Children’s programming and experiences are varied at St. James. From Blessing of the backpacks and lunch boxes, experiencing mission projects, providing music during worship service to conducting the yearly children’s worship service, children participate in a myriad of opportunities.
Children’s Discipleship experiences >
Discipleship Time for Children – Video Series –Click on Title for link to lesson
August 2, 2020 Elementary Student Video
August 2, 2020 Preschool Video
August 9, 2020
August 16,2020 Preschool Video
August 23, 2020 Preschool Video
October 4, 2020 Library Time
November 8, 2020 Library Time
November 29, 2020 Library Time
January 3, 2021 Library Time
February 7, 2021 Library Time
March 7, 2021 Library Time
April 4, 2021 Library Time
May 2,2021 Library Time
May 30,2021 Library Time
July 4, 2021 Library Time
August 8,2021 Library Time
Kid’s Jam
Kids Jam is a Creative Arts Ministry that introduces the children of St. James UMC to a variety of creative arts. Different arts are emphasized throughout the year. Currently, the creative arts offerings include hand chimes, percussion, creative movement, and ukulele. The sessions are held on Sunday morning, following Discipleship Time, from 11:10-11:30. It is the goal that after each session is completed, the children will perform what they have been working on during a Children’s Message at the 11:15 worship service. The program is offered to children in grades 1-5.
Children participating in Kid’s Jam are ushered to the appropriate location after Discipleship time. At 11:30 am children are released to their parents or escorted to the sanctuary to join their parents
Kids Club
Kids Club meets Sunday evenings from 6:00 pm-7:00 pm during the school year. A snack supper is available to children at 5:30 pm for a nominal cost. Kids Club is designed to connect children with the wider world in community and service. Children grow in relationship with each other through games, crafts, drama, and special activities. They grow in understanding of and participation in ministries of service and outreach through special speakers, programs, and ministry opportunities. Christian based curriculum is incorporated with age appropriate activities. Our leaders are organized into 2 teams of 2, at two different age levels.
Vacation Bible School
Each Summer St James hosts a week long themed program for children of St James, their friends and the surrounding community children. VBS usually occurs the end of June or in July. The announcement along with registration information is placed on the front page calendar in early Spring.
