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
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 Amazing Life 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.
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 AmandaG@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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Get ready for an afternoon of fall fun because Pumpkin Palooza is taking over the Heritage UMC parking lot! Join us on October 18th from 3–6 PM for fun games, face painting, bounce houses, and all things pumpkin! Bring the whole family, invite your friends, and come make some fun fall memories with us. RSVPs are appreciated but not required, so mark your calendars and don’t miss Pumpkin Palooza!
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Join Us at The Patch!
The pumpkins are on their way!
Heritage UMC is getting ready for another wonderful year at the Pumpkin Patch, and we can’t wait to welcome you, your family, and our whole community!
Pumpkin sales officially begin October 12 at 2 PM!
Want to be part of the magic behind the scenes? We’d love your help! Sign up for a shift to work at the pumpkin patch or lend a hand as we unload all those beautiful pumpkins when they arrive. Whether you can give an hour or a whole afternoon, every helping hand makes a difference!
We’re so excited for another season filled with pumpkins, laughter, memories, and community. We can’t wait to celebrate with all of you!
See you at the patch!
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Volunteers Appreciated!
Help us bring the Pumpkin Spirit to our community and kiddos! We’re looking for volunteers to help make Pumpkin Palooza a fun and memorable afternoon for everyone. We need helping hands with set-up, activity stations, and clean-up. Whether you can help for a little while or stay for the whole event, we would love to have you join us! Come be part of the fun and help us make Pumpkin Palooza a special day for our families and community.