Kids

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Children's Pastor

Wesley Schwartz


Hello! My name is Wesley Schwartz and I am the Children’s Pastor here. I was born and raised here in Lewiston and really enjoy the many options for outdoor activity that our region brings. My wife Heather and I married in 2012 after getting connected through the college ministry here at OCC. We now have two kids, which keep us very busy.

I began to serve alongside my wife in Awana, our midweek children’s program, and I fell in love with working with kids. After a few years I began leading Awana, still as a volunteer, and my wife and I enjoyed working together in that common passion. Then in 2020 I was brought on staff here at OCC as the Children’s Pastor. There are many aspects to children’s ministry here at OCC that I really enjoy, but midweek children’s (Awana) still remains a high place of joy and passion for me.

I am so glad that you are here and taking time to learn more about us, and the opportunities available for your family. We are honored to partner with you in the discipleship and raising up of your child. Our team of volunteers love what they do, and desire to see kid’s lives transformed by the Gospel. I look forward to meeting you and your family in person whether it be at a Sunday/Monday service or during the week.

So glad you are here!

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About OCC Kids During Services

Wiggle Room
At OCC, we all worship together. We don’t mind the extra giggles, playing, or noise! However, if your kids need some more ’wiggle room’ feel free to take advantage of this great space! Just exit the auditorium, walk past the main bathrooms, turn towards the Library, and enjoy the service with your family

Ages 0-4; Nursery
Nursery is available at the start of every service, however all kids are welcome to join in with their families during the worship music. Children are invited to experience the love of God through our caring leaders, bible songs and stories, and engaging play.
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Pre-K through 5th Grade
We believe in worshiping together as one church family. All kids start off in the auditorium during the worship music and then will be invited to kids ministry. Kids are engaged in age-specific Bible teachings along with lesson-specific games and crafts.
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OCC KIDS EVENTS

Where To Get Your Kids Plugged In During the Week

OCC is a community of people who are seeking to follow Jesus Christ. We exist to help people become relationally connected and make disciples who make disciples. We strive to join God where He is at work changing lives.

S’mores-N-More

Come help us celebrate the start of fall with an All-Church Smores-N-More on October 4th at 5:30pm. This event is for everyone! There will be chili dogs, s’mores, cocoa, great company, and  bon fires (as long as permitted by the city). This is a drop-in event, so no worries if you can’t be there right at the start. Please bring chairs
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Carnival

Come join us as we wrap up the summer together with the Carnival! It’s going to be a blast! Bring your whole family, your friends and neighbors and come enjoy face painting, games, bouncy house, obstacle course, snow cones, and more.  It’s absolutely free! Thursday 6:30pm-8pm at the church.
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Kids Midweek Group!

Awana is a fun and engaging children’s midweek program with games, songs, teaching, and verse memorization. Thursday nights from 6:25-8:00pm until April 24th. Ages 3 by September 1st and Potty trained through 5th grade may attend. Invite your friends! REGISTER HERE **NOTE: When Registering please register your Spouse, significant other, or anyone who will regularly be dropping off or picking
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All Youth Parent Meeting

Attention Youth Parents (6th grade-12th grade)! Come join us for a youth parent meeting on August 28th from 8-8:30 pm in the Chapel. Come ready to hear about youth events for the fall and winter, summer camp dates for 2025, the next teaching series, and much more. See you soon!
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Family Biblical Worldview Class

Parents! Did you know that you are the primary source for your child’s spiritual development?  Does that scare or intimidate you?  As parents ourselves it scares us too!  You are in good company.  Here is the thing though, whether you have been walking in faith for a while, or just started your relationship with Jesus, it is your responsibility right
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OCC KIDS Gathering

Join us on Sundays at 9:30AM or 11AM as we worship together!
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