Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me..."

Matthew 19:14

In Jarvis’ Children’s Ministry, our primary goal is to help children to KNOW God.  
Lessons, music, and crafts are designed to teach children who God is—His nature and attributes—and what He has done. Our goal is to produce a familiarity with God’s Word through explanation of key themes.
At Jarvis, we believe that God has made himself known through His creation, His Word, and His Son.
We encourage children to learn as much as they can about God by studying the Bible for themselves.
We want children to experience a personal relationship with God by trusting in Jesus as their Lord and Savior. 

programs

Our programs center around Bible teaching, and we are always looking for new and creative ways
to teach the truths of God’s Word. From Preschool through Elementary, our programs are
designed to give kids an understanding of what the Bible says and how to apply it to their lives.
For children ages 3-12, we plan special activities during the school year and weekly activities during the week.

Sunday School
We have Sunday School that meets from 10:00-10:55am.
We are currently using the Cokesbury curriculum: Celebrate Wonder.
Celebrate Wonder is a Sunday school curriculum that engages children’s natural sense of curiosity to help them understand God’s love.
It creates a safe environment for kids to ask big questions — helping them explore the Bible in ways that feed their imagination and encourage creativity.
Through carefully-selected Bible stories, songs, videos, and hands-on activities,
Celebrate Wonder gives children the tools to explore their faith while incorporating it into their daily lives. (Cokesbury)


Activities

JAMMS Club
  • JAMMS is a children's fellowship program. JAMMS meets on Sunday afternoons, 4:00-5:30pm. Drop off your kids for some fun and spiritual formation! Pick-up and Drop-off will be in the Education building at the PRAYground (Children's hall, 2nd floor). Tell your friends, come and have fun together!
    JAMMS, the Children's fellowship time, meets the 1st & 3rd Sundays each month
Family Zone
  • Did you know Jarvis is the host of the family zone during "Free Boot Friday"? Come check it out and enjoy the fun!
Vacation Bible School VBS
  • Don't have summer plans for the week of July 13-17, 2025? Well we've got you covered! 
  • VBS is hosted by Jarvis UMC and St. James UMC and hosted at St. James UMC. 
  • Our theme this year is Road Trip, journeying with God! Fun experiences for all who come! 
  • Come, Join us on this awesome journey! We look forward to seeing you there!