The Children's Ministry of St. Matthew's UMC exists to teach the Christian faith to the children from infant to 6th grade. Below are some of the many activities.

Weekday Child Care Ministries

 

MOTHER”S MORNING OUT/PRESCHOOL & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS-These weekday ministries are two ways we reach our local community for Christ. For detailed information, check the Weekday Ministries page.  

 

 

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Sunday Morning Ministries

 

DOWNTOWN-The most important impression that we can make on our children is that Jesus loves us.  From birth through kindergarten we embrace this message through bible stories, activities and by showing the love of Christ.  Downtown is offered weekly on Sunday mornings at 9:45 am and on Wednesday evenings during the school year at 6:00 pm for birth through kindergarten.

 

UPSTREET-Each Sunday children in 1st through 5th grades study the importance of God’s virtues.  These classes are set up on a four week rotation basis and enforce the message through multi-sensory experiences.  Children are taught scriptural ways in which to apply these virtues to their daily experiences.  Upstreet is offered weekly on Sunday mornings at 9:45 am and on Wednesday evenings during the school year at 6:00 pm for  children in 1st through 5th grade.

 

THE BRIDGE-This weekly class prepares sixth grade students for their next step in their spiritual journey.   Each child is given an opportunity to explore their faith and provides an in depth study of Christian beliefs' and Methodism. The Bridge is offered weekly on Sunday mornings at 9:45 am and Wednesday evenings during the school year at 6:00 pm.  for 6th graders.

 

ROADTRIP– Families are encouraged to worship God in “kid kind of way”.   The spiritual virtues introduced each month in Upstreet are reinforced by using music, drama, dance, and games during this weekly worship service. This family production  teaches real life ways to take  the message home and live the Word.  Children in 1st through 5th grade are permitted to attend this warship service without parents.  Children younger than 1st grade must attend this worship service with a parent.  Roadtrip is offered  weekly on Sunday mornings at 11:00 am during the school year.

 

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Other Ministries

 

CHILDREN”S CHOIR– After the evening meal on Wednesday, children ages 3 years through 6th grade participate in choir.  A performance is given twice per year to the congregation to celebrate Jesus Christ through music.

 

SPECIAL EVENTS– Children and families are invited to participate in special events offered by the children's department.  Some of these events include:  Kite Day, Easter Egg Hunt, Children’s Sabbath, Geyer Falls, Grandparents Day Breakfast, and Trunk or Treat.