Katie Grateful For Kidside
Katie shares her story of how Kidside has made such a huge impact on her family……
“A few years ago, we were invited by my brother-in-law, who was getting baptized at Eastside Christian Church. And now today, four years later, this is a BIG day for our family….. today is the last day for Amelia in preschool. She moves up to Kindergarten and joins her sister Keegan in the elementary department.
I am so beyond grateful for these two women who have been with Keegan and Amelia since our first visit. I will never forget that first day, all three of us were crying because we’d never been separated in this type of setting. Kidside Preschool Coordinator Shannon Large and Change Maker Maya took crying Keegan and screaming Amelia and reassured me they were safe and would be fine!
I’ll be honest, I ugly cried through the whole service. It was so difficult for me to leave them. Yet here we are four years later, and now Kidside is their second home, and these ladies have become family.
Thank you for creating such a safe environment for our girls and for us!!!”
Maya (pictured right) has volunteered in Kidside for 5+ years. She truly has a passion for kids and currently volunteers in Launch Pad B and Launch Pad D.
Did you know our volunteers are called Change Makers? They are the heroes around here, making a difference every week. Volunteering at Eastside is a powerful way to use your time and experience to have a positive impact. Visit eastside.com/volunteer to see how you can get started.
These amazing Change Makers partner with parents to build into kids’ lives, speak hope, and provide encouragement to each child and student. Our monthly curriculum focuses on godly values like honesty, courage, and kindness – qualities every parent wants their child and student to develop.
This approach gives families an immediate point of entry—especially for those new to church and Bible stories. When we say THIS IS FOR EVERYONE, we mean everyone and every age! Learn more about our kidside curriculum at eastside.com/kids. We have specific programs for ages birth through young adults and you can learn more at eastside.com/nextgen.
Do you have a Change Maker who’s made a difference in your child’s life? We’d love to hear about it! Please click on the “SHARE YOUR STORY” button at eastside.com/stories.