Children's choirs meet Sunday mornings at 9:30 (half hour before Sunday School) for Pre-school through 5th Grade grade. Click here for more information.
Sunday School 10:00 - 10:45 Sunday mornings
Early Christian Awareness (Infant, if they can sit up by themselves, to 3 years)
ECA is a hands-on approach to learning using stuffed animals, songs, and finger play which teaches children about God's world and how much God loves them. All of a child's senses are engaged to learn self-discipline, patience, the pleasure of sharing, and a beginning awareness of the God-created beauty of the world around them. (Room 122)
Godly Play Godly Play uses experiential, Montessori-based curriculum that works toward the spiritual formation of children as they find themselves in the stories of the Bible.
(Preschool) Preschoolers meet in Room 102 (Mann Chapel inside the sanctuary)
(Kindergarten and first grade) Children in kindergarten and first grade meet in Room 105 (the "yellow" room behind the reception desk on first floor)
Seasons of the Spirit (2nd and 3rd Grade meet in Room 313A above the dining room) (4th and 5th Grade meet in Room 321 above the gym) Both classes of Seasons of the Spirit create a fun environment for learning about the Bible and God's love for us and creation using the weekly lectionary readings.
Children's Church
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Worship Packets Three ring binders contaning pipe cleaners, crayons, activity / coloring sheets, an index card, and blank paper to draw on are provided for children while in worship in the main sanctuary. The basket of binders is located near the glass windows outside Mann Chapel (at the rear of the sanctuary).
Other Opportunities
Vacation Bible School VBS is offered one week each summer for children entering kindergarten through 5th grade. Activities include music, story time, missions, recreation, and snacks. Themes vary each summer. Click here to watch Coesbury's promotional video of Operation Overboard, which Laurel Heights hosted in 2011. July 9-13, 2012 we're going to host Cokesbury's Shake it Up Café - where kids carry out God's recipe. Watch for more details - coming soon! Summer Camp The Southwest Texas Conference Children's Council of The United Methodist Church offers summer camps for children each year at Mount Wesley in Kerrville, Texas located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Camp is offered for 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grades.
Seasonal Activities Other activities are offered throughout the year. Please check the church newsletter (Messenger) for updates. To subscribe, please write to Webmaster and indicate whether you prefer the online PDF version or the USPS "snail mail" version.
