SJ KIDS
Plug In and Power Up!
Plug into the fun and grow in the Power of Jesus in your life, allowing God to give you power to grow in your faith in Jesus so you can share the love of Jesus with your family and community. You will learn through interactive activities like object lessons, praise and worship, skits, prayer and fun and games.
NURSERY/TODDLERS
Birth to 2 years old are lovingly cared for in a safe environment by trained and certified childcare workers.
9:30 & 11AM SERVICE
Check-in is located in Bldg. 1 in the individual classrooms.
PRESCHOOL
Preschoolers love Lil'K and learning to be God's Kid through interactive lessons, games, crafts, and music. Come join the fun with learning.
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9:30 & 11AM SERVICE
Check-in is located in Bldg. 2.
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KID'S CHURCH
Never a dull moment as you learn about connecting to God so you can receive His power. Each week experience worship through music, fun object lessons (can be messy), prayer, skits, and games. Earn "Mega Watts" by incorporating God into your daily life, to spend in the Blessings Store.
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9:30 & 11AM SERVICE
Check-in is located in Bldg. 3.
COVID SAFETY
We want to assure you that we are sanitizing all areas between services to ensure a clean environment for everyone. We ask that all children ages 3 and older to wear a mask when at all times. Please monitor symptoms and stay keep children at home if they exhibit any COVID symptoms.
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SUNDAY MORNING CHECK-IN
9:30 & 11:00 Check In
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Infants/Toddlers are signed into their classrooms by a parent/guardian and signed out by the same parent/guardian. Cell phone number(s) are listed in case of an emergency.
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Upon checking in (4 yrs. – 4th grade) you will get two tags:
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Your child’s Name Tag to be worn during service.
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Your Parent Tag for you to wear and/or hang on to.
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After the service, you will return to your child’s room and show your Parent Tag in order for your child to be released back to you. If you lose your Parent Tag, please be prepared to show government-issued ID in order to pick up your child. In the event that we need to contact you during the service, we will text your cell phone number, please be sure to keep it on vibrate. We ask that you exit the Sanctuary immediately and look for and proceed to your child’s room.
Check In Locations
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6 weeks - 2 years olds :: Building 1 (individual classrooms)
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3 yrs old - VPK :: Building 2 class room
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K-5th grade :: Building 3
POWER UP KIDS SPECIAL EVENTS
In addition to weekend programming, St. James UMC offers special events throughout the year such as 5th Sunday Family Worship, week-long VBS, Ybor City Outreach, Annual PJ Movie Night, an overnight camp Summer Camp at Warren Willis, Kid’s Night Out, Parent’s Night Off, Backpack Blessing, 1st Grade Bible Presentations, and many other family fellowship opportunities.
CURRENT KID'S CHURCH SERIES
COMING SOON TO KID'S CHURCH
POWER UP TEAM LEADERS
Dean Giancola
Director of Family
& Children's Ministries
Carmellia Loyd
Children's Ministries Assistant
