At Oak Grove Baptist Church, we joyfully partner with families in the discipleship of their children, nurturing them to become all that God, by His sovereign grace, has purposed them to be in Christ.
Our desire is to faithfully lead children to a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ,
teaching them to love Him with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to serve Him all the days of their lives.
We are committed to proclaiming the whole counsel of God through Scripture-saturated, Christ-centered teaching in every facet of our children’s ministry. All programs are designed to be theologically rich, age-appropriate, and rooted in the authority and sufficiency of God’s Word.
Ultimately, our aim is the glory of God—to raise up a generation who treasures Christ above all, stands firm upon the truth, and lives out their faith with conviction and joy.
Overview...
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At OGBC GroveKids, we offer a vibrant, Christ-centered ministry for children from birth through 5th grade during Sunday School, and care for children from birth through age 4 during our main worship service.
During the preaching portion of our main service, we provide Children’s Church for kids in Pre-K through 2nd grade. This special time allows younger children to engage with God’s Word in a setting designed just for them, with age-appropriate teaching, songs, and activities that point them to Jesus.
On Fifth Sundays, we welcome children to remain in the service with their families. To help them stay engaged, we provide kid-friendly activity sheets that align with the message and foster meaningful family worship.
Our ministry leaders and volunteers are carefully screened, trained, and deeply committed to discipling the next generation. We believe children learn best through movement, interaction, and creativity. That’s why we incorporate hands-on activities, crafts, music, games, and Bible-based media to make each moment fun, impactful, and rooted in Scripture.
In everything we do, our goal is to support families and cultivate a safe, joyful,
and gospel-saturated environment where children are known, loved, and encouraged to grow in Christ.
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GroveKids Ministry Opportunities:
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On Sunday Mornings...
Sunday School 9:15 AM
Children's Church with Family Worship on Fifth Sundays
(child-care provided for children ages birth-4) 10:30 AM
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On Wednesday Evenings...
Children's Bible Study 6:00 PM​
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Children may begin arriving for class 10 minutes before the start of each worship service or ministry program.
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Upon initial registration, parents or guardians will be asked to provide basic contact information including allergies/special needs, etc.
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If a GroveKidz volunteer or OGBC staff member needs to contact you while your child is with us on-campus, you'll be notified via mobile text or call.
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We maintain a "two-person" classroom policy whereby at least two volunteers will be in each classroom with students at all times.
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The children in our care are always accompanied to the door of the restroom by one of our adult volunteers, who will then wait in the adjacent hallway to escort them back to their classroom
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For the safety and health of our staff & participants, as well as to prevent the spread of infection, please refrain from bringing sick/potentially ill children to church events. Thanks.
Nursery (Birth-2 Years)
Location: Nursery on the main-level, Room 213-215
"But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is thekingdom of heaven." Matthew 19:14
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Our trained and loving ministry workers are here to meet the needs of your precious little ones while you enjoy our worship services and Bible study opportunities. We strive to create a comfortable, soothing, safe and interactive space for our volunteers to sing, play, and pray with babies as an expression of God's love towards them, always keeping in mind a parents' special requests and concerns.
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What should parents bring with their child?
***(Please ensure that all your belongings are clearly labeled with your child's name)
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A few disposable diapers
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Pacifier or other security items (blanket, etc.)
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Complete change of clothes (just in case)
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Healthy snacks from home
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Bottles or baby food as needed
Toddler Nursery (2-4 Years)
Location: Toddler Area on the main-level, Room 211
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6
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At Oak Grove Baptist Church, we count it a joy and a sacred privilege to partner with you as your little ones take their first steps toward knowing their loving Creator.
Even our youngest children are capable of learning what it means to follow Jesus in simple, joyful, and meaningful ways.
Our toddler ministry combines age-appropriate Bible lessons with music, games, crafts, and creative play to lay a strong spiritual foundation. Every activity is designed to help children discover the love of God, experience His truth, and feel safe, seen, and cherished.
It’s our prayer that these earliest experiences in the life of the church will spark a lifelong journey of faith and a growing love for Christ.
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What should parents bring with their child?
***(Please ensure that all your belongings are clearly labeled with your child's name)
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A few disposable diapers
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Pacifier or other security items (blanket, etc.)
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Complete change of clothes (just in case)
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Healthy snacks from home
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Meal for child (on an as-needed basis)
Children's Summer Camp
(2025)
Camp Red Arrow through Children's Bible Ministries is an exciting time of building friendships, making memories, and growing spiritually and socially for ages 8-12. Daily activities include Bible study, chapel, missionary time, swimming, games, crafts, archery, fishing, boating, low ropes, game room and more!
CRA is located near the Blue Ridge Mountains and about an hour southwest of Washington D.C. It’s a great place to gather around a campfire, jump into the pool, play a game, and develop new friendships.
Vacation Bible School
(Summer of 2025)
Don't forget to mark your calendars to join us for VBS at Oak Grove Baptist Church this summer 2025! This is always summer's best week for Grove kids, and the event you do not want to miss. Travel outside to the wilds of True North!
We are thrilled to offer VBS for preschoolers through children who have completed Grade 5.
Parent & Child Dedication Services
We believe that our kids are a blessing from God - gifts from His very hands. Parent-Child dedications are celebratory ceremonies of public declaration we host throughout the year at OGBC signifying the partnership between the church and the home to disciple children as forever-followers of Jesus.