Praise kids ministry

Our Praise Kids Ministry is available on Sunday mornings during the message following the time of worship. It is geared toward kids K thru 4th grade. When worship service is over, one of our children's leaders will take the kids  to the children's area for a special message, snack, and a game that is geared toward them. 


We believe that children are the future, so we also invest in them outside of Sunday mornings.  Keep an eye out for other outings and events throughout the year!

bgmc (Boys and girls missionary challenge)

Once a month we collect our spare change in a Buddy Barrel to raise funds for missionaries all over the world! This is a great way to get the kids involved in missions and to learn about different cultures and how they need Jesus! Matthew and Jen Westerhof take over Children's Church once a month to talk about a different country and missionary story! This happens every 4th Sunday after worship service.

Real life youth

Real Life Youth Group is a place where junior high and high school students from across Coles County come together each week.  You can find them every Tuesday evening at 6pm. In addition to the Tuesday night gathering, Real Life Youth Group participates in Breakaway Camps each Summer, Momentum Youth Convention in the Fall, and a variety of other fun events.

Our nursery is always available if the building is open.  We generally have it staffed during the Sunday morning service. It features a changing table, a variety of toys, kid sized tables/chairs, books, a television, snacks, and more.  We recommend this room for kids birth through Pre-K.

Nursery

Freedom Fest


Freedom Fest is a 4th of July outreach Praise Assembly provides with free hot dogs, snow cones, water, and activities like ziplining and blowup bounce houses and obstacle courses. In the evening grab your lawn chairs and watch the fireworks from the Charleston Airport!

Community Focus

Once a month we choose a community organization to bless with supplies, food, drink, monetary donations and whatever they need.  We have donated to organizations like The Haven, Coles County Animal Shelter, Charleston Fire Department, and Choices Pregnancy Center.

County Fair Outreach

During Charleston's County Fair, Praise Assembly books a table to talk about our ministry, to pray for our community, and bring our community closer to Christ by giving out booklets.