The Nursery
(Newborns through 3 years old -
Sunday School hour 9:15-10:15 am,
Worship 10:30-11:45 am)
At Evangelical Community Church, we believe the development of a child's faith begins at infancy, and we are committed to nurturing future generations of strong Christians. Our nursery is a place where we care and pray for babies. It is an environment in which children consistently hear simple Truth statements about God, develop the language of faith, and begin to build a firm Biblical foundation. We believe nursery ministry is the first step in leading a child to Christ.

During both the Sunday School and Worship hours, a monthly Truth statement and a Bible verse are emphasized. The statement and verse, along with suggested ways to pray for the little ones, are posted on the nursery walls. As we rock the babies and play with the children, these Truth statements and Bible verses are spoken to them; and we pray for each child during their stay in the nursery.

A special time during the Sunday School hour is scheduled for the children, two and under, to hear about real events from the Bible. During our worship service, time is set aside for the children (toddlers through 3 years old) to hear the Bible event of the month, sing songs, and work on their memory verse for that month. Parents receive a handout and magnet on the first Sunday of each month to let them know what the story and memory verse are so they may do reinforcement at home. By the fourth Sunday, the children can tell the stories themselves!

For more information contact Nancy Stauffer, Nursery Coordinator

		Sunday School Teachers
Sunday School (9:15-10:15 am) (Toddlers ages 2-3, Preschoolers ages 4-5, Grades 1-2, Grades 3-4, and Grades 5-6) Our Children’s Ministry uses the Show Me Jesus curriculum from Great Commission Publications. This curriculum teaches the Bible to our children in its completeness, showing how God’s plan of salvation through Christ is reflected throughout all of Scripture. The children will be taught the “story” of the Bible as well as the “events” that make up the Bible. Show Me Jesus curriculum Help for Parents - Family Discipleship Resources of Bethlehem Baptist Church (John Piper's church) For Teachers and Parents - Children Desiring God seminars		Sharon Schatz 2-3 years old	Linda Doughman Pre-K - Kindergarten
		Ruth Cload 1st and 2nd Grade	Bob Cload 3rd and 4th Grade

Ray and Michelle Nephew 5th and 6th Grade

Fighter Verses Fighter Verses are a tool to equip our families for Bible memorization. They are for the whole family as we believe all Christians need to be armed with the Word of God. Click here for a pdf file of the Fighter Verses' memorization schedule through December 2010.
			Fighter Verses Brochure

Joyful Noise - ECC Children's Ministry Music School
Children from age 4 through 12 (6th grade) are welcome at Music School.
There is Children's Choir, basic music theory training, and a Bible Lesson.
The 7-12-year-olds also participate in our children's handbell choir.

More information here


Summer Sunday Nights / Fall Fellowships

On the south end of our property we have five-six evening
family gatherings in the summer and fall with a devotion,
worship, and summer activity.


Family Sunday School class (repeated periodically)
Families of 4 year olds through 6th graders meet and study together.


Thursday Morning Moms
Meets 9:15-11:00 am at the church building every other Thursday (alternating with the Women's Bible Study). Mornings will alternate between hands-on projects for the home and lessons from the book, Lord I Want to Know You. The group is geared toward mothers of young children (childcare provided, including a supervised space for homeschoolers to work). Call the office at 542-9025 to confirm time and location.


Vacation Bible School
Typcially one week in the summer.

TYPICAL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Evangelical Community Church - 2191 Struble Road - Cincinnati, Ohio 9am - Noon June 27-July 1, 2011, Evangelical Community Church hosted 95 children from seventeen different churches for "Sammy and His Shepherd." Each day, through the story of Sammy and his friend Precious and their shepherds, the children learned of the love the Good Shepherd has for His flock. The children really seemed to get into the theme this year, and earned enough money doing chores and other things to send five sheep to families in developing countries through World Vision! The older children went to Parky's farm on Wednesday afternoon, and we got to see and pet sheep and goats, and to spin some "farm-fresh wool." We then came back to the church for a dip in the pool - a very popular event. On Friday, a real shepherdess came to ECC with three sheep and two of her dogs to show us how the dogs herd the sheep, and she taught us a lot about raising sheep.

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