Children
Your child’s faith journey is important to us and we want to be here to guide him/her along the way. We offer a wide variety of activities for you and your child (ages 0 to fifth grade) to grow together in faith each week and throughout the year. To stay up-to-date on our Children's Ministry activities and involvement opportunities, you can click the button below to sign up for email updates!
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Sundays
Sunday School
(9:45-10:45 am, ages four to fifth grade; beginning the first Sunday after Labor Day with a fun-filled open house)
Our classrooms are alive with activities that help children learn how God loves them! All volunteers leading classes model the accepting love of Christ as children learn and play together. Children are divided into classes according to age. Each group has an age-appropriate curriculum that shares Bible stories that teach them about God’s love.
Worship (for a list of worship times, click here)
Children are welcome to stay with their parents during the entire service. During the 11 am service we also offer the following opportunities for children aged four years old through fifth grade following the children’s sermon:
Enrichment
Children ages four through second grade may leave to attend lessons focused on Scripture and the sermon topic of the day. Second floor, education wing.
Bible Beat
Children in third through fifth grades may leave to participate in lessons that explore Scripture and the sermon topic of the day. These lessons may include discussions, games, and multimedia presentations. Second floor, education wing.
Children may be picked up after the service in the second floor, education wing.
Childcare (located on the first floor in the education wing, click here for a campus map)
We offer professional childcare for ages 0-3 during every worship service. Our childcare is divided into two rooms: The "Creche" for newborns through to 18 months and the "Rainbow Room" for 18 months through 3 years of age.
Wednesday Evenings
Children's Musical Groups
Our children's musical groups rehearse on Wednesday evenings. The typical schedule during the school year is as follows, but please check the events calendar for the most updated time:
Hallelujah Kids (music fundamentals class, grades preK-1, practice 5-5:30 pm)
Wesley Singers and Ringers (vocal choir and bell choir grades 2-5, practice 6-7 pm)
All are welcome, regardless of musical ability. For more information contact Holly Temming at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Community Dinner
We offer a family dinner at 5:30 pm with a donation of three dollars per person for all those attending Wednesday evening programs.
Other Programs
Throughout the year, we offer non-musical activities on Wednesday evenings for those who are interested.
Fun, Faithful, Family Events — 2019-2020
Each year, Asbury First hosts events for families. For the most updated listing of times, please check the events calendar. If you are looking for wholesome, educational, faith-based fun, then check out the following events:
Date | Activity |
September 8, 2019 | Sunday School Open House |
October 27, 2019 | Bible Sunday: 3rd Graders Receive their Bibles |
December 8, 2019 | Advent's Winter Wonder Night: A night of pajamas, pancakes, and a Christmas message |
December 24, 2019 | Children's Christmas Pageant: Come witness the Christmas story told through the eyes of children. For those children who wish to be a part of the pageant, rehearsals are Sunday mornings in December. |
January 18, 2020 | "Board Saturday Night" family game night with pizza — 5 pm, Gathering Center |
February 18-20, 2020 |
"Mini" Vacation Bible School — 9 am–12 pm, Gathering Center/Sunday School Classrooms |
March 22, 2020 | Pretzel Sunday: Children explore and learn a Lenten lesson on this Sunday morning while making delicious home-made pretzels. A 30+-year tradition! — 9 am–12 pm |
April 10, 2020 | Good Friday Family Prayer Night: Families share communion on this very holy day, as well as learn new and different ways to pray for each other. — 6–7 pm, Gathering Center |
April 26, 2020 | Children's Musical: Come and watch our talented children, or have your kids be a part of this faith-building experience! Rehearsals begin in January. |
June 7, 2020 | Churchwide Carnival: A Sunday morning filled with laughter and fun for all |
August 3-6, 2020 | Vacation Bible School |
For more information about children's ministries at Asbury First or to sign up for an event, please contact our children's ministry director, Paula Dugan.
In addition to these programs, we also offer theatre for children.