Jesus loves your kids, and so do we!
Mission Statement:
Arcola Church's Children's Ministry exists to help every child know God's love, grow in faith, and share God's light with the world. We create a joyful and safe community where children experience God's love, grow in wisdom and fellowship, and discover their place in God's story.
Children's Sunday School, and Preschool and Nursery CareSunday mornings at Arcola offer a beautiful opportunity for families to take a break from our hectic schedules and come together to worship God. When you join us, you will find a warm and inviting community excited to welcome your entire family.
Our Arcola Kids Sunday School program for Kindergarteners through 5th Graders takes place from 9-10am each Sunday while the 9am Worship Service is going on in the Great Room. During this time, you can find our kids singing, making craft projects, reading Bible stories, and sharing what is on their hearts in discussion circles. K-2 will meet in Room 108; Grades 3-5 will meet in Room 119.
On the first Sunday of each month, our Children's Ministry gathers in Ruth Hall for a special worship service led by Arcola's Youth leaders.
For the 10am hour, children can join in the Celebration Choir (Grades 1-5) practice in the Choir Room or Fellowship Hour (Kindergarten - 5th Grade) in Room 119.
Our youngest disciples - infants, toddlers and preschool age - are welcomed in a more intimate classroom or nursery environment during both worship services and the 10am hour, where they learn about God's love for them through caring volunteers and age-appropriate activities. The Nursery is in Room 104; the Preschool class meets in Room 106.
Just like our families, we do adapt our summer schedules - we will update this page with that information as the weather gets warmer.
Volunteer with Us!
Our Arcola Children's Ministry is powered by dedicated volunteers and we need your help! You can help change the lives of children as they experience Christ's love and acceptance each week. All lesson plans and activities will be provided - no experience needed!
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VBS is one of the highlight weeks of our year! Kids explore God’s awesomeness throughout the week and form a rock-solid faith for the road ahead.
Each day at VBS, kids discover the vastness of God's love through station rotations that reinforce Bible Points and point kids' eyes up to a loving, powerful God who is bigger than... well, anything! Stations include Sing and Play Celebration, Imagination Station, KidVid Cinema, Games, Bible Adventures, and snacks. And we'll have our Bible Buddies characters to guide us through the week!
Learn more about this year's VBS
All 2nd through 4th graders are welcome to attend this 3 week winter class to teach the why and how of our celebration of Communion in the United Methodist Church. Contact the Children's Ministry team with questions.
Register Here
Your 5th grader is ready to explore their faith more on their own, and this class will help them get a taste of Middle School Youth, get to know the Middle School youth leaders, and learn about the Bible. The class meets January through June each year, and the students receive Bibles at the end! Contact the Children's Ministry team with questions.
