Children’s Ministry Newsletter August 2026
Hello Heritage KIDS and Families!
A new school year is here, and we couldn’t be more excited about all that God has in store for our Heritage Kids families! As backpacks are packed, routines begin, and new adventures unfold, we’re looking forward to another year of helping children know they are deeply loved by God, discover who He created them to be, and grow in their faith alongside their families and church community.
There is so much happening at Heritage Kids as we begin this new year! From Back to School Sunday and Communion Sundays to our Parent’s Night Out and parent meetings, Family Par-Tee at Topgolf, CPR and First Aid Training, and all the weekly opportunities to learn, worship, serve, and grow together, there are so many ways to be connected.
We especially want to invite you, our parents and caregivers, to be part of the conversation this year. Your voice matters! At our September parent meetings, we’ll dream together about how we can best support both our current and new families and continue creating a Children’s Ministry where every child and family feels welcomed, known, loved, and encouraged in their relationship with Jesus.
Thank you for trusting us with the incredible privilege of partnering with your family. We are so excited for another year of growing in faith, making memories, building community, and discovering all the wonderful ways God is working in and through our children. Here’s to a new school year full of faith, friendship, fun, and lots of opportunities to experience the love of Jesus together!
Upcoming Events
**August 2nd- Communion Sunday- 9am and 11am Services
August 16th- Back to School Sunday- 9am and 11am- NO CHILDCARE
September 4th- Parent’s Night Out- 6pm to 9pm SFH
**September 6th- Communion Sunday- 9am and 11am Services
September 6th- Children’s Ministry Parent Meeting- 10am in B6
September 13th- Family Golf Par-Tee- 3pm to 5pm- St. Pete TopGolf
September 20th- CPR and First Aid Training- 12:30pm in Chapel
**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.
Back to School Sunday is THIS Sunday!
Families, join us for our 9:00 AM or 11:00 AM service as our Children’s and Student Ministries take over the services! This is a special opportunity for our church family to celebrate, encourage, and show support for our students as they head into a new school year.
Please note: There will be no childcare programming this Sunday, as we encourage families to worship together and support our students.
After the services, join us in the Fellowship Hall for brunch, trivia, and opportunities to win money off Children’s and Student Ministry events!
We’re so excited to see everyone this Sunday as we kick off a new school year together!
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We're excited to kick off our 3rd Annual Family Par-Tee Topgolf Fundraiser! Gather your family and friends for a fun-filled event that supports Heritage Children's Ministry and helps make camps, special events, and year-round opportunities for children to grow in their faith and experience the love of Jesus possible. Register early to reserve your spot—we can't wait to see you there!
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Parent's Night Out and Parent Meeting
Heritage Kids families, we’d love for you to join us for Parents Night Out on Friday, September 4, from 6:00–9:00 PM!
We’re kicking off the evening with a Children’s Ministry Parent Meeting in the Parlor from 6:00–6:30 PM, where we’ll dream together and discuss how we can best support our current and new families through Heritage Kids programming in the new school year. Your ideas, feedback, and vision are valuable, and we’d love to have you be part of the conversation!
After the meeting, we hope you enjoy a night out while your kids have a fun-filled evening of their own! Kids will enjoy games, a pizza dinner, a simple craft, and a movie to end the night.
Please RSVP so we can plan for your family! After your meeting, enjoy your evening and return to pick up your kiddos at 9:00 PM. We hope to see everyone there!
Can’t make it on September 4? No worries! We’ll have a second Children’s Ministry Parent Meeting on Sunday, September 6, between services in B6 so we can continue the conversation and share ideas for the new year.
We’re excited about what God has in store for Heritage Kids and can’t wait to dream together about the year ahead!
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CPR and First Aid Training- Sign Up Now
September 20th- 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Heritage UMC will be hosting a CPR and First Aid Training on September 20th after services in the chapel. Any staff or congregation member are encouraged to join if they are looking to get first aid and CPR certified. Cost of the training is 25 dollars. There are only 25 spots so please register now!
Sunday Morning Programing
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Heritage Little KIDS Curriculum
BASIC TRUTH
God made me.
KEY QUESTION
Who teaches you wonderful?
BOTTOM LINE God made me wonderful.
MEMORY VERSE “How you made me is amazing and wonderful” (Psalm 139:14 NIV).
Week One: God made everything, and God made me.
Bible Story: God Made Everything. God Made Me.*
Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31; Psalm 104
Week Two: I am wonderfully made.
Bible Story: Wonderfully Me
Scripture: Genesis 1:27; Psalm 139:13-14
Week Three: I am created to show what God is like.
Bible Story: God Made Me in His Image
Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27; Exodus 34:6-7
Week Four: I am important to God.
Bible Story: God Knows Everything About Me
Scripture: Psalm 139:1-4; Matthew 6:26; 10:30, 42
Week Five: God loves us so much that
God gave us Jesus.
Bible Story: God Loves Me
Scripture: John 3:16; 1 John 4:9-10
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Heritage KIDS Curriculum
Week One: Image of God
Bottom Line: I am made in the image of God.
Scripture: Genesis 1:26-30; Colossians 1:15
Suggested Virtue: Uniqueness
Week Two: Created for a Purpose
Bottom Line: God made me for a purpose.
Scripture: Ephesians 2:10; 1 Timothy 4:12
Suggested Virtue: Confidence
Week Three: In All Things God Works for Good
Bottom Line: God can use all things.
Scripture: Romans 8:28-29
Suggested Virtue: Trust
Week Four: Woman at the Well
Bottom Line: Jesus values everyone.
Scripture: John 4
Suggested Virtue: Respect
Week Five: Gifted Together (Building the Tabernacle)
Bottom Line: God grows His gifts in me to build His kingdom.
Scripture: Exodus 25:8-9; 39:42-43
Suggested Virtue: Cooperation