Welcome
Our hope is that you will find St. Luke’s to be a
positive, caring environment for children as they journey from
infancy into their preadolescent years. Many hands and hearts
create the atmosphere in our East Wing as we fulfill our purpose
and mission.
“Faith memories” are those memories created with our families, community of faith, and friends that remind us of God’s unconditional love. They can be built during infant baptism, child care, Sunday School, children’s worships, fellowship events, and a multitude of other experiences and relationships. Our desire is that children will build an abundance of faith memories to carry them into adolescence and adulthood.
Registration
Registering your child or children in the St. Luke’s Children’s Ministries program is quick, easy and free! Registration forms may be filled out at any time during the year. The forms are available in the Education Office. The Children’s Wing staff are happy to answer any questions you have.
Volunteering
Every good and wonderful thing that happens at St. Luke’s
happens because of God’s love, grace, and our wonderful
volunteers! The Children’s Ministries program is certainly
no exception. There would be no Children’s Ministries program
without volunteers. With the exception of three paid staff members,
the entire program is run by volunteers. It takes 125 generous
souls each month to man our childcare activities alone.
It is not necessary to have a Masters in Child
Development, Religious Studies or Art to qualify. All that is
needed is a warm heart, loving hands, and as little as one Sunday
a month of your time. There are multiple ways to volunteer, from
short- to long-term, event management to child care. You need
not yet be a member of the church.
If you are interested in discovering the rewards of volunteering in the Children’s Ministries area, please call the Education Office (846-2745 x307). We’d love to hear from you.
Security
Your child’s safety is our concern too. Children 11
years of age and under are in the safest environment at St. Luke’s
by (1) being with their parent or an adult, and (2) being in a
volunteer or paid staffed classroom or child care room. To facilitate
our child safety program, families in the infant, toddler and
beginner area have a pager system. Your cooperation in dropping
off and picking up your children personally is appreciated by
the teachers, staff and your children!
For more information, please look through the rest of this site and feel free to call the St. Luke's office at 846-3404.
Upcoming Events
Third Grade Bible Sunday—September 21
All third graders will be presented a Bible during the church services. Families will receive a letter about the details. This is always a special day for our third graders, their families and our church family.
Mother Hubbard Food Pantry Mission Project
Children will be participating in a mission project collecting food for local food pantries. The kick-off for the Mother Hubbard project will be on September 28. Grocery sacks will be given to children and may be filled with non-perishable food items. Children may return filled sacks to their classrooms, Children’s Church or Mother’s Hubbard’s cupboard outside the Education Office.
4th/5th Grade Fellowship Brainstorming Session
The Children’s Commission is looking for individuals to brainstorm about the option and opportunity of forming a 4th/5th grade fellowship group. Anyone with an interest is welcome to attend. The session will be on Tuesday, September 16 at 7PM in Luke’s Lodge. Childcare will be provided. Contact Janet Miller at millerj@stlukesumc.com or 846-3404 to let us know if you are coming or to reserve childcare.
