Children’s Ministry Newsletter April 2026

Hello Heritage KIDS and Families!


Happy Easter! As we continue in this Lenten season, we’re reminded of the deep hope and joy we have because Jesus is alive. April invites us to slow down and reflect on God’s incredible love shown through Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection—and to celebrate that we are part of His story of restoration.

We would love for your family to join us for these meaningful moments together: Living Last Supper on April 2nd at 7pm (with April Communion), Good Friday on April 3rd at 7pm, and Easter Sunday on April 5th at 7am, 9am, and 11am (Heritage KIDS and Nursery ONLY available at the 9am service). As the month continues, we’re also excited to gather in joy and community at Skate Night on April 17th from 6:30–8:30pm, the All-Day 5K Pasta Dinner on April 24th, and the 5K Race on April 25th from 7–10am, including the 11am Kids Fun Run.

Throughout April, our Sunday morning programming will gently guide our kids to understand that because of Jesus, we can have lasting joy—joy that comes from knowing He is alive, that we are part of a bigger story, and that God’s Spirit is always with us. From our littlest ones learning that Jesus wants to be their friend forever, to our elementary kids discovering how His Spirit fills us with joy, we are praying this truth takes root in every heart.

We’re so grateful to walk alongside your family this Easter season—it is a time of renewal, celebration, and deep, abiding joy.

Upcoming Events

April 2nd- Living Last Supper (with Communion)- 7pm

April 3rd- Good Friday Service- 7pm

April 5th- Easter Sunday Services:

7am (Sunrise @ Phillipe Park), 9am (Heritage KIDS and Nursery Programming with Egg Hunt) & 11am ( NO Heritage KIDS and Nursery Programming)

April 17th- Skate Night- 6:30-8:30pm- Heritage Parking Lot

April 24th- All-Day 5K Pasta Dinner

April 25th- All-Day 5K Race- 7am-10am & 11am- KIDS Fun Run

  • Summer Camp Application's Are Open!

    Summer Camp Applications are NOW OPEN!
    We’re looking for enthusiastic, Christ-centered adults and teens to join us for unforgettable weeks of fun activities, creative crafts, and amazing Bible stories. If you have a heart for serving and love working with kids, we’d love to have you on our team!

    Visit our page to apply—applications are available for both teens and adults. Come be part of something meaningful this summer!

    Apply Here

  • Summer Camp Registration 2026

    Clink the link below to find more information about our Summer Camps for 2026!

    Click Here

  • Skate Night- April 17th

    6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
    in the Heritage UMC Parking Lot

    Preschool and School Age Children (through 5th Grade) Admission $2 per child. A fun night of skating, music, and concessions! Make sure to wear your helmet for an extra raffle ticket.

    School Age children may be dropped off, Preschool parents are asked to stay with their child.

    ** Physical Copy of Activity Participation Forms are required for all children, a notary will be available during the event.

    Activity Participation Form

  • All-Day 5K

    The Heritage All-Day 5K is back! On April 24th Heritage will be hosting the All-Day 5K Pasta Dinner with the run taking place the next day, April 25th! Please join us at anytime from 7am-10am or make a special stop at 11am for the KIDS fun run with music, bounce houses and popsicles! Find out more and register at the link below.

    More Info Here

Families, if you know a college student who would be interested in joining us this summer please feel free to share!

Sunday Morning Programing

  • Heritage KIDS Curriculum

    SERIES DESCRIPTION 

    Jesus is alive! We can have joy because of what Jesus did for us. When we look at God’s Big Story, we can see that Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection were God’s plan all along.

     CORE QUESTION

     What does it look like for God’s Spirit to be with you? 

    CORE INSIGHT

     God’s Story / Restoration

     MEMORY VERSE

     Always be joyful because you belong to the Lord. I will say it again. Be joyful! (Philippians 4:4, NIrV) 

    Week One: Easter (Crucified and Risen) (John 18-20:23)

     Bottom Line: You can have joy because Jesus is alive. 

    Week Two: On the Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35) 

    Bottom Line: You can have joy because there’s a bigger story.

     Week Three: Great Commission and Ascension (Matthew 28:16-20, Acts 1:1-11)

     Bottom Line: You can have joy because God is with you. 

    Week Four: Pentecost / Fruit of the Spirit (Acts 2:1-41)

     Bottom Line: God’s Spirit gives you joy

  • Heritage Little KIDS Curriculum (Nursery and Preschool)

    SERIES OVERVIEW

     We can be forgiven because of what Jesus did on the cross. We can be with Jesus forever because the tomb is empty. We have so much to celebrate! Jesus is alive! And Jesus wants to be our friend forever! News that is this good is too good to keep to ourselves! 

    KEY QUESTION 

    Who wants to be your friend forever? 

    BOTTOM LINE 

    Jesus wants to be my friend forever. 

    MEMORY VERSE “I have called you friends.” (John 15:15 NIV)

     Week One: Easter* (Matthew 26:31-32, 36, 47-50; 27:1-2, 11-66; 28:1-8) 

    Week Two: Breakfast on the Beach (John 21:1-14) 

    Week Three: Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20) 

    Week Four: Heaven (John 14:3; Revelation 21, 22:1-5)