April Children’s

Ministry

Newsletter 2025

Hello Heritage KIDS and Families!

I can’t believe how fast March flew by. I hope everyone has had a restful Spring Break and is ready to jump into all things Easter this April. We have Palm Sunday coming up April 13th with a pancake breakfast at 9am and combined service at 10am. This is followed by our Maundy Thursday service on April 17th, Good Friday service on April 18th and finally all things Easter on April 20th. Make sure to join us at the 9am Easter service to have your kids participate in an Egg Hunt, activities and Bible lesson. Easter is a great time for reflection and hope. As our students are learning this month, we may not always know why events are happening but we can have faith that God has a plan that will bring us good news. 

 There will be NO childcare for the 11am service on Easter.

Also keep in mind, our April Skate Night is happening April 11th! We would love to see you all with your skates, scooters, bikes and skateboards for a super fun night. The price of a ticket is $2 and concessions will be sold. Hope to see you all there and looking forward to a wonderful April!

Upcoming Events

April 2nd - Lenten Prayer - Noon - Sanctuary

**April 6th- Communion Sunday- 9am and 11am

April 6th - Confirmation Beach Baptisms - Honeymoon Island

April 9th - Lenten Prayer - Noon - Sanctuary

April 11th - Children’s Ministry Skate Night - 6:30-8:30pm

April 13th - Palm Sunday

Pancakes at 9am - Fellowship Hall - Combined service at 10am - Sanctuary

April 17th - Maundy Thursday Service - 7pm

April 18th - Good Friday Service - 7pm

*April 20th - Easter Sunday

Sunrise Service @ Philippe Park -  7am

  Modern Service - Sanctuary -9am 

Traditional Service - Sanctuary -  11am

April 21st - Church office closed

April 27th - Confirmation Sunday - 9 & 11am

April 30th - Food Truck and Trivia - 5-8pm (Trivia starts at 6PM)


*Easter Sunday will be April 20th. We will have Heritage KIDS and nursery programming at the 9AM service with an egg hunt, activities and Bible story video. There will be no Heritage KIDS programming or nursery at the 11AM service. We hope to see you at 9AM!

**Elementary children are asked to worship with their families, then after the children's message and communion parents will bring their children to their small group space. Younger children are welcome to attend service to receive communion with their families or they may attend Nursery as normal. 


  • Summer Camp Applications

    We are looking for energetic and loving adults and teens to join our summer camp staff in paid or volunteer positions. We have a variety of exciting  camps this summer and would love for you to join us in showing the love of Jesus. 

     Click below to read more about our application process and to find the Online Application Link.

    If you would prefer a paper copy please contact the Children’s Ministry Office.

    Click Here

  • Skate Night- March 7th!

    6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
    in the Heritage UMC Parking Lot

    Preschool and School Age Children (through 5th Grade) Admission $2 per child. A fun night of skating, music, and concessions!

    School Age children may be dropped off, Preschool parents are asked to stay with their child.

    **Activity Participation Forms are required for all children, a notary will be available during the event.

  • Warren Willis Camp Registration

    Warren Willis Summer Camp registration is OPEN! There are six weeks of sleep–away summer camp with a variety of fun activities, incredible worship and awesome counselors.  Make sure to sign up if you want a spot. Sponsorships are available if there is a financial need. Contact Lauren Lopez for more information. LaurenL@heritageumc.com 

    Heritage will NOT be providing transportation to Warren Willis Camp. 

    Registration Here

  • Summer Camp Registration 2025

    Online registration is open. There are a variety of camps over the summer for all age groups and interests including our amazing VBS for all! Make sure to secure your spot.

    Click Here

Sunday Morning Programing

  • Elementary Heritage KIDS Curriculum

    SERIES DESCRIPTION

    We can’t always understand why some things happen. But we can believe in a God who keeps promises. We can have hope- even in the toughest times- because we know God can make something good out of something bad. 

    CORE QUESTION

    Why is the story of Jesus good news?

    CORE INSIGHT

    God’s Son / Faith

    MEMORY VERSE

    “In this world you will have trouble. But be encouraged! I have won the battle over the world.” (John 16:33b, NIrV). 

    Week One: Keep Looking to Jesus (Hebrews 12:1-3)

    Bottom Line: Whatever happens, keep looking to Jesus.

    Week Two: Palm Sunday (John 12:12-16)

    Bottom Line: Whatever happens, remember God is still working.

    Week Three: Crucifixion and Resurrection (John 18–20:1-18)

    Bottom Line: Whatever happens, remember Jesus is alive.

    Week Four: Jesus Appears to Thomas (John 20:19-29)

    Bottom Line: Whatever happens, remember God is bigger than your questions.

  • Heritage Little KIDS Curriculum (Nursery and Preschool)

    THEME

    Happy Day

    SERIES DESCRIPTION

    Before Jesus died, people were thankful that He loved everyone. They were thankful for His miracles. They were thankful for His teaching. And they celebrated Him! But after Jesus died and came back, everything changed. Everything changed. Now all people can celebrate that Jesus is alive, forever and ever. 

    CORE INSIGHT

    God’s Son / Faith

    BOTTOM LINE

    Jesus is alive!

    Week One: Mary Pours Perfume on Jesus (John 12:1-8)

    Week Two: Palm Sunday (Matthew 21:1-11)

    Week Three: Easter* (Matthew 26:36, 47-50; 27:1–28:8)

    Week Four: Breakfast on the Beach (John 21:1-14)

    MEMORY VERSE

    “I am alive forever and ever!” Revelation 1:18, NIV

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