St. John's United Methodist Church -- Hazlet, NJ -- Kids & Youth Programs

Programs and events this month at St. John's

~ Kids & Youth Programs ~

- Matthew 19:14 -
Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them,
for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."

Youth Ministry Sunday Morning Programs B.L.A.S.T. Kid's Time Vacation Bible School Children's Choirs
Nursery School & Extended Day Program Safe Sanctuaries Policy

Check out our Youth Newsletter to keep up with all of our upcoming activities.

Also be sure to check the Calendar, the Echo and the "This Month" page for additional events!

Youth Ministry & Fellowship
(Junior & Senior High School)

- Proverbs 22:6 -
"Train up a child in the way he/she should go,
and when he/she is old they will not turn from it."

St. John's Youth Ministry reaches out to Junior and Senior High students to help them share in God's word, to give themselves in service to Christ, and to care for one another.

The Youth Group’s mission is to help our young people grow in faith, to form a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and to build close ties with family, peers and our church congregation. The group provides opportunities to experience the living God through study and discovery of the scriptures, and through the experience of congregational worship. Through this process our youth are encouraged to discover their God-given gifts and talents and to share the news of Christ with others in their home, community, nation, and even the world.

Junior and Senior High Youth perform local mission projects each summer. Senior High Youth participate in a Home Repair Work Camp each July. They also support a Compassion Child, and participate in the Outreach and Mission ministries of our church and of the Evangelism committee. They visit homebound members, serve locally and nationally in mission projects and join in special events to help stop hunger and poverty everywhere.

Our youth are involved in many areas at St. John’s. They are members of the Youth Choir, the Wesleyan Handbell Choir, the Acolytes and the Liturgists. Youth Sunday is celebrated each year in June and our Youth assume the full responsibility for leading both worship services. In 2008, the service will be held on June 8.

Each Sunday, the Youth attend the 9:15 am worship service followed by Sunday School at 11:00 am. The group meets regularly, every Sunday evening, to share an interactive curriculum and fun events. Please check the church calendar and the Echo for the latest Youth information.

To contact the Youth Ministry, please send an e-mail to stjohnsyouthgroup1@gmail.com or call the Church Office at 732.264.1236.

Sunday Morning Programs
Professionally staffed

Infant Nursery: Our nursery is for all little infant angels and non-walkers. It has child-safe toys, a changing table and furniture. Available during the 9:15 am and 11:00 am services.

Toddler Room: For all walkers through two year olds. We have age appropriate toys and furniture. Available during the 9:15 am and 11:00 am services.

Sunday School: For children ages three years old through sixth grade. Rooms are age and grade appropriate. Sunday School features hands-on Faith Weaver Bible learning that relates to every day experiences and challenges. Each teacher fosters Bible based learning that includes: Bible stories, music, crafts, singing, games, props, sharing and prayer. These children also share in a mission project called Heifer International. Available during the 9:15 am and 11:00 am services.

B.L.A.S.T. - Bible Learning And Spiritual Training
Meets Wednesdays from 4:30 - 6:45 pm in Wesley Hall

This after school program is for all fourth through sixth graders. Join us each week for an exciting, new hands-on curriculum called Grapple. We'll enjoy dinner and dessert, fun team building games, outreach and mission projects, and meet new friends. Homework Club is available at 4:00 pm in the Library.

For more information, please call 732.264.3933. Parent volunteers are welcome.

Kid's Time
Meets Wednesdays from 4:30 - 6:30 pm in Room 7

This after school program offers children in kindergarten through third grade an exciting mix of seasonal activities, crafts, Bible stories, games, choir and trips. Snack is provided.

For more information, please call 732.264.5095. Parents are needed to volunteer.

Vacation Bible School
A one week program during the summer

For children ages three years old through sixth grade. During VBS, the children will experience a week long, hands-on Bible learning through games crafts, Bible learning, songs, videos and more!

For 2008, the VBS theme was "Power Lab". Children learned about the powers of Jesus!

Children's Choirs

On Wednesdays, children in kindergarten through third grade meet at 6:00 pm during Kid's Time. Children in fourth through sixth grade meet at 4:30 pm during B.L.A.S.T. Bell choir for fourth through sixth graders meet at 6:30 pm. There are also voice and bell choirs for teens. Check it out on the "Music Programs" page

Nursery School & Extended Day Program
Licensed by the State of New Jersey

For ages two to five years. Click here for more information.

Safe Sanctuaries Policy
St. John's is committed to maintaining a safe environment for every child and young person as well as vulnerable adults involved it its program ministry, and is further committed to ensuring that it's adult staff and volunteers are protected from unfounded accusations of abuse and neglect. The policy covers:

- Employee & Volunteer screening procedures
- Supervision
- Disciplinary problems
- Injuries or illness
- Notice of injury, abuse or molestations
- Policy violation
- Investigation
- Education / Training

All volunteers, parents, and interested members should plan on attending a session.
Call the Church Office to find out more information.
Individuals that should attend: all Church School and Nursery School staff members, Sunday School volunteers, Confirmation Mentors, B.L.A.S.T. and Kids' Time volunteers, Youth Group volunteers, A.L.P.H.A. volunteers, Small Group Study volunteers

Click here to view our Safe Sanctuaries policy.

More info to come on Kids & Youth Programs...Stay tuned!

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