MPPC Children’s Ministries
Children’s Ministry at MPPC is designed to be a vibrant, formational experience for your child that builds the foundation for a lifetime of faith in Jesus Christ and encourages service to others. Programs from weekly lessons to annual events include education, mission, fellowship, music, and opportunities to bond as a church family. Questions? Want to get involved? Contact Sarah Harbin-Coleman, Director of Children’s Ministries.
Let's Gather Together Before Worship!
Breakfast & Bibles (Zoom), Sundays, 9:15 a.m.
This lesson helps prepare kids for Sunday worship and allows for some Sunday fellowship. RSVP to get Breakfast & Bibles meeting code.
Come and See What is Happening!
Preschool Childcare on Sundays – Available by registration only at mppc.net/events.
Kid’s Corner – Children in the Sanctuary service are invited to check out the bookstand and resources in the Narthex.
Outdoor Service Children’s Time – Children are invited to a lesson and activity near the outdoor service following the children’s sermon each Sunday!
Wacky Wednesdays – After school Zoom every Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.
Lunch on the Lawn – Every two weeks, join families with children of all ages for a blanket lunch following the 11:30 service. Location changes every time! Resumes Fall 2021.
Upper Elementary Fellowship – Third Thursday of each month, 4-5 p.m., registration required. Resumes Fall 2021.
Lower Elementary Gathering – Monthly gatherings for K-2 members after school on Tuesdays. Resumes Fall 2021.
First Grade Worship – Booklets are available for pickup; video lessons premiere every Sunday (except Mother’s Day) from April 11-May 30. First Graders are invited to observe communion May 2.
Third Grade Bibles – Video lessons premiere every Sunday from April 11-May 30. If your third grader needs a Bible, just ask!
Save the Dates for 2021 Camps!
Vacation Bible School – August 2-6, 2021 – Join our waitlist here.
Bethelwoods – July 12-16, 2021 – Let us know your children will attend
Arts Camp will return in 2022!
For more information on any of these programs, email Sarah Harbin-Coleman.
Children’s Weekly Study
Access Children’s Weekly Video Lessons! Weekly videos are released each Sunday! For MPPC use only; all curriculum materials are copyright Cokesbury/Celebrate Wonder 2021.
Download the activity sheets for your child from Dropbox:
- Email for password to each dropbox.
- For Preschool: Click here.
- For Lower Elementary (K-2nd): Click here.
- Upper Elementary (3rd-5th): Click here.
Stay Connected to MPPC Kids on Remind!
Contact Sarah Harbin-Coleman to get your child’s class code.
If you have a Realm profile and are not receiving emails twice a week from our Director of Children’s Ministry, email today.
Kids Can!
Kids Can is our initiative for children to get involved in mission and service in their home and around the world. This summer’s weeklong Kids Can event taught our kids so much about being in service to God’s kingdom, and we will continue to engage our children in local and international mission efforts throughout the year.
Download our Kids Can booklet from Summer 2020 to jumpstart your service projects!
More from Children's Ministry at MPPC:
Early Childhood - Infants through Preschool
Childcare
Loving childcare is provided for infants, toddlers, and young children by staff who have undergone child protection training and background checks.
Seabrook Playground
Seabrook Playground is a wonderland of enjoyment for preschool aged children. It is newly constructed, age-appropriate equipment with safety in mind.
New Baby Ministry
This ministry welcomes all babies born into our congregation with a rosebud from the worship service, a cradle cross, and an informational folder delivered by young moms to the family home.
Angel Notes (Fall and Spring Sessions)
Angel Notes Choir is our preschool choir, occurring Wednesday evenings. Children learn music, instruments, and have a Bible lesson.
Elementary School
Children’s Sunday
Children’s Sunday provides an opportunity for the children of the church to unite the prayers for worship and then assist in leading all four worships services on Children’s Sabbath. In addition to celebrating the children of our church family, Children’s Ministries also collects a special offering that offsets background check expenses for our caregivers and teachers.
Sunday Worship
Bring your children — all ages are welcome — and join us for worship. If you prefer, you may entrust your children (birth to 4 years) to our nursery caregivers who have undergone child protection training and background checks.
Vacation Bible School
This traditional week of learning, dancing, playing, and fellowship takes place in June of each year, and we would love to see you! Registration opens February 1 for members and March 1 for guests.
First Grade Worship
First Grade Worship is a six-week program designed for our first graders to learn the different components of worship and the basic elements of the sacraments. Our prayer is that they will continue to worship with their families and attend Sunday School weekly.
Third Grade Bibles
Third Grade Bibles are presented to all of our third graders during a special worship service. As the children learn about the Bible in Sunday School, we pray that God will open their hearts and minds to the stories of Scripture and that they will be reminded of His incredible love for them. Through their reading, we hope the children, and their families, will be blessed and strengthened as disciples of God.
LOGOS (Fall and Spring Sessions)
LOGOS Choir and LOGOS programming involve playing, singing, and learning together during choir practice, Bible time, recreation, and fellowship over a meal.
