Introducing the St. John's UMC Children's and Student Ministry Summer Intern:
Hannah Stoner
My name is Hannah Stoner, and I am honored to be spending my summer in Sarasota working alongside Krista and Trish in children's and student ministries. I am blessed that God has provided me with the opportunity to share his love with the young people at St. John's UMC. I have just finished my sophomore year at Eastern University at St. David's , PA, an hour from my home in Lancaster, studying youth ministry and psychology. This summer, I am hoping to put what I have learned at school into practice with the guidance of the leaders from the church congregation. I enjoy traveling, singing, and spending time at the beach. I am very excited to make this church my home for the summer! Please reach out and introduce yourself, I look forward to meeting you.
Hannah Stoner
My name is Hannah Stoner, and I am honored to be spending my summer in Sarasota working alongside Krista and Trish in children's and student ministries. I am blessed that God has provided me with the opportunity to share his love with the young people at St. John's UMC. I have just finished my sophomore year at Eastern University at St. David's , PA, an hour from my home in Lancaster, studying youth ministry and psychology. This summer, I am hoping to put what I have learned at school into practice with the guidance of the leaders from the church congregation. I enjoy traveling, singing, and spending time at the beach. I am very excited to make this church my home for the summer! Please reach out and introduce yourself, I look forward to meeting you.
Children's Ministry
Welcome to Kidz4Christ, the Children’s Ministry at St. John's reaching out to kids — infants through 4th grade. What makes us unique? We want to partner with families to bring children into relationship with Christ. We teach children not only to understand biblical truths, but how to live them out in their everyday lives. We promise to be Bible-based, child-centered, relational, relevant, creative, and of course…fun!
At St. John's we are committed to helping families raise growing followers for Jesus so we provide fun, Bible-based experiences for children! We offer Sunday School for all children nursery age through 4th grade during the 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services. (Summer hours may vary) 9:30 a.m. Nursery age children (infants up to 3 years) learn about our world, and how God shaped it and us. PreK/K (4 & 5 years) - Join us to learn about Jesus through stories, fun and projects. Elementary 1st - 4th Graders are in a high energy children's church atmosphere. 11:00 a.m. Nursery & preschool children learn about our world and how God shaped it and us. Elementary children experience the Bible in fun, interactive ways each week! Wednesday Nights we offer fellowship, choir and Pioneer Club age-level groups for children from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Not available for summer, will resume in September.) Our programs are run by caring fun adults who help children meet a Loving God who loves them and wants to be part of their life...Forever! Please click on Children's Events on the right hand side of the page to see whats currently happening. Nursery — Infants & Toddlers
Our nursery is divided into two separate rooms with a common toddler bathroom in the middle — infants to one year old on one side and two to four-year old on the other. Our little ones play games and hear Bible stories in this nurturing environment. We use Gospel Light's Baby beginnings curriculum to teach children, and we take great pride in keeping our children safe, happy and teaching them about God’s love. The nursery is offered during the 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday Services as well as some special events.
Nursery Care Volunteers Needed We are in need of volunteers for our nursery. Currently we are looking for volunteers for our 11:00 a.m. service. If you are interested, please contact Lisa Beetham at 941-925-2661.   |
Contact
Trish Commer
Children's Director Church: 941.925.2661 or email kidz4christ@stjohns-sarasota.com Children's Events
Children's Photo Gallery
ProgramsSundays at 9:30 a.m.
Nursery (birth - up to 3 years) Pre-K & Kindergarten (4 & 5 yrs): Room 103 1st - 4th Grades: Room 101/102 Sundays at 11 a.m. Nursery (birth - up to 3 years) Pre-K & Kindergarten (4 & 5 yrs): Room 103 1st - 4th Grades: Room 101/102 Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Pioneer Clubs (September - April) 
Did you know?
St. John’s offers an amazing educational tool called RightNow Media for the entire congregation and it’s FREE to you. Among the over 10,000 videos for children, youth, parents and adults, they have a special section for kids. Some of the favorites include VeggieTales and Monster Truck Adventures. You can even download their app to your cell phone so when you are out and your little ones need a little distraction, they can watch safe, faith-based videos. Look here for more information about RightNow Media and to receive an invitation. It's quick and easy to sign up! |
