Children’s Ministries News
Third Grade Bible Celebration – 2020
What a great day we had on the Hyde Park campus on Sunday as we presented Bibles to our 49 third graders and their families. We were excited to host this event under our brand-new ministry tent, but torrential rains forced us at the last minute to move it into the...
Online Gatherings
Here's a listing of weekly gatherings and live worship streaming. Just click on the linked text and your browser will take you to that page or application. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Live-streamed Worship (Website) 10:15 a.m. Children's Ministries – Virtual Sunday Morning Live...
Parents: How to Care for the Soul
We usually talk about ways that you can invest in the spiritual lives of your children. This week we are flipping the script and working on you. Are you caring for your soul? We hope you enjoy this video about Caring for your Soul. How are you doing with soul care? We...
Fall Family Fun Night
Trunk or treat event with costume contest, best "trunk" decorating contest, photo-op and more! 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Oct. 23, 2020 RSVP here! Trunk or Treat: Walk through the designated Trunk or Treat area to get treats from decorated cars or tents Best...
2020 Third Grade Bible
While this year continues to be unpredictable and different in so many ways, some things do remain the same. And that includes our traditional 3rd Grade Bible events, though re-imagined under our current circumstances. We know that this year is an important...
CM Live!
Connect with God and each other 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays on Zoom through fun and laughter in CM Live! All ages welcome Will it be a night of Worship Wednesdays, Game Time or Wednenesday Wins? Join us to find out! Meeting ID: 88200188638...
Virtual Sunday Morning Live!
Connect with God and each other 10:15-11 a.m. Sundays on Zoom as we sing along to worship songs and explore Bible Stories together in Virtual Sunday Morning Live! All ages welcome. This week's timeline of our time together: Worship Preschool Bible Story...
Family Game Night – 2020 Edition
It's time for Family Trivia! Moms, Dads, Grandparents and Kids of all ages are invited! Merge and Children's Ministries can't wait to see your whole family for a night of virtual trivia 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 16 We’ll get to connect and have...
Back-to-School Pick-up Party
Back-to-School Pick-up Party Join us for a Back-to-School Pick-up Party in the Magnolia Parking Lot! 1-2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16 OR 6:30- 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19 Drive through and pick up some frozen treats and fun back to school giveaways! The Children’s...
Back 2 School Blessing Event
Students! Parents! Educators! School employees! A new school year is an exciting time! And no matter what it’s going to look like for you and your family, we want you to go into the 2020-21 school year with the confidence of God’s love, presence and promises!...
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Quillin’ it During Quarantine
“Top 3 Ways to make the BEST of COVID19” by: Amy Morantes, Middle school small group leader Find ways to help others In March, my job moved my job home so I have been loving waking up and being at work. Helping others is a really important part of who I am....
VBS Spirit
Celebrate VBS spirit from years past Do you have pictures of your family from past years of VBS at Hyde Park United Methodist? We'd love to share them during service on June 28 for a special virtual edition of our beloved VBS Sing. VBS memories are often...
Help! I Don’t Know How to Tame Technology in My Home!
As we embrace the summer season of our ministry year, we wanted to express our heart-felt appreciation for you and your family. We are blessed to serve you and your family. We feel extremely privileged to be able to walk this sometimes difficult journey of parenting...
Zoom Out!
Sunday Sept. 6, after participating in church as a family, break away from all the time you've spent in front of a screen and connect with God in another way. Virtual Sunday Morning Live! will be back on Zoom next Sunday, Sept. 13. "See" you then!
Vacation Bible School Update
After much prayerful consideration and discussion, we have made the very difficult decision to cancel Rocky Railway Vacation Bible School at Hyde Park United Methodist this summer. The safety and health of our kids, families, staff and volunteers continues to be our...
Church at Home
During these unique times, we want to encourage you to keep attending church as a family...at home! For adults, that can be as easy as tuning in to the live stream Facebook Live or Church Online. But what does it look like to have Children's Ministries virtually?...
Children’s Ministries Online Resources
The children's team has compiled some tools and information that might be helpful for you as your family navigates the weeks and months ahead. Sunday videos and lesson plans for your family to continue using our curriculum with church at home will be sent out...
VBS 2020 Suspended Indefinitely
Hyde Park United Methodist’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) is June 22 through June 26, 2020.
Vacation Bible School 2020
The VBS that’s just the ticket! Climb aboard for mountains of fun at Rocky Railway! On this faith-filled adventure, kids discover that trusting Jesus pulls them through life’s ups and downs. 9 a.m. – Noon* /// June 22-26, 2020 *Note: rising 5th and 6th graders have...
VBS 2020 Volunteer First Priority Registration
Thank you for serving with us at VBS ROCKY RAILWAY! To show our appreciation for your willingness to serve, please use these links to register your camper(s) before registration officially opens to the church community. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND USING FIREFOX AS YOUR...
Ash Wednesday and Lent with Children’s Ministries
Club 45 and Zone will be attending the Ash Wednesday service on Feb 26. Here's what you need you need to know: *Arrive early. Check your child in and escort them to the Courtyard by 6:25 p.m. We will sit together as a group up front (parents are welcome to sit...
Intergenerational Seder Dinner
Come join us as we experience the Jewish Passover tradition of a Seder meal!
Come Serve With Us
Help prepare breakfast and serve our Open Arms Guests with Children's Ministries. 4th Graders - Join us Feb. 9. Register here. Meet at 7:30 a.m. in Wesley Center Room 309 for an important orientation with doughnuts and OJ. Serving will take place in the Harnish...
Faith Steps Picture Bible Events
Are you a parent of a two, three or four year-old? Do you want them to grow in God's love? This faith-building event is for you! Your toddler is learning and soaking up so much right now and it's never too early to teach them about God. Sign up to present your child a...
Wednesday Night Programming Christmas Celebrations
Club 45, Zone and Jr. Zone will be having Christmas Celebrations during regular programming on Dec. 18. Pizza, crafts, treats and more. Festive attire encouraged! All are welcome with an RSVP, even if you don't normally attend Wednesday night programming....
Celebrating Our Volunteers
Help us spread Christmas Cheer to our amazing Children’s Ministries Volunteers! Our volunteers make it possible to welcome all of our children each week. Show them your thanks by bringing Christmas cookies or breakfast treats on December 15th. Sign up here! Thank you...
Children’s Ministries Advent Resource
Celebrating Advent as a family has never been easier or more fun! Family Advent traditions often start with good intentions but many times the busyness of the season gets in the way of following through. With this short Advent Devotional you can enjoy 24 days of a...
Missions Sunday Celebration
In celebration of Missions Sunday, Children’s Ministries got engaged in the practice of serving. Throughout October, they collected money and supplies to make hygiene kits for UMCOR. The kits contain soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, wash clothes, band-aids and other...
Family Communion Workshop
Children's Ministries Family Communion Workshop - Nov. 13 Join Pastor Debbie for a family experience for elementary kids (grades 1 - 5) and their parents. This is an opportunity for parents and children to learn what the sacrament of Communion is all about and have...
October Missions in Children’s Ministries
In support of the Missions Celebration on Oct. 27, Children’s Ministries is raising money and collecting items to make Hygiene Kits to send to United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) for Hurricane relief and other disaster responses. UMCOR Hygiene Kit helps...
Family Camping Trip
We're going to Disney World and having a wonderful time with our families camping! This event is for Children's Ministries and Merge families who love to camp and already have all the gear to do so. It's $25 per person for the trip. Families will take turns providing...
Kids say the darndest things…about Christmas!
And we want to hear ALL of them!! Children’s Ministries and Youth Ministries are looking for children and youth who are not camera shy to be videoed in a simple Q & A to be shown at the Family Christmas Service. Filming for children will take place during Sunday...
Wednesday Night Programming
Children's Ministries Wednesday night programming resumes at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 18. RSVP here! Nursery care - for children ages 2 and under (and 3's who are not yet confidently potty trained). Drop off & pick up in Wesley Center room 102-3. Jr Zone - for children...
Hyde Park Game Night
Craving more family connection time?Join us for Hyde Park Game Night!Conversation starters, board games, and more - fun for the WHOLE family!We know families are busy with school and work and outside activities, but still long to have fun together and talk about more...
Children and Youth on the Move!
Sunday, Aug. 18 is the beginning of our new school year for students in our Children's Ministries and Merge Youth Ministries. Children's Ministries will hold "Move Up Sunday," the official start of the new programming year. It's also when kids move up to their new...
Blessing of the Backpacks
Join us Sunday, Aug. 11, for a special Blessing of the Backpacks in all worship services. Elementary, Middle, High School, and school teachers and staff are invited to bring their backpack or briefcase and participate. We will pray that joy will surround each person...
Children’s Ministries 2019 Third Grade Bible Events
Third Grade Bible Presentation in Worship, Sept. 8A beloved tradition at Hyde Park United Methodist, on Sunday, Sept. 8, our third graders will be presented with their very own Bibles in worship by the pastors. The kids also have the option to participate in our...
Last Day of School Ideas
Freedom. Staying up late and sleeping in. The smell of chlorine in my hair. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Sunshine. Oatmeal cream pies. Weeks spent at my Grandmother’s. Summer. Maybe your summer memories are different than mine, but I bet we can all agree that summertime is...
Summer Sunday Morning Live
Summer Sunday Morning Live is almost here! Parent help needed! 9:30 and 11 a.m., Sundays, June 2 - Aug. 11 During this time, our school year shepherds take a much-deserved break and the only way programming can continue is if parents step in! This is a wonderful...
“I’m sorry” – Two Words Sticky Faith Taught Me To Say
Dr. Kara Powell recently published The Sticky Faith Guide for Your Family and through her research and parent interviews, the power of parents apologizing to their kids quickly became clear. Here’s one thing that she has learned through her research: What separates...
5th Grade Events 2019
I know the plans I have for you,” announces the Lord. “I want you to enjoy success. I do not plan to harm you. I will give you hope for the years to come." Jeremiah 29:11 (NIRV) Sunday, May 12 will be your child’s last Sunday as part of Children’s Ministries. We will...
Embracing What’s To Come
by Sarah Anderson I remember being told from day one of parenting, that the years would go by fast. That I should be “numbering my days.” And like all mothers, I accepted the nostalgic platitude, and then went about worrying how I would make it through the next 24...
Teaching Holy Week to Kids
Teaching kids the story of Holy Week is not easy, but it helps them more fully appreciate Easter. The story of Holy Week is not exactly family-friendly, but that doesn’t mean we can skip the part about Jesus’ journey to the cross when sharing our faith with our...
Create A Family Drum
Represent your family tribe by creating and decorating a drum to be used at ROAR Vacation Bible School June 24-28, 2019. Drums can easily be made from plastic planters or dollar store bins. Just add fabric, duct tape, yarn or whatever you choose to as decoration and...
Palm Sunday Processional
We are looking forward to a wonderful morning of worship on April 14, Palm Sunday as we celebrate Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem with our wonderful children's palm processional at the 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sanctuary Services and the 5:30 p.m. Portico service....
Helpful Hints for Parenting Your Child in Worship
Preparation before Sunday: • Speak positively about the experience and let your child(ren) know you are pleased they will be joining you. • Read Sunday’s scripture together. During the week, begin discussing your family's expectations for worship behavior and...
Vacation Bible School 2019
9 a.m. - Noon* June 24-28, 2019 Get ready to ROAR! Life is wild, God is good. Spark Imagination with Faith-Building Fun at ROAR Vacation Bible School! Kids will explore God’s goodness and celebrate a ferocious faith that powers them through this wild life. *Note:...
Prayer and Meditation Family Workshop
Is being still difficult for you? Your child? We want to help you cultivate a meaningful prayer life with your family. Join The Rev. Justin LaRosa and the Children’s Ministries team for our Prayer and Meditation Family Workshop. 10:45 a.m. – noon, Sunday, Feb 24 in...
Faith Steps Picture Bible Parent Class
Are you a parent of a two- or three-year-old? Do you want them to grow in God's love? This faith-building class is for you! Your toddler is learning and soaking up so much right now and it's never too early to teach them about God. Sign up for our three week Faith...