Children are a gift from God. | PSALM 127:3
Our Children’s Ministry helps kids and their families connect with and grow in God’s love. We offer fun, faith-filled programs on Sundays as well as midweek for infants through 5th-graders.
RELATIONSHIPS MATTER
We want to influence the faith and character of our kids week after week. We feel the best way for that to happen is to connect each child with a consistent Small Group gathering for the purpose of growing their relationship with God and with each other. We believe that the best way to help kids know God is to connect them with someone who knows God (like a Small Group Leader)!
PARTNER TOGETHER
We want to partner with parents. We feel when we combine the heart of the home and the light of the church that we can make the biggest impact in the lives of our children. We can’t do it without parents, and we hope we are able to assist parents in feeling more equipped to be the spiritual leaders of their homes. How can the STP Kids Ministry help support your family and where you are right now?
AUTHENTIC FAITH
We want to help kids develop an everyday faith that, over time, will guide them through the different phases and challenges they will face as they grow. We believe we can best shape a child’s faith by connecting them to caring adults and teens who will be present in their life. We want them to have a safe place where they can ask questions about God, themselves, and the rest of the world, and see the love of God through the actions of those around them.
Go to Church // Be the Church
We believe that the most valuable resources we have to help people see God are the people in the church who know God.
Our ministry cannot happen without amazing adults and teens to serve each week. We ask our families prayerfully consider how they can serve regularly, from greeting and helping to answer questions, to working the computers behind the check-in desks, to serving as Small Group Leaders on Sunday mornings or Wednesday nights. Serve for an hour and worship for an hour each week.
Kingsland Campus
SUNDAY MORNING
NURSERY (infants - 2 yrs)
Check-in through the nursery lobby and drop off with our incredible Nursery Staff who will greet children and take them behind our secured desk to their room.
PRESCHOOL (3 years by 9/1/21 – PreK & Transition):
Our preschoolers should check-in through the SPLASH entrance and will proceed to the classroom number printed on their nametag. Our two preschool Small Groups are led by our amazing volunteer leaders each week.
Preschool and Elementary classes will begin in their Small Group rooms to start their time together each week. After some social time they will move to Large Group with other preschool or elementary classes for the Bible Story video and a time of worship, and then return to their Small Group classrooms to build upon their faith through activities and age-appropriate conversations. We feel it is important for all children to experience both large and small group time within the hour we have them each week. For the children who attend both hours, each hour has slightly different activities, so the Bible lesson and Bottom Line are reinforced while not feeling too repetitive to the children. Please reach out if you have questions.
ELEMENTARY (Kindergarten-5th grade):
Our elementary kids should check-in at the Wesley Building on Sunday mornings. Please enter through the double doors outside of Lott Hall and you’ll see the check-in area ahead of you. After receiving printed nametag, proceed to classroom for drop-off for Small Group. These groups are also led amazing volunteer leaders (both teens and adults).
Preschool and Elementary classes will begin in their Small Group rooms to start their time together each week. After some social time they will move to Large Group with other preschool or elementary classes for the Bible Story video and a time of worship, and then return to their Small Group classrooms to build upon their faith through activities and age-appropriate conversations. We feel it is important for all children to experience both large and small group time within the hour we have them each week. For the children who attend both hours, each hour has slightly different activities, so the Bible lesson and Bottom Line are reinforced while not feeling too repetitive to the children. Please reach out if you have questions.
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY
We couldn’t be more excited to bring back our Preteen Bible Studies this fall at the Kingsland Campus. We will be meeting with 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders from 6:00 -8:00 pm each week. Our two younger grades will be working through a “What’s In The Bible” series as they learn how to use their very own Bible that was presented to them by St. Peter’s UMC (4th grade will be participating as well since we weren’t able to offer the class last year due to Covid-19). Our 5th graders will begin the semester with an 8 week series on Proverbs: How to be Wise while refreshing their Bible skills/literacy as well. We can’t wait to bring back pizza dinners, group games, worship, small groups, and prayer each week with our oldest students who are ready to take the next step in their faith formation. If you have questions or want to know how you can serve this ministry, please reach out to us at childrensminsitry@stpkaty.org.
KIDS JAM CHOIR
BEGINS AUGUST 25 | 6 PM
KIDS JAM is our children's choir for ages 4 yrs old through 5th grade. We rehearsal once a week and sing in worship several times throughout the semester. We will also be presenting a Christmas musical in December. Not only do we sing, but we play games, learn rhythm and notation, and have a weekly craft. Come make a joyful noise with us!
Learn more & register at stpkaty.org/kidsjam!
SUNDAY NIGHTS
ALLELUIA RINGERS BELL CHOIR
BEGINS SEPTEMBER 12 | 2 PM
The Alleluia Ringers is our children/youth handbell choir. We will rehearse every Sunday afternoon and play in worship throughout the year. This choir is open to ages 3rd grade and up. We will learn how to play handbells and read music. Come ring with us!
West Campus
SUNDAY MORNING
NURSERY (infants - 2 yrs)
During worship, our nursery staff connects God’s love with our smallest members through song, books, Bible lessons, and prayer. Families are strongly encouraged to reserve spots each week due to classroom capacities. Links go live on Monday at 4 PM. Upon arriving on Sunday, refer to your child's printed sticker for their class assignment. Our nursery room is led by our wonderful paid nursery staff!
PRESCHOOL (3 years by 9/1/21 – PreK & Transition):
West Campus preschool children will learn, play, and worship alongside their preschool leaders. Our preschoolers will get the same lessons as children at the Kingsland Campus, including videos, games, songs, and crafts. Families are strongly encouraged to reserve spots each week due to classroom capacities. Links go live on Monday at 4 PM. Upon arriving on Sunday, refer to your child's printed sticker for their class assignment. Our preschool room is led by amazing volunteers and parents of children (just like you)!
ELEMENTARY (Kindergarten-5th grade):
Our elementary children start each week in the Worship Center for worship and leave for their classroom when the sermon begins. They also do the same lessons as their Kingsland Campus friends, just modified for the shorter instructional time. The first Sunday of the month, our elementary children participate in communion with their families at the end of the service.Families are strongly encouraged to reserve spots each week due to classroom capacities. Links go live on Monday at 4 PM. Upon arriving on Sunday, refer to your child's printed sticker for their class assignment. Our elementary room is led by amazing volunteers and parents of children (just like you)!
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY
BEGINS AUGUST 25 | 6:30 PM
Midweek Bible Study is for children in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. Each evening we will socialize, play a game, watch the kids favorite- the So & So Show, and end in prayer. This group is led by Shana Saucier (West Campus Children's Coordinator) and Holly Miday. We can't wait to have your preteen join us and they are always welcome to bring a friend! Please email Holly Miday at hllmd09@gmail.com for the address.
THURSDAY NIGHTS
KIDS JAM CHOIR
BEGINS AUGUST 26 | 6 PM
KIDS JAM is our children's choir for ages 4 yrs old through 5th grade. We rehearsal once a week and sing in worship several times throughout the semester. We will also be presenting a Christmas musical in December. Not only do we sing, but we play games, learn rhythm and notation, and have a weekly craft. Come make a joyful noise with us! Learn more and register at stpkaty.org/kidsjam.
Special Needs Ministry
No matter your abilities or disabilities, there is a place for you to experience God's love & grace in community with others!
We continue to be connected to children and their families during the pandemic through our events and our Children's Ministry Facebook page. We hope you will join us on Facebook as we share the love of God through different activities and videos.
Click below to request to join the group:
Meet the STPKids Team!
ALYSSA SANDLIN
DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES
SHANA SAUCIER
WEST CAMPUS CHILDREN'S COORDINATOR
GINA MORGAN
KINGSLAND CAMPUS CHILDREN'S MINISTRY COORDINATOR
DANA SITTON
NURSERY COORDINATOR
If you would like more information about our Children's Ministry, please contact us at childrensministry@stpkaty.org.