Saint Andrew's United Methodist Church

Programs for Children & Youth

Sunday School Classes

Children's Sunday School classes begin with nursery care for infants up to age 3 during the Sunday School hour (9:45-10:45 a.m.). From age 2 through 12th grade, Sunday School classes are grouped by age/grade. The classes are usually divided as follows:

2 & 3 Years Olds;
4 Year Olds through Kindergarten;
1st & 2nd Grades;
3rd Grade;
4th & 5th Grades;
Junior High(6th, 7th, & 8th Grades);
and Senior High (9th, 10th, 11th, & 12th Grades).

Children's Church: (Nurseries are provided during Worship for infants, birth to age 3.) Children are invited to come for the Children's Sermon early in the Worship Service. Those ages 4 to 6 years old then go to Children's Church, which provides age-appropriate worship activities such as Bible study, stories, crafts and music.

Children's Choirs: Living Christianity day-to-day with songs designed for children age 3 through Grade 5. While building confidence and self-esteem, it is a special time for children to share God's love through music. Cherub (preschool-kindergarten) and Elementary (1st-5th Grades). Choirs meet on Wednesday evenings.

Children's Ministries: We have several events for children throughout the year to provide fun, fellowship and knowledge of Jesus. These events include an anual Easter celebration with an emphasis on the true meaning of the "holy day" an elaborate Fall Festival and our annual Christmas festivities. Periodically, we hold Parents' Nights out, providing a loving Christ-centered environment for parents to leave their children while they enjoy a much needed time to recharge.

Summer Vacation Bible School: VBS is an exciting outreach mission held each summer for children through 5th grade. Older youth and adults are encouraged to participate as leaders or teachers. This week is devoted to teaching children about God on their level.

Junior and Senior High United Methodist Youth Fellowship (2 Groups): An opportunity for teens to explore who they are and who God calls them to be within a safe environment. Group members are helped to grow toward becoming disciples through worship, recreation, discussion, study, leadership and service experiences. Meets Sunday evenings.