Children's Ministry

At Buffalo Free Children's, we continuously strive to provide a safe and engaging environment for kids to learn about who Jesus truly is. Each week, we learn a story from the Bible and then find practical ways to challenge and grow to be more like Jesus each day while building a lasting faith to withstand the years. We do this through engaging lesson times, activities, crafts, and worship.

If you would like more information on any of our Children's Ministry classes, programs, or events, please email our Children's Ministry Director, Kristen Ruopsa, at kristen@buffalofree.org.

Nursery

0 - 3 years

Pre-K &

Kindergarteners

Elementary

1st - 5th grade

AWANA

3 yrs - 6th grade

VBS

Kind. - 6th grade

Children's Leadership Team

NURSERY DIRECTOR

Lezlie Simonson

PRE-K DIRECTOR

Steph Klein

CHILDREN'S MIN. DIRECTOR

Kristen Ruopsa

AWANA COMMANDER

James O'Neill

Special Dates & Events

Kids Serve Sunday

August 31st

9:30 am - during the service

Learn to serve, with the help of leaders. Sign up at the check-in desk or online!

Kick Off Sunday

September 7th

9:30 am & 11 am

Kids 4 years old through 5th grade are welcome to join us during the service in a kids-only space to hear a Bible story and do an activity to help it 'stick'.

At 11 am, we will begin a discipleship hour, allowing our kids to be a part of a Bible study group directed at their understanding. They will learn to study the Word, hide it in their hearts, and apply it to their everyday life.

AWANA

Begins September 10th

6:30 pm - 8 pm

Join our mid-week club to hear bible stories, memorize scripture, play games, and sing.

Sign up ONLINE or at the table in the commons.

Already signed up? Order the AWANA Essentials before club starts! ORDER HERE