WELCOME!

Our doors and our hearts are open to YOU and your family.  We invite you to share the Life with us through Worship, Sunday School, Sunday and Wednesday evening activities, special events and any of our Summer Programs.  If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact us at anytime. We’d love to share the Life with you!  Please contact us at children@aldersgate-slidell.org

Children’s Ministry Programs

Nursery

Childcare is available for infants thru 3 years old on Sunday mornings from 8:30am-12:00. Childcare is also available upon request for weekday and evening Bible studies and church meetings. Please check with your group leader to make arrangements. Our nursery is located in the John Wesley Building room 102 (across from the Susanna Wesley building).

Sunday School — 10:00-10:50am

Our Classes are divided according to age and grade, with promotion occurring in August (at the start of school). All of the Children’s Sunday School classes are located in our Susanna Wesley Building (Apple Tree) and our John Wesley Center (our Fellowship Hall).

Wednesday Evening Programming for Children 

 Hey Kids! Come give the Celebration Bell Choir a try. We have a LOT of fun!

This is open for to all 3rd-6th graders. We meet at 6:45pm in the Bell Room or the Sanctuary.

JAM-Jesus And Me (ages 3 – 3rd grade)

Come and join us on the second and fourth Wednesday evening of each month, from 6:00-6:45pm, for fun with friends, crafts and stories of Jesus.

FAITH FRIENDS (4th – 6th grade)

Grab your friends and join us on the second and fourth Wednesday evening of each month from 6:00-6:45 p.m. for Faith Friends! Our time is filled with fun and fellowship as we help each other strive to discover just what God’s plan is for and with each of us. We can never have too many Faith Friends! *Parents, please note that we must have a Faith Friends Permission Slip on file in order for your child to participate in any of our field trips. An online link will be sent home prior to field trips for permission.

Confirmation Class

This is a nine-month course (during Sunday School) for 6th graders to prepare for full membership in the church. This course includes thorough study, guest speakers, field trips to area churches of other denominations, lock-ins, an overnight retreat and a trip to Alexandria, LA for “Confirmation Day with the Bishop.” This experience teaches the basic beliefs of the Christian faith, and it helps students consider the responsibilities that come with a Profession of Faith and Church Membership. A covenant of commitment is signed at the start of each year.

Children in Worship

Aldersgate United Methodist Church is a very child-friendly, family-friendly church. We offer many ways for our children to participate in Worship. Here are just a few:

• Acolytes —  Our 3rd-6th graders are invited to assist with the Worship Service by “carrying in the Light of Christ”. An invitation, along with Training Session information, is sent out for new Acolytes at the beginning of each school year.
• Children’s Moment —  During our 9am Traditional Worship Service and our 11am Contemporary Worship Service, the children are invited to come forward to hear a special message presented by an Adult Volunteer. The children (and the Congregation!) look forward to their special time.
• Children’s Choirs — From time-to-time throughout the school year, our Children’s Choirs will help lead Worship. Some guaranteed times include Palm Sunday and the Sunday after Vacation Bible School, but there are many others (watch the Newsletter).