Children's Ministries Programs
Sunday School is held at 9:45 a.m. for children two years through 5th grade. This is a key time when the basics of Christian faith are taught. Our teachers, workers, education team and staff place strong emphasis on having a Sunday School program that will help children make new friends and learn more about God with hands-on Bible learning in a fun environment. Bibles are presented to all Third Graders in the fall. Benson Memorial wants to encourage a lifetime of reading enjoyment and learning from this special book.
Children’s Choirs meet Sunday evenings during the school year from 5:00-6:15 p.m. for K-5th grades. Our preschool choir meets on Sunday mornings from 9:20-9:30 a.m.. Come make a joyful noise with us! No musical ability is required, just a love for singing and a commitment to the program Our Children’s choir director uses an endless variety of activities that entertain and teach kids about music.
Children’s Chime Choir designed for third through fifth graders, meets on Sundays during the school year 5:00-5:30 p.m. This group plays for worship several times throughout the year. Bring your children so they can learn how to ring. They will love it!
Acolytes are children in third through sixth grade who have the opportunity to serve the church by lighting the altar candles each Sunday during the 8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services. Contact the church office to arrange to have your child attend the next acolyte training session.
Seasonal Special Events, just for kids, have included: a Valentines Party in February, an enormous Easter Egg Hunt, Bible School & Day Camp in the summer, and numerous trips and activities.
Nursery Care is provided on Sunday mornings from 8:15AM–12:15PM for infants through pre-kindergarten by professional and qualified caregivers. No reservations are required. Nursery care is also available for infants through fifth grade for all other church events, as needed.
For more information about Benson Memorial’s Children’s Ministries, contact the Children's Ministries Director, Sarah Hicks at 919-787-0789, or via e-mail, shicks@bm-umc.org. For more information on any of the music programs for children, contact the Children's Music Director, Jennifer Riggert at 919-787-0789 or via e-mail, jriggert@nc.rr.com.
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