Children's Ministries

Children's Ministry - (All Ages)

Vacation Bible School -- Save the Date!

June 21-25 9:00—noon daily

Ready for the voyage of a lifetime?

At High Seas Expedition, kids will explore the mighty love of God on a journey that will change them forever!

Filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences that kids see, hear, touch, and even taste! High Seas Expedition is for children ages 3 through 5th grade.

Registration begins mid-April.

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Children's Church
Children's Church (ages 4 years through 1st grade) is held during the 8:30 and 11:00 service. The children gather together during worship service for a short "Children's Sermon" and leave briefly with the Children's Church teachers to have a special lesson which includes reading time, music, crafts, prayer and fun! The Children are returned to the sanctuary before worship service is concluded.

Sunday School
Vista Ridge UMC adopts the philosophy that Christian education, linked with the worship experience, is a core element in making disciples of Jesus Christ through building relationships with God and neighbor. Our focus is creating an atmosphere to apply biblical principles to daily life through various formats, and for all ages, thus providing for the formation of faith within the larger community. Nursery is provided for children, ages 0 - 23 months, during all Worship Celebrations.

Click here for information on Sunday School Classes for all ages .

Nursery & Kingdom Kids
We provide an infant and a toddler nursery at all three worship services. Our caregivers are loving, trained staff and volunteers. During the 9:45 and 11:00 worship hours, our two and three-year-olds have their own Sunday School classes that meet in the nursery hall, Rooms 104 and 105. Outside we have a a fun-filled playground for our walkers, two's and three's to enjoy. Having fun with friends in God's love...it's what we do best!

God's Team Children's Choir

Children's choir is for ages 5-12 and rehearse on Wednesdays in the choir room from 6:30-7:15 p.m. The children will sing 5 times during the school year. The choir is directed by James and Laurie Kunke.

Pioneer Clubs - A Safe Place to Learn & Grow

In today's rapidly changing and fast-paced society, children often feel insecure and vulnerable. Pioneer Clubs gives children a place to belong and to experience God's love through caring adult leaders.

A Proven Method of Transforming Lives
Pioneer Clubs' Bible exploration and memory work, tied to life application skills and fun activities, allow God's Word to reach deep into the heart of a child. This combination plants the seeds of lifelong spiritual transformation.

Noncompetitive Programming
In a time when many children's programs focus on competition and winning, the Pioneer Clubs noncompetitive awards program enables all children to develop a positive self-image and a sense of worth as a child of God. Bible awards and activity awards are built into the curriculum. The emphasis in doing the awards is self-improvement, accomplished through teamwork rather than by outdoing others.

A Place to Build Friendships
Relationship-building between club members and by leaders with club members is a hallmark of the Pioneer Clubs' program. God created people to be interdependent, especially within a community of faith. In club, adults and children who might otherwise never get to know one another form lasting bonds.

Leader-Friendly Curriculum
Almost any adult can be a Pioneer Clubs leader. Lessons are easy to lead and self-explanatory. Preparation time is reasonable. Our experts have done the hard work for you. Like thousands of others, you'll discover Pioneer Clubs is the perfect fit for your kids and volunteers!

We offer five club groups for age 2 through middle school. Choose from:

Skippers (ages 2 & 3)
Scooters (age 4 through kindergarten)
Voyagers (grades 1 & 2)

Pathfinders (grades 3 and 4)

Trailblazers (grade 5)

Click here for more information about Pioneer Clubs

For additional information on any of these ministries, please contact the

Director of Children's Ministries at 972-315-5225, ext. 204.