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Baptism

Foundations of Children's Baptism is a required class for parents who would like to have their infants baptized at Madison. Contact Joy Bonnema for details on this quarterly class at 245-7791 ext. 211 or email.

Nursery

Infant through three year old children are welcome to play and learn about Jesus in Rooms 101-103. Nursery is available during all morning and evening worship services.
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Contact Ken Schripsema at 245-7791 ext. 214 or email.

Ministry for Special Needs Children

Caring leaders spend time with special needs children who need one on one attention.
Leader: Ken Schripsema
Time: 8:30 and 10 a.m.
Location: Room 314

Contact Ken Schripsema at 245-7791 ext. 214 or email.

Children's Church (1st-6th grade)

Parents, if you desire to have your child experience celebratory worship (whole group time) and an intimate time with Jesus (small group time) we invite your child to participate in Children's Church.

Time/Day: 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. Sundays
Location: MultiPurpose Room
Parents are to pick up their child from designated classrooms at the end of each service.

Contact Ken Schripsema at 245-7791 ext. 214 or email.

Pre-K and Kindergarten (4 and 5 year olds)

Parents, if you desire to have your child experience celebratory worship (whole group time) and an intimate time with Jesus (small group time) we invite your child to participate in Children's Church.

Time/Day: 8:30 and 10 a.m. Sundays
Location: Room 104-105

Contact Ken Schripsema at 245-7791 ext. 214 or email.

Sunday School

Children in preschool through sixth grade are invited for lively praise and worship time and small group time with teachers who provide fun and learning on important lessons in the Bible using the "Walk With Me" curriculum. 10 a.m. in the MultiPurpose Room.

Contact Ken Schripsema at 245-7791 ext. 214 or email.

standUP! Profess Your Faith

Children who are 2nd grade through 6th grade who are interested, curious, or ready to go public with their faith in Jesus Christ are invited to attend this five week class. At the completion of the class, a Celebration service honors these children as the stand up and go public with their faith. 11:30 a.m. (Room 314) or 6 p.m. (Room 313) Sundays, April 13 - May 18.

Contact Ken Schripsema at 245-7791 ext. 214 or email.

Cadets

Boys in second through sixth grade discover how God created them and do fun activities together from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, September through April. MultiPurpose Room. Contact Ken Schripsema at 245-7791 ext. 214 or email.

Madison Girls

Girls in second through sixth grade discover how God created them and do fun activities together from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, September through May. MultiPurpose Room. Contact Ken Schripsema at 245-7791 ext. 214 or email.

Dickinson Bible Club

The Bible Club Ministry provides the children of Jefferson School with a fun, evangelistic event every week. 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Wednesdays, September through June at Dickinson Elementary School.

Dickinson Tutoring

The Tutoring ministry places adults with children who need some time and attention with reading and sometimes other subjects. Flexible times weekdays, September through June at Dickinson School.

Madison Square Homeschool

The Madison Square Homeschool Ministry exists to provide select Christ-centered classes for homeschooled students in western Michigan. We seek to offer classes that supplement what is taught at home and that enrich the lives of all involved. These classes are open to everyone -- church members and nonmembers alike are welcome -- and we have had students come from as far away as Grand Haven, Allendale, Ionia and Cadillac.

All classes meet on Wednesdays at the church. Current classes include art, dance, Lego, Spanish, and high school science (Botany and Zoology). Links to material regarding classes, schedules, costs, and teachers for Homeschoolers:
Class Schedule - Fall
Descriptions - Fall
Teacher Biographies
Student Registration Form
Student Participation Form
Volunteer Background Check Form

Please check us out!

Director: Dawn Niewenhuis

Summer Sunday Services at the Square: 9:00 & 11:00am, and 6:00pm
Sunday Service at Ford (6 blocks North @ 851 Madison Ave SE): 9:00am
1441 Madison Avenue SE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507
Phone: (616) 245-7791 Contact Us