Ministries: Children's Ministry
Table of Contents
- Regular Activities
- Vacation Bible School GALACTIC BLAST:
- Children’s Ministry Roles and Responsibilities
Regular Activities
Sunday Morning classes
For children Nursery 2 through 5th grade. Children are grouped according to age (as of Sept. 15) or the grade they are currently attending in school
8am - Sunday School for preschool through 5th Grade 9:15 & 10:40am - Sunday School for 2 year olds & preschoolers. 9:15 & 10:40am - Workshop Rotation Model (WoRM) for elementary children. Bible stories experienced through 8 different learning stations. Classes rotate weekly to different stations, learning in depth the Bible message through a variety of media.
Summer Sunday School
Summer Sunday School at 9:15 am and 10:40 am - June thru the first week of September.
Preschoolers will have age level classes, Nursery 2, Preschool 3 & 4. Children who have completed Kindergarten through 5th grade participate in our WoRM (Workshop Rotation Model) where each week their class will experience the Bible through art, games, music video, cooking, science, and storytelling
Childcare
Ministry to children and their parents provided by CPR & First Aid trained staff for all worship services, St. Andrew classes and meetings.
Children's Learning Center
An outreach ministry of St. Andrew. CLC is a Christian childcare program and preschool licensed by the State of Colorado. It is offered for children ages 1-6. The program provides children a planned day appropriate to their age to help them reach optimal growth in spiritual, social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills through developmentally appropriate activities. CLC also provides Christian education for the children and Christian outreach to their families. A preschool curriculum and format is provided for 3 and 4 year olds.
4th & 5th Grade Fellowship
On the second Sunday of the month 4th & 5th graders come together at the church for fun, friends and devotions.
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Mission education projects
We provide opportunities for children to have 'hands on' experiences that will move, motivate and encourage them to extend their hands to others in need. In the past, we have helped the Front Range Foster Family Association, Inter-Faith Community Service, UMCOR, and the Women's Empowerment Program.
Rainbows
A support group for children and youth, kindergarten through high school, who have suffered loss through the separation or divorce of parents or the death of someone close. St. Andrew offers 2 sessions, in the fall and winter consisting of seven consecutive Monday evenings. For more information, visit the Rainbows web site.
Vacation Bible School GALACTIC BLAST:
Galactic Greetings from Galileo the Gorilla
Hey Cadets (Vacation Bible School participants), I would like to invite you to our upcoming VBS GALACTIC BLAST... A Cosmic Adventure Praising God! Go on line starting Sunday, May 2 to download a registration form or pick up a form at the TRAILhead (Children’s Ministries Desk). Registration is not complete until form and fee is processed. Cost is $30 per child. Volunteers who sign up to be on site full time can register their children today for a discount of $15 per child! Children entering Kindergarten through 6th Grade for the upcoming year are welcome. 7th – 12th Graders will join Galileo as Astronauts! Contact Christy Boyle for more information.
Session 1: June 23-25 9:00am-noon
June 25 6:00-8:00pm
Session 2: July 12-16 6:00-8:00pm
Can’t wait to meet and see you this summer, Galileo
Vacation Bible School Registration Form Click Here
Adults
Sign up now for either session to be a Mission Pilot (adults who pilot children through activities), Mission Specialist (adults who lead Storytelling, Crafts, Music, Games, Science) or Astronaut (teen aides). Registration begins May 2 until classes are full. Cost is $30 per child. Those who volunteer full time as Pilots or Specialists can register their children today for just $15 per child! For info please contact Christy Boyle!
Teens! Join VBS this summer as an Astronaut!
Teens entering 7th through 12th Grades are invited to become an Astronaut and lead our Cadets through Galactic Blast. Application forms are available at the TRAILhead or online. Contact Christy for more information at cboylest-andrew-umc.com.
Children’s Ministry Roles and Responsibilities
Ministry Team/Standing Committee: Children’s Ministries
Mission/Purpose Statement:
Children’s Ministries mission is to provide a friendly and nurturing environment where children can learn and grow in their relationship with God. Children will experience the compassion and love of God through Christ leading them to become disciples of Jesus.
Primary Responsibilities/Activities:
1. Learning: We seek to provide curriculum and activities that are developmentally appropriate, fun, and educational, guiding children to grow in their faith.
2. Safety: We provide a safe and nurturing environment where our staff is compassionate, screened and educated and our building is welcoming, monitored and secure.
3. Invitation: A variety of experiences are provided so that all children feel welcome and valued in all activities and have opportunities to grow in relationships throughout the church.
4. Communication: Families are frequently informed about upcoming and ongoing activities for families and children within Sunday School and throughout the week.
Ministries:
Sunday School: Provided at 8:00, 9:15 and 10:40 for ages 2 years old through children enrolled in the 5th grade. Average weekly attendance is 240 for all three hours and a total of 115 Adult volunteers who work as teachers, workshop leaders and guides. We are still in need of 12 more leaders
Children’s Learning Center: This weekday ministry offers ma five hour program Monday through Friday with 232 children enrolled, an average of 100 per day, along with a staff of over 30. This NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) accredited ministry was reaccredited in the summer of 2008. Registration will begin at the end of January for the 2009-2010 school year.
Child care: Provides care for children through the age of 12 while their parent/s is at worship, class, events or committee meetings seven days a week, supported by the operating budget of the church. The staff of 24 CPR/First Aid/Universal Precautions trained individuals always are paired with another trained staff member.
4th/5th Grade Fellowship: Occurring once a month from September through May on Sunday events highlights fellowship, mission and fun as a way for preparing our older elementary children for their entrance in to Youth Ministry.
Rainbows: This 14 week grief support group for children completed it’s first seven week session. A new session will begin in January, with returning children completing the second seven week session and new children and facilitators forming new groups. Parents have the opportunity to attend a Parent Session which talks about the stages of grief at the different development ages and effective ways to help children and families during these difficult times.
God and Country Series: This ministry is a parent/child activity that requires class time, Bible study, activities and discussion of faith and our Christian heritage and traditions. A new session for both God and Me and God and Family begins in January.
Vacation Bible School: The upcoming Camp E.D.G.E.- Experience + Discover GOD Everywhere will have a June day session and an evening July session
3rd Grade Bibles/Bible Party: This annual event provides Bibles to all third graders and older, followed by a Parent/Child activity party, to learn how to use the Bible.
Mission Projects: 6 Fantastic Sundays of Sharing will be held during the Lenten Season and the annual Christmas Stockings drive during advent will be donated to the Denver County Santa Claus Shop. The two sessions of VBS will sponsor their own mission experiences.
Christmas Pageant: is held at the conclusion to the Advent Festival, featuring 5th Grade students as the main characters.
Membership:
Malt Leaders: Kathy Frain, Lori Schultz
Staff Leader: Christy Boyle, Children’s Ministries Director
Staff Members: Marcia Whitney, Children’s Learning Center Director
Kirsten Parus, Childcare Coorldilnator
Kathleen Riley, Sunday School Coordinator
Mary Huey, Program Assistant
Jen Goins, Children’s Learning Center Assistant Director
August 2007