Children/Youth

children's ministry

Welcome to the Children’s Ministry which is focused on ages in nursery through 5th grade. Come play with us!

Mission Statement

Nurturing children’s growth in grace in a child-friendly, age-appropriate environment.

Sunday Morning Schedule

8:30 am – 12:30 – Nursery is available

9:45 am – Steppers Sunday School for ages 18 months to 3 years

(since Sept. 1)

Preschool Sunday School for ages 3 (by last Sept.) to 5 years

Kids Connection – A high energy K-5th grade focused worship

(click here to see more about Kids’ Connection)

11:00 am – Discovery Time is music centered fun for preschoolers

Sunday School for K – 5th grade

Sunday Afternoon Activities

Groups meet once a month on designated Sundays - see newsletter for dates. Wear your t-shirt, bring your Bible and get ready for Nerf battle!

“the followers” – Bible study for grade 4th & 5th grade focused on Bible lesson

application.

Bible J.A.M. – Bible study for 3rd grade to learn the nuts and bolts of how to

use our Bibles.

Safe Sanctuary

We want you to know that your child(ren) are safe. We have all our volunteers complete our “Safe Sanctuary” program and are background checked. To know more about our Safe Sanctuary policy, click here.

Seasonal Children's Events

We are honored to partner with parents to build a relationship between your child and Jesus Christ. We offer special lessons and fellowship with other families based on the season. Such as:

Easter Egg Hunt

Summertime Vacation Bible School

Family Fun Day in the Patch

Trunk-Or-Treat

Advent Celebrations and Birthday Parties for Jesus

Christmas Eve Service directed toward children

Friends! Fun! Fellowship!

If you want more info or have any questions about the SJA Children's Ministry, contact lesa.thiel@sjaumc.org.