All 3rd-5th grade students are invited to be a part of Thrive 3:5. We meet on Sunday afternoons from 2pm-3:30pm. It functions and runs very similar to a middle or high school youth group. We incorporate a fun large group game, a time of worship, a large group lesson, and small group time each week.

We are offering this important ministry for the following reasons. First, we want to intentionally partner with parents and help all 3rd-5th grade students come to know Christ and grow in their walk with Him. Second, we want to help all 3rd-5th grade students develop additional community and friendships in their late elementary years. Third, we want to make the eventual transition to 6th grade as seamless as possible for every student.

In order to create the healthiest environment possible for your child, each room is cleaned thoroughly each week and after all services and events. Leaders and children are encouraged to wash their hands continually in order to prevent the spread of germs. We will be taking temperatures of all leaders and children before they are checked in with a contactless or forehead only contact thermometer until further notice. There will also be periodic hand sanitizer breaks during all children's ministry services and events. Social distancing will be practiced.

Parents, children should be symptom free for at least 24 hours before being checked into the children’s ministry. To assist us in this effort to create a healthy environment, please do not check your child in if they have any of the following symptoms:

• Fever or do not appear well

• Continuously runny nose or frequent nasal drainage, regardless of the color of the drainage or treatment with antibiotics

• Frequent loose or watery stools

• Frequent cough, sneezing, and shortness of breath

• Vomiting

If your child has a clear runny nose or other symptoms due to allergies, please let us know. We realize some symptoms hang on when a child is not contagious. Thank you for doing your part to adhere to this wellness policy!