CHILDREN ARE A BLESSING!
Nurturing and growing God’s children through engaging learning and support is our priority. We are fortunate to have an extremely active and talented group of volunteers, from Sunday School teachers to small group leaders. The Children’s Ministry Team is dedicated to providing opportunities for our children to experience Christian education and fellowship.
Any questions or would you like to volunteer? Connect with our Director of Children’s Arts & Ministries: Marcela Meeks | mmeeks@stjamesatlanta.org
SUNDAYS
During the Sunday School hour, children can participate in a rotation of (1) traditional Sunday School classes, (2) Music Connections with voice and bell choirs, (3) “Energize,” an hour of fun crafts and/or skating! In the summertime and during special holidays, Sunday School schedules may change.
During the 11:00 Service:
Children are always welcome to be a part of Sanctuary Worship with their parents! If desired, childcare is available in Room 106 for children birth – 4 years, and is open from 9:30 a.m. through the 11:00 service. We have a nursery upstairs for families with infant children that might get fussy or need a change of diaper. There is a screen showing the church service live stream so parents don’t miss the worship service as they attend to their little ones. During the 11:00 service, we will have Special Moments with Children, and afterward, ages 4 – 2nd Grade are invited to Worship and Wonder in Room 106. 3rd – 5th Graders please return to your seat.
WEDNESDAYS
IGNITE | 5:15 – 6:00 PM
This class will IGNITE in your kids a love for Jesus and teach them that they can then go and light up the world for Him. We will have fun by learning the stories of the Bible through activities like games, movement, music and the arts. This is a class for TOTS through 5th grade. Have your children meet at our KIDZ ZONE area downstairs in rooms 106 and 109. Class time is 5:15 to 6:00 PM beginning Sept. 3.
ON-GOING & SEASONAL PROGRAMS
- Children’s Choir & Handbells
- Themed Skate Parties in the gym
- Trunk or Treat in October
- Countdown to Christmas
- Children’s Christmas Musical
- Children’s Christmas Eve Service
- Palm Sunday Continental Breakfast and the March of Palms
- Easter Egg Hunt and Continental Breakfast
- “Let’s Fiesta” with piñatas at Wednesday Night Dinner
- Children’s Service (5th graders lead us in worship and provide the music)
- Kids Consignment Sale in September
SUMMER PROGRAMS
- Vacation Bible School
- Summer Camps (enrichment, sports, arts & crafts)
- Lock-In (3rd – 5th graders receive their own Bibles and spend the night learning how to use it!)
- Blessing of the Backpacks & Heavenly Splash!