Eastbrook Littles


OUR MISSION: TO PROCLAIM + EMBODY
THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST IN THE CITY + THE WORLD

We provide groups and events for young children, birth through K4, in an effort to help them grow in their knowledge of who God is. We create spaces for these little ones to encounter Jesus through worship, prayer, and community.



SUNDAYS FOR LITTLES


NURSERY (Birth-Age 2)

Infants and toddlers are currently cared for during all three services on Sundays (8, 9:30 & 11 am). On Family Worship Weekends, Nursery is only available during the 9:30 and 11 am services.

When you’re in our building, look for signs pointing you to the Nursery Counter, located on the first floor immediately north of the Main Lobby.

Check-in: 1st Floor B-Wing



PRESCHOOL (Ages 2-5)

At Eastbrook, formally Sunday School begins in the “Let’s Grow” Preschool with children that have turned 2 years old by September 1.

We have programs for preschoolers during all three Sunday services (8, 9:30 & 11 am). On Family Worship Weekends, Preschool is only available during the 9:30 and 11 am services.

Check-in: 1st Floor B-Wing



K4

During the 8 am service, Kids in K4 are invited to be a part of Kids Praise Choir and are dismissed from the worship service at around 8:30 am. During both the 9:30 am & 11 am services, K4 Kids are in the Orange Room (B126).

Check-in: 1st Floor B-Wing




TAKE NOTE:

Family Registration

If you’re visiting for the first time, you will need to fill out a Family Registration Form. Use this form to register your family/add a child with the Eastbrook Church Children’s Ministry. You can click here to download the form and bring it with you, or fill it out when you get here.


Check-In & Pick Up

First-time Check-in (B100 Hallway): If you are checking your child into Children’s Ministry for the first time, you will fill out a Guest Check-in Form, and be directed to the location for your child’s specific class. Especially for Nursery or Preschool children, we ask that you leave your phone on “vibrate” so you can be contacted via text message, if necessary.

Regular Attenders: Regularly attending families who have filled out the Family Registration Form can check-in their child at the Nursery or Preschool Counters using our electronic check-in system. You will be given a security tag to present at pick-up time.


Safety & Security

All Eastbrook NextGen events are led by staff and volunteers who have been through an extensive application process, background checks, and training. We maintain strict teacher-to-child ratios to ensure safe care. For health standards, children must be free from fever or symptoms of contagious disease for 24 hours. Let us know of any allergies or medical conditions your child may have.



WEEKLY MINISTRY:




Lambs School

Fridays, beginning January 5 · 9 am 

Lambs School is for children ages 2 (by September 1, 2023) through 5 years whose mothers attend the Friday Women‘s Bible Study. Lambs will enjoy a structured environment where children learn to memorize God’s Word, to honor and obey His commands and to improve on listening/cooperating skills with other children and adults.


Click Here to Sign Up

SPECIAL EVENTS FOR SPRING 2024:

WINTER PLAYGROUP
WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 24-FEBRUARY 28

Join us for a morning of parent-child play with younger children. This is a great way to connect with other church families!

Learn More


February 09 Friday

Special Eastbrook “Littles” Family Gathering

FAMILY GATHERING
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9

Join us for a fun family event just for the Eastbrook Littles (Nursery and Preschool, ages 0-4)! Our early evening event will be filled with some age-appropriate activities and a simple potluck dinner.

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FAMILY LENTEN
DEVOTIONAL

Beginning on Ash Wednesday (February 14), families can follow this companion to Eastbrook's Lenten Devotional, The Tree & the Vine, to coincide with weekly themes through Easter Sunday.

Read Here



Can You Serve?

Pass on a legacy of faith to the next generation. We are looking for people to invest in the lives of children by teaching Sunday school, being a classroom helper, or a check-in greeter. Get started by filling out the volunteer application at eastbrook.org/nextgenapp.




FAITHMARKERS

A Discipleship Pathway for Kids


By God’s design children develop from infancy through adolescence in predictable patterns of physical, cognitive, social, and spiritual growth. As a church community we want to recognize our children’s spiritual milestones, and provide them with incremental steps toward a deeper, closer walk with Jesus. Our FaithMarkers require the cooperative effort of home and church, and they involve times of teaching and celebration.


February 04 Sunday

February Child Dedication Class

CHILD DEDICATION

In our Child Dedication ceremonies, held during Sunday morning worship services three times a year, parents bring their children forward to dedicate them to the Lord. The biblical basis for child dedication can be found in the example of Hannah dedicating her son, Samuel to God’s service (1 Samuel 1:27-28).

September 09 Saturday

2-Year-Old Faithmarker: Appleooza

APPLE-OOZA!
(Age 2)

This apple-themed open-house event welcomes new 2-year olds to Preschool Sunday School. Held the day before Promotion Sunday, kids are introduced to Sunday School and the practices of Bible learning, worship, and prayer.

May 04 Saturday

4-Year-Old Faithmarker: Living Forever

LIVING FOREVER
(Age 4)

This spring-time event uses signs of spring—new life in the natural world—to begin conversations with children about life, death, and resurrection.



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OUR TEAM:

Pastor Laure Herlinger
Sr. Director, NextGen
lherlinger@eastbrook.org
414.228.5220 x225


Mary Ann Caler
Nursery Coordinator
mcaler@eastbrook.org
414.228.5220


Dawn Schuessler
Preschool & K4 Coordinator
dschuessler@eastbrook.org
414.228.5220




QUICKLINKS:

Other NextGen Age Groups

Eastbrook’s NextGen Ministry serves children in our congregation grouped by age. Children progress from Littles (Birth-K4) to Kids (K5-Grade 4), followed by Middle (Grades 5-8) and High (Grades 9-12).


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Accessibility & Belonging

The Accessibility & Belonging Ministry exists to make the gospel and our NextGen ministries available to all children and students.


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