Children

Sunday School Times

Main Building: Sundays | 9:30 and 11:15 a.m.
Loft Building: Saturdays | 6:00 p.m. - and - Sundays | 9:30 and 11:15 a.m.

Meeting Locations:

Main Building:

• 3 years – Kindergarten: Downstairs in the rooms behind the big fish tank
• 1st – 4th Grade: Children’s space upstairs by the yellow slide
• 5th – 6th Grade: Family Life Center across from Main Building

Loft Building:

• 3 years – Kindergarten: Early Childhood Large Group Space
• 1st – 4th Grade: Elementary Large Group Space

Check In:
Parents check their young children in on the computers close to their meeting areas
Older children can check themselves in at the computers close to their meeting areas.

Meeting Format:
Each age group meets in a large group for worship and the main lesson and then they break up into small groups for age-appropriate discussion and activities.

Children with Special Needs:
We have Sunday School classes for children with special needs in preschool through 6th grade on the Main Campus and in the Loft.

Children are precious to us at The Woodlands Methodist Church. We strive to make our Noah’s Nook Nursery fun and stimulating for even the youngest child coming through our door. While we realize it can be difficult to leave your child in the care of others, we want to assure you that our staff has a genuine love for the work they do.

Our Nursery is staffed by paid, experienced workers who are trained in the areas of child care, child development, safety and sanitation and certified by the American Heart Association in CPR and First Aid.

We offer a loving, Christian atmosphere. All of our rooms are safe, fun and filled with age-appropriate toys, games and books.

Worship Services

Please refer to Re-Opening information for the most current details on Children's programming and child care options.

Reservations are not necessary for worship services. During worship services, all are welcome to bring children to the Nursery, infants through two years old (as of September 1).

Bible Studies, Programs and Events

Reservations are needed for Nursery care during all programs, except worship services. The Ministry leader sponsoring your Bible Study, program or event is responsible for requesting Nursery care and taking reservations. Reservations may be made online or through a ministry contact person. The Nursery cares for children, infants through age 12.

Nursery Cost

Nursery care is provided at no cost for worship services and many church-related programs and events. However, Nursery care for some events may require a fee. For more information on nursery reservations please call 281.297.5949

Our main program includes dozens of weekly volunteers to help support a small group of children. A core Early Childhood staff and interns help to organize, prepare and set up lessons and activities each week. Our young children participate in large group praise and worship where they sing songs and hear about Jesus. Volunteers oversee small groups in age specific classrooms in order to focus on the biblical truths that our children are learning. Children in our Sunday school program must be 3 years old by September 1 of the current school year.

If you have any questions, please contact Shana Duerr, Associate Director of Early Childhood Ministry.

Our 1st – 4th grade Sunday School program is designed to encourage and nurture the spiritual understanding and growth of our elementary-aged children. Children are welcomed by the friendly faces of staff ministry leaders, adult volunteers and teenage interns to join us in building friendships, enjoying fellowship, singing praise and discovering biblical truths. Each year, our 3rd graders participate in Bible Sunday where they receive their own Bible during the Traditional worship service.

If you have any questions, please contact Ingrid Gibbons, Associate Director of Elementary Ministry.

(Woodlands campus only)

Sunday School

56 Sunday school is an important step toward Confirmation readiness. Classes are offered on Sunday mornings at either 9:30 or 11:15 a.m. We start our morning with praise and worship in the 56 classroom followed by large and small group teaching. Our goal in 56 Sunday school is for students to develop a biblical foundation enabling them to better understand the Bible and to gain practical knowledge they can apply in their everyday life.

Roots

Roots is our mid-week Bible study for 5th and 6th grade students. We meet from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays during the school year. Wednesday evenings are a smaller crowd and the students have time to interact with each other on a more personal level. It is always a fun night!

Hangouts

Throughout the year we have Hangouts for our 5th and 6th grade students. Hangouts are all about fun! They are high energy events that allow students to fellowship with each other while having a great time.

If you have any questions, please contact Autumn Lewis, Associate Director of Intermediate Ministry.

Confirmation is a big step in your child’s personal faith journey, preparing him or her for a life of discipleship and Christian service. Our Confirmation program prepares your 6th grader to claim the Christian faith as his or her own. We typically have around 220 confirmands each year and celebrate 60 baptisms.

The Confirmation journey follows the school year calendar beginning in August and ending in May. Classes meet on Sunday mornings at 9:30 or 11:15 a.m. at the Family Life Center on The Woodlands Campus and 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. in the Gymnasium at The Woodforest Campus. Within a small group, your student will develop a spiritual foundation while building valuable relationships with the other students and the adult leaders of their group.

In addition to weekly classes, your student will participate in service projects within the church and our community, as well as have the opportunity to attend both a fall and spring retreat which includes parents.

Find Out More and Register for Confirmation

If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Chris McLain, Director of Children's Ministry/Confirmation & 56.

Special Blessings shares the love of Christ and serves children with special needs in preschool through 6th grade. Special Blessings Sunday School is offered at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. for students in Pre-K – 6th grade on the Main Campus and at The Loft. Additional worship, social and recreational opportunities are offered for Special Blessings students and their families throughout the year.

If you have any questions, please contact Kelli Manning, Children’s Special Needs Coordinator.