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Kids The Ark (newborn - 29 months) Sunday mornings at 10am A play land for babies – our nursery is full of colorful and creative play stations, ready to intrigue your little one! We are staffed with loving volunteers who have completed a police check and the Plan to Protect program. When you sign in your children before the service, you will be given a number that we will use to notify you if your child needs you. Grassroots (30 months - preschool) Sunday mornings at 10am Children visit fun stations like the Kitchen Centre, Story Time Circle, Craft Centre and Puppet Stage, where they learn and discover using all five senses! Each week children are introduced to stories in the Bible in order to learn about God, His creation, and how much He loves them! This hands-on classroom is the place to be for preschoolers! Children are dismissed during the main service.    Kinder Kids (JK - SK) Sunday mornings at 10am Kinder Kids is a place of discovery for Kindergartners! Our classroom is full of exciting stations like Bible Time, Yummy Snacks, Creative Crafts and Playtime. Each part of the lesson is designed to spark the Kindergartner’s imagination. Children are dismissed during the main service. Adventurezone (grades 1 - 4) Sunday mornings at 10am The Adventure Zone is buzzing with excitement each Sunday morning! Our kids meet in Stewart Hall, where they start off the morning with an open session including fun songs, creative Bible stories and exciting games! After the open session, we break into small groups according to grade, where we participate in more fun activities, while talking about God and life. Children are dismissed from the main service.   Club 56 (Grades 5 & 6) Sunday mornings at 10am Each week we meet in the Clubhouse where we join our friends and teachers in discovering who God is and who He has created us to be! We also build some cool crafts, enjoy a snack, and talk about real life issues! Children are dismissed from the main service.   More fun stuff for kids... Little Oaks Day Camp Day Camp offers an unforgettable experience where kids are able to make new friends, embark on new adventures and have lots of fun! We run a full Summer Day Camp, with extended hours available. Every week of camp has a new theme with exciting workshops, day trips and activities to choose from. We also run Camp Days on school breaks and holidays. Please contact Pastor Jessica for more information on our Day Camp program. Download camp brochure here Family Nights These exciting nights are designed to strengthen the family by promoting fun and laughter, bringing families together, and providing valuable training tools for parents and grandparents. Often the evening begins with a pizza dinner. Whether we are playing crazy games, being active in our community, or participating in a parenting seminar for the adults with a movie night for the kids – it’s always a great night for the whole family! Please contact Pastor Jessica for more information.	Students Spark (grades 6 - 8) Wednesdays from 7 - 8:30pm Each week at Spark is electrifying - with games, contests, life lessons, friends and prizes! We also participate in special outings, activities and an annual weekend convention in Waterloo. We even do a March Break all-nighter! This is one program a Jr. Higher will not want to miss. EPC Youth (grades 9 - 12 & college/university) Fridays from 7 - 9pm We meet every Friday night and usually start out with some hangout time, followed by a chance to talk about the life issues that all students face. Nights also include crazy games, late night events and Ignite Services (worship nights). Throughout the year, we attend concerts, conventions and retreats. The “Dream Team” is a discipleship group that helps plan our Friday Nights, Mission’s Trips and other events for Youth. Throughout the year, this team takes an in-depth look at the Bible and our relationship with Christ. If you want more information on Youth or the Dream Team, contact Pastor Skipp. All high school/post secondary students are welcome and can join us at anytime.	Adults Oasis Women’s Community Time Out This women’s community meets weekly to study the Bible, pray and care for one another. RefersHer Events RefesHer women's events take place a few times a year. Our two main events each year are a retreat in February and the "Brunch for a Bunch" in November which puts small groups of women in a host home for a pot luck breakfast. These events are a means for connecting women to one another in community. Connection Groups Various times and locations Our desire is that every person be a part of a community that is devoted to loving God and each other. In fact, we believe that if you are not connected to others in community, you are not experiencing the church as God intended it. Connection Groups are one method for getting into community with others. A typical group involves coffee, food, a Bible study and prayer at someone's house. Groups are available in Oakville North, Oakville South, and Burlington North. Contact Pastor Dan for details - 905.827.0251. Men's Breakfast A couple times a month, a group of men meet in Stewart Hall for a great breakfast, friendship building and prayer. Check the church calendar to find out when the next one is - and come join us. Prayer We believe that corporate prayer is an important part of life. There are a number of opportunities to participate in corporate prayer throughout the week. In fact, all of our communities involve an element of corporate prayer. The following communities exist to focus primarily on prayer: Intercessor's Group Tuesdays from 9am-11am Wednesday Night Prayer Group Wednesdays from 7pm-8:15pm Sunday Morning Pre-Service Prayer Sundays at 9:30am