Children’s Ministry
Fellowship. Faith. FUN!
At St. Francis UMC, we love children to be involved in worship and in the life of the church.
We want each child who comes to church to experience the love and grace of God.
We also hope that they learn about how God's story is part of their own stories through Bible lessons, music, mission, and fellowship!
Upcoming Featured Events
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Easter Eggstravaganza
Saturday, April 19, 11:00-1:00
Join us for our annual family event of games, age-specific egg hunts, jumpy houses, hot dogs, cupcake walks, and, of course, the Easter Bunny!
Bring a basket to collect eggs and sign in at the Welcome Tent for a free raffle.
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Easter Sunday!
Sunday, April 20 10:10am
He Is Risen! Bring a favorite fresh flower to decorate the cross. After the service, we will gather outside for refreshments and family photos while the children (and adults) release their butterflies.
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Mission Possible Kids
Sunday, May 18 3-5:30pm
Our 4th & 5th graders will gather at the Youth Hut for fellowship and discussion as well as a service project as we make dog blankets to donate to a local shelter.
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Vacation Bible School
Mon-Thu June 23-26 9-12:00pm
Magnified VBS: Kids will discover the BIGNESS of God in the smallest of things! We will zoom in on key Bible stories of how we see God’s love all around us. Children will go through rotations each day of activities, including crafts, outdoor games, Bible stories, music, and snack.
Click on the button below to register.
Mission Possible Kids (4th and 5th graders)
Quarterly gatherings, Sundays 3-5pm
Our 4th and 5th grade students will explore their faith, develop friendships, and discover their unique gifts in a way that’s just right for them in preparation of being a part of the SFUMC Youth Ministry. We do this through fun activities, discussions, and service projects.
Our next quarterly gathering will be Sunday, May 18, from 3:00-5:30pm.
Children During Worship
Nursery
Our nursery is available during worship for ages birth to 4 years old. Children will play, read books, and have a snack. Drop off begins at 10:00am, and pick up after the service.
PARENTS: When dropping off your child for nursery, please tell the nursery worker your child’s name and put a name tag on them. Please let the nursery worker know if they have a snack in their bag AND if they are potty trained.
Messy Church
Our Messy Church area is located in the back of the sanctuary where babies and toddlers may play quietly with parental supervision.
Activity Bags
Activity bags are available for our younger worship attenders and can be found in the Messy Church area at the back of the sanctuary.
Children’s Moment
We love having children participate in worship, so we have included a time during the service for them to gather at the altar for a short Bible lesson and prayer. All ages are welcome!
Children’s Church
Children’s Church takes place during the worship service following the Children’s Moment for grades Kindergarten through 5th grade. This is a time for children to learn, have fun, and grow in the their knowledge of Jesus. They will hear a Bible story, play games, have crafts, and share a prayer. Children will return to worship during the last song or just before Communion.
Empowering Parents
Empowering Parents, Supporting Families is a ministry of St. Francis United Methodist Church which offers parents and care givers research-based education to support the healthy growth and development of children and youth.
