Children’s Ministry Newsletter July 2025
Hello Heritage KIDS and Families!
We’re excited to jump into July with a month full of meaningful worship, exciting events, and unforgettable experiences for every age! From Communion Sunday and the launch of our vibrant Vacation Bible School: Summer Jam, to a special VBS Sunday celebration and the return of Classic VBS for adults, there’s something for everyone to grow in faith and fun together. This month, we’re focusing on what it means to live like Jesus—loving, forgiving, praying, and caring for one another through the power of God’s Spirit. Read on for important dates, updates on our Sunday morning curriculum, and how you can help support our kids at the Family PAR-TEE fundraiser in September!
Skate Night - Returns in 2026
Upcoming Events
** July 6th- Communion Sunday- 9am and 11am
July 14th - Start of Vacation Bible School Summer Jam
July 20th - VBS Sunday - Combined service at 10am
July 21 & 22 - Adult Discipleship Classic Vacation Bible School
August 17th - Back to School Sunday - Combined service at 10am
September 14th - Top Golf Par-Tee Tournament
**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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Classic VBS
Grandparents!
Last year’s Classic VBS was such a hit, of course we had to do it again! This vacation bible school for our adult ministry. We will be throwing it back to the VBS of your childhood! There will be teaching, games, music, and more! We will start each day at 9am and end at 12:30pm. Register today!
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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.
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
Our God is a God who strengthens and encourages you. May he give you the same attitude toward one another that Christ Jesus had. (Romans 15:5, NIrV)
Week One: Jesus Forgives Peter (Colossians 3:13) Bottom Line: Forgive one another.
Week Two: The Church Prays for Peter (1 Timothy 2:1) Bottom Line: Pray for one another.
Week Three: The Good Samaritan (Galatians 6:2) Bottom Line: Care for one another.
Week Four: The Great Commission (Romans 15:14) Bottom Line: Teach 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
I can do what Jesus says.
Week One: Jesus Forgives Peter (John 21:15-17)
Week Two: Jesus Prays (John 17:1-26; 1 Timothy 2:1-3)
Week Three: Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37; Galatians 6:2)
Week Four: Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20)
MEMORY VERSE
“Be kind and loving to each other.” Ephesians 4:22, NCV