Children/Youth Ministry

Bells of Grace

To bring together not only children, but also all people who have an appreciation of music, and who are willing to learn how to praise God in another form of worship other than singing.  This ministry also helps those who have little or no musical knowledge at all to acquire basic musical reading skills.

Thursday night at 6:00 pm
Saturday morning at 9:00 am

Mrs. Jacqueline Marshall, Director

Boy Scouts

Train young men to serve God & Country, be physically strong, mentally aware and morally straight.

Weeblos           Wednesday night at 7:00 pm
                         Saturday morning at 10:00 am
Boy Scouts       Wednesday night at 7:00 pm

Mr. Brain Wallace, Scout Leader
Deacon Leroy Wallace, Weeblos Leader

Cathedral Choir

To minister in song and encourage young people to praise God freely while growing spiritually and musically. Overall to teach young people that music is an intricate part of the worship experience as they set the tone for the service and the preaching of the Gospel.

Tuesday evening at 6:00 pm

Ms. Sara Carter, Director

Celestial Choir

The Celestial Choir is a program dedicated to bringing children to Jesus through music.  Your child will experience worshiping Jesus through singing, listening, and moving.  Children between the ages of 5 years to grade 7 arrive at Grace to experience the joy of music. Come and praise Jesus with us.
Friday evening at 5:00 pm
Mrs. Jacqueline Marshall, Director

Children’s Church

Worship & Bible fellowship is the foundation for all that we do at Children’s Church.  We provide age appropriate worship service for children grades K-6.  Supplement worship message with arts, crafts and other activities. Provide opportunity for children to lead and participate in the worship experience.
Sunday morning at 11:00 am (with the exception of the 2nd & 5th Sunday)
Min. Carmen Watson, Director

Children’s Retreat

We provide a day apart for faith enrichment for children (ages 5-12)
The retreat will be held on the 3rd Saturday morning in June at Eastern University
Min. Suzanne Kershaw, Director

Cub Scouts

Introduce and continue to lead boys in a positive direction preparing them for their manhood and giving them life skills.  Above all, we give them the outdoor experience and develop leadership abilities.
Cub Scouts      Saturday morning at 10:00 am
Trustee Irvin E, Chester, Cub Scoutmaster

Girl Scouts

Through interactive/hands-on curricula, activities and trips help girls become leaders in their communities, and learn to assist and serve others.
1st & 3rd Saturday mornings at 10:30 am
Mrs. Natalie Jones, Junior Troop Leader & Grace Liaison

Golden Eagle Junior Ushers

Introduce and teach children the duties and responsibilities of an usher. Provide opportunities for them to usher during the morning services.
3rd Sunday morning at 11:00 am
Mr. & Mrs. Gordon, Coordinators

Missionaries

Teach the children to be mission-minded, and give service throughout the community spreading the love of God.
2nd Saturday afternoon at 12:30 pm
Ms. Sarah Carroll, Leader

New Members Class

The class is offered to school-aged children that have professed a desire to give their life to follow Jesus as their Savior and Lord.
Sunday morning at 9:15 am
Mrs. Terri Claybrook, Coordinator/Teacher

Norman K. McCown Ministry to the Homeless

We reach our poverty-stricken brothers and sisters with love of God through His Word proclaimed, hot nutritious meals, personal items, etc. We take God’s love to the streets of Philadelphia.
3rd Sunday after worship
Mr. Lester Greene, President

Nursery

Provide childcare during Sunday morning worship (infants to age 4).
Sunday morning at 10:45 am – end of worship (Closed for the month of August)
Mrs. J. Diane Bates, President

Praise Dance

To teach children how to praise God through movements and expose them to an alternative form of worship.
Friday evening at 6:30 pm
2nd & 4th Saturday afternoon at 4:00 pm
1st & 4th Sunday afternoon at 2:00 pm
Mrs. Candace Matthew-Bass, Choreographer

Summer Day Camp

To provide young people ages 5-12 with a fun-filled and enriched summer, providing activities, educational trips, and learning with a Christian foundation.
Monday – Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Mrs. Selena Gillespie, Day Camp Director

Sunday School

This teaching ministry of the church seeks to offer a wide variety of opportunities for studying God’s word. We introduce children to the Bible and help them apply its lessons and principles to their lives. We introduce children to God and help them develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Sunday morning at 15 am
Mrs. Marcia Bass, Superintendent

Teenshop

To positively shape the lives of teen girls, age 12-18, through enriching workshops and trips. To expose teens to health, education, and financial issues that teens face.
Saturday morning
Mrs. Brenda Norman, Director

Ushers

Introduce and teach children the duties and responsibilities of an usher. Provide opportunities for them to usher during the morning services.
3rd Sunday morning at 11:00 am
Mr. & Mrs. Gordon, Coordinators

Vacation Bible School

Offer Bible study, community service, and fun through an intergenerational learning experience.
Every summer immediately following the Philadelphia public school’s closing for the academic year.
Monday – Friday morning at 9:00 am (2 weeks)
Mrs. Leedrester Jackson, Director

Youth Fellowship

To bring “Youth” together as a group
To teach and lead them in becoming mature Christians
Equip them with life and leadership skills
To sponsor enrichment, mission and fellowship outings in the local community, across North America and with other Christian youth groups and organizations

Sunday, afternoon 3:00 pm

Rev. Merle McJunkin, Assistant Pastor

Youth Missionaries

To encourage youth to spread God’s Word and to serve others. Youth are also instructed in God’s Word.
Mrs. Lunita Williams, Director