At Lyman Methodist, our Children’s Ministry is dedicated to nurturing the faith of our youngest members. Our vision is to see children receive Christ and grow in their relationship with Him through prayer, scripture, worship, and service.
We strive to create a vibrant, welcoming environment where children can develop a deep, personal relationship with God and build lasting friendships with one another.
Goals and Activities:
Bible Study Groups (Sunday School):
- Time: Sundays, 10:00-10:45 AM
- Details: Dedicated teachers engage children in God’s Word through lessons, games, and crafts. Classes are available for preschool and elementary.
Children’s Church:
- Time: Available during the 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM worship services
- Details: Children’s Church is designed for kid’s preschool through 3rd grade. Children begin worship in the sanctuary with their families before transitioning to the Children’s Church room for age-appropriate scripture lessons, Bible study, songs, games, and crafts.
Kid’s L.Y.F.E. (Live Your Faith Everyday):
- Time: Designated Sundays, 4:00-6:00 PM (Fall and Spring)
- Details: These sessions combine meaningful devotions and lessons with fun activities like water games, Nerf Wars, and Family Game Nights.
Serving through Missions:
- Details: Children learn the importance of loving and serving others. Activities include packing shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child, making gifts for nursing homes, packing birthday cake surprises, and caroling for the homebound.
Nursery:
- Time: Available each Sunday from 9:00 AM -12:00 PM.
- Details: Our dedicated nursery staff provides a safe, loving environment for infants and toddlers up to 3 years of age while parents are in worship or Bible Study Groups. We believe that even the youngest of our children can begin their faith journey as they listen to age appropriate praise music and hear the name of Jesus.
Vacation Bible School (VBS):
- Time: Kicks off summer each year
- Details: A week-long adventure that immerses children in experiences showcasing the love and power of God through themed activities like exploring jungles or shipwrecked islands.
Summer Activities:
- Details: Events include trips to the zoo, water parks, bowling, and outdoor movie nights, fostering fellowship and fun during the summer months.
Trunk or Treat:
- Time: Annually in October
- Details: A community-wide event where children dress in costumes, play games, enjoy inflatables, and collect candy, providing a fun and safe Halloween alternative.
Safety and Security: At Lyman Methodist, the safety of our children and volunteers is our top priority. We adhere to the Ministry Safe policy, which includes background checks for all volunteers and mandatory training sessions on our safety procedures.
- Check-In/Check-Out Process: Children are checked in for each event, and parents/caretakers receive a tag to present at pick-up.
- Medical Information: Please provide any relevant medical information when registering your child and feel free to discuss any concerns with the Children’s Director.
We are committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where your children can grow in their faith and build lasting friendships. Join us at Lyman Methodist as we guide our children on their spiritual journey.