Welcome to Children's Ministry
Children’s ministries exists to create a safe environment which brings children into age-appropriate worship where they can belong to the family of God, grow in their relationship with Christ, be inspired to serve and then go share Christ in the world.
We hope that your family finds a special place in our Church, and joyfully walks along with us in this amazing journey as children, teachers and families grow in faith together.
Just as Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me,” we await with open arms the precious, smiling faces of your children. Let us help your family grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ, and with each other.
Sunday Morning Worship Ministry
NURSERY
A nursery is available for our children from birth through Pre-Kindergarten 5 year olds.
Nursery Locations:
- Birth – Steady Walkers: Room 115A
- Toddlers – 2 Years Old: Room 115B
- 2 Years Old: Room 111
- 3 – 4 Years Old: Room 109
While in the nursery, children ages 3 & 4 participate in a bible story in room 109 and have age-appropriate activities to support the story.
ELEMENTARY CHILDREN
At 8:45 children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade begin worship with their families and at the designated spot in the service are dismissed to Children’s Church in room 213.
Children 3rd grade and up participate in worship with their families. There are Busy Bags located in the Narthex and the rear of the Fellowship Hall to help with children who may not be able to focus the entire length of worship. These bags contain activities and coloring sheets. Please ask an Usher for a bag, and return it at the conclusion of the service. Children’s Bulletins are also available.
Nursery available for children from birth through pre-kindergarten 5-year olds.
NURSERY
A nursery is available for children ages birth through five who have not yet started kindergarten.
While in the nursery, children ages 3 & 4 participate in a bible story in room 109 and have age-appropriate activities to support the story.
ELEMENTARY CHILDREN
At 11:15 all children of elementary age enjoy worship with their family. There are Busy Bags located in the Narthex to help with children who may not be able to focus the entire length of worship. These bags contain activities and coloring sheets. Please ask an Usher for a bag, and return it to the Narthex at the conclusion of the service. Children’s bulletins are also available.
Children’s Church is worship for our Kindergarteners through second graders. We use the Pursue Gods Kids curriculum which includes a fun short video, crafts, and activities.
Children begin in worship with their parents until they are excused at a time indicated in the service. Volunteers walk the children from either the traditional service in the Sanctuary, or Word & Table in the Fellowship Hall, to room 213 where they are met by a teacher. Please complete the stickers found in the pews or at the entrance to Word & Table to let us know your contact information and if your child will be staying for Sunday School. Those children staying for Sunday School will be signed into their grade level classes by volunteers. If you are not staying for Sunday School, children should be picked up in room 214, promptly at the end of the service.
Sunday School Room Locations
- 3 year olds Drop off and pick up in room 115B
- 4 year olds Drop off and pick up in room 115B
- Kindergarten Drop off and pick up in room 244
- 1st Grade Drop off in room 213/Pick up in room 245
- 2nd Grade Drop off in room 213/Pick up in room 248
- 3rd Grade Drop off in room 213/Pick up in room 242
- 4th Grade Drop off in room 213/Pick up in room 243
- 5th Grade Drop off in room 215/Pick up in room 246
Promotion to A New Grade Level
All Children remain in their age/grade level class throughout the school year. Children are promoted to the next grade-level on Promotion Sunday, which is scheduled on the Sunday before the first day of Dorchester District 2’s new school year.
Preschool Age Clarification
Class assignment is determined by each child’s age on September 1 of the current school year.
At BUMC, we use Dorchester District 2’s cut-off dates to determine class placement for ages 3 and older. Children remain in the nursery until they move to the 3 year-old Sunday School class on Promotion Sunday, which is scheduled on the Sunday before the first day of class of Dorchester District 2’s new school year.
Sunday School
Children’s Sunday School is held each Sunday at 10:00AM for children who are 3 years old through 5th grade. Classes are grouped by level.
Greeters at our welcome desk downstairs near the elevator or at the Children’s Ministry desk upstairs, will be happy to help if you need assistance finding your Sunday School classes.
Bethany NOW
Bethany offers children’s activities as part of Bethany NOW, giving kids opportunities for fun and faith development, while their parents attend Bible studies, choir rehearsals and other activities. Following the Bethany NOW schedule, these programs are active from September through May.
Children should be signed in to their first activity. Volunteers will help them move from their first location to their second. At 7:30, all children should be picked up from their second activity.
What does Bethany NOW look like for kids:
Family Dinner
5:00-6:00 – Dinner in the Fellowship Hall with family
Preschool – Kindergarten
6:00-6:45 — Cherub Choir in room 233
6:45-7:30 — Sprouts: Growing in Faith in room 110
K-2nd Grade
6:00-6:45 — Melody Choir in Sanctuary
6:45-7:30 — Crafting Faith in the Art Room
3rd-5th Grade
6:00-6:45 — Crafting Faith in the Art Room
6:45-7:30 — Wesley Choir in the Sanctuary