Jesus said to let the children come to Him - we believe that kids are a vital part of the Church, valued and loved by Him. We want to be faithful to point kids of all ages to Jesus at every step of the way!
We can’t wait to have your child join us on Sunday or at any of our year-round events!
Take a look at all the details below, and let us know if you have any questions!
SWKIDS ON SUNDAY
SWKIDS (age 0-5th Grade) meets during both morning services as well as our 10:00am classes. Take a look at all of the details below - we can’t wait to meet your child!
Services @ 8:30am & 11:00am
Nursery — age 0-2 — is available during both services to provide childcare for each age group, just check in at the front desk!
Pre-K — age 3-5 — enjoys an interactive lesson and story time, worship, small group, craft, and various activities. Our staff are excited to welcome your little one to church!
Elementary — K-5th Grade — meets in small groups for crafts, snack, discussion and games, as well as in a large group with all of elementary for worship and a skit / lesson to dig into God’s Word.
Check-in is available at the SWKIDS Entrance approximately 15 minutes prior to each service. Just look for anyone in a SWKIDS lanyard!
Sunday Classes @ 10:00am
SWKIDS Classes — ages 0-5 and K-5th Grade — meet in individual classrooms for a focused and age-specific time of Bible teaching and small group activities. Most classes use Gospel Project Kids, a three year journey through the Bible to see Jesus throughout Scripture.
Sunday Evening Series
When a Sunday Evening Series is underway, childcare is available for nursery — age 0-2 — just check in at the front desk!
SWKIDS CLUB & CLUB JR.
SWKIDS Club — K-5th Grade — meets Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm – 8:30pm for a time of games, prayer, crafts, Bible teaching, and making friends! This is a great opportunity for your child to dive deeper into God’s Word and build connections.
SWKIDS Club Jr. meets at the same time for Pre-K — age 3-5 — enjoying many of the same activities at an age specific level!
SWKIDS Club runs through May 20th for the 2025-2026 year, taking a pause on March 25th for Spring Break.
MEMORY VERSE PASSPORT
The MVP (Memory Verse Passport) is designed to use a key verse or passage from each week’s lesson to help your child treasure God’s words in their heart (Psalm 119:11). Once your child has memorized the verse for the week, they can recite it to a SWKIDS staff member to receive a stamp in their “passport.” At the end of the quarter, your child can redeem their fully stamped passport for a prize!
CHILD DEDICATION
Our Child Dedication services provide an opportunity for parents to publicly commit themselves and their children to the Lord. These services are a special time when parents promise, by the grace of God, to teach their children of Christ by instruction and by example.
Next Child Dedication: June 21st, 2026
UPCOMING EVENTS
Adventure Camp is an all-day summer camp offering weekly themed programs filled with field trips, outdoor play, and creative activities—making us a great option for families searching for all-day summer camps near Portland!
Adventure Camp is a ministry of Southwest Bible Church.
TREASURE QUEST
Get ready to embark on our annual half-day camp this summer! Our theme this year is Treasure Quest, and we can’t wait to see what adventures are in store. Join us for outdoor games, crafts, snacks, skits & Bible lessons, fun camp activities, and making new friends! We will have two weeks of camp that are identical with the same activities. Make sure to join us for the week that works best for you!
Check back soon for a link to sign up!
Week #1: July 20th - July 24th
Week #2: July 27th - July 31st
K - 5th Grade
9:00am - 12:00pm
Monday - Thursday
$20 for the week
SWKIDS STAFF
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JAKE VANIER
PASTOR OF SWKIDS
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ELLIE MONACO
SWKIDS MINISTRIES
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ELISE YODER
SWKIDS MINISTRIES
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HANNAH COLLINSWORTH
NURSERY COORDINATOR