Parkland Baptist Church values children greatly; the future is in their hands. We offer many different ministries and opportunities to grow in Christ and fellowship with others for all ages of children from birth through sixth grade.
Mission Groups
Mission Friends
This group is for the Preschool 4 & 5 year olds. They meet on Wednesdays from 6:00-6:45 p.m. in room 120. The preschoolers learn about different countries and their cultures and also they learn about the missionaries that travel to these countries to serve for God. The leaders make missions very interactive with projects each week reflecting the country they are studying.
Leaders
Leesa Gagel
Beth Pomeroy
Amanda Benzel
Royal Ambassadors (R.A.s)
This group is for boys grade 1-6. They meet on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. (4th-6th grade boys) and at 6:45 p.m. (1st-3rd grade boys). RA's is designed to teach boys to be ambassadors for Christ by commitment to developing Biblical character virtues promoted by the RA pledge. Lads (1st-3rd grade boys) learn about virtues such as loyalty, friendship, courage, responsibility, and honesty. Crusaders (4th-6th grade boys) study faith, compassion, perseverance, teamwork, and self-discipline. This is accomplished through activities such as weekly chapter meetings, the personal growth, special interest activities, and mission activities.
Annual Events
- Hunger Walk
- Racer Event
- Lock-in
- RA Camp
Leaders
- Director: Trina Diehl
- Lad Co-Leader: Frank Diehl
- Lad Co-Leader: Chad Perkins
- Lad Co-Leader: Jeremy Jones
- Crusader Co-Leader: Ray Shain
- Crusader Co-Leader: Dan Pomeroy
- Crusader Co-Leader: Sharon Leras
Girls In Action (G.A.s)
This group is for girls grades 1-6. They meet Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. (4th-6th grade girls) and at 6:45 p.m. (1st-3rd grade girls). The purpose of GA's is to teach girls about missionaries and the work they do to teach people around the world about God. They have hands-on mission projects that they participate in to show that they are, too, a missionary here in their community. The GA pledge that the girls learn is "As a GA, I will do my best to live a mission's lifestyle that honors God by learning about missions, praying for missions, giving to missions, doing missions and participating in the work of the church."
Annual Events 
- Kick-off party
- State missions
- Yard sale booth
- Collect canned goods
- Caroling at Farmdale towers
- Walnut St. Lock-in
- Hospital Valentines
- Father/Daughter movie night
- Mother/Daughter dinner
- Recognition
Leaders
- Director: Alex Ackerman
- Leader 1st-3rd grade: Carol Willoughby
- Leader 1st-3rd grade: Alex Ackerman
- Leader 4th-6th grade: Tammy Decker
Sunday School for infants through sixth grade
Sundays at 9:45 a.m.
It is important for children to learn about God and coming to Sunday School is a good way for them to learn that and interact with other children. Even as early as infant age they can start learning about God. The leaders in all the classes for preschool and children are dedicated to showing love to the children and teaching them that God loves them and they should love each other.
Moms and Muffins on Mother's Day 2008
Sunday School Location List (Click this link to see the class for your child(ren)
Music Department
Parkland is blessed in having various music groups for children starting as young as preschool age through 6th grade.
- Preschool Choir for ages 2 & 3 year olds meet Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. in the Preschool Suite.
Leaders: Jennifer Hitt
Tara Flaig
- Preschool Choir for ages 4 & 5 year olds meet Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. in room 119.
Leaders: Kristy Brussell
Erica Gabbard
Wendy Perkins
- Worship Arts & Music for grades 1-3 and 4-6 meet Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. and 6:45 p.m., respectively. We participate in worship through use of instruments, singing, drama and creative movement. These groups meet on the second floor of our church in room 214.
Leaders: 
Dan Curry
Gloria Bowman
Erica Gabbard
Dan & Beth Pomeroy