KidStep

We need you in KidStep!

Do you love seeing kids grow in their faith, ask big questions, and light up with joy? Our Children’s Ministry is growing, and we need more caring, dependable volunteers to come alongside our kids on Sunday mornings. Whether you enjoy telling stories, leading small groups, helping with crafts, or just offering a warm smile and helping hands, there’s a place for you here! No teaching experience needed—just a heart to serve. Be a part of something meaningful and help shape the next generation!

We have many positions available where you can get connected and serve God in our Hershey Free community! Here are just a few: service lead, check-in, classroom buddies, and tech support (set-up and tear-down). Please fill out the form below to find out more information.

Child Dedication

Child Dedication is an important part of the life of Hershey Free Church. We value our partnership with parents in joining their children on their spiritual journey. If you would like to having your child(ren) dedicated on October 26, a preparatory class will be held on Sunday, October 12, at 9 AM in Sanctuary Wing: Room 40. This class will be held in Room 40, which is directly across from the mission display in the sanctuary lobby. Please complete the form below to register for this class.

Moms Connect | 9:30 to 11:15 AM | Auditorium

Moms Connect of Hershey Free Church is a wonderful opportunity for moms of young children to connect with God and each other through the journey of motherhood. The group provides an environment to meet the needs of moms whose youngest child is preschool age or younger. Each mom will be joined with a group of other moms. The sessions include time for moms to fellowship and connect, support and encourage each other, and learn from mentor moms and speakers in the name of Jesus Christ. Our first session this fall will be September 10.

Back-to-School Bash | September 20 | 2 to 4:30 PM | Back Parking Lot

As a church, we desire to create environments that equip you to strengthen your relationship with Jesus and also to go out into the community to show the love of Jesus to others. An easy on-ramp for community engagement is during the start of a new school year. To this end, we are hosting a Back-to-School Bash on September 20, from 2 to 4:30 PM, in the church back parking lot. We encourage you to join us by bringing your family, inviting your kids’ friends, or volunteering at the event. We will have carnival games, a petting zoo, snack food, and community tables. The event is free and open to all kids from birth to those entering 5th grade.

Deep Dive | 1st Wednesday of the month, starting October 1 | 7 -8:15 PM | Auditorium

In KidStep, we want to help kids take ownership of their faith, to know what they believe and why, and to have confidence in articulating that faith. Deep Dive is a Bible study meeting on

the first Wednesday of the month with an apologetics focus for kids in 4th and 5th grades to help them grow in their faith.

Baptism Classes | Sunday, October 12 & 19 | 9 AM | Auditorium

Baptism is one way that KidStep Ministry can help children take next steps on their faith journeys. The two required classes will focus specifically on helping children understand the importance of baptism. If your child has expressed an interest in knowing more about baptism, attending these classes would be beneficial in helping them make a decision. One or both parents need to attend the classes with their child. We will celebrate baptism as a congregation on November 9. Please sign up for classes below.

Operation Christmas Child

As a church, we will participate in Operation Christmas Child to fill and collect shoeboxes. Boxes will be available for individuals and families to fill and return to church October 26 through November 16. This is a great activity for the whole family! Hershey Free Church is a drop-off location for shoeboxes across Central PA. We are open to collect shoeboxes several hours each day, November 17 through November 24, and we need several people each day to collect boxes. Check out the schedule and sign up to help out!

KidStep Parent Connect | Sundays | 9 AM | room 302

Each Sunday at 9 AM, parents of children who attend KidStep have the opportunity to connect for Bible study and fellowship at KidStep Parent Connect. What a joy it is to meet together as parents of children who are in KidStep! We share so many of the same joys, as well as challenges, as we seek to lead our children to know and love Jesus better.

KidStep Offering Opportunity | We are currently supporting David & Denise Love, who work with several groups. They work with Afghan refugees who have needs from mattresses to sewing machines. David also helps obtain Bibles and solar players for various people groups in South America.