St. John’s United Methodist Church has an outstanding and full children’s program. In addition to Sunday school, St. John’s offers a variety of music, sports, scouting and other group activities for children in a nurturing, encouraging and
caring Christian environment.

Furthermore, our nationally accredited Preschool Plus program provides exceptional child care and early childhood education by a highly qualified and trained staff. If you are interested in becoming part of the children’s ministry at St. John's, please contact Samantha Starr, Director of Christian Education.

Kerri Blaisure
Director of Children and Family Ministries
505.883.9717 ext. 133

kblaisure@connectatstjohns.org
Pauleta Hendrickson
Coordinator for Children’s Music
505.883.9717 ext. 137

phendrickson@connectatstjohns.org
Nancy Stewart
Coordinator of Preschool Plus
505.883.0496

nstewart@connectatstjohns.org

SUNDAY SCHOOL ~ 9:30am & 11:00am
Kingdom Quest
Grades K-5
St. John’s United Methodist Church is proud to offer this extremely exciting faith education program for children. In Kingdom Quest, children rotate with their grade group through dynamic learning stations as they study a monthly bible story. The curriculum engages children with meaningful activities that encourage participation and interaction. Our current stations include art, music, games, cinema, science and drama.

Preschool Sunday School
Ages 3 through pre-K
Preschool Sunday School is specifically designed for children age 3 through pre-Kindergarten. Every Sunday this program provides children with a hands-on approach to learning God’s Word.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE POWER UP!

Pre-school & Elementary
This powerful program for children is offered right after Musical Activities for Children (MAC) rehearsal on Wednesday nights. A “power” game or “power” craft and “power” prayer will help them stay connected to the Lord during their week.


PARENTS' NIGHT OUT

On the second Friday of every month from 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM, parents have the opportunity to go out while their kids come to St. John’s to play games, eat pizza, and enjoy playing with other children. Parents’ Night Out is supervised by our highly qualified and trained nursery staff and costs only $5 per child. You may sign up for PNO by noon on the Wednesday before the next scheduled event. Sign up by calling 883-9717 x133.


SUMMER PROGRAMS

Sensational Summer Day Camps
Preschool & Elementary

Elementary Camp (at Sacramento Methodist Assembly) 4TH & 5TH Grades

Vacation Bible School
Ages 3 through 5th Grade

S.M.A.R.T. Camp (Summer Music, Art, Rhythm and Theater Camp)
Grades 1 through 6

LITTLE LAMBS NURSERY
Infants through Age 3
Our highly trained and caring staff is available to shepherd our little lambs (infants - 3 years old) during every worship service. In addition, the Little Lambs Nursery is offered during some church meetings and functions. Age appropriate activities and developmentally stimulating toys help our little lambs enjoy their nursery experience. Pagers are available so parents can worship without worry.

MUSICAL ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN (MAC)

Age 3 through 5th Grade
MAC provides a weekly opportunity for children to discover and develop their innate musical abilities. MAC participants engage in both choral and instrumental music, as well as learning about the Christian faith. The individual choirs sing in Sunday morning worship several times each year.

  • Hosanna Choir (Preschool and Kindergarten)
  • Joyful Noise Choir (1st & 2nd Grade)
  • Wesleyans Choir (3rd, 4th and 5th Grade)
  • Grace Notes Chime Choir (3rd, 4th and 5th Grade)

PRESCHOOL PLUS

12-month through Age 5
St. John’s offers a nationally accredited week-day preschool for children ages 12-month – 5 years old. Each one of our highly qualified and trained staff is Red Cross First Aid and Child CPR certified. In addition, each staff member completes 24 hours of continuing education each year. Both parttime and full-time schedules are offered.

Hours of Operation (Monday – Friday)
Preschool: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Early Care: 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
After Care: 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM


SPECIAL EVENTS & OTHER PROGRAMS

Upward Basketball, Cheerleading, Soccer, Football,
and Volleyball

www.upward.org

Cub Scout Pack 286
Grades 1 through 5 (or Age 7 through 10)

Easter Egg Hunt

Family Fun Night

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2626 Arizona NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87111 Phone: 505.883.9717 Fax: 505.883.1441 email: info@connectatstjohns.org

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