WE LOVE CHILDREN!
Welcome to our children’s ministry! At DCI, we love children and have a passion to see kids KNOW God through biblical teaching and encounters with our Father.
On your first visit to DCI, we will ask you to register your child at our Children's Registration. This step is so important for us to best provide for your child’s needs. Once you are registered, our children's team will assist you in finding just the right classroom for your children.
*Make your first visit easier by pre-registering your child online before you arrive. Online registrations will need to be completed no later than Saturday at 9pm, in order to be processed in time for Sunday experiences.
Here's what you can expect at DCKids:
+ CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT PROCESS
CHECK-IN – As we receive your children, we will ensure we have an accurate cell phone number for you in the event you need to be contacted during service. You will also be given a security ticket which is used to ensure your child is safely released to the appropriate family member after services.
CHECK-OUT – Children should be picked up no later than 15 minutes after services have ended. Children can only be released to ticket holders 16 years of age or older. If a parent should lose their security ticket, a valid photo ID will be required before children can be released.
IF WE NEED TO CONTACT YOU during a service, our children's overseer will text you and ask you come to the children's center.
+ STAFF & SECURITY
For the safety of our children, DCI Children’s Ministry is restricted to authorized staff only. All staff must wear proper ID.
+ WELLNESS POLICY
When your child is sick, for the protection of all the children in our ministry we cannot accept a child with the following symptoms:
- Exposure to a COVID positive person in the last 14 days
- A temperature of 101-degrees or above
- Sore throat in conjunction with fever & swollen glands
- Thick, green/yellow mucus draining from the nose
- A cough bringing up phlegm
- Strep throat – or being presently treated for streptococci infection
- Pinworms
- Chicken Pox – All pox must have scabbed & be dry for your child to attend.
- Pinhead-sized red dots too numerous to count, prominent over cheeks, chest & abdomen
- Conjunctivitis (pink eye) – reddened/itchy eyes, with mucus being produced in varying quantities: often crusted shut in the mornings
- Diarrhea
We cannot administer medication to your child. If your child requires medication during the service, it is your responsibility to administer it. Thank you in advance for helping us keep our children’s ministry a healthy place for all.
Click on any of the links below to view the different areas of our children’s ministry. Our goal is to minister God’s love through play, hugs, honor, praise, worship, prophecy, soaking, lessons and crafts. We do this in a loving, exciting, fun and safe environment.
+ NURSERY
Our nursery is available for children 6 weeks old to walking. The nursery opens 20 minutes before service.
WHEN YOU ARRIVE
Our DCI Nursery Team welcomes you and your child to our nursery. Your child is special to us. It is our desire to minister to your child’s spiritual, physical, and emotional needs. Trained and caring servants, who are committed to providing a loving, prophetic and secure environment for your child, staff this room. Our team will ask you specific questions about your baby so we can best love and serve your child and family.
WHAT TO BRING
When packing a diaper bag for your child, please include the following items:
- 2 or 3 disposable diapers
- 1 comfort toy
- Any bottles, snacks, etc. that may be needed during services
+ TODDLERS
Our Toddler classroom is available for children walking through 2 years old. This classroom opens 20 minutes before service.
WHEN YOU ARRIVE
Our DCI Toddlers Team welcomes you and your child to our classroom. Your child is special to us. Trained and caring servants, who are committed to providing a loving, prophetic and secure environment for your child, staff this room.
WHAT TO BRING
When packing a diaper bag for your child, please include the following items:
- 2 or 3 disposable diapers
- Pacifier or other item your child might need to comfort him or her
- A complete change of clothes in case your child would require that
- A cup of water or juice
We provide snacks during services. Snack items consist of water/juicy juice and goldfish. Food brought from home for children is discouraged unless there are some allergy issues. Please discuss these special needs with the classroom leader.
+ PRESCHOOL
Our Preschool classroom is available for children age 3 years old. This classroom opens 20 minutes before service.
WHEN YOU ARRIVE
Our Preschool Team welcomes you and your child to our classroom. Your child is special to us. Trained and caring servants, who are committed to providing a loving, prophetic and secure environment for your child, staff this room.
WHAT TO BRING
When packing a diaper bag for your child, please include the following items:
- 2 or 3 disposable diapers
- Pacifier or other item your child might need to comfort him or her
- A complete change of clothes in case your child would require that
- A cup of water or juice
We provide snacks during services. Snack items consist of water/juicy juice and goldfish. Food brought from home for children is discouraged unless there are some allergy issues. Please discuss these special needs with the classroom leader.
+ ELEMENTARY (Kindergarten-5th grade)
Our Destiny Kids classroom is available for children in 1st - 6th grades. This classroom opens 20 minutes before service.
WHEN YOU ARRIVE
Our DK Registration Kids Team welcomes your child to our classroom. Your child is special to us. Trained and caring servants, who are committed to providing a loving, prophetic and secure environment for your child, staff this room.
WHAT TO BRING
Students are encouraged to bring Bibles each week. These students are still learning self-control with digital devices so we suggest actual Bibles rather than digital versions. No other personal items are recommended.
CHILD DEDICATION
+ WHAT TO PROVIDE
Parents should provide 1 photo submitted when you register. The photo should include the child only. It should be an upper body or head shot preferably on a solid background similar to the example show above. All photos will be formatted to this example which will be shown on our video monitors during the dedication of your child. Photos do not have to be studio portraits.
Email photos to dedications@ourdestinychurch.com.
+ WHEN SHOULD I ARRIVE?
Please arrive no later than 20 minutes before the dedication ceremony. Usually, children are dedicated at the beginning of our worship celebration. The leader will give directions and ask the immediate family to come stand before the church facing the stage. All family members attending are welcome to come forward for the dedication.
+ WHERE SHOULD I SIT?
Reserved seating will be available for families dedicating children. One of our associates will direct you to a reserved area near the front/side of the stage for quick & easy access.
+ CAN I INVITE EXTENDED FAMILY?
YES! We encourage it.
+ WHAT WILL HAPPEN DURING THE DEDICATION?
One of our leaders will briefly explain the purpose and importance of dedicating our children to God. Then the leader will ask the family & extended family to join us near the front of the stage. He/she will ask to hold the child (if the child is agreeable); pray a blessing over the child; give the family a practical first child’s Bible and a dedication certificate. The whole dedication lasts approximately 10-12 minutes.
+ SHOULD WE OR MY CHILD WEAR ANYTHING SPECIAL?
It’s totally up to you. Come in what makes you comfortable.