children's ministry

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CHILDREN'S MINISTRY!


WEEKLY EVENTS

Nursery Care for children Birth - 6 years

Sundays, 9:00-10:00am, Worship Center


Sunday School for children Birth - Kindergarten

Sundays 10:30-11:30am, Worship Center


Sunday School for children 1st thru 5th grade

Sundays 10:30-11:30am, Check in at the Worship Center





Please contact Becky Betz at rbetz@parkwayumc.org

for more information on any of our programs.



We use the Celebrate Wonder curriculum in our Sunday morning

ministry to help children hear about God’s love and  explore the Bible in ways

that feed their imagination and encourage creativity while giving them the

tools to incorporate their faith into their daily lives. 

    Sunday School birth - Kindergarten

    Children in Kindergarten and below attend Chapel during their 10:30am Sunday School hour. They begin by bringing in the Light of Christ. Next they celebrate the Bible and participate in the giving of their offering, then hear and experience the Bible story together. They end with a prayer and a reminder that they can always carry the Light Of Christ with them in their hearts.  

    Sunday school

    For children in 1st - 5th grade. Sunday School is a weekly worship your child can attend during the 10:30am service . All elementary children will start out in Worship with their families. After the Children's Moment, the children will be escorted to their age appropriate class. 

    Midweek ministries for children

    Wednesday, 6pm - 7:30pm


    After our family snack supper, children and students are invited to breakout into age groups. 

    • Infants through third grade will meet in Room 170 where they will participate in a short Bible Study and activities together. 
    • Fourth through twelfth grade will meet upstairs in the Student Worship Center where they will participate in games, trivia, ministry announcements, and Bible Study. They will split up into groups 4th-6th grade and 7th-12th grade for Bible Study. 


    Please email Becky at rbetz@parkwayumc.org for questions.

    parent's night out

    April 26th, 2024

    Registration is now open!

    REGISTER HERE



    Parents, come drop off your children and enjoy a night out! We will provide dinner, activities, games, and a movie for your children to enjoy. Drop off starts at 6pm and you can pickup anytime before 10pm.

    • 6pm until 10pm
    • $20 first child / $15 per Sibling
    • Pizza is provided
    • Please bring a water bottle and a snack for each child
    • Preregistration is required and spots are limited

    Please email Becky at rbetz@parkwayumc.org for questions.

    kid's adventures

    Kid's Adventures is our Summer Program for children ages 4 through those entering 5th grade. We offer Bible based curriculum in a fun and safe environment! Each day has a Bible Story, Science, Craft, Games, and more! Rates are per child.


    • $30 per day, per child
    • 9am - 2pm
    • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    • Ages 4 thru those entering 5th grade
    • After Care will be available from 2-4pm for $8/hr

     

    Register HERE

    VBS - Camp Firelight

    June 3 - 7, 2024

    Vacation Bible School is for children ages 4 through entering 5th grade. We are using Cokesbury's Camp Firelight curriculum: A summer camp adventure with God! Each day has a Bible Story, Science, Craft, Games, and more! 


    • $20/child
    • 9am - 12pm
    • Age 4 thru entering 5th grade
    • Aftercare for the week is from 12pm - 2pm for an additional fee of $75/child

    Volunteers get to register their children early and the $20/child fee is waived! If you would like more information about volunteering, please reach out to rbetz@parkwayumc.org.


    Registration for Summer 2024 VBS will open April 3, 2024 at 10am!

      Register here


    If you are interested in Volunteering, you can register children birth to entering 5th grade for free!

      Volunteer sign up

    Children's Ministry Facebook Page

    Click HERE

    volunteering / staffing opportunities

    To ensure our church is a safe place for children, all potential volunteers are required to complete Safe Sanctuary screening and training.  

    Click on the New Volunteer link if you are seeking to join our Volunteer Team. 


    Children's Ministry hires High School/College-age students who enjoy working with children and would like to develop their skills for doing so. Click on the button below to learn more about how it works if you are interested in 2024 opportunities. 

    Job applications will open on January 31, 2024!

     


    FORMS WE USE

    • Waiver and Media Release

      A fully completed waiver must be on file for any child who will be checked in to a Children's Ministry Activity if the parent is off campus.   The waiver includes a Photo and Social Media Release. Click HERE for waiver.

    • Medication Administration

      A fully completed medication adiminstration authorization must be on file If you will be leaving an Epi Pen, Benadryl, Lactaid, etc.  DOWNLOAD FORM