Kids' Ministry
Kids' ministry meets during our 10AM Sunday service. Check in starts at 9:50AM downstairs in the Family Room. We are currently serving infants through 5th graders!
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The mission for our Kids Ministry is to introduce the children to Jesus, foster that relationship, and through games, activities, stories, songs, and crafts, provide concepts that will shape a biblical view of the world for our kids on Sunday mornings. With Jesus as our example, Door of Hope Northeast's Kids Ministry seeks to demonstrate the heart of God for children. We have an amazing team of faithful volunteers who facilitate this time with the kids in age appropriate ways.
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If you have any questions, please email our Kids Ministry Coordinator Zach Boutan at zach@doorofhopepdx.org.
Nursery
This room is for babies up through age 1. We strive to create a peaceful, fun environment for the babies with our highest ratio of adults. If preferred, parents can be alerted to come change diapers.
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2-3s Room
This room is for kids ages 2-3. We do not change diapers in this room. Parents will be alerted for diaper/pull-up changes if necessary. Children will be invited to sit and listen to a story and may participate in simple crafts or activities.
Pre-K through 1st Grade
This room is for kids ages 4 through first grade. Children are developmentally ready to listen to and engage in a continuous block of worship, Bible lesson, discussion and prayer time in addition to fun games and free play.
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2nd through 5th Grade
Our 2nd through 5th graders get the chance to engage in complex and fun whole class and small group discussions about the lesson.
They participate in reading scripture and group prayer time.
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2nd through 5th graders are invited to worship with the adults until they are dismissed to their room for their lesson when the sermon begins.
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Middle School and Up
​Helping to nurture a child's relationship with God is an incredible gift and privilege. Fundamentally, though, we believe that parents have the best and most impactful role to play. As parents shepherd their kids, our kids ministry serves as (hopefully valuable!) reinforcement. Upon entering middle school, students are encouraged to join the main Sunday gathering and continue learning and worshiping alongside their parents, other adults and youth. They are also invited to participate in the various other opportunities we have for Middle and High School students to connect (see below).
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Policies & Procedures
The safety of our children is an absolute, non-negotiable priority. If you would like to view the Kids Ministry policies and procedures, click here. ​If you have any questions, please email Zach Boutan.
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Youth (Middle and High School)
6th-12th graders are invited to join the adults for worship in the main sanctuary on Sunday mornings. We want our students to increasingly feel like they are fully part of our community at Door of Hope Northeast! As they learn over time to belong to our local church our prayer is that they will be set up well to continue to value the local church after they graduate high school and head into the next stage of life.
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On the 2nd Sunday of each month, we have a special time for this age group called "Donut Chats" in the 2nd-5th grade room from 9:15-10:00am. This is a simple time for the kids to grab a donut, hang out with a few adult leaders, get to know one another, and spend a few minutes in prayer.​
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These students are also invited to join in on a growing number of age-specific opportunities to form relationships and learn in community. Find more information below:
Middle School
at Northeast
On Sundays in two yearly 10-12 week sessions, 6th-8th graders have the opportunity to learn how to read the Bible, become familiar with the big story of the Bible, and learn essential Christian doctrines with their peers in a laid-back discussion-based environment during the sermon time.
During the rest of the year, the middle schoolers are encouraged to remain in the main Sunday gathering and continue learning and worshiping alongside their parents, other adults, and youth. They are also invited to fun youth events throughout the year.
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Reach out to our Kids & Youth Coordinator Zach Boutan (zach@doorofhopepdx.org) to get looped in on all that's going on!
High School
at Northeast
Upon entering high school, students are encouraged to remain in the main Sunday gathering and continue learning and worshiping alongside their parents, other adults, and youth.
They are also invited to participate in monthly high school only hang-outs to discuss questions they have about the Bible, Christianity, Church, culture, etc. as well as fun youth events throughout the year.
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Reach out to our Kids & Youth Coordinator Zach Boutan (zach@doorofhopepdx.org) to get looped in on all that's going on!​​​​
Wednesday Nights
with Door of Hope Youth
During the school year 6th-12th graders are invited to participate with Door of Hope Youth on Wednesday nights at the Door of Hope Southeast building (3210 SE Taylor St.) from 6:30-8:30PM. Incoming sixth graders are welcomed in each September.
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This is a ministry of our sister church, Door of Hope Southeast. It lead by Tsion Reid (their pastor of Youth Ministry) and a team of committed volunteer leaders. They all have a deep desire to see students experience the love of Jesus in community.
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Reach out to Tsion at tsion@doorofhopepdx.org for more information, to let him know your student will be attending, or to opt-in to the DoH Youth newsletter.​