Arlington United Methodist Church Jacksonville FL
Arlington United Methodist Church
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Bringing Faith To Life

Children's Programs

For our children's Safety, a Child Protection Policy is in place !

Children's Moment  Mid way through our 10:30 am Worship service children up to the 3rd grade are invited to the altar for a "kid's size" sermon.  This time is lead by church members and pastors and is designed to bring the sermon to a child's level.  Any church member interested in presenting this five minute storytime is asked to speak with the Children's Ministry  Director Topics are provided.  Help bring God's word to the mind of a child!  

Children's Church  Following the Children's Moment during the 10:30 am Worship service, children grades Kindergarten through 3rd are invited to our Gathering Room for Children's Church.  This time is designed to allow the children to worship in a setting full of songs, stories and prayer time.  Children's Church lasts for the entire Worship service with the exception of Communion Sunday where the children are brought back into the Sanctuary to participate in the Lord's Supper with their family.  This time is lead by church members with topics and resourses provided by the Children's Director.

B.I.G. Kids Club   Activities for Elementary Age Children, grades K-5, happen every Wednesday night from 5-7:30 PM.

Sunday School   for ALL ages begins 9:15 AM Sundays and a nursery is provided from 8:00-11:30 a.m. for both services.

Children's Choirs  Learning to sing & praise the Lord.  Groups from 2 years old to 5th grade, meet Wednesday between 6 & 7 PM.  Choirs preform regularly at special services, and have a program at Christmas.

Other Children's Programs  Vacation Bible School,  Summer Music Camp,  Summer Camp, Back to School Dance, Fall FestivalChristmas Pageant,  Easter Egg Hunt and Craft Celebration,  Children's Sabbath,  Missions,

Family Outreach Programs Family Outing Days: trips, picnics    Hanging of the Greens: 1st Sunday of Lent   Christmas Family Night with Santa, bonfire, hayride, etc.    Trunk or Treat party, Splash Party, Family Fun Day on the playground, Movie Nights, Field Trips to nursing homes, etc.