Children’s Minister: Rev. Rebecca Rutherford
SUNDAY:
Nursery - Childcare for ages 6 weeks-4 year olds (that are not yet in Pre-K) is provided at all worship services in Taylor Hall. We also have nursery provided at all other worship services and church sponsored events. If your group needs nursery, please see Amy Yoder, our Nursery Coordinator for arrangements.
Sunday School -There are classes for all ages at 10:30am in Taylor Hall. See Sunday Schedule below for more information regarding classes and times. Parents must sign in/out children attending.
Children's Church (9am)- Children in grades K - 5th grade are dismissed after the Children's Sermon to go to Hildreth Hall for Kidmo, a high energy, media curriculum that teaches Truths about God, the importance of memory verses and sharing what they’ve learned. The children compete for points during Kwizmo – boys against girls, of course! The children return to the Sanctuary during the closing song. There is no children's church on Communion Sundays.
"Wee Worship" (9am) is for Pre-K and Kindergarten ages. This will focus on learning about Christian Seasons, Sacraments and Acts of Worship. They will learn about prayer, learn songs, and, of course, learn through hands on experience (play).
Sunday Schedule:
7:45am
Nursery - ages 6 weeks - 4 years TH 101/108 (all services)
9:00am - 10:00am
Children's Church for grades K thru 5th grade
"Wee Worship" - Pre-K/K, TH 107 (Nursery Staff will stay until 11am)
11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Sunday School Classes:
Pre-K/Kind, TH 107
1st-3rd grade, TH 204/206
4th-5th grade, TH 202
WEDNESDAY (during school year):
Pioneer Club: Pioneer Club's exploration and memory work, tied to life application skills and fun activities, allows God's word to reach deep into the heart of a child. 6:30-7:30pm, Taylor Hall 202.
Sprouts -This is a discipleship program designed especially for kids. We meet on Wednesday evenings during the school year from 6:30pm-7:30pm. This is designed for grades 3rd-5th and we meet in TH 204-206. Sprouts earn "jewels" for doing acts of Kindness, Justice, Devotion and Worship each week in addition to learning scripture, attendance and bringing their Bible and notebook. Begins September 21st and ends in May 2012.
ANNUAL EVENTS:
Vacation Bible School - We offer interactive and exciting ways for children from Pre-K-5th grade to experience the Bible each year during Vacation Bible School. This year we are reaching toward the SKY where everything is possible with God! We have two sessions of Vacation Bible School: one in the morning for Preschool age and one in the evening for older elementary children.
Kickoff: July 15 @ 5pm at Black Skimmer Pavillion on Navarre Beach (sound side). We will be offering hotair balloon rides!
Dates: July 16-20 at Navarre United Methodist Church
Preschool: 9am-12pm (Hildreth Hall)
Elementary: 6pm-8:30pm (Sanctuary)
Volunteers: Meal at 5pm in Hildreth. Nursery is available for those working VBS onsite.
Register here to volunteer or sign up a child
Blue Lake Summer Camp-3rd-5th graders head to "Camp Challenge" at Blue Lake the last week of June. This is a life changing experience that includes team building for our own church group. Click the Camp Challenge logo below to register. Dates: June 18-22
Winter Retreat - Each February we get to experience "camp" for a weekend. This is for children in grades 3rd-5th. This is a time to get to know Blue Lake Camp if your child has never been to summer camp, or it is a time to reconnect with friends from the summer. We roast marshmellows, go canoeing, play crazy games and have time to get into God's word.
Easter Egg Hunt - We have an annual community-wide Easter Egg Hunt each year two Saturdays before Easter. We include a brunch, crafts, outdoor bouncy houses and a special message for children.
Fall Festival -community outreach and alternative to Halloween. There is always lots of fun, candy, games, prizes, storytelling, hayrides and a non-scary/Bible hero costume contest. We will be selling BBQ, homemade goodies and drinks. Everything else is FREE!
Family Christmas Eve Service – Families with children are asked to participate in our 5pm Christmas Eve Worship Service. This is a service for the family by the family. Come join us!
