Children’s Ministry 

“…Permit the children to come to Me; do not hinder them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” (Mark 10:14)

 

Welcome to Children’s Ministry at Ebenezer UMC!  We invite all children to join us as we

G.R.O.W.:

  • Gifts – each of us are given gifts from God to be unique and made in God’s image

  • Relationships – we love God and love our neighbors

  • Opportunity – we look for the opportunity to love, pray and help

  • Worship – we learn about and participate in Worship

In Scripture, God tells us that children are a blessing and a gift!  Their spirits are filled with innocence, joy, and laughter.  Jesus tells us to be more like children and come to Him full of faith and trust. 

Here, at Ebenezer UMC, we believe that children are an essential part to our church’s future and the foundation of strong servants of Christ.  Many opportunities are provided for children of all ages and their families to engage in the life of the Church and grow as disciples of Jesus Christ. 

We pray for all God’s children and commit to give each child a strong foundation in their Christian Faith using child centered lessons and activities.  It is our desire that each child knows that God loves them, and God has a purpose for them.

9:00 AM Contempoary

Nursery care available for infants up to age 4.

All other children are invited to attend church with their families. 

11:15 AM Traditional & Sunday School

Children begin Worship with their families in the Family Life Center.

Families are invited to enjoy fellowship snacks and worship music together.  After a Children’s Message, Children are dismissed to Sunday School Classes

 

ROOM 126: INFANT – 4 years (SEEDS)

ROOM 127: K – 2nd Grade (SEEDLINGS/SPROUTS)

ROOM 103: 3rd – 5th Grade (SPROUTS/PLANTS)

 

For more information, please contact Pam Saks or Christine Neff, Co-Directors of Children’s Ministry, at 757-238-2359.

Children’s Learning Garden

 
 

Welcome to our Children’s Learning Garden! What are we going to be doing here?

Our Sunday School children help monitor the growing garden and ask EVERYONE to stop by and see what all the excitement is about. Our harvesting is helping those in need locally through the church food closets.

Feel free to visit our garden and water and weed as needed!

It is the center of learning for our children as they dive into topics such as:

  • Taking Care of God’s Great Earth (through safe gardening, composting, weeding and watering)

  • Taking Care of Ourselves (through healthy eating)

  • Self-Sustaining Locally and Globally

  • Getting Fresh Vegetables in the Hands of Those Who Need it the Most (mission work)

Join us for an ongoing family and church-wide stewardship project as well as intergenerational sharing experiences below to help our children, young and old, realize a very special garden!

 

Ask how you or your small group can get involved by contacting Athena at the church at 757-238-2359.

Seasonal Events

Ebenezer loves children and children love summer!  What happens when Ebenezer loves children & summer?  Summers and children come alive in Faith, Fun and Friends. 

Whether you are looking for Bible education, sports, art, gardening, or just some new friends, Ebenezer is a great place to be.

We look forward to having a summer full of fun with you!