To participate or enroll in any of these activities, or if you have any questions, please contact the Children's Ministry Director at (941) 625-4356 or email    Always check the calendar for any changes.
After School Program) An after-school ministry program for students Kindergarten through 5th grades, Monday through Friday, whenever public school is in session.  Hours are 2:00pm to 5:30pm.   Bible lessons, arts & crafts, field trips, Children's Choir,  & Acolytes are among the activities at CEM.
Children's Choir (See Music Ministry) Musical program for children Kindergarten through 5th grades, Wednesdays, 3:00pm to 4:00pm (only during the school year).  Children sing typically the last Sunday of the month at the 11:00am service.
Children's Church (See Church Education)
Children's Library A large selection of age appropriate books await children 5th grade and below, and their parents.  Something new is always coming in.  You may check out books at any time the church is open.  Visit us in the Children's Lobby.
Clap, Tap & Jingle A music time for preschoolers where youngsters, accompanied by a parent, have the opportunity to be exposed to, experience, and enjoy music.  Class consists of music fun followed by a snack.  CTJ meets on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9:00 to 10:00am, September through May.
Easter Egg-sperience A fun-filled event that focuses on the reason we celebrate Easter:  Jesus' Resurrection.  Usually held on Holy Saturday (the day before Easter), 9:00am to 11:00am, we have games, candy, crafts, small parade, and a HUGE Easter egg hunt! For 5th graders and under.  Bring your scooter, tricycle, wagon, bike, or whatever for the parade. Check the Calendar or News & Events pages for current details.
Nursery Available for infants through age 4, Sundays, 8:00am to 12:15pm. If parents prefer to keep small children with them during worship, the Sound of Joy room is available at the NW corner of the Sanctuary. The Nursery is also available during special occasions. Contact the Children's Ministry Director for more information (941-625-4356).
Preschool Enrollment options for three-year-olds is two  (T/Th), three (M/W/F), or five days.  Four-year-olds enrolled in the Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) class must attend five days. Classes have a ratio of one teacher for every ten students.  Contact the Preschool Director for more information (941-625-4356).  Gold Seal Member of United Methodist Association of Preschools and licensed by the Florida Department of Children & Families.
Summer Reading Program This fun program is for 5th graders and below. Prizes awarded when reading goal is reached. Tutors are available. Story time and craft time is also part of the program. 10:0am to 11:30am, Wednesdays, June and July.
Sunday School (See Church Education)
Trunk or Treat A family event with a "trick or treat" twist.  As a Halloween alternative, adults park their vehicles in the church parking lot, decorate their vehicle trunks, and fill them with candy for the children.  The night is filled with food, games, and fun.  Check the Calendar or News & Events pages for current details.
Vacation Bible School VBS is a week-long event between 9:00am and 12:00pm during the summer.  following opening worship, children travel through rotations such as games, crafts, and snacks that center around the Bible lesson for that day.  Check the Calendar or News & Events pages for current details.
Wednesday Night Bible Study (See Church Education)