CHILDREN
Developing your child’s faith journey
“Let the little children come to me.”
We welcome children and families at Main Street UMC. We offer a safe and loving environment for children to grow in their faith. For more information or to sign up for any of the children’s ministries opportunities listed below, please contact Holly Richardson, Director of Discipleship Ministries at gro.cmutsniam@nosdrahcirh.
“Let the little children come to me.”
We welcome children and families at Main Street UMC. We offer a safe and loving environment for children to grow in their faith. For more information or to sign up for any of the children’s ministries opportunities listed below, please contact Holly Richardson, Director of Discipleship Ministries at gro.cmutsniam@nosdrahcirh.
Children Events & Opportunities
Sunday School
Children Preschool through 5th Grades meet in the Fellowship Hall to play games, watch videos and do lessons themed around the weekly church lesson through the Grow Kids curriculum.
Deep Blue Curriculum – Multi-media materials for Preschool through 5th Grades
Nursery Childcare
We provide quality child care for babies through 3 year olds in our nursery area for all services. Child care workers are carefully screened and supervised. In addition, we have pagers for parents to take into the worship service. Child care may also be provided for other special events and services as needed.
Children and Worship
At both services, the children leave the sanctuary with their leaders and go to the Fellowship Hall to experience an age-appropriate lesson based on the weekly church lesson. This includes, a story, video, games and activities.
Vacation Bible School
Mark your calendars: July 24-28. Details coming soon. EVERYONE is invited to attend and participate!
Christmas Eve Family Service
At 5:00 pm on Christmas Eve, a special worship service is held for families with young children. A child appropriate Christmas message is given along with a little gift to take home. A special offering is taken for a designated outreach mission of the church.
Fourth Sunday of Advent
All children and youth come together to lead the 11:00 am service in worship and song for this special Christmas celebration.
Rehearsals are held during The Launching Point and UMYF.
Palm Sunday Processional
During the Sunday school hour families are invited to walk along Main Street waving palms. The children then lead the processional for the 11:00 am service. This gives them an opportunity to participate in worship and it enriches the worship experience.
Main Street Day Care and Preschool
Main Street Day Care and Preschool as a ministry of Main Street was started in 1988 and is a fully licensed child care center for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. The center uses a Christian curriculum and is open to anyone who wishes to attend. For more information visit www.mainstreetdaycare.org or contact Heather Abbot, Director at 757-539-3431.
