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Children & Families
We believe in loving God and loving others. We believe the Bible can be exciting, worship can be fun, and relationships are important. We want kids to be a big and active part of our United Methodist Church family; they are a vital part of our present as well as our future. Children are invited to worship with us during all our services, but especially our 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services when they can join us for Children’s Chapel. Keep reading for more information on programs for children, families, and Nursery care.
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
Families of Faith
Families of Faith is a time for families with children in 5th grade and younger to strengthen their walk with Jesus while finding a community at St. John’s.
We meet on Wednesdays during the school year for an evening program that includes a family meal. Activities include:
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5:00 – 5:45 p.m. – NewSound children's choir rehearsal upstairs
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5:45 – 6:00 p.m. – Kids head down to the Café, get some yummy dinner & meet at the “Kids’ Table”
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6:00 – 6:30 p.m. – Meet & eat for Kids’ Bible Club (Kindergarten – 5th grade)
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6:15 p.m. – Nursery open for children 6 weeks through 4 years old for parents in Chancel Choir
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6:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir rehearsal for parents begins
Children's Chapel
Children’s Chapel is offered for kids age 5 – 5th grade. We want kids to be a big and active part of our United Methodist Church family which is filled with adventure, love, and joy in the midst of everyday life.
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9:30 a.m. Service: Bring kids to the Sonshine Café on your way to the FLC; pick kids up at 10:30 from the Sonshine Café after your worship experience.
11:00 a.m. Service: Bring kids to Room 248 upstairs before going to the sanctuary; pick kids up from Room 248 at 12:00 following the service.
“First Sundays": There is no Children’s Chapel on the first Sunday of each month so families can experience a full worship service together. Children’s Chapel is offered the 2nd-4/5th Sundays of each month.
Nursery Care
Free childcare is available during the 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services. Click here to learn more about our Nursery and to see our safety procedures.
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We are always looking for older teens and adults who love kids and want to help in the Nursery. Contact the church office at (505) 883-9717 to find out how you can help.
CONTACT US
For more information, please contact our Children’s and Family Ministries director, Angela Lybarger.