Trunk-or-Treat
Our annual safe, family friendly Halloween trick-or-treating experience in the St. Luke’s UMC parking lot. Each vehicle is decorated and has own candy station, prizes, or games. And there’s also a “spooky bus”! This event is welcome to all members of our community.
Breakfast with Santa
Kids get to have a pancake breakfast with Santa, make a holiday craft, and then tell Santa what they want for Christmas. Excellent photo opps for Mom & Dad! Event is open to the public but pre-registration is required.
Churchwide Kids’ Events
Kids participate in churchwide events throughout the year, like the “All-Church Birthday Party.”
Children’s Church
& Sunday School
Reading God’s word and learning stories from the Bible are an important part of children’s Sunday school and Children’s Church at St. Luke’s!
St. Luke’s UMC Playground
At St. Luke’s UMC, healthy bodies and physical activity are important!
Children’s Ministry Director- Rachel Brannon
email- stl.kidzone@gmail.com
Our Mission
At St. Luke’s, our focus is on finding creative and fun ways to teach our children all about God’s love. During Sunday School, they learn about God’s word with Bible stories, hands-on activities, and through artistic expression and crafts. Children’s Church is concurrent with the 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship services. During the 10:45 a.m. service, there is a special “Children’s Message.” All children come from the children’s area to the front of the sanctuary to hear a special message that is related to the weekly sermon and are lead in their own special prayer.
Children then go to Children’s Church where they are nourished in spirit, soul, and body. The kids spend time in the children’s play area where they receive a simple snack and continue to participate in activities including arts & crafts and games that reinforce the Bible lessons they have learned. They also get plenty of exercise on our playground! It is our goal to provide a comfortable environment where every child can learn about Jesus and His love for them. A nursery is provided for children 4 years and under for the 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. services.
Sunday School
Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Children’s Wing (K - 3rd Grade)
Bridge Buddies
Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Junior High Room (4th - 5th Grade)
Children’s Church
Every Sunday at the 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. worship services
Other Opportunities for Children
In addition to Sunday School and Children’s Church, we provide many other opportunities throughout the year:
Back to School Celebration & “Blessing of the Backpacks”
St. Luke’s Block Party
Trunk-or-Treat
“Breakfast with Santa”-pancake breakfast with Santa, Christmas crafts, & photos with Santa
“Bunnies and Baskets”- Easter Egg Hunt & Photos with the Easter Bunny; Easter craft
“Mom’s Day Out” & Children’s Prayer Labyrinth Walk
Please contact Rachel Brannon for questions or more information at (318) 868-3613 or STL.KIDZONE@GMAIL.COM