Sundays during service at 9:15 & 11:00 a.m.

Planning to join us on Sunday?

Save My Spot

This depends on the child. While our team can recommend the program (self-contained classrooms or 1:1 buddy program) that is best for your child it is decided on by the parent.

Self-contained Classroom
If your child is in a self-contained classroom at school or ABA program, has difficulty with transitions, loud noises and larger groups then the self-contained classrooms would be the best fit.

Buddy Program
If your child has an aide or is mainstreamed most of their school day but can participate with their peers while receiving some extra help for learning, communication and/or behavior then the buddy program would be a good fit. 

Reach Out

Our buildings are equipped with a numeric paging system that allows us to notify parents if their assistance is needed.

If your child participates in our 1:1 buddy program, we ask for open communication between the parent, LIFT Buddy and LIFT staff. If a last-minute absence is necessary for the volunteer leader your child is welcome to attend our LIFT classrooms at the 9:15 or 11:00 a.m. Sunday service. If you would like your child to stay in their age level classroom, a parent must stay with them.

Yes! We offer respite events and family events. Our respite events are created to allow parents of children involved in our LIFT ministry, and sometimes siblings, time away to reconnect and spend time together. Family events are designed to create community with one another while having fun!

There are multiple respite events and family events throughout the ministry year. 

What is required for my child to attend a respite event?

All our events require registration. We ask that only children who participate in our 1:1 buddy program or attend our self-contained classrooms sign up for our respite events. This ensures that our staff and leaders know your child and their needs as well as your child feeling comfortable and familiar with our team and spaces.

Can my family attend family events or invite families to the event with us?

Absolutely! We love to introduce new families to our ministry and our events.

If possible, please pre-register your family so we can be ready to provide you with the best possible experience when you arrive on Sunday morning.

Pre-registering is not required, but it does allow us to be more fully equipped to serve you and your loved one. If you think the LIFT classroom is the best fit for your child, please save them a spot!

Save My Spot

Yes, each child who comes to our LIFT classrooms will hear about God and His love for them. They will participate in musical worship, intentional Bible stories (which are taught in a fun, interactive, and hands on way), as well as prayer.

We use consistent weekly cues to help create predictability, engagement and independence in the children. Kids will also get to use prayer cards and help share prayer requests regardless of their level of communication. Children are encouraged to sit and participate in the lesson, but we also understand that they may need to get up and move, play with something in their hands or take a break.

Our goal is to have children paired up with a leader 1:1 or 2:1. This helps us meet individual needs of each student and have intentional conversations with each child about God. 

Yes! Many of our volunteer leaders work with kids and adults with disabilities in their profession outside of their serving role. Anyone who serves is trained by the LIFT staff on best practice as well as our policies and procedures.