About

KIDSWORLD exists to partner with families in the goal of spiritually forming their children so that they can live their entire lives for Jesus in this world.

Sundays Nursery to 5th grade at 9:30 & 11:00am.

AWANA Disciples children to Know, Love and Serve on Wednesdays from 6:15 – 7:45pm.

New Alternatives This ministry provides weekly Sunday school at the Herrick Children’s Center on Sundays from 1 – 2pm.

Sonshine Club A free after-school program with games, snacks, Bible lessons, music and crafts. Wednesdays 1 – 2pm at Jamacha Elementary School.

Christmas Musical A children’s performance that includes drama, songs and hand motions. December 12, 2009 at 6:30pm

Vacation Bible School A week full of singing, crafts, games, snacks, skits, Bible lessons and activities, friends, prizes and giving with a new theme every year. Our 2011 theme will be “SonSurf Beach Blast”.

Indian Hills Camp A week like none other for kids entering 3rd to 6th grade. Check it out at www.indianhillscamp.com.

EPIC An evening where families come together to learn through models and practice how to better live their everyday lives in relationship with God and each other. First Wednesday of the month from 6:15 -7:45pm

KIDSWORLD Pastor – Derek Howell
I have lived in San Diego my entire life, living in many different areas but mostly in east county. I graduated from Helix High School in ’99 and went on to SDSU where I joined Alpha Gamma Omego which is a Christian Fraternity. I also attended Grossmont College and Horizon Bible College. Through Alpha Gamma Omega I learned about Indian Hills Camp where I ended up serving at for three summers. At Indian Hills Camp I ran into Greg Baird who I knew from Skyline Church where my mom was one of his volunteers in children’s ministry and I was a child in that ministry. Greg was now working at Jamul Community Church and looking for an intern and the Lord was leading me to work in children’s ministry. So in October of 2002 I became an intern at JCC for the next year. After that year I continued to work part time for many years and now I am full time in a ministry that I love. Through AGO and IHC I also met and grew close to my wife Mandy, we have been married since May 2003. Currently I am attending Bethel Seminary in the InMinistry program for Children and Family Ministry.

KIDSWORLD Krew – Those serving in this ministry
There is a wide variety of ways people serve in KIDSWORLD. There is Nursery, Preschool, 1 to 5 Grade and Attendance/Greeter on Sunday Mornings at 9am and 11am. Also on Sunday’s at 1pm people serve at New Alternatives (Herrick’s Center). On Wednesday at 1pm there is Sonshine Club at Jamacha Elementary School and at 6pm there is AWANA. Many people serve in the summer at Vacation Bible School and as counselors for our kids at Indian Hills Camp. There are also some people who serve doing administrative tasks. We have a wonderful group of volunteers and would love to have you join us.