Ministry Spotlight: Tot Time

Hillside recently launched Tot Time—a brand new ministry for parents of young children. Tot Time is the vision of Hillside member Megan Krecklow. We asked Megan to tell us a little about herself and about Tot Time!

Q: Tell us a little about yourself! 

Megan: My name is Megan Krecklow and my husbands name is Kyle. We got married in September of 2021. Kyle attended Bethlehem Downtown and I attended Berean. We wanted to find a “together church” for our family. We started coming to Hillside in the summer of 2023. We have 3 little kids: Bailey (2), Carter (1) and Cameron (2weeks).

Q: What is Tot Time?

Megan: Tot Time at Hillside is free open playtime in Hillsides gymnasium with a Gospel-learning take-home activity. It gives parents/caregivers a safe indoor space to play and connect during the cold winter months! 

Q: Where did this idea/vision come from?

Megan: After attending many paid and community-run Tot Times for my own little kids, God put it on my heart that hosting Tot Time at Hillside would be a great opportunity for parents/caregivers a space to let their little ones burn off some of that winter energy while connecting within our church space!

Q: What are your hopes for Tot Time?

Megan: I hope Tot Time is a gift to the children, parents and caregivers. The gift of play and the gift of gathering within the house of the Lord.

Q: Why would you encourage Hillside families to come and tell their friends?

Megan: It’s a great way to share Hillside with the people you love! Whether they are church attendees or not, sharing the amazing space and people we have at Hillside would be a sweet, loving gift.

Q: How can we, as a church family, be praying for Tot Time?

Megan: Pray God uses Hillside Tot Time be a gift to all attenders. Pray it fill hearts with Jesus. That hearts grow in love with Jesus or hearts are stirred to be curious to want to know Jesus. Let it be a time filled with joy!

Tot Time meets in the Hillside Church gym, Wednesday mornings from 9:00-11:00A, January 7-March 25, 2026. It's an opportunity for little ones ages 6 & under (with their parents) to enjoy free open playtime in the Hillside gym throughout the winter months! All play equipment will be provided. Snack area and bathrooms available! Invite friends, family or neighbors who do not attend Hillside.