New Life Dresher’s Children’s Ministries
Children’s Ministry at New Life Dresher provides a safe and secure environment where children—from infancy through fifth grade—learn about God’s promises in Jesus Christ. Our programs foster positive friendships and caring relationships with adults who model faithful Christian living.
Our desire is to disciple children in the faith, emphasizing the grace of Jesus Christ for every need. Through engaging lessons, crafts, games, and special activities, we seek to reflect the loving community we share as God’s children.
Questions? Contact Children’s Ministry Director Sarah Drake or our Children’s Ministry Assistant, Shannon Colpitts
Sunday Morning Programs at NLD Children’s Ministry
Nursery
Sunday mornings nursery care is provided from 8:30-12:30 for children 0-2 years old. Our caregivers provide a loving, secure environment for our littlest ones in safe, clean rooms.
Nursing Mom’s Room
We have a private nursing mom’s room equipped with comfortable seating, a changing table and a TV livestreaming our Sunday morning Worship Service located to the left of the children’s check in desk on the second floor.
Children’s Church
We provide children’s church during both the 8:30 and 11:10 worship services for children ages 2 years to second grade. Children participate in the beginning of worship with their parents, and are then dismissed to their own classes.
Sunday School or School of Discipleship
This is for all boys and girls ages 2 to fifth grade from 10:00 – 11:00am. We meet the same time as Adult School of Discipleship. Our current curriculum is The Gospel Project and it teaches through the Old and New Testaments in three years. The children learn that all of God’s word points to Jesus Christ as their Savior.
Special Needs/Disabilities
At New Life Dresher we welcome all children, including those with special needs and/or disabilities. We realize church can be a challenging environment when families are navigating disabilities, developmental delays, learning challenges, autism spectrum disorders, or anxiety, to name a few. Please contact Amy Gill, our special needs coordinator, at amy.gill@newlifedresher.org to discuss how we can best serve you and your child’s needs.
We also provide monthly Respite Nights for families impacted by disability. Please contact Amy Gill for information about participation or volunteer opportunities.
You can find out more information on our Special Needs/ Disabilities page HERE.
Children’s Ministry Activites & Events
NLD Kid’s Clubs
Clubs are held on Sunday evenings from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm during the school year for boys and girls, Kindergarten through 5th grade. Parents are invited and encouraged to participate in these programs. We are starting a new three year rotation through The New City Catechism curriculum. Kids Club is a great opportunity for students to build relationships with their peers and feel a deeper connection to the Lord and our church community.
Registration for the 2025-26 Kids Clubs registration is now open. CLICK HERE to register online.
Coffee and Kids Playgroup
Twice a month we invite parents/caregivers of babies and pre-schoolers to come and spend a morning for play, coffee/tea and conversation. Our only agenda is to get to know each other better, and to allow children a time to play. A light snack and water are also provided for the children. Coffee & Kids is held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 10:00 – 11:30 am in the auditorium.
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Kids in Motion & Cubs in Motion Summer Camp
Every Summer we sponsor our annual “Cubs-in-Motion” and “Kids-in-Motion” day camps. Cubs in Motion is a three-hour morning program for children aged 4-5 or entering kindergarten. Kids-in-Motion is a full-day program for those who have completed kindergarten to those leaving 5th grade. Campers choose either a sports, art or theater track.
Kids/Cubs in Motion Camps will take place July 27th-July 31st, 2026.
REGISTER HERE for Kids in Motion! It’s filling up fast, and there is a waitlist available HERE.
Register for Cubs in Motion HERE.
We Take Child Protection Seriously
At New Life, we want to protect some of the most vulnerable people in our community – our children. Here’s what we are committed to doing well:
Children’s workers undergo background checks and are approved by the elders of the church for service annually.
• Fulfill the PA state law by requiring all paid staff to submit to criminal, child abuse registry and FBI fingerprint checks. Checks are renewed for each staff member every 5 years.
• Fulfill the PA state law by requiring all paid staff to take state mandated training to be aware of child abuse issues and fulfill their mandated reporting duties should there be suspected child abuse.
• Require volunteers in our Sunday School, Children’s Church, Kids Clubs, and Youth groups to have attended New Life six months or more and have an oral interview by a staff member regarding their fitness to serve in the position they are seeking.
• Require approval of all volunteers annually by our Session (board of elders).
• Fulfill the PA state law by requiring children and youth volunteers to submit to criminal and child abuse registry background checks, as well as an FBI fingerprint check if they have not lived in PA for the last 10 consecutive years. Checks are renewed once every 5 years.
• Require all volunteers to take training to be aware of child abuse and fulfill their mandated reporting duties should there be suspected child abuse
• Require all our volunteers to receive and read New Life’s Child Protection Policies and Procedures. We expect them to follow the procedures as outlined there.
• We use a check in system which provides unique sticker codes so that children can only be released to authorized adults from Sunday morning or evening activities.
To see our full statement on policies and procedures, please click here.