Name: Kids Praise Elementary Choir
Start: 2025-04-02
End: 2025-04-02
Location: Chapel

Children's Ministry - Faith Methodist Church

Faith Kids

At Faith Methodist Church, a Global Methodist Church in Richmond, Texas, we are dedicated to nurturing and guiding our youngest members in their spiritual journey. Our Children’s Ministry is a place where kids can discover, learn, and grow in their relationship with God while having a lot of fun along the way.

We envision a community where children experience God’s love, explore their faith, and develop a strong foundation for a lifelong walk with Christ. Through engaging lessons, interactive activities, and caring mentors, we strive to create an environment that supports children’s spiritual, emotional, and social growth.

Get Involved:

We invite you to bring your children and join us on this exciting journey of faith. Whether you’re a member of Faith Methodist Church or a visitor from the Richmond community, our Children’s Ministry is open to all.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or would like more information about our Children’s Ministry, please feel free to contact us.

Hali Oliver, Director of Children’s Ministry, hali.oliver@faithmc.org

Heidi Havens, Assistant to the Director of Children’s Ministry, heidi.havens@faithmc.org

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Volunteer Opportunities

We cannot do all that we do for our children without you! Thank you for all of your support and dedication in creating an environment where our kids are safe, grow spiritually, and have fun! All of our volunteers are safe sanctuary trained and background checked! We are continually seeking volunteers to help during our Midweek, Sunday School, and other activities and events!

Yes! I want to help!

Children's Ministry

Midweek-Wednesdays

During the school year, we meet on Wednesdays at 6PM for our midweek program for elementary-aged kids in kindergarten – 5th grade.

Snack supper is served each week. Cost of the meal is $5 per person. Cash and checks are received each Wednesday night. If you would like to pay for the semester, please click here. The total cost is $75 (which is 15 weeks multiplied by $5 per meal.) If you need to speak with us about the cost of the program, feel free to email us.

Safety and Security:
The safety of your children is our top priority. We have implemented strict safety protocols, including background checks for all our volunteers and a secure check-in/check-out process.

View the Midweek Pickup map here.

Midweek Schedules:

K-2nd

6:00 pm – Small group and crafts/Large group and puppet show
6:45 pm – Snack supper and dessert
7:10 pm – Gym time
7:40 pm – Worship
8:00 pm – Carpool pickup

3rd-4th

6:00 pm – Check in, snack supper, and open gym time
6:45 pm – Bible study
7:40 pm – Worship
8:00 pm – Carpool pickup

5th

6:00 pm – Check in, snack supper, and open gym time
6:45 pm – Bible study
7:40 pm – Worship
8:00 pm – Carpool pickup

Monthly Memory Verse

April 2025

Elementary Memory Verse: But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. -2 Peter 3:18a
Preschool Memory Verse: He is not here, for He has risen. -Matthew 28:6

March 2025

Elementary Memory Verse: Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know. -Jeremiah 33:3
Preschool Memory Verse: Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Proverbs 3:5

February 2025

Elementary Memory Verse: You are the God who performs miracles; You display Your power among the peoples. -Psalm 77:14
Preschool Memory Verse: We love because God first loved us. -1 John 4:19

January 2025

Elementary Memory Verse: We have come to believe and to know that you are the holy one of God. -John 6:69
Preschool Memory Verse: You are the light of the world. -Matthew 5:14

Summer Camps

Rise Up is the summer camp ministry of the Trinity Conference GMC and exists to share Christ with the next generation, deepen their relationship with Him, and help them hear His calling for their lives. Expect Spirit-filled worship, Christ-centered teaching, deepening friendships, and loads of fun activities in the beautiful setting of Lakeview Methodist Conference Center outside Palestine, Texas! $25 Non-refundable deposit. Please ONLY pay the deposit upon registration! $425 total for every camper due by May 9th.

Children’s: Going into 3rd – going into 5th
Mid-High: Going into 6th – going into 8th
Senior High: Going into 9th – completed 12th

Click here to register.

We also offer summer sports camps hosted by Armored Sports. There are four camps being offered in 2025. For more details about each camp, click on the camp name below:

Basketball: June 16-19 8am-12pm for ages 5-12
Dodgeball: June 16-19 1pm-5pm for ages 5-12
Rookies: July 7-10 8am-11am for ages 3.5-5
After VBS: July 21-24 12pm-4pm for ages 5-12

Click here to register.

Sunday School

Our Sunday School classes are designed to be age-appropriate and engaging, helping children understand and apply the teachings of the Bible in their daily lives.

Nursery – 5 Years Old
Nursery care is available during Sunday services for children 2 months through 5 years old. We suggest arriving 10-15 minutes early to allow for parking, registering your children with our Children’s Ministry, and finding a seat for the worship service. Our nursery wing is located across from the chapel. All children must be checked in at one of our check-in stations located in the lobby of either the worship center or chapel.

Kinder – 5th Grade
Sunday school begins at 10AM for children kinder through 5th grade. Children will enjoy age-appropriate Bible lessons and activities that follow the Seedbed curriculum. All children must be checked in at one of our check-in stations located in the lobby of either the worship center or chapel.

Kinder – 2nd Grade: Room 128
3rd – 5th Grade: Room 204 (upstairs in the Ignite room)

April 2025 – Full Bloom

Week 1 – God sent Jesus to save us.
Week 2 – Jesus understands when we’re hurting.
Week 3 – Jesus makes all things new.
Week 4 – Jesus connects us to God.
Elementary Memory Verse: But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. -2 Peter 3:18a
Preschool Memory Verse: He is not here, for He has risen. -Matthew 28:6

March 2025 Big Picture

Week 1 – God helps us know what’s true.
Week 2 – We can give back to God.
Week 3 – God sends us helpers.
Week 4 – We belong in God’s family.
Elementary Memory Verse: Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know. -Jeremiah 33:3
Preschool Memory Verse: Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Proverbs 3:5

February 2025 Miraculous

Week 1 – Jesus does everything out of love.
Week 2 – Jesus calls us to follow him.
Week 3 – Jesus knows what we need.
Week 4 – Jesus can do anything.
Elementary Memory Verse: You are the God who performs miracles; You display Your power among the peoples. -Psalm 77:14
Preschool Memory Verse: We love because God first loved us. -1 John 4:19

January 2025 Camp Believe It

Week 1 – I Believe God Gives Me Purpose.
Week 2 – I Believe God Cam Speak to Me.
Week 3 – I Believe God Is Powerful.
Week 4 – I Believe God’s Words are True.
Elementary Memory Verse: We have come to believe and to know that you are the holy one of God. -John 6:69
Preschool Memory Verse: You are the light of the world. -Matthew 5:14

December 2024 Joy Story

Week 1 – Jesus is the Savior God Promised.
Week 2 – God sent Jesus at the Perfect Time.
Week 3 – Jesus Brings Joy to the World.
Week 4 – Jesus is God’s Greatest Gift.
Week 5 – Everyone is Invited to Worship Jesus.
Elementary Memory Verse: My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. -Luke 1:46-47
Preschool Memory Verse: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above. -James 1:17

November 2024 Unsung Heroes

Week 1 – God gives us companions.
Week 2 – God gives us opportunities.
Week 3 – God gives us boldness.
Week 4 – God gives us hope.
Elementary Memory Verse: The Lord your God is with you, the mighty warrior who saves. -Zephaniah 3:17a
Preschool Memory Verse: Do to others as you would have them do to you. -Luke 6:31

October 2024 Under Construction

Week 1: God gives us directions to follow.
Week 2: God listens to our requests.
Week 3: God gives us true wisdom.
Week 4: God helps us do big things.
Elementary Memory Verse: If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. -James 1:5
Preschool Memory Verse: When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. -Psalm 56:3

September 2024 Game Plan

Week 1: Making Peace is part of God’s game plan.
Week 2: Following God is the best game plan.
Week 3: Showing Kindness is in God’s game plan.
Week 4: Forgiveness is always God’s game plan.
Elementary Memory Verse: But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations. -Psalm 33:11
Preschool Memory Verse: In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. -Genesis 1:1

AUGUST 2024 Blast Off

Week 1: We can spend time with God.
Week 2: We can spend time with others.
Week 3: We can use our gifts.
Week 4: We can share our story.
Elementary Memory Verse: Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. -Psalm 119:105
Preschool Memory Verse: Love one another. -John 13:34

Sunday Worship

We provide a vibrant and child-friendly worship experience where kids can worship in a way that speaks to them.

Kinder – 5th Grade

Children kinder through 5th grade will sit with their families during Sunday worship.

9AM Traditional worship – there is a children’s moment during the service.
11AM Contemporary worship – your child will sit with you during worship and will then be invited to join Kid’s Church for biblical teaching and age-appropriate discussion. They will rejoin you following the sermon to participate in the Lord’s Supper.

Third Grade Bibles

Each September, third graders are presented with a personalized Bible just for them during our worship service. There is a special wrapping ceremony for parents prior to the Sunday presentation.

During the school year, our third graders will have a special Bible class just for them as part of the midweek curriculum. This will be an opportunity for the kids to get to know their Bibles and learn how to use them.

Vacation Bible School

IT’S TIME TO GET EXCITED ABOUT VBS! This summer kids age 3 to finished 5th grade will learn how to LOVE LIKE JESUS! Live It Out VBS takes the spirit of camp – the camaraderie, the daily activities, the immersive nature – with meaningful Bible stories, fun worship songs, and engaging small group activities that teach kids how to live out their faith. Registration opens March 1 on the following schedule: