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
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 11:30 AM - childcare is provided for families/parent who attend Bible Study during this hour on Sunday Mornings.
Tuesday - 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM - childcare is provided for families/parents who attend Bible Study during this timeframe on Tuesday Evenings. RSVP for childcare by emailing childrensministry@heritageumc.com *Program takes a break during the summer.
Friday - 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM - childcare is provided for families/parents who attend Bible Study during this timeframe on Friday Mornings. RSVP for childcare by emailing childrensministry@heritageumc.com *Program takes a break during the summer.
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.
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Please Join Us
Calling all 3rd–5th grade students and their parents! We’d love for you to join us on October 5th at 12:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall for our My Bible Class. Lunch will be provided as we gather to explore how students can better understand the Bible and apply its stories to everyday life. It’s a meaningful time for learning and growing together in faith.
Please be sure to sign up by October 1st—we can’t wait to see you there!
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Save the Date- Pumpkin Palooza
Join us on Sunday, October 19 from 5:00–7:00 PM at Heritage UMC for a fun fall festival the whole family will love! Enjoy carnival games, bounce houses, storytime in the pumpkin patch, a scavenger hunt, concessions, and more—all in a safe, welcoming environment. Volunteer sign-ups are now open—we’d love your help making this event a success! Invite your friends and neighbors—we can’t wait to see you there!