All About Children's Ministries
Children are a treasured part of our Emmanuel congregation. We value their innocence, joy and laughter, and welcome the opportunity to teach them to be good, kind, and loving people in the way of Jesus.
He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in his arms, holding them close to his heart.
Children’s Church in Church
Nursery care is available all Sunday morning for children ages 0-3 yrs. Older children are invited to worship in the sanctuary with their families, listen to a kid-friendly message, and then enjoy a special quiet play area right inside the sanctuary for the rest of the service!
Acolytes
Is your child interested in taking an active role in worship? Acolytes bring the light into the sanctuary at the beginning of the service, and then carry it out to the world at the end. Contact Annette Brown for more information about this opportunity to serve. Training and support will be provided.
Christian Formation Hour
At 11:05 AM on Sunday mornings, children meet in one of three groups: 3-5 years old, K-3rd grade, and 4th-5th grade. They open with a brief time of play and fellowship, then share prayer requests and praises. A short lesson is taught with open discussion afterwards, allowing children to ask questions or offer their thoughts about what they’ve learned. Teachers are encouraged to think outside of the box, using crafts, games, music, and dancing to help the children understand the lesson.
Interested in knowing more about what the children are learning on Sunday morning? Click the links below to view the curriculum for each month. The accompanying videos may be found on our YouTube channel.
Want to know more?
To learn more about Children's Ministries at Emmanuel UMC and how you can become more involved, please contact Annette Brown, Director of Children's Ministry.