About Naz Kids

We want you to know that Visalia Nazarene is a church that has your child in mind. It is our goal to offer exciting ministry programs for children ages one day through sixth grade.

Our weekend children's worship and Wednesday activities run at the same time as the adult services and studies. This allows you, as a parent, to enjoy your service knowing that your child is having a wonderful time in a worship service of their own.

Our children’s ministry is built around 5 core values, described like this:

NAZ kids strives to be a:

SAFE place where kids learn
BIBLE-BASED teaching that is
RELEVANT to their lives, presented in
CREATIVE and
AGE-APPROPRIATE ways.

Mark 10: 13 & 14 says,
"One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so he could touch and bless them. But the disciples scolded the parents for bothering him. When Jesus saw what was happening, he was angry with his disciples. He said to them, "Let the children come to me. Don't stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children." "

For More Info Contact:

Mike Murphy - Childrens Pastor

Naz Park Nursery

Naz Park Nursery provides care from 3 months to 3 years old.

Helpers Needed

We have openings to serve one Sunday a Month for 1 hour in our: Infant, Toddlers, Terrific Two's and Three's Rooms at 8:15, 9:45 and 11:15am.

Join our team!
Contact Cheryl or Dee (click on name to email)

Resources and Links

Weekly Schedule

Sunday Morning

We have children's worship services (NazKids & NazKids Jr.) during all three morning services. During the 9:45 service, we also offer Sunday School. (What's the difference?) Click Here

1st SERVICE

NAZ Kids Worship Service

8:05 - Doors Open
8:15 - Service Starts
9:30 - Service Ends

2nd SERVICE

NAZ Kids & Sunday School

9:50 – Double-Service Kids are escorted to Sunday School Classes
9:50 – Single-Service Kids remain in Rm 17 for NAZ Kids Worship Service
10:55 –Sunday School Kids return to Rm 17
11:00 - Class Dismiss

3rd SERVICE

NAZ Kids Worship Service

11:00 - Doors Open
11:15 - Service Starts
12:30 - Service Ends

12:45 – Doors Close

Wednesday Night

During the Wed PM Bible Studies, we offer WiNK for 2nd-6th Graders & WiNK Jr. for kids age 4 years – 1st Grade. This interactive age-appropriate Bible Study starts at 7pm and ends at 8:15pm. Rooms 17 & 18

Saturday Night

During the Saturday Night Celebration Service, kids age 4-12 start out in the adult service during for and energetic time of musical worship. When they are dismissed to class, their teachers will escort them to rooms 2&3. Kids programming continues for the rest of the service and during the small group meeting times as well. Children's classes are over at 8pm.

Children's Church VS. Sunday School?

One day I was complimenting my daughter's outfit. "Wow, that's a pretty dress!" To which she replied, "Daddy. This is a skirt, not a dress." What do I know? I don't speak fashion. So I can imagine how people feel when I'm talking about having both Children's Church and Sunday School, and they're staring at me blankly, thinking "What's the difference?"

Sunday School is taught in smaller groups, and takes place in a room with chairs and tables, workbooks, pencils and crayons, crafts & snacks. This is perfect for the child who will be with us for 2 services because their grown-ups will be attending Sunday School and the Worship Service. Sunday School is only offered during the 9:45 service. Kids meet in Room 17, but will move to another room for their class. They will return to room 17 by 10:55.

Children's Church (AKA NazKids / NazKids Jr.) is taught in a larger group. We meet in a large kid-centered room, with no chairs or tables. We do large variety of activities like: Singing, Bible Memorization Games, Creative Presentation of the Bible Message, Review Games, and Small Group Discussion. This is perfect for any child whether they've never been to church before, or whether they've been in church since they were born. NazKids is offered in all three morning services in Rooms 17 & 18