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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All Invited
Join us at Heritage UMC on Sunday, August 17th as we kick off the school year with a special Back to School Sunday!
Start the year with faith, encouragement, and community—everyone is welcome!
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Family Par-Tee!
Come join us for our annual Family Par-Tee on September 14th at Top-Golf! There will be a round of golf, finger foods and drinks included into a cost of $50 per adult and $25 per child. It will be a lot of family fun!
Opportunities to sponsor are open now on the Family Par-Tee webpage.
Player registration will be opening July 20th.