who we are
mlkidz is our children’s ministry at matthias’ lot church, serving kids from birth through 5th grade. mlkidz is offered during the 5:30p and 7:10p gathering times, along with additional events throughout the year! we partner with parents to cultivate our children’s hearts with the gospel of Jesus, teaching them to love him and love his. we long for the next generation to be lifelong disciples of Jesus who know him intimately, love his word, follow in his ways, and proclaim his name as they, too, make disciples.
first time visiting?
welcome! we are so excited to meet you! we have new family parking spots located in the mlkidz parking lot for your convenience. visit the new family check-in in the mlkidz building—through the entrance to the right. our team will help you with registration and walk you through the check-in process.
if you’d like to register your family before you arrive for a quicker process, click the button below.
what to expect
where do i park?
if you have are new or have children in the mlkidz building, you can park in the mlkidz parking lot, highlighted in light blue.
if you are a returning family, please only park in the mlkidz parking lot if you have children in the mlkidz building (kindergarten–5th grade).
which building do i go to to drop off my kids?
if you are new, welcome! enter the mlkidz building and go to the new family check-in; a team member will help you get situated.
if you are a returning parent, children born on or before august 1, 2023 (up to 5th grade), check in at the mlkidz building. children born after this date will be in the mlkidz nursery in the main building.
what is the check-in process?
check-in begins 15 minutes before each service and is required for every child prior to being dropped off. if you are new, enter the mlkidz building and go to the new family check-in; a team member will help you get situated.
download our check-in/out handout here with detailed instructions.
what is the check-out process?
for your child’s safety, children will only be dismissed to an adult who presents the matching parent pick-up barcode. this barcode will be scanned and matched with your child’s check-in sticker.
if you misplace your parent pick-up barcode, we will ask you to provide a photo id matching the parent information listed on your child’s account before your child can be released.
download our check-in/out handout here with detailed instructions.
what happens if my child needs me during service?
if a parent/guardian needs to be contacted during services, mlkidz staff will first send a text message to the parent/guardian. after two texts, mlkidz staff will call the parent/guardian. it is critical that parents/guardians keep their phones on and near them.
if you need your child in the nursery, ring the doorbell and have your parent security tag ready. if you need a child in the mlkidz building, find an mlkidz team member and we will assist you.
how do i know my child is safe during the gathering?
mlkidz is a secured area during all gathering times. if you need to pick up your child early, please connect with an mlkidz lead volunteer, security member, or ml staff member. you will need your parent security tag or an id to pick up your child.
do teachers/volunteers have background checks?
all mlkidz volunteers are required to undergo a thorough onboarding process. additionally, anyone 18 years+ must have a cleared background check on file with us before serving with children. we use ministrysafe for our background screening and provide thorough training for safety/security. we are very intentional about who serves in our kids ministry.
what curriculum do you use?
we use the biggest story as the backdrop of our weekly mlkidz lessons and activities. this curriculum immerses kids in the gospel through every story, theological concept, and call to mission from genesis to revelation. ultimately, the gospel message changes everything; heart transformation can only take place when a child experiences the gospel. kids and preschoolers will understand the bible as not just a collection of stories, but as God’s one unified story of redemption.