An Environment Custom-Made for your Child
J.O.Y. FACTORY is a children’s and family ministry uniquely designed with your child in mind! From birth through fifth grade, children experience safe, age-appropriate environments where we help you pass on the faith in a creative and relevant way. Join the fun and experience a world where children learn about the love of God, the good news of Jesus Christ, and worship on their level!
Stay in the Loop
If you want to learn more about the curriculum and what the J.O.Y. FACTORY team is up to, be sure to visit the J.O.Y. FACTORY Blog often. If you use an RSS reader, you can subscribe to the blog. You can also keep up with quick updates, encouragements, and reminders by following trinity'sjoyfactory on Facebook and Twitter.
Our Values
We Value Relationships!
We desire that each child come to know the love of God and the gift of life in a faith community. We also value our children’s relationships within the context of a solid, safe, and nurturing Christian Education program. When you commit to regular worship and fellowship at Trinity, your children will soon experience familiar faces where relationships can grow and faith is nurtured.
We Value Age Appropriateness!
We are passionate about children learning about Jesus in a way they understand. Our environments and lesson materials are selected based on the physical, mental and emotional needs of each child.
We Value Safety!
We believe that safety is vital as families entrust us with their children each week. Every volunteer is screened with an interview, provided with Safe Haven training, and staff are subject to a federal background check and trained in FirstAid and CPR. We want Trinity Lutheran Church to be a safe haven for all children.
We Value Creative Teaching!
The Bible is the most amazing book ever written! We strive to bring its stories to life through activities and discussions that keep children engaged. We want all children to love God’s word and understand the value of applying it to their lives. We want children to understand what worship is all about and to feel welcome.
J.O.Y. FACTORY uses BibleSong curriculum from Faith Inkubators, a Lutheran resource based in Stillwater, Minnesota. BibleSong is an innovative, interactive, arts-based curriculum that seeks to engage children in praising God "with arts and hands and voices!" We also support The Faith 5: Faith Acts in the Home, providing families with a way to take strengthen faith and take it home.
We Value Fun!
Children love fun! We know that when children have fun at church, they can’t wait to come back. We value creating fun ways for children to learn about Jesus.
We Value Families!
We are here to support you in nurturing the faith of your children. Here you'll find a supportive staff and committed volunteers and plenty of activities and resources to assist you in this very important part of your family's life together.
Our Programs
We believe all children should have the opportunity to worship, to learn, and to serve. All of our programs are designed with this idea in mind. Some of the programs and activities we offer for children and families include:
Age-Appropriate Sunday School using BibleSong from Faith Inkubators
Vacation Bible School every summer
Children's Church during our 11:00 a.m. worship
Children's Programs and Music (both during worship and at special times)
Blessing of the Backpacks
Truck-or-Treat
Parents' Night Out for Christmas Shopping
Family Nights and Special Events
J.A.M.s (Jesus and Me) Youth Group
Parent Seminars and Christian Education Opportunities
Stepping Stones (celebrating the milestones in faith)
