Sam Jones Memorial UMC provides quality Christian educational and social experiences for children in a loving environment which enables them to become Disciples of Jesus Christ. Children of all ages have the opportunity to participate in many activities and ministries throughout the year.
For more information on any Children's Ministry event, please contact our Minister of Discipleship .
Sunday School Enter into an exciting adventure of discipleship through our many educational opportunities. Sunday School classes for all ages are held at 9:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.. For quick reference, please see the yellow cards found in the sanctuary pews (traditional services) or in the blue attendance folders (Celebration service).
Nursery Family Life Center, Rooms F-200 and F-202 Nurseries are open during church-wide events including Sunday School and Wednesday evening activities. Qualified, trained adults provide a warm, caring environment for infants (birth to one year old) and toddlers (children who are walking well) to those who are almost ready for preschool Sunday School. A paging system is available for parents. Children's Church Children's Church occurs at both the 8:30 and 11:00 am worship services and is designed for children who are 3, 4, or 5 years old. Children of this age are encouraged to stay in worship through the Children's Sermon and then go with their leader to room F-203 until worship is over. Parents are strongly encouraged to keep children ages six years and up in worship for the entire service. 9:45 a.m. Children's Sunday School Our classes for four year olds through fifth grade use Cokesbury's Live B.I.G. ("Live Belief in God") Curriculum. Each class uses age-appropriate lessons that include Bible stories, crafts, games, music, and other activities. Please see below for room assignments. 3 year old Class Family Life Center, Room F-208 This class is designed to help three year olds transition from nursery to Sunday school and to learn the stories of the Bible. Story, music, crafts, and play are all a part of the class. Children must be potty-trained to be a part of this class.
4-5 year old Class (includes K) Family Life Center, Room F-203 First & Second Grade Class Family Life Center, Room F-303
Third Grade Bible Class Family Life Center, Room F-304 Fourth & Fifth Grade Class Family Life Center, F-302 Sixth Grade PUMP (Programs for United Methodist Preteens) Family Life Center, F-300 10:45 a.m. Transition Time ("Tween Time") Family Life Center, Room F-203 (3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten) Tween Time meets at 10:45 am and is designed for children whose parents go to worship 9:45 am and then go to Sunday School at 11:00 am. Children should be signed-in by parents at 10:45 am and picked up at 12:00 pm after Children's Church.
11:00 a.m. Children's Sunday School Our classes for Kindergarten through fifth grade use Cokesbury's Live B.I.G. ("Live Belief in God") Curriculum. Each class uses age-appropriate lessons that include Bible stories, crafts, games, music, and other activities. Children who are in Pre-K go to Room F-203 for Tween Time and Children's Church. We strongly encourage parents to make sure their child attends at least one worship service instead of two sessions of Sunday School. Please see below for room assignments:
Kindergarten - Second Grade "Live B.I.G." Family Life Center, Room F-303 Third - Fifth Grade "Live B.I.G." Family Life Center, Room F-302 Wednesday Evening Activities Activities for children ages three through fifth grade occur every Wednesday during the school year from 6:00 - 7:00 pm (except on Ash Wednesday and the week of Spring Break). Our children will enjoy a celebration of music on Wednesday nights. Younger kids will spend time singing, playing, and trying out new instruments. Children in 3rd-5th grades will take part in a newly designed program that integrates music, puppets, and drama.
Pre-K & Kindergarten- meet in the Family Life Center in room F-203 First & Second Grade- meet in the Family Life Center in room F-303 Third through Fifth Grade- meet in the Family Life Center in room 304
Infant and Toddler Nurseries: Family Life Center, Rooms F-200 and F-202 Nurseries are open during church-wide events including Sunday School and Wednesday evening activities. Qualified, trained adults provide a warm, caring environment for infants (birth to one year old) and toddlers (children who are walking well) to those who are entering the Pre-K class A paging system is available for parents.
After-hours childcare for children of all ages is also available on Wednesday nights for children whose parents are in choir or Bible study after 7pm.
For more information on (PUMP) click here For more information on Children's Special Events click here
