Children’s Ministries
Children’s Ministry is a key part of our church life! We offer many different programs and events throughout the year that the children of the church and community are invited to participate in.
Sundays
Children’s Message
Each Sunday, children begin worship in the Sanctuary—sitting either with their families or Ms. Teresa—before gathering at the front for a special Children’s Message. Afterward, Ms. Teresa leads them to Sunday School, where they will stay until they are picked up from the Nursery hallway following the service.
Sunday School
NURSERY CARE is available for children ages 1-5 years old from 10:00 a.m. until worship is over. Located in Room 119; drop off beings at 9:45 a.m.
SUNDAY SCHOOL for kids in Kinder–5th grade runs from 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Children begin in the main worship service and will head out with our staff for their programming right after the Children’s Message. Additionally, we offer childcare from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. (drop-off starts at 9:45 a.m. in Room 119) so parents can attend their Sunday School.
School Year
Kids on the Court
Kids on the Court is our afterschool program for Kindergarten through 4th grade, run by Mr. A, Ms. Jahaira, and Coach Jones, where children can relax with open gym time and a yummy snack. Afterward, Coach Jones and Mr. A lead the group in exciting, organized games! KOTC meet from 3:00 -5:00 PM, with each age group having its own designated day to meet once a week.
FALL 2026 DATES:
September 8 - December 15, 2026
Registration will open on August 24, 2026
Crossover
Crossover is a program designed for our 5th graders to help build their faith through fun activities, games, and devotionals! Crossover meets in the High Court on Wednesdays from 3:00 pm-4:30 pm and includes refreshments.
FALL 2026 DATES:
September 8 - December 15, 2026
Registration will open on August 24, 2026
Summertime
Summer Camp
Each summer, children who have completed K-5th grade are invited to join us for Summer Camp! This program is led by Mr. A with the help of Ms. Jahaira and spans six weeks over the course of the summer.
Each week, children will have the opportunity to participate in fun group games, field trips, swimming pool visits, splash days, and more! Each week of camp is jam-packed with crazy fun that your child is sure to love!
Celebrating VBS 2026
snowball mountain challenge
This year, we were thrilled to welcome over 60 children to our Vacation Bible School: Snowball Mountain Challenge! It was a wonderful, "chilly" summer adventure-week focused on teaching students how to put their trust in God.
Each day was filled with praise, creativity, and fun. We are so incredibly grateful to the dedicated volunteers who brought this vision to life, and to the campers whose energy and joy made the week unforgettable.
Furthermore, our campers made a real impact in the community. For our service project, we collected 640 pairs of underwear for Undies for Everyone—a donation that will provide 65 children with a full week's worth of essentials.
If you have any questions about our Children’s Ministry, please email Teresa Jones at tjones@westumethodist.org