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Plan your visit.

You can preregister your family ahead of time for a quicker check-in experience.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

We’re dedicated to partnering with parents to lead children to become fully devoted followers of Christ.

Through age-specific lessons, activities, and small groups, children from birth-5th grade learn biblical truths and real-life lessons they can apply to their lives every week in Living Hope Kids.  

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What happens at Living Hope Kids?

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Biblical Teachings  

The Bible is the most amazing book ever written! We strive to creatively bring its stories to life through age-appropriate activities and discussions that keep kids engaged. We want every kid to love God’s Word and understand how to apply it to their life. 

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Meaningful Relationships 

When you attend the same service each week, your child has the opportunity to build relationships with small group leaders and other kids. These relationships provide support and confidence, helping your child grow in their faith.  

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Fun  

When kids have fun at church, they can’t wait to come back! And we know they'll have fun each week as they learn about who God is through games, activities, small groups, and video teaching. 

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Safety 

We get it. Leaving your kid somewhere new can be a little nerve-wracking. That’s why we go above and beyond to keep things safe. Every volunteer is background-checked and trained, and our hallways are monitored by the security team. You can breathe easy; your little one is in great hands.  

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Wednesday Night 

Our midweek gathering is designed just for elementary-age kids! It’s a fun, high-energy environment where children can build friendships, explore their faith, and grow deeper in their relationship with God. Each week includes exciting activities, games, and Bible-based lessons that help kids apply God’s truth to everyday life. It’s the perfect midweek boost of faith and fun!  

  • Merrillville Campus – 7:00 pm  
  • Portage Campus – 7:00 pm  

Questions

Nursery

• Diapers/wipes *for safety reasons, staff/volunteers are not allowed to change any child 2 and older

• Any soothing objects (blankets, special toy, or pacifiers)

• Bottle with breast milk/formula or sippy cup with water or juice, if desired. Please label all cups and bottles.

• Change of clothes, if necessary.

Preschool & Elementary

• Bible

• Notebook

• Offering

Snacks are currently not provided. Allergies are noted on the children's tags. Please update your child's account at check-in with any allergies your child may have. Also, list any allergies on classroom sign in sheets and/or let your child's teacher know of specific allergies. Your child will be marked with a highlighted nametag as a reminder to teachers that this child has an allergy and to read their name tag or refer to sign in sheets for reference. This process is put into effect to ensure your child's safety.

Yes! We have family rooms located by the sanctuary at the Portage Campus to allow you and your family to enjoy the Sunday’s adult teaching. The Cafe is available for families at our Merrillville Campus. Please ask any of our team members for directions.

We believe by faith that your child is healed! But due to health regulations, we ask that your child remain in your care if they show signs and symptoms of the following:

• fever 100° or higher within the past 24 hours

• vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours

• persistent cough or heavy congestion

• undiagnosed rash

• pink eye

• known contagious illness

Thank you for helping keep our classroom a healthy place! If a child becomes sick during service:

• parent will be notified immediately

• child will be separated from group care area

• area will be sanitized

If for any reason your child is not able to stay in class, we will notify you using our paging system or a Team Lead. You will receive a text message on your cell phone from our check in system to alert you to please come receive your child.

At Living Hope Church, we believe children are a gift from God. Just as Jesus blesses the children in Mark 10, we follow the same manner to bless your children in front of our living hope family and pray that God will direct their steps even from a young age. Child dedications happen throughout the year at various times during the Sunday morning service. You can register on the church events page by clicking the “Upcoming Events” button at the top of the site.

Welcome! One of your first stops in the church will be at our family check-in center. There you will be greeted by volunteers who will collect some contact information, explain the check-in process, and show you where your child's classroom is.

We'd love to have you involved in Living Hope Kids! Come to Activate, the starting point for volunteering, which tells you all about the church, and will prepare you for serving with kids. If you have already completed Activate, let us know in the form below.

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