Your child’s faith journey is important to us and we want to be here to guide them along the way.
We offer a wide variety of activities for you and your child (ages 0 to fifth grade) to grow together in faith each week and throughout the year. To stay up-to-date on our Children's Ministry activities and involvement opportunities, you can click the button below to sign up for email updates!
VBS information will be here when plans are all in place! In the meantime, if you have any questions or need more information, contact Paula Dugan, Director of Children's Ministry at pdugan@asburyfirst.org
Loving and enriching care provided by childcare professionals, from 9:30 am until noon every Sunday.
Loving and enriching care provided by childcare professionals, for children ages PreK through 5th grade whose parents are attending adult Education classes from9:45 am to 10:45 am.
Sundays, September–May, 11 am, Sanctuary
Children are welcome to stay with their parents during the entire service however we do offer Sunday School for children ages 4 through 5th grade immediately following the children's sermon during the 11 am service. Each week's lesson coincides with the day's scripture reading and is presented through age appropriate books, songs, arts & crafts, and free play allowing children to explore their interests and talents.
• Children may be picked up after the service on the second floor, education wing.
Our musical groups rehearse on Wednesday evenings on the second floor of the education wing, Room 201.
We also have community dinners available Wednesday Evenings from 5:30-6 pm.
| CLASS | AGE | TIME | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hallelujah Kids | Pre K-1 | 5-5:30 pm | Room 201 |
| Wesley Singers & Ringers | Grades 2-5 | 6-7 pm | Room 201 |
Each year, Asbury First hosts events for families. For the most updated listing of times, please check the events calendar. If you are looking for wholesome, educational, faith-based fun, then check out the following events. If you are interested in any of these events and would like to learn more contact Paula Dugan at pdugan@asburyfirst.org.
| DATE | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| September 8, 2024 | Sunday School Open House: Bounce House on Front Lawn |
| September 11, 2024 | Children's Music Groups and Community Dinners Begin |
| October 20, 2024 | Bible Sunday: 11 am service – 3rd graders receive Bibles |
| December 8, 2024 | Advent Winter Wonder Night: Family Dinner & Carols, 5 – 7 pm |
| December 24, 2024 | Christmas Pagaent: Come and enjoy the children's performance of our beloved Christmas pageant. — Sanctuary, 4 pm |
| January 25, 2025 | Euchre Tournament & Game Night: Gathering Center, 5 pm |
| February 18-20, 2025 | Mini VBS: 9 am – noon |
| March 16, 2025 | Pretzel Sunday: Join us for a long lasting tradition of making pretzels and hearing why pretzels are apart of lent. |
| April 18, 2025 | Good Friday Family Night: Gathering Center, 5:30–7 pm |
| April 20, 2025 | Easter Sunday |
| May 4, 2025 | Children’s Musical |
| June 1, 2025 | Church-wide Carnival & Talent Show |
| August 4 - 7, 2025 | Vacation Bible School |
For more information about Children's Ministries or to sign up for an event, please contact Paula Dugan at pdugan@asburyfirst.org or by calling 585-271-1050 x111.