 2025 (sign up by October 5)
- Sunday, February 8, 2026 (sign up by February 1)
- Sunday, May 10, 2026 (Mother’s Day) (sign up by May 3)