Children’s Ministry Newsletter June 2025
Hello Heritage KIDS and Families!
Welcome to summer! I hope everyone’s end of the school year was wonderful. Heritage is buzzing with exciting events and opportunities for families this summer! From Communion Sundays on June 1st and July 6th to dynamic summer camps—including Travel Camp, Musical Camp, PreK camp 1 and 2, and Vacation Bible School—there’s something for every child and age group. VBS kicks off July 14th, culminating in a special combined service at 10am on July 20th. Sunday programming continues with an engaging curriculum for both Elementary and Little KIDS, centered on living and loving like Jesus. Summer Camp applications for staffing and volunteering opportunities are still open. Looking forward to seeing you throughout the summer.
Skate Night - Returns in 2026
Upcoming Events
**June 1st- Communion Sunday- 9am and 11am
June 1st- Family Par-tee Sponsorship Registration Opens
June 2nd - June 6th- Children’s Ministry Travel Camp & PreK Session 1 Summer Camp
June 16th- June 20th - Musical Summer Camp & PreK Session 2 Summer Camp
** July 6th- Communion Sunday- 9am and 11am
July 14th - Start of Vacation Bible School Summer Jam
July 20th - VBS Sunday - Combined service at 10am
**Elementary children are asked to worship with their families, then after the children's message and communion parents will bring their children to their small group space. Younger children are welcome to attend service to receive communion with their families or they may attend Nursery as normal. Please see the Communion Schedule list below for more information.
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Summer Camp Applications
We are looking for energetic and loving adults and teens to join our summer camp staff in paid or volunteer positions. We have a variety of exciting camps this summer and would love for you to join us in showing the love of Jesus.
Click below to read more about our application process and to find the Online Application Link.
If you would prefer a paper copy please contact the Children’s Ministry Office.
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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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Save The Date- Family Par-Tee
Support Our Kids at the 2nd Annual Family PAR-TEE!
Join us on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Top Golf for a fun-filled fundraiser supporting Heritage UMC’s Children’s Ministry! Last year we raised over $10,000—this year, we’re aiming for $13,000 to fund camps, VBS, outreach, and more.
Sponsorships and donations welcome—every gift makes a difference!
Sunday Morning Programing
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Elementary Heritage KIDS Curriculum
SERIES DESCRIPTION
Jesus is the greatest example of what it looks like to value others. Through the way He lived His life, Jesus taught us how to value one another. And when we follow Jesus, God’s Spirit helps us to live like Jesus—transforming not only us but the world around us.
CORE QUESTION
What does it look like to live like Jesus?
CORE INSIGHT
God’s Spirit / Transformation
MEMORY VERSE
As you deal with one another, you should think and act as Jesus did. (Philippians 2:5, NIrV)
Week One: Live Like Jesus (Philippians 2:5) Bottom Line: Live like Jesus.
Week Two: Saul and Barnabas (Romans 12:18) Bottom Line: Live in peace with one another.
Week Three: Jesus Heals on the Sabbath (Philippians 2:4) Bottom Line: Look out for one another.
Week Four: Encourage One Another (Hebrews 10:24-25) Bottom Line: Encourage one another.
Week Five: Peter and Cornelius (Romans 15:7) Bottom Line: Accept one another.
VIRTUE
Live It Out: With Jesus we can help change the world.
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Heritage Little KIDS Curriculum (Nursery and Preschool)
THEME
Live It Out
SERIES DESCRIPTION
Jesus is the greatest example of what it looks like to love others. Through the way He lived His life, Jesus taught us how to love one another. And when we follow Jesus, God’s Spirit helps us to live like Jesus—transforming not only us but the world around us.
CORE INSIGHT
God’s Spirit / Transformation
BOTTOM LINE
Jesus shows me how to love others.
Week One: Jesus Shows His Disciples How to Love (Mark 5:21-34; Philippians 2:5)
Week Two: Barnabas Makes Peace (Acts 9:26-28, 31)
Week Three: Jesus Feeds 5,000 (John 6:1-14; Philippians 2:4)
Week Four: Paul Encourages the Church (Galatians 5:13b)
Week Five: Peter and Cornelius (Acts 10; Romans 15:7)
MEMORY VERSE
“Think and act as Jesus did.” Philippians 2:5, NIrV