What Programs Does Bethany Church Offer for Kids and Students?

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Bethany Church in Broken Arrow, OK runs age-graded programs for children and students across three main time slots: Sunday morning Kids Worship at 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM, Sunday small groups (Bethany Groups) at 10:15 AM, and Wednesday night AWANA from 6:15 PM to 8:00 PM. Student-specific gatherings meet Sundays at 10:15 AM and Wednesdays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. All programs are tied to the church's Sunday service schedule, so the right program for your family depends on your child's age and which service you attend.

Sunday Morning: Bethany Kids

Kids Worship runs during both Sunday services — 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM. The team teaches through Bible stories, games, and singing and dancing. Classrooms are divided by age:

Classroom Age / Grade
Nursery Newborn – 1 year old
Toddlers 2–3 years old
Preschool 3–5 years old
Elementary Kindergarten – 5th grade

If you attend the 9:00 AM service, your child can stay through Bethany Groups at 10:15 AM, which fills the gap before the 11:15 AM service. Groups provide small-group teaching with open discussion of the Bible lesson, prayer for one another, and activities.

Midweek: AWANA on Wednesdays

AWANA meets Wednesdays from 6:15 PM to 8:00 PM. The focus is Scripture memorization, games, and Bible learning in both small and large group settings. Age groupings:

  • Puggles: 2–3 years
  • Cubbies: 4–5 years
  • Sparks: Kindergarten – 2nd grade
  • Truth & Training (TNT): 3rd – 5th grade

Bethany Students

Student Groups meet Sundays at 10:15 AM, between the 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM worship services. Wednesday nights run 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and include a meal each week. Like the kids' programming, teaching is Biblically based with a goal of building a lasting love for God's word.

How to Choose a Time Slot

  • Attending 9:00 AM service: Kids Worship at 9:00, then Bethany Groups at 10:15 for kids and students.
  • Attending 11:15 AM service: Bethany Groups at 10:15 first, then Kids Worship at 11:15.
  • Weekday option: AWANA (kids, Wed 6:15–8:00 PM) or Student Gathering (Wed 6:00–8:00 PM).

The church also offers a mobile app and livestreams services on Facebook and YouTube, though kids and student programs are in-person. To confirm room assignments or ask about a specific age group, use the "Plan A Visit" page on the church website.