Welcome to Centenary’s Children’s Ministries
Children’s ministries at Centenary are full of action and excitement! We invite you to be a part of what is going on.
Nursery
The nursery is located just inside the entry on your right hand side. We offer nursery at 8:30, 9:45 and 11:00 for our worship services, our Sunday school, and for many bible studies during the week, including Wednesday night programming. Come and check us out!
Fall Programming is Underway!
Children's Sunday School at Centenary is Rock Solid! Preschoolers through 6th graders are building a strong foundation utilizing the bible, prayer, printed resources and various activities, while leaving room for the work of the Holy Spirit. Rock Solid give children exposure to the entire scope of the bible in four years. This fall our empasis includes the building of God's people through the Patriarchs.
Room 142: Nursery
Room 133: Preschool
Room 136: K-1
Room 139: Grades 2-3
Room 210: Grades 4-5
Room 107: Grade 6
Worship Bags
Worship bags are available at the door to the multi-purpose room. Inside you will find pencils, crayons, a Pockets Magazine and a children’s bulletin, along with a few other items. You are welcome to take the contents home with you (but please return our bags to the box).
Children’s Moments
During our 11 a.m. traditional service, there is a special time for our children. We call it ‘Moments Mostly for Children.’ Children are invited to come forward for a message all their own.
Children’s Church
Children are welcome to remain in the worship service. If you prefer, we also offer children’s church during the 11.00 am service. After ‘Moments Mostly for Children,’ children may be dismissed for Children’s Church. Kindergartners and 1st graders will go to the choir room (please use the door to the right hand side and go through the kitchen serving line hall). Preschoolers aged 3 and up will go to room 133. Children who attend the 9.45 am Contemporary Service may attend Sunday School while their parents worship. Or, if you prefer, children are welcome to remain in the service.
Wednesday Programming
Spiritual formation is about helping kids build a life-long relationship with God. This means giving them a strong foundation in biblical knowledge and being intentional about creating space for kids to encounter the living God. Through the process of spiritual formation, we desire children to open their hearts to God, learn His voice, have a desire to obey HIm, and to do so in the power the Holy Spirit offers to each believer.
Tru begins at 5:45 (after dinner) on Wednesday nights. Tru follows a large group/small group format, beginning with a small group "Anticipate!" time. Parent are invited and encouraged to attend this 10-15 minute period before heading to their classes at 6 pm.
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Preschoolers through Kindergarteners
First Graders through Sixth Graders
Other Children's Ministries
We have an annual Children’s Sabbath celebration. Our children lead worship, so don't miss out!
Country Carnival is our Fall Festival held the last Sunday of October. We have food, fun, and games, and you can do it all in costume, if you like.
We have a Christmas pageant mid-December. Our goal is to involve as many kids as we can, either in a dramatic role, or by song. What fun!
Our Children's Christmas Eve candlelight service is held early on Christmas eve, and is very family friendly. We have a wonderful, holy night and we don't mind fidgeting.
Easter Egg Hunt
We have an exciting Easter egg hunt! Last year we hid over 3000 eggs, gave away tons of prizes, fed everyone a great lunch and took pictures with the Easter Bunny. Join us!
Kids’ Morning Out (KMO) is a child care program that runs through the school year Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Contact Debby Kreider, KMO Director, at 236-4800 on how to register.
Watch the Centenary bulletin and newsletter for more information---there’s always something happening for kids at Centenary!
Questions? Contact Jill Winter, Director of Children's Ministries at 236-4800.
Centenary United Methodist Church is a Safe Sanctuary for children. Our volunteers are required to undergo background checks and to be active with our congregation for a period of six months before being an active volunteer. We observe a ‘two adult rule’ in our classrooms, which may include the presence of a floating adult. We are required by Kentucky State Law to report any instance of abuse or suspected abuse. As a parent, you can help us by supervising your children in hallways and public areas, picking up your child from his/her classroom after class, and educating your child on safe behaviors. Centenary loves children and we want to keep them safe!
