Children's Programs

Children are especially welcome at Wimberley United Methodist Church!  Leading Christian educators believe that faith is “caught” and not “taught.”  What better way for children to know what faith is all about than to be a full time member of a community!

At Wimberley UMC, we believe:

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  • God put the wiggle in children - don’t feel you have to suppress it in God’s house.

  • Explain quietly to children the parts of the worship service.

  • Help your child find pages in the Hymnal or to follow along on the screen. 

  • It is OK if they stand on the pew to see and to sing!

  • Sing the hymns, pray and voice the responses. Children learn good behavior in church by copying yours.

  • Remember that we ALWAYS welcome children in church!  Let them know that they are at home and have an extended “family” in church.

 

Each year there are many opportunities for children to be involved in different programs and ministries. We strive to help children and families take the love of Christ to a different level. Some of the programs include Children's Sunday, Pumpkin Patch, Fall Festival, Gingerbread House Event, Christmas Eve family service, and more.

High FIVE Youth Group

Faith . Integrity . Vision . Energy

High FIVE is a youth group open to any 5th grader. High FIVE is a unique time for 5th grade students to explore faith and friendship in a fun and safe atmosphere prior to entering 6th grade. We meet in the Youth Room from 5:00 - 7:00 pm on Sundays during the school year, and do not meet in the summer. The schedule will be as follows:

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5:00 Fun and Games 
5:30 Dinner 
6:00 Bible Study split into age groups- 5th grade, Junior High, and High School. 


Please don't hesitate to contact Courtenay Kehl with any questions.

Sunday School Classes 

We put a lot of effort and thought and love into our children's classrooms and programs, which include loving and patient teachers.  We know your children will enjoy their Sunday School hour with us.  

There are currently children's classes available for the following age groups:  

Nursery
Ages Newborn to Three Years

Children in our nursery will start to learn that church is a fun and safe place full of people who love them and who want them to know all about God's love, too! The caring adults and youth on our nursery staff enjoy sharing stories, toys, and songs with the infants and toddlers. Meets in the First Steps Nursery beginning at 8:30 am each Sunday. 

Sundays @ 10:00am


We are currently meeting upstairs in the Education Building on Sunday mornings for children ages 4 years old - 5th grade. Contact Courtenay Kehl for more information. ​

Kidz Church
Ages Four Years through Fifth Grade

During the 11:00 am Worship Service, children ages 4 years old - 5th grade are invited to leave with the Kidz Church teacher and join our Kidz Church, held in the Fellowship Hall every non-communion Sunday. Any who wish to go will be invited after the Pastor's greeting to go to the back of the Sanctuary and will return at the end of worship. This is the time where kids can explore their faith through a dramatic storytelling, games and activities related to that Sunday's passage.

Please note that on Communion Sundays (the 1st and 5th Sundays of every month), we want to encourage families to worship and share in the sacrament together. If you would like an extra set of loving hands to help with your children, please speak to an usher and someone from our Family Ministries Team will be happy to worship alongside you! Worship bags are also available for kids in the Worship area.

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