Children
Children at each development level can experience the love of God found in Christ. Our programs teach your children the truth about God, engage them in ways that help them discover Jesus, and empower them to reflect God's character in the world around them.
We are dedicated to taking great care of your children and ensuring they experience God's love at St. Andrew.
Stories
Camp Bridgeport
Children experience the love of God and friendship at the annual Camp Bridgeport. Shaving cream battles, sunset worship, Lip-Sync-A-Palooza, and small group discussions make every year unforgettable.
Family Testimony
The Wonsmos family has faced trials that some families may never see in a lifetime. Let them tell you about the impact of their church family – and hear 2-year-old Lila talk about all her favorite St. Andrew teachers!
We've curated the songs played in the halls of our Children's department, with tunes from this summer's VBS as well as other popular children's recordings. We hope this playlist helps extend worship throughout the week for your family!
Small Groups
Our children’s ministry runs concurrently with our worship services. For the safety of your child we ask that each child gets a name tag at a check-in station. For new families there is a check-in station on the main level. A smiling greeter in a blue t-shirt will be happy to help you.
Ministry
Even the youngest child will experience God’s love through our caring, safe and nurturing environment. The three primary concepts we want kids in Early Childhood Ministry to know are:
God made me.
God loves me.
Jesus wants to be my friend forever.
Staff Contact: Susan Shipley, 214-291-8024
Elementary Programming at St. Andrew has three components, each targeted to a particular type of learning and relational environment:
Social Time: Providing Time for Fun Interaction
Social Time is designed to introduce children to the day’s topic in a setting that gives them individualized attention from their Small Group Leaders and plenty of interaction with a small group of peers.
Large Group: Communicating God's Truth in Engaging Ways
Large Group is designed to engage children in worship in a large group setting. Storytelling, prayer, and an innovative approach to the Bible story are always a part of this interactive time.
Small Groups: Creating a Safe Place to Connect
Small Groups are designed to help kids understand how the day’s topic applies to them. They’ll discuss real-life experiences, interact with a close-knit group of peers, and participate in a variety of activities that appeal to different learning styles. Life application and memory verse activities, as well as prayer, are always a part of this hands-on time.
Staff Contact: Rachel Kortum, 214-291-8098
April | Easter
May | Preview Sunday
June | Promotion Sunday, Vacation Bible School
August | Back to School Sunday
September | 3rd Grade Bible Presentation
December | Family Advent Celebration, Family Christmas Eve Service
Choirs
We offer three Children's Choirs for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade: Kindergarten, Alpha (1st and 2nd grade) and Omega (3rd, 4th and 5th grade). Visit the music page to learn more!
Choir Info
Coming Up Soon
See schedule of events and services
Join us this December for several spectacular events to celebrate the Christmas season!
The Cliff is open for all 4th and 5th graders to come together for a time of community filled with laughter, games, prayer, and more! This time is truly a social time for students to connect with their church and their friends. For the 2021-2022 school year, The Cliff will gather in a hybrid format by meeting monthly both in-person and online.
Online: On the second Sunday of every month, we will meet on Zoom from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. We chat, we play games, we pray, and a whole lot more! The link and password to join our calls will be sent out in Sunday emails. Our first Zoom meeting will be Sunday, September 12.
In-Person: On the fourth Sunday of every month, we will meet in person at St. Andrew at 5:00 p.m. for our Monthly Movie Night. We'll start out in the Preteen Game Room (Room 234) for games and pizza. Then we will hit the concessions stand and watch a movie in the Movie Room! This event is free; $5 cash donations are appreciated but not required for pizza and concessions. Our first Movie Night will be Sunday, September 26.
For more information, please contact Emily Butler.
Childcare
We offer childcare to families during events, Bible studies, meetings, and classes. This ministry is designed to bless you and allow you to serve and get connected in the life of St. Andrew.
Parents attending a St. Andrew event must make a reservation for each child. If you have questions, please email Susan Shipley or call 214-291-8024.
Follow the link to make the childcare reservation for each child.
Gary's Angels | Special Needs Ministry
Gary’s Angels seeks to embrace families of children with special needs so that they can fully participate in the life of the church.
You may contact Kim Meyers for information on enrolling your child in Gary’s Angels or for questions regarding volunteer opportunities.
Family members can feel comfortable participating in their own Sunday School classes and worship in the Sanctuary. Staff and trained volunteers provide an interactive Sunday School program for their children with special needs.
Gary’s Angels is offered every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. Sunday School Curriculum is prepared specifically to meet the needs of our special students. A variety of sensory activities keep children interested in God’s Word. A “quiet” room is set up for children needing limited stimulation.
A trained volunteer, “Buddy”, will be assigned to work with your child either in a regular Sunday School classroom, or in our classroom specifically designed for our special students.
The Gary’s Angels ministry is dedicated to the memory of Gary Arnold. Gary and his wife Jennifer were instrumental in bringing this ministry to our church. Gary’s passion for life and his dedication to God and his family continue to inspire us.
Preschool
St. Andrew Preschool helps children grow in Christ by providing age appropriate opportunities through worship, learning, loving, serving and inviting. These opportunities are cognitively stimulating and spiritually nurturing in a safe and nurturing environment.
Just a few of St. Andrew Preschool's yearly events:
Art Gala • Farm Day • Bottle Rockets Day
• Various guest instructors including professional artists, cultural educators, and storytellers
Learn more