Children’s Ministry

Our focus is to partner with parents and families to make disciples of Jesus who will change our world. With events year-round, and summer camps like no other Heritage Children's Ministry exists to help you and your family. Our goal is simply to engage children by nurturing within them a love for Jesus and by building a foundation for God's truth through interactive Bible lessons. We strive to stir compassion to love and serve others while encouraging connections through community and faith. Please join us Sunday mornings at 9:00 am for Heritage KIDS Service or 11:00 am for childcare in building B.


First Time visitor? Click Here to create a KidCheck Account.

We use KidCheck to track attendance and keep our records current. It also provides the Ministry staff access to parent/guardian emergency phone numbers if we need to reach you while your child attends our programs. Create your account ahead of time, before your first visit for a smooth drop off experience. Our staff on Sunday Morning can help you with setting up an account as well.

Family Ministry Director
Lauren Lopez
laurenl@heritageumc.com
(727) 796-1329 #120

Children’s Ministry Coordinator
Amanda Gantzert
amandag@heritageumc.com
(727) 796-1329 #139

Nursery Coordinator
Lauren LeBlanc
childrensministry@heritageumc.com
(727) 796-1329 #139

Children's Ministry Monthly Newsletter

Sunday Morning Programs

Drop Off Starts 15 minutes prior to the start of any program.

Heritage Kids 9 AM to 10 AM (During the Modern Service) - We offer an hour full of fun and learning. Our program follows a curriculum provided by Think Orange for our Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Elementary aged students. We engage them in fun games, crafts and science activities that go along with a monthly theme and a weekly bible story.

11 AM to 12 PM (During the Traditional Service) - We offer an hour of fun filled childcare. Engaging the children in games, crafts, outside time and more.

View a sampling of our curriculum by visiting our Partnering with Parents and Families Page!

Childcare Programs

Sunday - 10 AM to 11:00 AM - childcare is provided for families/parent who attend Bible Study during this hour on Sunday Mornings.

Visit our Small Groups Page to find the right fit for you!

Have a Small Group that meets here at Heritage and would like us to consider providing childcare? Email LaurenL@heritageumc.com for more information.

Activity Participation Form

If you will be placing your child in childcare, participating in Skate Nights, camps, or other events with Children's Ministry, please make sure that we have a signed Activity Participation Form. This will help us better serve you and make drop offs easier and much quicker.

  • Help Us Strengthen Heritage Children’s Ministry

    At Heritage, we want every child to experience a safe, welcoming, and faith-filled environment where they can grow in their relationship with God and others. To help us continue improving our ministry for current and future families, we’re inviting parents to share their feedback through a short, confidential survey.

    Your responses will help us understand what’s working well and where we can better support your children, our volunteers, and our families.

    Thank you for taking a few minutes to help us make Heritage Children’s Ministry the very best it can be.

    Parent Survey

  • Nursery/Childcare Worker Job Interest

    Looking for adults who are passionate about sharing the love of Jesus with children!

    Childcare experience and willingness to assess children and their needs based on developmental level preferred. Must be 18+ with a high school diploma or equivalent.

    Hours: Sundays 8:30-12:30

    Additional Days and Times As Needed

    Base Rate: $15

    Job Interest Form

  • RSVP Soon!

    Heritage KIDS is excited to present our Kids’ Christmas Party: Parent Night Out Edition!

    Children 3 years old–5th grade are invited to join us December 19 at 5:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall for an evening full of games, crafts, cookies, a Christmas movie, and plenty of holiday cheer as we celebrate the birth of Jesus!

    Come cozy in your favorite Christmas jammies and enjoy dinner and hot cocoa with friends.
    Cost: $20 per child
    RSVP by December 5 — space is limited to 45 kids, so reserve your spot soon!

    Register Here

Interested in Volunteering? We are always looking for Adults and Teens with a love for Jesus to hlep us with our special Events. Follow the links below to let us know and we will be in contact soon!

Submit a Teen Volunteer Form
Submit an Adult Volunteer Form