Greetings St. Thomas’s Community,

The last days of August mean “back to school” for many of us. At St. Thomas’s it means the start of the program year for Children’s Ministries. We have a great year planned for our children and families, and  encourage everyone with children in grades kindergarten to 6th grade to register for this year’s program AND that you invite others to join us. (7th graders may join under special circumstances. Please contact Belinda if you believe you have one of these.)  

Our Sunday School program kicks off on September 8, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. with registration, refreshments, and a parent meeting in the Undercroft. Then Ms. Belinda will lead our first lesson at 10:30. We also have some extra events planned throughout the year.  Here is our Program information and Calendar of already planned activities to this email. Paper copies of this information are also available at church or I can mail it to you.  Please let me know what if you have questions or need additional information.  I would love to share in this ministry with you.

In order to make it the best year ever, our ministry team needs more adults and post-confirmation teens to volunteer to help us. We have several roles to fill. You could volunteer to help on a regular basis, an occasional basis or just for an event. All are welcome.  Some of the roles include lead teacher, assistant teacher or classroom helper, event organizer, event helpers, family outing organizer, and Children’s Ministry Committee member.  Please let me know what interests you and what you are willing and able to do.  I would love to share in this ministry with you and training will be provided. For questions and/or suggestions, I can be reached at belmar43@aol.com.

Please complete registration form to register your child who is in kindergarten to 6th grade for our Children’s Ministry program. This form will provide us with contact information and allow us to plan for the needs of your children.  Paper copies will be available on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at church and in our classroom every week.

I look forward to seeing all of you soon! 

Blessings,
Belinda Young-Payne

St. Thomas’s Children’s Ministries are offering a Holy Week inspired event for children ages 4-11 and their families on Good Friday, March 29, 2024. This Good Friday Gathering for Children and Families will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and will include a snack.

I hope that many of our families with children will include this event in their Holy Week calendar. It will be a great way to allow your children to fellowship with friends and to experience Holy Week with developmentally appropriate activities.

Please feel free to share this information with friends who do not attend St. Thomas’s and with other churches with whom you may be affiliated. We love visitors!!  Anyone can RSVP online or by contacting me via email or phone.

ALSO, If you are a teen or adult who is willing to help with activities, that would be great. Please let me know that too. 

Blessings, 
Belinda Young-Payne (belmar43@aol.com)

Greetings St.Thomas’s Community,

The first days of September 2023 mean “back to school” for many of us. At St. Thomas’s it means the start of the program year for Children’s Ministries. Our Sunday School team has planned a great year for our children and families, and I encourage everyone with children in grades kindergarten to 6th grade to register for this year’s program AND that you invite others to join us. (7th graders may join under special circumstances. Please contact Belinda.) 

Our Sunday School program kicks off on September 10, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. with registration, refreshments, and a parent meeting. Then Ms. Belinda will lead our first lesson at 10:30 a.m.  We also have some extra events planned throughout the year.  I have attached some information about our program and a calendar of already planned activities to this email. Paper copies of this information are also available at church or I can mail it to you.  Please let me know what if you have questions or need additional information.  I would love to share in this ministry with you. I can be reached at belmar43@aol.com.

In order to make it the best year ever, our ministry team needs more adults and post-confirmation teens to volunteer to help us. We have several roles to fill. You could volunteer to help on a regular basis, an occasional basis or just for an event. All are welcome.  Some of the roles include lead teacher, assistant teacher or classroom helper, event organizer, event helpers, family outing organizer, and Children’s Ministry Committee member.  Please let me know what interests you and what you are willing and able to do.  I would love to share in this ministry with you. I can be reached at belmar43@aol.com.

Please complete a registration form for your child who is in kindergarten to 6th grade for our Children’s Ministry program. This form will provide us with contact information and allow us to plan for the needs of your children.  Paper copies will be available on September 10 at church and in our classroom every week.

Please sign up to be a Leader or Assistant leader for Sunday School.

I look forward to seeing all of you soon! 

Blessings, Belinda Young-Payne

Hello Church Family! We are fast approaching the end of a great program year for Children’s Worship. I am so happy that it has gone so well…but sad to see it end…but looking forward to summer. Anyway, for anyone who needs it, here is the schedule of offerings for the rest of the regular program year and through the summer.

May 14, 2023 Sunday School as usual

May 21, 2023 Last Day of Sunday School/Family Open House Breakfast (in the Undercroft) at 9:45 a.m.

May 28, 2023 Family Church Sunday/Pentecost

Beginning on June 3 through September 3, 2023, lectionary-based or seasonal activity bags will be available in the church for families with children. More info to come regarding Nursery.

Please feel free to contact me with questions or suggestions, or to volunteer to lead or host an activity.

Blessings,
Belinda Young-Payne

ALL children and youth are welcome to join St. Thomas’s Easter Sunday 2023 scavenger hunt and egg scramble! Meet in the Great Hall after the 10:30 a.m. worship service on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023.

Donations for a snack would be appreciated.