March Children’s

Ministry

Newsletter 2025

Hello Heritage KIDS and Families!

March is here, and it's packed with excitement! From the launch of Summer Camp registration on March 2nd to Skate Night on March 7th there's something for everyone. 

The My Bible Class for our 3rd-5th grade children and families will also start March 25th. Make sure to register! Lastly, add to your calendars our 5K Weekend Pasta Dinner and Race, March 28th & 29th! This is a great event to show up to for our Heritage community. The race will have an exciting opportunity for a Children’s FUN RUN at 11AM in our parking lot. We hope to see you all there!

 We can’t wait to worship with you, dive into fun activities, and grow in faith together this month as we start the Lenten season with Ash Wednesday on March 5th.  Get ready for a month filled with special events, unforgettable moments, and opportunities to connect as a community!

Important Dates

**March 2nd - Communion Sunday - 9AM & 11AM Services

March 5th - Ash Wednesday Service - 7pm - Sanctuary

March 7th - Children’s Ministry Skate Night - 6:30 - 8:30pm - Parking Lot

March 16th- No Heritage KIDS (K-5th grade) programming; Nursery will be OPEN

March 25th- My Bible Class Session 1- 6:30-7:30pm- B6

March 28th - 5K Weekend Pasta Dinner - 6:30pm - Fellowship Hall

March 29th - 5K Weekend Race - First wave is at 7am, Children’s FUN RUN @ 11AM - Parking Lot

**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.

  • 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.

  • Skate Night- March 7th!

    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!

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

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

  • My Bible Class- March 25th

    You will present a Bible to your child in a special blessing event ceremony on April 6th at the worship service time of your choosing (9AM or 11AM), where you will also speak words of blessing over your child.

    Childcare can be provided for the children of parents who plan to attend. Please indicate if you would need childcare in the registration. (Birth - 5th grade)

Easter Information

*Easter Sunday will be April 20th. We will have Heritage KIDS and nursery programming at the 9AM service with an egg hunt, activities and Bible story video. There will be no Heritage KIDS programming or nursery at the 11AM service. We hope to see you at 9AM!


Upcoming Events

April 1st - My Bible Class Session 2- 6:30-7:30pm- B6 

April 6th- My Bible Class Presentation- 9 and 11am services

April 11th - Children’s Ministry Skate Night - 6:30-8:30pm

April 13th - Palm Sunday
Pancakes at 9am - Fellowship Hall - Combined service at 10am - Sanctuary

April 17th - Maundy Thursday Service - 7pm

April 18th - Good Friday Service - 7pm

*April 20th - Easter Sunday
Sunrise Service 7am - Philippe Park - Modern Service - 9am - Traditional Service - 10am

Registration Open!

  • The Heritage 2025 Summer Camps are in place. Online registration is open March 2nd @ 10AM. There are a variety of camps over the summer for all age groups and interests including our amazing VBS for all! Make sure to secure your spot. 

Sunday Morning Programing

  • Elementary Heritage KIDS Curriculum

    SERIES DESCRIPTION

    God created us to work together in community. When we cooperate, we reflect what Jesus envisioned for His followers. Our love for one another can point people back to Jesus. 

    CORE QUESTION

    What does God want us to do together?

    CORE INSIGHT

    God’s Family / Community

    MEMORY VERSE

    Two people are better than one. They can help each other in everything they do. (Ecclesiastes 4:9, NIrV)

    Week One: Jesus and His Followers (Luke 5, 6, 8)

    Bottom Line: Jesus wants us to work together.

    Week Two: Joshua Wins the Battles Over The Amalekites (Exodus 17:8-13)

    Bottom Line: Work together to help someone succeed.

    Week Three: Nehemiah Rebuilds the Walls (Nehemiah 1–4; 6:15)

    Bottom Line: Work together to solve problems.

    Week Four: Four Friends Work Together (Luke 5:17-26)

    Bottom Line: Work together to help someone in need.

    Week Five: One Body, Many Parts (1 Corinthians 12:12-27)

    Bottom Line: Work together to point people to Jesus.

  • Heritage Little KIDS Curriculum (Nursery and Preschool)

    THEME

    Watch This!

    SERIES DESCRIPTION

    Jesus calmed a storm, healed a man born blind, AND walked on water, wow! Jesus can do anything! Jesus can do anything! Jesus can do anything in our lives too! Jesus can do anything with our situation. Let’s live like Jesus can perform miracles because He can! Jesus can do anything!

    CORE INSIGHT

    God’s Son / Faith

    BOTTOM LINE

    Jesus can do anything.

    Week One: Calming the Storm (Matthew 8:23-27)

    Week Two: Healing a Man Born Blind (John 9:1-11)

    Week Three: Catching Fish* (Luke 5:1-7)

    Week Four: Jesus Feeds the 5,000 (John 6:1-14)

    Week Five: Jesus Heals Peter’s Mother-in-Law (Matthew 8:14-15)

    MEMORY VERSE

    “And the power of the Lord was with Jesus.”

    Luke 5:17, NIV