Youth and Children at Seaside UMC

At Seaside, we believe that one of the greatest gifts, and responsibilities, given to us by God is the care of children. We love having children in our midst and take great joy in telling them the stories of Jesus that teach them of their worth and value in the kingdom.

As a senior adult community, Sunset Beach is just now beginning to see expansion with younger families moving into our neighborhoods. Our Youth & Children’s ministries are also small, but growing as we welcome more families into our midst. We welcome families and seek to grow our ministries to children that can provide them with discipleship opportunities geared just for them.

Seaside is a Safe Sanctuaries Congregation and we take the care and protection of children quite seriously. All of our volunteers have background checks and training on appropriate policies and procedures in working with minors.

 

Safe Sanctuaries

Safe Sanctuaries is a training module that is required for all volunteers working with minors or vulnerable adults. This curriculum is utilized by churches nationwide, but is also specifically crafted towards the unique needs of Seaside. Along with this training, each volunteer undergoes a criminal background check every 5 years.


Nursery

We offer Nursery to children ages 3 and under during our 9:30 and 11:00 worship services. Our nursery is staffed by two volunteers at all time and is in a secure location in our building where only volunteers and parents/guardians are permitted access. If you would like information about the nursery on a Sunday visit, please see one of our ushers or greeters and they will be delighted to assist you.


Preschool Sunday School

Due to a small amount of preschoolers in our congregation at this time, our 4 & 5’s attend Sunday School with our older children.As the need arises for a separate class we will provide one accordingly.


Children’s Sunday School

Children’s Sunday School is held during our 9:30 worship service. Parents/Grandparents are to bring children into the worship service for the opening music and a children’s sermon with one of the pastors. At that time, all kids ages 4 - 5th grade are invited to exit the service with the Sunday School teachers for the remainder of the service.

Children’s Sunday School is held September - May. During the summer we encourage children to worship alongside their families. Children’s bulletins, crayons, and a small fidget toy are given to each child when they enter the Sanctuary.


Joyful Noise

Our Joyful Noise Children’s Choir meets September - May on Wednesdays from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. All children ages 4 years old through 5th grade are welcomed! In addition to learning songs that they perform once a month in Sunday worship, the children learn different Bible lessons and engage in crafts, games or snacks that reinforce that lesson.

Spring 2024 Joyful Noise Choir meets Wednesdays at 4:30 PM. Contact Nancy Cork at ncork710@gmail.com for more information.


Vacation Bible School

This year’s dates for VBS are June 10 - June 14. Children ages 4 (as of June 10) through rising 5th grade are welcome to attend. VBS meets from 9 a.m. - Noon. The morning includes music and games, Bible lessons, crafts, snacks and worship time together. There is no cost to attend, but pre-registration is required. Registration opens May 1st. Preschool (ages 4 & 5) limited to 14 spots.


MYF

The MYF Youth Group, The Seaside Buccaneers Youth by the Sea is currently undergoing a leadership change but will still meet several times per month. You are encouraged to check the church calendar for date and meeting times.

All youth 6th-12th grade are invited to join in on the fun.

Please contact Neil Crowell at ncrowell@seasideumc.org for more information.

Thank you for supporting our MYF group as they begin to build a vibrant Youth Ministry at Seaside.