Children

Children's Ministry

Children's Sunday School (see full descriptions below)
Prayer, praise and worship all tie into the weekly Bible passage. Creative lessons and crafts keep kids engaged, and music teaches Scripture—all with life-changing results. All children—Nursery through High School—are
encouraged to join us each Sunday morning for this exciting program at 9:15 a.m.

Community-Wide Children Events
Easter Egg Hunt: An Easter Egg Hunt is held at the church on the Saturday before Easter, which includes a light brunch and egg hunt.
Trunk or Treat: A Trunk or Treat event is held in the church parking lot on the Saturday before Halloween, which includes candy for the kids and hot dogs for the whole family.

Special Children's Events
Special Events are planned for the children throughout the year.

Children's Resources

Children's (K4J) Facebook

Click on the button above to check out Web-based resources for devotions for kids (and parents), coloring sheets, games, crafts, snacks and things to do in Waco.

Click on the button above to follow children's ministry on Facebook.

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS

FEBRUARY SUNDAY SCHOOL EVENTS:

Sunday, February 12th– at 9:15 am, all Children’s Sunday School classes will meet in the Parish Hall for part one of our Pillow Service Project. We have teamed up with the Ol’ Sew ‘n’ Sows to provide comfort pillows to kids facing difficult situations. During part one, the children will be filling the pillowcases with stuffing and then the quilters will sew the pillows shut. We will also have a special lesson, snacks and a visit to the Bible Bucks Store.
Sunday, February 26th– immediately following second service, all Children’s Sunday School classes will meet in the Family Center for part two of our Pillow Service Project. We will be creating care packages to accompany the completed pillows. Also, we will be having a painting party, “God’s Masterpiece.” Kids will be led by instructor, Marcia Dutschmann, to create their very own canvas masterpiece. Lunch will be provided, and it is suggested that kids wear an apron, old shirt, or anything that you don’t mind getting paint on. Click here to register for this event. Sign-ups are appreciated for planning, but not required.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES :

Simply Loved, Nursery - Fourth Grade Students (classrooms) Let's get back to the heart of what matters most! Simply help your kids love Jesus and each other. Every activity, song, and visual in Simply Loved is designed to help kids remember each lesson long after their children’s ministry years. Simply Loved curriculum was created with the truth found in 1 John 4:7 in mind which says, 'Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God.'
Be Bold, Fifth - Eighth Grade Students (classrooms) Giving preteens fearless faith! Be Bold curriculum gives preteens exactly what they need - validation of their faith questions, and a place to connect as they explore those questions together. Together, leaders and preteens explore the bible and dive into bold discussions and bold action building a bold faith. Be Bold creates a community affirming one another and growing together in Jesus. Each week, kids say: You're accepted just as you are. Your thoughts and struggles are welcome. We're all in this together. God is here, ready to be your friend because you matter!

Reminder: The Bible Bucks Store is open each Sunday from 9:15 am to 9:25 am. Here’s how you can earn Bible Bucks:

$1.00 Attend Sunday School
$3.00 Bring a Friend to Sunday School ($3 for you and $3 for Your Friend)
$1.00 Volunteer to Read in Sunday School
$1.00 Have a Birthday
$3.00 Participate in a Church Program

CONFIRMATION/MID-WEEK CLASSES:
These classes meet on Wednesday evenings at 6:15 p.m. (for those students wishing to participate, music is offered beginning at 6:00 p.m.) Grade 5 meets in the Conference Room with Deaconess Krahn, Grades 6–8 meet in the Youth Room with Pastor Hesse.

CAMP LONE STAR:
Online registration for Camp Lone Star in LaGrange for Summer 2023 began on December 13, 2022. Summer camp sessions are for youth ages 8-18.  As in past years, St. Paul will cover the cost of a camp session for members of the congregation. The summer camp schedule can be found online at www.camplonestar.org. A $100 deposit will be required when registering, which will be refunded only after actual attendance at camp.  For anyone interested in registering a student for a summer camp session, please first contact Patrick Ehlers (contact information is available in the church office), as a special code will be needed before you register online.  Registration should be completed BEFORE March 1, but be aware that some sessions may fill up well before that date. Please contact Patrick if you have any questions.

Event dates are subject to change.

Feb. 12, 2023 - Part 1, Sunday School Pillow Service Event (during the SS hour, Parish Hall)
Feb. 26, 2023 - Part 2, Sunday School Event & "God's Masterpiece" Painting Party at 11:45am, lunch provided (Albers Family Life Center)
February 22, 2023 Ash Wednesday Worship at Noon & 7:00pm
March 1-29, 2023 Lenten Worship Services at Noon & 7:00pm
March 1, 2023 - deadline for Camp registration
April 2, 2023 Sunday School children sing "Wave the Palms" during BOTH worship services, Easter Egg Hunt (more details coming soon)
April 6, 2023 Maundy Thursday Worship at Noon & 7:00pm
April 7, 2023 Good Friday Worship at Noon & 7:00pm
April 9, 2023 Easter Sunrise Worship at 6:30am followed by Men's Club Pancake Breakfast
April 10, 2023 Church Office Closed
April 30, 2023 - Sunday Rocks Event (All Adult and Children’s Sunday School classes will meet in the Family Center during the Sunday School hour as a church family to paint prayer rocks for a new, outdoor rock garden.
June 11-14, 2023 - Vacation Bible School (watch for more details coming soon!)
August 12, 2023 Backpack Blessing during worship
September 17, 2023 Sunday Celebration Event at 9:15am
October 28, 2023 Fall Festival, 5:00-7:00pm
November 19, 2023 Family Ornament Sunday at 9:15am (All Adult and Children’s Sunday School classes will meet in the Family Center during the Sunday School hour)
December 3, 2023 Ornament Blessing during worship