Our Programs
9:00 Sunday School
Sundays from 9:00 to 10:00am
Our Toddlers ages 18 months-3 years old can enjoy song time then dig into biblical truth with
age-appropriate activities and lessons.
Children ages 4 years old through 5th grade gather in a large group. We open Sunday school with a time of fellowship, then move into worship where we learn songs our kids might hear on the radio! We practice a Bible verse and then hear a word from the Barnyard Bunch puppets. Following the puppets, we dive into our lesson with teaching, video resources, activities, crafts, and games
10:30 Kids Program
Sundays from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Our toddler ages 18 months-3 years old can enjoy biblical activities that are age appropriate.
Our children ages 4 years old through 5th grade will gather together for a time of fellowship, then
move into worship where we learn songs our kids might hear on the radio! We will practice a
Bible verse then hear a story from the Barnyard Bunch Puppets. Following the puppets, our kids
will see an opening lesson video that ties into the story for the day then break out into small
groups by age. During small group time, our kids will get an in-depth look at the lesson for the
day and have opportunities for crafts, games, and other activities.
The Bridge: (Pre-teen group)
4th-5th grade kids meet in a small group to approach their faith at a level that is more relevant for their unique age - not yet teens! Their events and gatherings will be posted on the Rockstar Children’s Ministry Facebook page
Released Time
Released Time is an important ministry and religious education program sponsored by The Halifax Area Ministerium. It is offered to all 4th and 5th graders at the Halifax Elementary School. Our purpose is to teach the Christian faith through song, verse, prayer, and classroom lesson time.
The program begins in mid-September, and runs through March. There are nine Wednesday AFTERNOON sessions, held at the Halifax United Methodist Church, beginning in the Fall Season. There is a Retreat at Camp Hebron in May. For more information, contact Jessica Areford , Director, Halifax Released Time Program, at 717-896-8092.
Vacation Bible School
VBS will be held August 7-11, 2023. Stay tuned for more information!
Safe Sanctuaries
All Teachers, Assistants, Nursery Care Givers and paid Child Care Providers in our Children’s Ministry must meet the requirements of our church’s “Safe Sanctuaries Policy” which includes, but is not limited to, criminal background checks, child abuse history clearances and annual training events. Please be assured that we have taken every precaution to ensure that your child will be safe and properly cared for while in our Children’s Ministry programs and events.
For more information about the children's ministry program,please contact the Children’s Ministry Coordinator, Sami John, at children@halifaxumc.com.
