WELCOME TO
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!
8:30 & 11:00am Services
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 enjoy 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 meet 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!
10:00am Sunday Classes
All SWKIDS Classes 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.
We take a pause during the summer and will resume September 13th!
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 will begin on September 16th for the 2026-2027 school year.
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.
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